Yesterday, I had the pleasure of joining colleagues and partners in discussing the first-ever State Opportunity Index – a resource that I think will be particularly relevant for institutions who seek to better serve their students in achieving the careers and economic opportunities they seek.
I want to especially thank my fellow speakers, including:
Aimee Guidera, Secretary of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia
Wil Del Pilar, Senior Vice President, The Education Trust
ardine williams, Vice President for Workforce Development, Amazon. Member of the Board of Visitors, William & Mary
John King, Chancellor, The State University of New York
And colleagues Stephen Moret, David Clayton and Nichole Torpey-Saboe, PhD.
The State Opportunity Index was developed to support states in their efforts in five priority areas: Clear Outcomes, Quality Coaching, Affordability, Work-Based Learning, Employer Alignment. Taken together, the five priorities provide leaders with a holistic framework for improving both policy and practice and supporting more equitable pathways to opportunity.
One thing is clear from our panel discussion: this work is urgent.
Far too many Americans are facing challenges in navigating the path from education to opportunity and too many employers are facing challenges in finding the talent they need to thrive.
The State Opportunity Index provides a framework for college and university leaders, policymakers, and employers and business leaders to work together to strengthen the connection between education and opportunity.
Learn more from the Strada Education Foundation: https://hubs.la/Q02qV5Xw0
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