FOunding Members of the Next gen community of practice
JPMorgan Chase believes every person deserves a pathway to economic success. We proudly support efforts to increase workforce development opportunities.
The State of California, the California Workforce Development Board and the Slingshot Initiative are pleased to co-sponsor the 2017 Next Generation Sector Partnership Academy. Slingshot will pick up where the Academy leaves off by supporting an ongoing community of practice network in the Spring of 2017. The CWDB is a strong advocate for industry-driven, community supported partnerships, and has launched an innovative set of initiatives to its regions, including Slingshot and the Workforce AcceleratorFund, focused on regional prosperity and income mobility.
GOLD LEVEL FOUNDING SPONSOR
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (GPCF) leads the charitable and education objectives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) and promotes economic prosperity and quality of life for the greater Phoenix region. The Chamber’s foundation furthers the Chamber’s mission by conducting research, forming partnerships and hosting events focused on education, workforce development, wellness and community development.
The Foundation’s charitable activities focus on improving health and prosperity for the region. Through workforce development efforts, GPCF serves as a link between industry and education, ensuring that students in the greater Phoenix region have access to a high-quality, affordable education and related job training to prepare them for the future.
GOLD LEVEL FOUNDING SPONSOR
The Maricopa Community College District is the nation's largest community college district, and one of the largest providers of higher education in the U.S.: 10 colleges, 2 skill centers and numerous education centers, all dedicated to educational excellence and to meeting the needs of businesses and the citizens of Arizona's Maricopa County. The Workforce Development department plays a vital role in enhancing the region's competitive strength by connecting with the region's employers.
Silver LEVEL SPONSOR
The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC), a dynamic, public-private partnership, it is a Governor appointed, business-led, coalition of industry, state agencies, and their local system partners, as well as statewide and community based organizations.
The vision of the CWDC is that every Colorado business has access to a skilled workforce and every Coloradan has access to meaningful employment, resulting in statewide economic vitality. This coalition works to create an integrated talent development network meeting the needs of students, job seekers, workers, and businesses by aligning education, training, workforce development, and economic development efforts with the needs of industry.
The CWDC and its coalition of partners utilize sector strategies and career pathways as the methods to accomplish its work. Colorado piloted the Next Generation of Sector Partnerships in 2013, and has since worked with national leaders to create tools such as the Sectors Convener Guide and Career Pathways Step-by-Step Guides. Colorado is intentional in its definitions; sector strategies include our Next Generation Sector Partnerships as well as other sector-specific and cross-sector public-private partnerships that follow proven practices in industry engagement and leadership. Career pathways have multiple layers and components, including a statewide system, regional systems, a variety of programs, maps, and tools. Career pathways include work-based learning programs and models such as career exploration, internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. Colorado is seen as a national leader in blending these systematic solutions with strong local customization.
TalentFOUND is Colorado’s brand for this work. Through it we are helping students, job seekers, workers, and businesses design their own unique path to success. Learn more at www.sectorssummit.com.
SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR
The State of Oregon is proud to co-sponsor the 2017 Next Generation Sector Partnership Academy. Oregon has embraced the industry-led, sector partnership model, investing over $1.6 million in two years to support their development at the local and regional level. Oregon’s sector partnerships demonstrate our diverse economy, ranging from an Advanced Manufacturing partnership in southern Oregon, Advanced Textiles in the northwest corner of the state, and Outdoor Products in central Oregon.