Dr V. Scott Solberg
Professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and Co-Director of the Wheelock Center for Future Readiness (WCFR)
Dr. V. Scott H. Solberg is Professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and Co-Director of the Wheelock Center for Future Readiness (WCFR). He is internationally recognized for research that advances systems change in education and workforce development policy and practice at scale. Using an implementation science lens, his work identifies how evidence-based career and workforce development practices can be effectively adopted, scaled, and sustained across diverse settings.
Dr. Solberg partners with states, districts, workforce boards, and community-based organizations to design coordinated infrastructure that connects schools, postsecondary pathways, and employer systems. His international collaborations include work in Singapore and India, where he has supported efforts to strengthen career development systems, build educator capacity, and expand equitable access to workforce pathways in rapidly evolving economies.
As a leader in Individualized Career Planning (i.e., Individualized Learning Plans), Dr. Solberg’s work integrates career development with social-emotional learning to strengthen youth identity, agency, and long-term economic mobility. His research and technical assistance have informed policies and practices reaching millions of students nationwide.
He has authored numerous publications translating research into scalable strategies for system leaders, including Making School Relevant with Individualized Learning Plans (Harvard Education Press), and co-edited major volumes on career and workforce development