This toolkit is intended to support the design and implementation of a new postsecondary education model which:
• reflects the current need for rapid reskilling and a world of work being transformed by technology
• supports adult students balancing family and work obligations
• acknowledges and grants credit for the skills gained through work
• focuses on racial and socioeconomic equity.
This toolkit introduces the PA Career Ready Skills (PA CRS) and Continuum and provides resources for Local Education Agency (LEA) and teacher implementation.
This practice guide provides community colleges with five specific recommendations for supporting occupational skills training through career pathways.
This toolkit was created to guide adult learners in building employability skills in response to the 2006 study by The Conference Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families, Partnership for 21s Century Skills, and the Society for Human Resource Management, “Are They Really Ready to Work?”
This toolkit is intended to support the creation of a Career Pathways Plan through career awareness, career pathways, and Integrated Education and Training resources.
This policy brief presents a comprehensive policy approach to providing high-quality work-based learning experiences that prepare participants for postsecondary and workforce success in high-demand occupations.
This toolkit by the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is designed to develop strong employment pathways and work opportunities for out-of-school and out-of-work youth between 16 and 24 years old. The toolkit supports community-based organizations and other intermediaries to understand regional workforce needs, including labor market data and employer demands, and the knowledge that is required to guide youth towards employment.