501(c)(3) nonprofit · Career recovery for the AI era
Rebuilding careers in the age of AI.
Losing work to automation is hard, and the help that exists can be hard to find. Pathways for Progress is your bridge to it. We point displaced workers to trusted, free programs for job searching, retraining, financial help and emotional support, and help you choose where to start.
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Why now
The job market is being rewritten. Workers deserve a head start.
AI and automation are creating new work and erasing old work at the same time. The people caught in between need a bridge to the training and support that already exist.
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Worldwide · by 2030
92M
jobs are expected to be displaced by 2030, even as 170 million new ones are created. The new jobs need new skills.
The net gain goes to people with the right skills. That’s the gap we help close.
WEF · 2025 World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs Report 2025 (Jan 2025): 170M jobs created and 92M displaced by 2030, reshuffling 22% of today’s jobs. Read the report -
59in 100
workers worldwide will need training by 2030, and 11 of them are unlikely to get it.
WEF · 2025 World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs Report 2025: of every 100 workers, 59 will need training by 2030; 11 are unlikely to receive it. Source -
52%
of U.S. workers are worried about how AI will be used at work. Only 36% feel hopeful.
Pew Research · 2025 Pew Research Center, “U.S. Workers Are More Worried Than Hopeful About Future AI Use in the Workplace” (Feb 25, 2025). Source -
752K
fewer U.S. office and administrative jobs are projected by 2035, the largest drop of any job group.
BLS · 2026 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 (Aug 27, 2026): office and administrative support −4.0% (−752,100 jobs). Source -
3.3M
Americans lost jobs they’d held for three years or more in 2023–25. Only about half who found new full-time work matched their old pay.
BLS · 2026 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Worker Displacement: 2023–2025 (Aug 27, 2026). All causes of job loss, not only AI. Source -
116K
announced U.S. job cuts cited AI in 2026 through August, more than double all of 2025.
Challenger · 2026 Challenger, Gray & Christmas: 116,175 announced cuts attributed to AI in Jan–Aug 2026 vs. 54,836 in all of 2025. Reasons are as stated by employers. Source -
Behind every statistic is a person with bills to pay and skills worth building on. We help them find the way forward.
See how we help
Figures are the latest available as of September 2026. Hover or tap a source tag for the full citation.
Is your role changing?
See what’s shifting, and where your skills can go next.
These are some of the roles most affected by automation and AI. Many are shrinking; others are still growing but changing fast. Either way, your experience counts. Search, filter and sort the table, then open any role for related paths to explore.
| What’s driving change The main reason the Bureau of Labor Statistics gives for each outlook, in plain English. | ||||
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| Office & admin | −2% Decline |
$48,310 | AI and digital tools let more staff draft and manage their own documents. | |
The outlookBLS projects −2% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Office & admin | −5% Decline |
$44,770 | Self-service systems, apps and social media handle more simple requests. | |
The outlookBLS projects −5% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Sales & service | −6% Decline |
$32,880 | Self-checkout and the growth of online shopping reduce the need for cashiers. | |
The outlookBLS projects −6% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Production & logistics | +1% Slower than average |
$45,450 | Automation and robotics let factories produce more with fewer workers. | |
The outlookBLS projects +1% (slower than average) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Office & admin | −13% Decline |
$43,030 | Mobile banking, branch closures, video kiosks and smarter ATMs reduce teller roles. | |
The outlookBLS projects −13% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore
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| Sales & service | −21% Decline |
$35,450 | Do-Not-Call rules and the shift to digital marketing reduce phone-sales jobs. | |
The outlookBLS projects −21% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to exploreBLS lists no faster-growing similar roles, which is exactly why retraining matters. Free and low-cost training can help you move into a new field. |
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| Production & logistics | +4% As fast as average |
$38,220 | Warehouse conveyors and sorting systems automate some tasks, while online orders add others. | |
The outlookBLS projects +4% (as fast as average) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Office & admin | −6% Decline |
$50,670 | Software automates routine bookkeeping; remaining roles shift toward analysis and advising. | |
The outlookBLS projects −6% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Professional & tech | ±0% Little or no change |
$62,890 | AI speeds up legal research and document preparation, limiting new demand. | |
The outlookBLS projects ±0% (little or no change) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Professional & tech | −3% Decline |
$62,890 | Chatbots and automated troubleshooting take over routine help-desk tickets. | |
The outlookBLS projects −3% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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| Office & admin | −2% Decline |
$38,010 | Scheduling software, websites and apps automate or consolidate front-desk work. | |
The outlookBLS projects −2% (decline) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to exploreBLS lists no faster-growing similar roles, which is exactly why retraining matters. Free and low-cost training can help you move into a new field. |
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| Professional & tech | +7% Much faster than average |
$78,760 | Demand grows as companies rely more on data and consumer research. | |
The outlookBLS projects +7% (much faster than average) for 2025–35, compared with +3.5% for all U.S. jobs. Read the BLS profile Paths to explore |
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No roles match that search. Tell us about your job and we’ll suggest where to start. Get in touch
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook — employment projections 2025–35 and May 2025 median pay (updated August 2026). National projections; local job markets vary. “Paths to explore” are occupations BLS lists as similar.
How we help
We don’t reinvent the wheel. We help you find it.
Good, free help already exists for people changing careers: job centers, training funds, benefits and support lines. It’s just scattered and hard to navigate. We’re the bridge that gets you there.
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Find your next job
We point you to free American Job Centers and trusted job boards, and to tools that show which of your skills carry over to growing fields.
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Retrain for free or low cost
We help you find training that fits: free online courses, community colleges, apprenticeships and publicly funded programs.
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Get financial help
We point you to support you may qualify for, like unemployment benefits, help paying for training and local emergency assistance.
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Take care of yourself
Job loss is stressful. We share free, confidential support lines, including the 988 Lifeline, and a simple tool for hard moments.
988 LifelineFree helplinesPeer circles · Coming soonExplore support
How it works
Your pathway, step by step.
Every career change looks different. Here’s how we help you get from “what now?” to a clear next step.
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Tell us what happened
Send a short message about your work and what has changed. We’re a small team, but we read every message.
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Get a clear starting point
We reply with programs that may fit your situation, in plain English and with links.
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Connect with the right program
Apply for benefits, visit a free American Job Center or start a free course. Stuck? Write back and we’ll help.
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Build new skills
Use free and low-cost courses, apprenticeships and publicly funded training to move toward growing roles.
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Keep moving forward
Check in any time. As we grow, we plan to add volunteer resume reviews, mentoring and small grants.
Verified & accountable
Trust you can check for yourself.
Transparency is part of the work. Flip each card for the details, then verify them at the source.
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Tax-exempt public charity
IRS-recognized 501(c)(3)
Pathways for Progress is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 93-2276032), recognized by the IRS in 2023. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Candid (formerly GuideStar)
We earned Candid’s Silver Seal of Transparency in 2023 by publicly sharing our mission, programs and governance. Anyone can review our profile.
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We’re enrolled in Google for Nonprofits, a program open only to verified charitable organizations. It gives us tools that help us reach and serve more people.
Pathways for Progress is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 93-2276032
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