Colleges as Economic & Workforce Development Partners: Collaboration vs. Isolation
September 17, 2021
Dr. Vicki King-Maple's presentation will provide insights on how collaborative communities grow and win together when they discover the alignment of a modernized model that includes collaborating on grant-funded projects and job readiness initiatives; leading workforce priorities assessments and economic forecasts; influencing a climate of continuous learning while attracting, preparing, and retaining a skilled workforce; and strengthening an economy by impacting the productivity of employers and employees.
From community colleges to universities, educational institutions can serve as the hub for effectively preparing and advancing a workforce with the skills needed for employment and advancement, addressing today's workforce gap and employer needs, and strengthening economic development in communities served.