In developmentCareer Advancement
Career Launch and Economic Mobility Initiative
Workforce Development & Economic Mobility helps young people discover their strengths, build real-world skills, and access the relationships, experiences, and opportunities that can lead to meaningful careers and long-term economic mobility.
Program overview
This initiative equips young people with the support, guidance, and hands-on experiences they need to move from exploration to advancement.
Five stages
Workforce Development & Economic Mobility meets young people where they are and guides them through a clear pathway toward confidence, credentials, work-based learning, and career opportunity.
Young people discover interests, strengths, and career possibilities.
Young people build foundational skills and workplace readiness.
Young people earn credentials and develop in-demand skills.
Young people take part in internships, job shadowing, and real-world learning.
Young people move toward employment, continued growth, and economic mobility.
Program components
Workforce Development & Economic Mobility combines high-quality programming, industry partnership, and personalized support so young people can thrive in today’s economy.
Career pathways
We connect young people to growing industries and meaningful career pathways, including technology, healthcare, business, creative industries, skilled trades, public service, and entrepreneurship.
Employer partnership
When employers partner with Workforce Development & Economic Mobility, they help shape the next generation of talent while investing in stronger communities and a more inclusive workforce.
Workforce Development & Economic Mobility is currently in development.
Join the interest list to be notified when details are announced.
FAQ
Employers can participate through career speakers, workplace tours, job shadowing, internships, professional workshops, mentorship and hiring pathways. Visit the Corporate Partnerships page to start a conversation.
The program is in development. Join the interest list for updates.
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