Jane Swift’s Post

Agreeing with and adding to Jane Swifts post, I appreciate the closing statement in Julian Alssids report which states "This is the time to reimagine and rebrand workforce development as the key to an equitable future of work". What isn't mentioned but can be addressed through a change in the focus of curriculum is the profound lack of hope that many students have as a result of the pandemic, coupled with how our current educational structure disenfranchising hands-on learners. The five steps outline make perfect sense to me, and would set into motion a chain reaction of opportunity for students seeking not just jobs, but career pathways that lead to fulfilling lives. For those in #education, #workforce, and #pathways programs, I say let's work together to help make the changes we seek in this world.

How is your team championing change and navigating divides in higher education? Are you looking for ways to unlock the potential of talent development and sculpt a brighter tomorrow for corporate professional training and skills development in the workforce? Let's have a conversation and discover how we can rebrand the future of workforce development. #lifelonglearning #futureofwork #stackablecredentials #noncredittocreditpathways #workforcedevelopment

I'm excited to share the latest article that Julian Alssid and I co-authored, "Rebranding Workforce Development for the Future of Work and Learning." In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, it's crucial to rethink how we approach career growth and lifelong learning. Read more about the emerging themes and actionable steps to drive change. As always, we appreciate any feedback from our LinkedIn community! #workforcedevelopment #talentdevelopment #futureofwork #lifelonglearning #futureoflearning #highereducation #educationreform #corporatetraining https://lnkd.in/eB_AC48D

🌟 Excited to share the recent article, "Rebranding Workforce Development for the Future of Work and Learning," that I co-authored with Kaitlin LeMoine. In it, we explore the transformation needed in workforce development to align with today's economic demands and career growth trajectories. We discuss the challenges and propose actionable steps to create a holistic talent development system. Dive into our findings and join the conversation on how we can drive a paradigm shift in education and workforce strategies. https://lnkd.in/ez9jdFG8 #workforcedevelopment #talentdevelopment #futureofwork #educationreform #careerdevelopment #highereducation #k12education #corporatetraining

I couldn't agree more with Julian Alssid and Kaitlin LeMoine on the need to rebrand the term “workforce development.” As they point out “workforce development has been viewed as a lesser path – a means of providing basic job training to the unemployed and underemployed rather than a catalyst for lifelong career advancement” in similar vein to the negative perception of the terms “technical education” and “vocational education” although both provide tremendous opportunities for success in careers. The five steps described in the article provide a potential pathway forward towards integration of efforts. The links between sectors needs to be completely re-envisioned, resulting in the development of multiple pathways that are effective for both the learner (future or current employee) and employer. The degree as it is currently structured neither meets the altruistic goal of the "learned citizen" nor that of the "ready to hit the ground running" employee. The last century saw the evolution of teaching from being disciplinary and discrete to inter-, multi-, and trans-disciplinary. In the 21st century, the focus will need to be on effectively integrating skills development and work experience into academic curricula. Universities no longer have the luxury of being purveyors of knowledge for its own sake. Knowledge for its own sake will always be valued, but knowledge combined with career skills will be the driver that ensures we meet the mission envisioned by the Morrill Act of 1862: enabling a practical education, alongside a general one. We are, and have always been, a critical part of the chain that develops, maintains, and transforms the society. We need to not only provide mechanisms for talent to meet opportunity, today and in the future – we need to be an integral, rather than isolated, part of developing the future of the workplace. #HigherEd #Workforcedevelopment #integration #rebranding #career #skills

Consider this article from Julian Alssid - Reframing “workforce development” as talent development considers a lifelong “learning as a way of being” approach for learners, and broadens the smaller population of #HigherEducation “students” to ALL of us as learners. #talentdevelopment

Thanks Julian Alssid & Kaitlin LeMoine for the thoughtful blog. There is so much truth to the 'image' problem that workforce development has currently. I would also argue that many of our 'terms of the trade' such as career pathways must go! How many of us have followed a linear path to the jobs we have now? Instead, we need to create the lifelong learners that you speak about in the blog, which are empowered and informed of their skills and value. We also must educate employers that skills developed in one industry ARE transferrable.

Julian, I think it does a great job of defining the problem clearly and the need for the Talent Development ecosystem enclosure of all pathways. I probably would include military service as a talent and hence skills pathway. After college, my specific Navy Nuclear training launched and subsequently defined my career pathway into Corporate and Higher Education. The simplified solutions proposed are a good start and I believe all have been initiated to some degree, other than the common taxonomy, even though every role I have had in the last 40 years had a taxonomy, but not tied to common taxonomy. Loved the article.

The future of work is here. Are you ready? Investing in your employees' development isn't just about addressing talent shortages. It's about creating a culture of innovation and adaptability that makes your organization an employer of choice. Strategic Education, Inc partners with over 1,300 companies, including 45 of the Fortune 100, to provide them with affordable and accessible educational solutions for their employees. Let's help your workforce thrive in the future of work, together. #futureofwork #employeetraining #workforcedevelopment

The future of work is here. Are you ready? Investing in your employees' development isn't just about addressing talent shortages. It's about creating a culture of innovation and adaptability that makes your organization an employer of choice. Strategic Education, Inc partners with over 1,300 companies, including 45 of the Fortune 100, to provide them with affordable and accessible educational solutions for their employees. Let's help your workforce thrive in the future of work, together. #futureofwork #employeetraining #workforcedevelopment