Cradle to Career Alliance
Working Together for Collective Impact: Career Awareness & Preparation
Wednesday, december 18, 2024 Alliance meeting
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM (EST) (8:15 to 8:40 a.m. Optional early review/networking)
at Central Penn College, 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA
Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC) Building, Rooms 200 & 202
additional info on harrisburg regional chamber & credc website
GOT NEWS? LOOKING FOR PARTNERS/ASSISTANCE?
2024/24 Full Schedule is in Development - coming soon!
a coalition for collaborative, connected work
Invest/Sponsor this work through the Partnership for Career Development.
what: a common purpose - career awareness & preparation
how: a common table - bringing stakeholders together
Why: what we hear:
Many "ships in the water" "cooks in the kitchen" - accessing the same resources, unsure of how to gain more bandwidth. All are valuable, but how can we work toether to go farther?
Unclear goals/direction. Success means different things to different people. What is the vision?
Work is fragmented – new partners/programs/initiatives are duplicative, taxing the same “fatigued “stakeholders, tapping the same funding and talent resources
Photo credit: Daniel Malinich CAIU Intern
Is Change Necessary? Urgent?
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.
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
Click above to learn more about SCALE
