Career Pathways

Workforce Pell opens up potential for students to access federal financial aid for programs that have not traditionally been eligible. But it is more than that. Its design requires cross-system implementation efforts that link higher education opportunities to workforce policy, labor market demand, student supports, and outcome accountability.

Tiffany Smith, Enterprise Program Advisor, Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Justin Nalley, Manager for Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Maryland Governor's Workforce Development Board

Lara Pastore, Associate Chief, Talent Development, Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Maddy Thompson, Acting Executive Director, Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

Meghan Wills, Senior TA Consultant, American Institutes for Research

Join us for an America’s Talent Strategy webinar that takes a practical, implementation-focused look at what Integrated Systems mean in real-world settings - why they matter, what makes them challenging, and what you can realistically do next. We’ll explore common barriers, real constraints, and the practical levers within your sphere of influence. You’ll also gain actionable strategies, examples from the field, and a preview of the next session in the America’s Talent Strategy webinar series.

Standing out in the job market is a challenge! Do your customers rely on job boards for most of their leads and get few if any responses from employers? Are they frustrated by how artificial intelligence (AI) makes the work of standing out to employers tougher?

Learn how CareerOneStop can help your customers find job openings that aren’t on job banks, write or refresh their resumes with current practices, and explore short term qualifications that can help them compete for in-demand careers.

Danielle Kittrell, Workforce Analyst, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment

Julie Remington, Content Strategist, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Sandy Donovan, Content Manager, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Tricia Dahlman, Operations and Outreach Manager, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

This National Apprenticeship Week webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, will explore how stronger alignment between Registered Apprenticeship, workforce development, and education systems drives better outcomes for workers, employers, and communities. Featuring state apprenticeship leaders and local practitioners, the session will highlight how policies, partnerships, and practices work together to support apprenticeship expansion.

James Foti, Regional Director, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Philadelphia Regional Office, Office of Apprenticeship

Gina Wells, Senior TA Consultant, American Institutes for Research

Chris MacLarion, Director, Maryland Office of Apprenticeship

Dr. Minah Woo, Vice President of Workforce, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships, Howard Community College

America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age describes the administration’s priority for expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for American workers, including new workers. Learn more about industry-driven strategies to intentionally align your program to expand Registered Apprenticeships (RA) for young people.

Maisha Meminger, Manpower Development Specialist, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Division of Youth Services

Randy Copeland, Program Analyst, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship

Jeff Smith, Program Analyst, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship

Evan Rosenberg, Workforce Analyst, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Division of Youth Services

Daphnne Bonaparte, Program Manager, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE)

Join this event to hear from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (U.S. DOL ETA), U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) about a summary of public feedback from the Digital Literacy and Resilience Request for Information and resources that support digital skill-building throughout the workforce system.

Lillian Fix, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Pam Frugoli, Senior Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Chip Spann, Digital Equity Capacity Grants Program Lead, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration

James Neal, Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Library Services

Katie Chase, Education Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education

The On-the-Job Training (OJT) toolkit has been refreshed with new examples of contracts, invoicing, and other items needed for effectively conducting OJTs in your workforce system. During this informative session, subject matter experts will review the toolkit and provide promising practices from the field for how OJT is helping them revolutionize training.

Heather Fleck, Adult Services Unit Chief, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Kate James, Statewide Union Career Development Consultant and Career Coach Lead, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program, Oregon Employment Department

James Disbro, Senior Director, Regional Alignment & Programs Development, CareerSource Suncoast

Lisa Rice, SME Consultant/Workforce Board Liaison, Safal Partners

With the “Investing in America” (IIA) Agenda and its hundreds of billions of dollars earmarked for our nation’s infrastructure, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductor development, we have a question to ask ourselves—how will the jobs be filled? 

Sara Hastings, Unit Chief, Division of Youth Services, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Alan Dodkowitz, Subject Matter Expert, Safal Partners

Melissa Aguilar-Southard, Director and Subject Matter Expert, Safal Partners

Building evidence with rigorous evaluation methods can demonstrate the effectiveness of sector strategies. This session will highlight the impacts of sectoral employment models and career advancement initiatives that offer career pathways for non-college-educated workers designed to increase educational attainment, credentialing, and employment.

Gloria Salas-Kos, Senior Program Analyst, Office of Policy Development and Research, Employment and Training Administration, U. S. Department of Labor

Jana Bauer, Senior Analyst, Safal Partners

Kelsey Schaberg, Research Associate, MDRC

Mark Elliott, President, Economic Mobility Corporation

Laura Peck, Principal Scientist, Income Security and Economic Mobility Domain Director, MEF Associates

Interested in learning about strategies supported by evidence to enhance equity in job training access, completion, and outcomes? Join us to discuss the current evidence on strategies that support equitable job training. Hear how practitioners leverage the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to improve access to training and entry into good-quality jobs for job seekers, particularly those from underrepresented and underserved groups.

Megan Lizik, Evidence to Action Project Officer, Chief Evaluation Office, U.S. Department of Labor

Robin Fernkas, Deputy Administrator, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration

Kim Vitelli, Administrator, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Amanda Ahlstrand, Managing Director, Workforce Policy and Programs, American Institutes for Research

Mike Ramsey, Executive Director of Workforce Development, City of San Antonio

Lisa Bly-Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Jobs Council

Sacha Stadhard, Director of Policy and Program Administration, MassHire Department of Career Services