Strengthening County Partnerships with Post-Secondary Education Systems and Enhancing Local Workforce Opportunities
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WebinarCounties are supporting and leading local innovation to strengthen post-secondary education systems to promote economic mobility, improve outcomes and create career pathways for residents.Strengthening County Partnerships with Post-Secondary Education Systems and Enhancing Local Workforce Opportunities
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Strengthening County Partnerships with Post-Secondary Education Systems and Enhancing Local Workforce Opportunities
Counties are supporting and leading local innovation to strengthen post-secondary education systems to promote economic mobility, improve outcomes and create career pathways for residents. Local leaders are leveraging the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and other federal programs to drive collaboration among county-based sectors and systems. This session explores the role and authority of counties in post-secondary education systems, including community colleges, and what is needed at the federal and local levels to improve career readiness opportunities.
Counties are supporting and leading local innovation to strengthen post-secondary education systems to promote economic mobility, improve outcomes and create career pathways for residents.2021-04-22Webinar2023-04-12
Counties are supporting and leading local innovation to strengthen post-secondary education systems to promote economic mobility, improve outcomes and create career pathways for residents. Local leaders are leveraging the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and other federal programs to drive collaboration among county-based sectors and systems. This session explores the role and authority of counties in post-secondary education systems, including community colleges, and what is needed at the federal and local levels to improve career readiness opportunities.




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Program Director – Health & Human Services(202) 942-4251
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Upcoming Events
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