Barberton, Ohio — Barberton Community Foundation Executive Director Josh Gordon recently had an opinion piece accepted for publication by the Akron Beacon Journal, challenging readers to rethink how we define success for students during graduation season.
“The right question for today’s graduates is not, ‘Will I get a job?’ It is, ‘Will my first step put me on a path where my skills and earnings can grow over time?’”
In the piece, Gordon calls on schools, employers, higher education, and community organizations like Barberton Community Foundation to move beyond simply helping students find employment - and instead invest in true career pathways that build skills, stability, and long-term opportunity.
Read the full column here (pdf).
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About Barberton Community Foundation
Established in 1996, Barberton Community Foundation has awarded over 8,500 grants and scholarships totaling more than $109 million since its inception. The Foundation strives to improve, now and forever, the quality of life for Barberton residents by providing leadership on vital issues, fostering collaboration and creating a legacy of giving to do good. The Foundation strengthens the community for current and future generations by proactively directing its grant dollars to the community’s greatest needs. To read more about Barberton Community Foundation, visit www.barbertoncf.org or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/barbertoncommunityfoundation.