National Association of Counties
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.
<p><strong>Note: This convening will focus on strategies for rural and smaller suburban counties.
<p><strong>Note: This convening will focus on strategies for urban and larger suburban counties.
<p><em>A Modern Approach for Elected Officials to Connect Policy to Accountability</em></p>
<p>Post-secondary education can be a pathway to gaining the degrees, credentials and skills needed for family-sustaining employment.
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<p>All matters pertaining to children’s issues, foster care, public assistance and income support, services to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, immigration policy, social services, and elementary,
Strengthening County Partnerships with Post-Secondary Education Systems and Enhancing Local Workforce Opportunities is a part of 2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference.
