Holistic support services are critical to increasing skills training access, completion, and connection to quality jobs. Intentional investments in supportive services help to address racial wealth gaps and the unprecedented rates of basic needs insecurity facing today’s students—adult learners who are balancing work, school, and family responsibilities. Community college, training provider, and community partner staff can help learners navigate education, public benefit, and resource options to ensure that resources go to those who need them the most. As states look to build inclusive economies, holistic support service policies and investments must be prioritized to advance educational attainment and economic mobility.
Speakers:
Moderator: Kate Kinder, State Strategies Director (west), National Skills Coalition
NSC Resources from this webinar:
NSC’s Making College Work Campaign
NSC brief on pre-apprenticeship and child care assistance
NSC toolkit on Building State Career Pathways
NSC Publication on Building State Career Pathways
Other shared Resources:
Oregon’s legislation on Benefit navigators
Video Resource on Child Care Assistance
Washington State Pilot program information
Help for single moms and career changes
Seattle King workforce development council
Help offered from Grand Rapids Community College
Rogue Community College Resource center
