Career Navigation in Practice: Voices From the Field

Author: The ASA Center for Career Navigation at JFF   |   5-min read    |   December 15, 2025

Supporting young people through career decisions requires trust, context, and practical guidance grounded in real experience. We sat down with a group of passionate career navigation practitioners across the country to hear firsthand how they’re helping young people build clarity and confidence in their career journeys. Explore their practical, experience-tested insights below:


What does effective career navigation look like in practice, and why does it matter for young people today? In this video, practitioners share how coaching, work-based learning, and pathway exploration help youth build confidence, understand their options, and take meaningful steps toward quality jobs.


Technology is already shaping how young people explore careers, from social media videos to AI-powered tools that surface new possibilities. Hear directly from career navigation practitioners as they share how they intentionally integrate technology into their work, balancing digital tools with human connection, critical thinking, and trust.


For many young people navigating an increasingly complex job market, the biggest challenge is not motivation but clarity about where real opportunity exists. In this video, career navigation experts share how labor market information can ground career conversations in real demand, helping young people connect their interests to viable pathways.

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