Educator Workforce Academy

See the Bigger Picture.

If we want students to be prepared for the future, we need to understand where that future is taking them. The Academy gives School Board Members a firsthand look at the region’s workforce needs, growing industries and career opportunities, helping connect education policy and priorities to the needs of our local economy.

Connect Strategy to Opportunity.

Preparing students for life after graduation takes more than what happens in the classroom. The Academy provides a closer look at the region’s workforce landscape and creates opportunities to connect with local employers, higher education and workforce leaders to identify ways education can better align with opportunity.

Turn Workforce Needs Into Action.

Workforce needs are constantly evolving, and schools play a critical role in keeping pace. The Academy helps directors and administrators understand what employers are looking for and explore practical ways to strengthen career readiness, partnerships and programs across their school division.

Bring the Real World Back to School.

What students learn in school becomes more meaningful when they can see where it can take them. The Academy gives principals an inside look at local industries, employers and career pathways, providing new ideas and connections they can bring back to their schools and share with their teams.

Connect Classrooms to Careers.

Today’s CTE classrooms are preparing students for industries that are constantly changing. The Academy gives CTE faculty the opportunity to experience those industries firsthand, connect with employers, and better understand the skills and technologies students will need to succeed. Those connections can help turn industry relationships into meaningful work-based learning opportunities, internships and career experiences for students.

Make Learning Come Alive.

Sometimes the best way to understand where a lesson can lead is to experience it firsthand. The Academy takes teachers beyond the classroom and into local businesses and industries, giving them real-world examples, stories and connections they can bring back to their students.

Help Students See What’s Possible.

Students can’t pursue opportunities they don’t know exist. The Academy helps counselors better understand the region’s career pathways, in-demand jobs and local employers so they can have more informed conversations with students about their interests, options and what comes next.