Digital Promise, QuantHub launch partnership to add digital fluency to K-12 pathways
Digital Promise and QuantHub said they are teaming up to bring data science, AI and cybersecurity skills into K-12 career pathway programs nationwide.
Digital Promise and QuantHub said Tuesday they have launched a multi-year partnership to add digital fluency skills to K-12 career pathway programs across the country.
The groups said the effort is meant to help students build skills in data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in pathways tied to fields such as healthcare, skilled trades and technology. They said the work is intended to give learners credentials and experience that connect more directly with local jobs.
Why it matters
The announcement comes as the companies point to a changing labor market. In the release, they cited The Burning Glass Institute as saying roughly 30% of core workplace skills have changed over the past 10 years, digital advancements are reshaping jobs two-thirds faster than historical norms, and the shift is already affecting 35 million American workers. The release also said more than 60% of job titles mentioning AI are in non-tech roles.
Digital Promise said the partnership is meant to expand access so students can apply digital skills across industries, including healthcare, trade professions, technology and entrepreneurship. QuantHub said the goal is to help teachers fold these skills into existing courses and connect student learning to employer-recognized credentials.
Context and background
The partnership builds on Digital Promise’s Cybersecurity Pathways Initiative. The release said those programs are accessible to more than 35,000 students in Alabama and that graduates are moving into careers in cybersecurity, defense and military, healthcare, hospitality and skilled trades.
QuantHub said its platform is used by Fortune 500 employers, more than 100 colleges and universities, and K-12 districts nationwide. The release also pointed to Alabama programs including the Data Ambassadors teacher leadership program and Data Scholars internships.
The companies said the new work will support schools, postsecondary institutions, industry partners and community organizations in helping learners earn market-value credentials linked to local employment opportunities. They also said the partnership will generate research and proof points on learner outcomes as they look to scale the model nationally.
What officials said
Digital Promise CEO Jean-Claude Brizard said the partnership is intended to create systemic access and give students a way to apply digital fluency across healthcare, skilled trades, technology and entrepreneurship.
QuantHub CEO Joshua Jones said the goal is to help teachers embed data and AI skills into existing courses and connect students to credentials employers recognize.
What happens next
The release said interested parties can register for a LinkedIn Live event on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST for more information about the partnership and next steps.
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