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Youth-serving workforce solutions

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Co-designing solutions to benefit learners, the professionals who work with them and their communities

Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation is a top-ranked college of education that partners with the youth-serving workforce to develop opportunities for specialization and advancement.

We know the youth-serving workforce is critical to community strength, economic vitality, and human flourishing; we collaborate closely with our partners to understand their unique needs and bring people and ideas together.

Collaborate with us

We welcome the opportunity to build with you and create customized solutions to fit your needs.

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Flexible learning opportunities for any schedule

At MLFC, we offer a suite of learning opportunities for all youth-serving professionals, no matter their time constraints. From opportunities you can access today to longer commitments, we have the right fit for you and your professionals.

Brief, interactive professional development you can access today

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Community Educator Learning Hub

The Community Educator Learning Hub is an online learning platform offering a catalog of 130+ on-demand nanocourses designed for the youth-serving professionals and volunteers who support learners. Each course is filled with learning competencies that community educators can apply right away.

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Continued learning opportunities that advance career prospects

Degree programs for people at any stage of their academic journey

A degree in education can take you far

Skills learned in an education discipline – communication, leadership, and a passion for helping youth thrive – are valuable in numerous career fields. Alumni Rhett Etherton’s story shows how a degree in education prepares you for an impactful career across a multitude of educational settings.

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Who we are

ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation is a world-class leader in advancing learning and education across diverse settings

Our mission is to create knowledge, mobilize people, and take action to improve learning experiences wherever they happen, whether in schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or community spaces. Guided by ASU’s charter, we assume fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities we serve.

In pursuit of that mission, we bring people and ideas together to expand the capabilities of individuals and strengthen the systems that support learning.

We know there are no one-size-fits-all answers. We know context matters and every learning environment has its own unique needs. We honor the diversity of learners, educators, and communities.

We are built for collective action through deep partnerships founded on trust.

We invite you to join us in shaping the future of learning.