System Alignment

Alignment is Foundational

Every one of Connecticut’s workforce development efforts is a purposeful collaboration among key stakeholders including —

  • Government
  • Business
  • K-12
  • Higher education
  • Workforce Development Boards
  • Labor
  • Community organizations
—working together to shape policies and programs that meet employer needs and expand opportunities across all segments of our society.

Our work integrates the expertise of each key stakeholder into the overall strategy and specific initiatives.

 

How We Work

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Government

Sets direction; aligns stakeholders; defines and refines career pathways; collects, analyzes, and shares data; refines best practices; and fosters continuous improvement.

Higher Education

Provides career pathways leading to industry-informed, stackable certificates, credentials, and degrees; builds academic, technical, and durable skills; offers work-based learning opportunities.

Training Services for Employers

Employers

Articulates workforce and skill needs; provides work-based learning opportunities; implements skills-first hiring; and works to make every job a quality job.

K-12 and Adult Education

Provides exposure and roadmaps to career pathways for all learners; builds academic, technical, and durable skills; offers dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities and work-based learning that may lead to industry-recognized credentials.

Community-based Organizations

Provides community outreach, training, individual support, and wraparound services.