Transforming System-Level Partnerships to Support Adult Learners

Thursday, November 10, 2022

8:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: Northwest 2

Lead Presenter(s)

Andy Shouse

Chief Program Officer
Washington STEM

Co-Presenter(s)

Katie Condit

Chief Executive Officer
WorkForce Central
Inez Olive

Associate Director of Adult Postsecondary Pathways
Washington Student Achievement Council

Presentation Purpose & Goal: The nation is experiencing an unprecedented period of employee turnover, economic uncertainty, and decreases in higher education enrollment. Flourishing partnerships between workforce development councils, community partners, and higher education institutions are supporting communities and families through innovative strategies to support adult learners on pathways to credentials and living wage careers.

This presentation will explore these partnerships, discuss effective system engagement and collaboration models, and identify actionable strategies to increase and support credential attainment and living-wage career outcomes for Washington’s adult learners.

Learning Objectives:

Why system alignment is necessary and critical to the success of adult learners
The landscape and needs around support for adult learners in Washington
Practical examples of how workforce development councils and the regional STEM networks are approaching this work on the ground level in partnership