At the invitation and request of the  Puerto Rico Governor and Secretary of Education, Abramson designed and led a multi-phase initiative to modernize the system of career pathways for students in Puerto Rico as part of the school system redesign after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “Career Pathways for Puerto Rico’s Students” established a first of their kind partnerships with employers that led to over 1,400 students being matched with employers for work-based learning opportunities in the first year with over 800 guaranteed a job upon completion at a living wage. Abramson’s work was recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative with an Ideas Into Action award.