Career Awareness and Preparation
Collective Impact: Career Awareness & Preparation
July 16, 2025, 8:15 - 9:45am
Photo credit: Daniel Malinich CAIU Intern
The following regional organizations are invested in the work of Career Awareness and Preparation and have gathered to combine forces to help forward this work in South Central PA :
A South Central PA Alliance to develop and sustain a vibrant workforce in the region. The purpose of the Alliance is to support existing work, define and assist with gaps, and create more equitable and accessible supports through partnership and collaboration.
Review, Develop and Adopt best practices
Avoid duplication of efforts
Allow a common place for collaboration and alignment
Create a platform for equity of opportunities and leverage through economies of scale
Share resources
Provide a forum for innovation
Gain policy and advocacy voice to support regional efforts
Recent national reports from the National Governor's Association, and Georgetown University recognize leading factors that define this change is timely and urgent.
The talent pipeline is shrinking. Aligning talent needs with high demand occupations is more important than ever.