Navigating Economic Change: Career Pathways and Workforce Development Innovations
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In an era where "the future is not what it used to be," addressing economic change is crucial. This presentation discusses how education and workforce development must align with regional needs, focusing on community colleges as vital frameworks for career pathways. It promotes a data-driven approach influenced by employers and partnerships, serving a diverse range of students and workers. Examples include initiatives from Arkansas Delta, Central Iowa, Health Careers Collaborative, and Los Angeles Trade Technical College, showcasing innovative strategies for the workforce of tomorrow.
Navigating Economic Change: Career Pathways and Workforce Development Innovations
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Career Pathways: Recent Innovations TA3 January 14, 2010
Coping with Economic Change • “The future is not what it used to be” • – Yogi Berra
Education pays Workforce development must be tied to regions Community colleges provide framework Build on what works Career Pathways Approach
Driven by data Employers shape the design Serves full spectrum of students and workers Based on partnerships We are changing the system A Framework of the Future ChangeAhead
Examples • Arkansas Delta Training and Education Consortium • Central Iowa Works • Health Careers Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati • Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Contact Information • Julian L. Alssid • Executive Director • Workforce Strategy Center • 401-253-9721 • jalssid@workforcestrategy.org • www.workforcestrategy.org