Workforce Development Resources
Advocate for the Future of Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Job Sector Advocacy Sheets highlight the critical role CTE plays in developing a skilled workforce for key industry sectors such as energy, health care, hospitality, education, and manufacturing. Community Action Agencies can utilize these sheets when designing and planning workforce development initiatives that are responsive to community needs.
Build Pathways to Prosperity
The Pathways to Prosperity Framework is intended to help communities better prepare young people for family-supporting careers by strengthening and improving the pathway from high school to postsecondary education, and the workforce. The framework includes five key levers for successful workforce development systems: Secondary Postsecondary Integration, Career Navigation Systems, Work-Based Learning, Intermediaries, and Leadership and Policy. Strengthening and improving the workforce development system through these levers not only prepares young people for the workforce but also provides employers with a pipeline of skilled and talented professionals and meets the economic and labor needs of the state and region.
Connecting High-Quality Education and Workforce Development
Ready to take the next step in education and workforce collaboration? ACT Summit brings together K–12, higher education, workforce, and cross-sector professionals to share innovative ideas, learn from peers, and explore actionable strategies for advancing education and workforce development.
Explore Apprenticeship Opportunities
ApprenticeshipUSA is a comprehensive place to learn more about advancing skilled trades through registered apprenticeship programs. It provides tools to search for opportunities, understand the benefits of apprenticeships, and access resources for employers looking to build a skilled workforce. The resources emphasize earning while learning and gaining industry-recognized credentials that lead to successful careers.
Understanding Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Read and learn more about the current trends and strategic approaches for workforce development in these articles from Seattle Job Initiative (SJI). Each article provides advice and guidance to help support Community Action Agencies with implementation of these approaches.