Challenge
Educational institutions enhance workforce collaboration
Educational institutions must create a responsive employer engagement model, leveraging institutional assets to establish accessible collaboration points for industry, government, and nonprofits. This initiative aims to support individuals entering, remaining, or advancing in the workforce. Industry seeks agile talent partnerships to address evolving workforce demands effectively.
Solution
Our developed model offers adaptability to accommodate various institutional dynamics, engaging all key stakeholders including foundations and institutional effectiveness. Providing a unified entry point, it supports external stakeholders such as industry, government, and nonprofits in refining existing systems or establishing new talent pipelines for workforce entry or upskilling/reskilling needs.
Additionally, it facilitates career advancement within organizations, offering mechanisms for existing workforce development. The model encompasses a comprehensive continuum of training options, from work-based learning to stackable credentials and degrees, emphasizing lifelong learning and growth. Furthermore, it promotes the reimagining and realignment of campus community stakeholders’ roles to foster support and consensus across different levels.
Innovation
Our comprehensive strategy fosters employer engagement across sectors through a targeted model designed to meet immediate needs while laying the groundwork for future workforce demands. This approach not only addresses current requirements but also cultivates an environment conducive to institutional investment from the sectors we serve.
Positive impact
Innovation and creativity