Projects
Knocking Down Silos and Bringing Together Employers, Educators, Trainers, Non-Profits, and State Partners
Educators
The Governor’s Workforce Council will coordinate across educational entities to ensure that skills and curricula relevant to the 21st century workforce are being promoted across the K-12 to post-secondary and retirement pipeline. Office of Higher Education, State Department of Education, CT State Colleges and Universities, Independent and Private Educators, UCON |
Industry Partners Non-Profits and other collaborative entities will be engaged to ensure that specific populations are aware of the resources and support at their disposal so that they can actively participate and thrive in the workforce. Industry Partners, Individual Employers, Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Economic Resource Cente |
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Employers The Governor’s Workforce Council will ensure partnerships are created between educators and businesses that align the talent supply with the demand from employers. |
Community Based Organizations The Governor’s Workforce Council will work with state agencies to ensure different workforce related funds are streamlined and providing the intended outcomes to the target populations. Department of Labor, Department of Economic and Community Development, Workforce Investment Boards, Other State Agencies: DSS, DCF, OEC, DDS, DMHAS |