It has been a year of growth at ACE MV! Under new leadership the organization has transitioned to a new (old!) name, and continues to work towards increased access for Islanders to higher education, workforce training and professional development opportunities. A partnership with MVYouth has allowed ACE MV to begin to consider ways to build bridges between Island high schools and ongoing career navigation support. It is the goal of our organization to be able to serve post-secondary students who have opted for alternative pathways to 4-year college experiences, with workforce training, community college coursework and other professional development opportunities. In 2023 we continued to formalize partnerships with both Island high schools, and look forward to coordinating more programs and resources in 2024. ACE MV’s current Career Exploration programs include Early Childhood Education, offered in both English and Brazilian Portuguese; Language Interpreting and Translation; Small Business and Entrepreneurial Management, and Allied Health Care, in addition to workforce training programs in Electrical Coding, CSL prep training, and our School for Offseason Survival, offering classes and workshops in financial literacy, language and small business support. We look forward to developing more opportunities for career exploration and pathways support for young adults in 2024, and are grateful to MVYouth for continued partnership and shared commitment to serving Island learners of all ages.