The Path Forward

Exploring the future of mentorship, volunteering, and corporate purpose.

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Bridging the Network Gap: How Companies Can Help 27 Million Students Cross the Opportunity Divide

Chris Motley: Dec 19, 2025 6:39:00 AM

There are approximately 20 million students enrolled in U.S. postsecondary programs, and an additional 7 million individuals are high school juniors or seniors (recent data for the 2025 graduating class shows a projected peak of 3.8-3.9 million...

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From Nice to Necessary: Why Corporate Mentorship Is the Next Frontier of Skills-Based Volunteering

Chris Motley: Dec 10, 2025 7:22:00 AM

For years, corporate volunteering has centered on hands-on service and one-day events. But the workforce has shifted. Employee expectations have...

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Partnering with Purpose: How to Align CSR Strategy with Student Career Equity

Chris Motley: Nov 5, 2025 7:14:59 AM

Corporate social impact is undergoing a major transformation.

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From Hours to Outcomes: Rethinking CSR Measurement Through Strategic Mentorship

Chris Motley: Oct 28, 2025 9:15:00 AM

The future of corporate social responsibility isn’t about counting hours. It’s about proving outcomes.

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Why Mentorship Is the Next Frontier in Skills-Based Volunteering

Chris Motley: Oct 21, 2025 5:29:01 AM

Skills-based volunteering (SBV) has evolved from a “nice-to-have” into a strategic driver of corporate purpose. Operational data confirms the shift:...

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Scaling Mentorship to Unlock Opportunity and Measurable Impact

Chris Motley: Oct 3, 2025 10:14:32 PM

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.