Communities Aligned for Career Pathways The Corps Network Annual Conference Sara Hastings February 13, 2014 US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Workforce Investment
Better understand the importance of building career pathways systems and program Learn about career pathways within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) context Learn about new career pathways toolkit
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Career Pathways: A WIOA Implementation Framework Build Cross-Agency Partnerships Identify Industry Sector and Engage Employers Design Education and Training Programs Identify Funding Needs and Sources Align Policies and Programs Measure System Change and Performance Six Key Elements of Career Pathways
Element 1 : Build Cross Agency Partnerships and Clarify Roles
Element 2 : Identify Industry Sector and Engage Employers
Element 3 : Design Education and Training Programs
Element 4 : Identify Funding Needs and Sources
Element 5 : Align Policies and Programs
Element 6 : Measure System Change and Performance
New Toolkit Updated with WIOA References Enhanced Content: Examples Worksheets Resources Enhanced Functionality: Modular Fillable Interactive
Where Do I Get It? https://careerpathways.workforcegps.org
Toolkit Modules
Contact Information Resource: Career Pathways Community of Practice https://careerpathways.workforcegps.org/ Sara Hastings Unit Chief, Youth Policy and Performance, Division of Youth Services Hastings.sara@dol.gov