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Skills For an Inclusive Economic Recovery
Data for an Inclusive Economic Recovery
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Detroit Centering Community Voices
Midwest Urban Strategies Workforce Innovators
Despite the urgent need for workers, many businesses are unable to hire individuals seeking work because applicants lack equitable access to necessary workforce education and training. States play an important role in creating inclusive and equitable workforce systems by ensuring all jobseekers can access high quality training, good jobs, and career pathways. To advance equity, workforce systems should examine institutional structures and barriers to participation that contribute to employment and economic disparities. This panel will share what it takes to understand structural and systemic barriers; intentionally engage community partners; center worker and business voices in shaping policies and programs; and align programs and resources that support the whole person in training for and advancing in a career.
Featuring:
Michelle Wilson, Director of Evaluation and Learning, National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Followed by discussion with:
-Tracey Carey, Executive Director, Midwest Urban Strategies,
-Sheridan Nixon, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Workforce Programs, Dallas College
-Brandee Davis, Director, Economic & Financial Mobility, United Way of Greater Nashville
Moderator:
Nakeisha Ricks, Senior Fellow, Workforce Development, National Skills Coalition
