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Reach Out is the backbone for Health Workforce Development in the Inland Empire. In a recent keynote speech, Diana discussed each individual program. Here, we wanted to offer a holistic view of all the efforts being made in this realm (and the places you, your business, and your grant dollars can get involved!) 1. The White Coat Program - one-week intensive learning for high school students interested in health fields 2. Work-based Learning - takes many forms and gives learners a broad sense of work they may be interested in. Includes internships and shadowing, and includes a track for educators charged with running health pathways programs. 3. The Health Professions Conference - allows high school students to experience an adult-style, full-day conference that exposes them to a wide swath of potential health care fields 4. The Public Health Leadership Consortium - Driving collaboration between all universities in the IE with public health degree programs and local public health offices to focus on workforce development 5. Community Health Worker training - offering certification for those interested in helping their local communities by becoming a bridge between available resources and individual citizens or communities. This is being taught through our recently certified Pacific Empire College. Get in touch with us today to learn how you or your organization can get involved. #ReachOut #HealthWorkforce #InlandEmpire

College and the talent markets aren't what they used to be. Hiring practices are shifting, younger generations are choosing alternative education pathways (see article - https://lnkd.in/gyVaAPXM). Both traditional and more modern approaches offer value. It makes me wonder what opportunities exist for #colleges / #universities and #familybusinesses to worker closer together as the rate of change continues to accelerate exponentially. #Familybusinessowners, #advisors, and center directors, any thoughts: Jill Hofmans, Keanon Alderson, Timothy Schultz, Sally Derstine, Daniel G. Van Der Vliet, Justin Smith, Matthew Kerzner, Ph.D., Dave Specht, Casey Stevens, and Ed Hart.

Had a great time presenting at the Southern Regional Education Board's State Leaders Forum in Jacksonville last week. Dale Winkler organized a great plenary session with Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner Shannon Gilkey, Melany C. of myFutureNC, and me presenting on the career pathways work we led in our respective states. One big takeaway for me after the Q&A: it's the really wonky and boring-sounding process stuff--governance structures, meeting cadences, choosing project team members--that makes all the difference. The importance of K-12 career pathways is pretty well-established at this point. (It turns out that jobs and education are both good things, and they're even better when connected--who knew??) But if there's a broad consensus about the "What" of career pathways, I think there's still not enough discussion of the "How." I'm hoping funders and thought leaders focus more on this in the next year. We should be able to provide a "menu" of distinct, proven governance models to policymakers as they launch future career pathways initiatives. The different governance models already exist; policymakers just don't know about them yet. Another thing I learned at the conference: Jacksonville has lots of dolphins swimming in the river right downtown. Nice work, Jacksonville. #workforcedevelopment #cte #pathways #educationpolicy

Today the Common Sense Institute Colorado spoke about career connected learning. In Colorado we are now connecting the education system with jobs now and in the future. The report has five recommendations and is excellent! To simplify the message even more: 1) Show students ALL the opportunities and jobs available including requirements and compensation 2) Honor them for the pathway they choose that best fits them 3) Get out of their way

Enjoyed reading this article about Craven Community College proactively meeting local business needs with innovative workforce development programs. Education at the speed of business is exactly the kind of intersect needed if regions want to retain existing businesses and be viable competitors in crowded economic development arenas. Well done! #thinkdifferently #workforcedevelopment #businessretention

PwC's 27th Annual Global CEO survey shared numerous companies are taking steps towards reinvention. CEOs identified "Change in customer preferences" as the second factor driving or expected to drive changes in the way their company creates, delivers, and captures value in the last five years or next three years - for example, microcredentials versus certificates/degrees. Related to barriers inhibiting reinvention that are within the CEO's realm of influence, #3 is "Lack of skills in my company's workforce" - think upskilling/reskilling/coskilling. Contact me to explore how OSU's customized tuition benefit programs can prime your team for success. Michelle McAllaster

We believe that building stronger, smoother, accelerated pathways between K-12 education, postsecondary education, and careers is not only necessary to grow our economy, but also to address inequality in our communities. Our work leading the #AccelerateED community is central to this mission. We wanted to know, what would it take for every high school student to have the opportunity to earn college credits without the financial burden? To complete an associate degree one year after high school? To gain valuable experience and career preparation in a field of interest during high school? And while we are excited to tell you all about this work, instead we think it’s better to hear directly from the students who are most impacted by it. Up first in our new student voice video series, meet Qamar Ayyoubi, a rising senior at Kettering Fairmont High School in Ohio and nursing pathway student, is earning college credits in high school toward a degree and high-demand career in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/g8wRcZZS

In McKnights latest article, two college students share their innovative ideas on promoting senior living careers to a younger generation! 🎓💡 Dive into this insightful guest column to discover fresh perspectives and strategies to inspire interest and engagement in the rewarding field of senior living to the next generation. https://hubs.la/Q02hTVZl0

Did you know? Unlocking Career Success is an interagency initiative that reimagines how our nation’s high schools prepare all students to thrive in their future careers. This joint effort across the U.S. Departments of Education, Labor, and Commerce will support public and private sector leaders, government agencies, and other community-based organizations to help students earn postsecondary degrees and industry credentials that our employers need, and our economy demands. https://lnkd.in/enHkQKEK