National Skills Coalition

NSC’s new public opinion research affirms that voters believe jobs requiring skills training are the backbone of the economy. #NSCSummit2024 https://lnkd.in/exsa8jnx

📚✨ Literacy Leaders on the Road! 🛫🌎 This week, the Literacy Center's Wendy and Marcus attended the 2024 National Skills Coalition Summit in Washington D.C. While there, Marcus was on a panel to discuss Digital Equity at Work in Skills Policy, and he and Wendy later met with Senator Gary Peters and fellow leaders in the effort to upskill Michiganders. Inspired by all they've learned from other national leaders in literacy, Wendy and Marcus have now returned home ready to get to work!

I'm super proud to have participated in a Washington State delegation to advocate for economic equity through workforce development and digital inclusion. Special shout out to my South Sound crew: Mary Ann (Mia) Claire Ong from Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, Eu-wanda Eagans & Cindy Farnsworth from Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region & Joyce Abbott from Washington State Libraries. Thank you, - National Skills Coalition - US Senator Patty Murray & Education Policy Advisor, Joe Herrbach - Representative Derek Kilmer & Legislative Director Heather Painter - Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland & Legislative Director Betsy Dudley - Marisol Tapia Hopper of Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County for all of your amazing coordination Pacific Associates, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Inc., Seattle Jobs Initiative, ANEW Washington, Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce, TRAC Associates, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, Washington State Department of Commerce, Neighborhood House

Top-line findings are the first to be released in NSC's new public opinion series, launched this week at #NSCSummit2024! The research analyzes voters’ perspectives of jobs, skills training, and the economy across a range of the most pressing issues facing the nation. https://lnkd.in/exsa8jnx

Joint Center Senior Policy Analyst Justin Nalley, MPA was a panelist at the National Skills Coalition's Skills Summit. Justin talked about how to make high-quality, short-term programs and pathways more accessible and explored how their efforts can shape federal policy reforms and advance equity.

Press Release: A new polling series commissioned by National Skills Coalition also reveals that a majority of voters, from all parties, consider #skillstraining an important economic solution. https://lnkd.in/euaUFFEt

I could not let the week close without thanking so many people who made the National Skills Coalition Skills Summit so special with their participation. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn right alongside our attendees at our convenings. This year, I was privileged to lead two conversations at the Summit: Implementing People-Powered Infrastructure and From Education to Hiring & Advancement: An Equity & Skills-Based Framework. Huge thanks to all of the speakers who made those fantastic discussions: Traci Scott Mauricio Andres Garcia Maya Goodwin Paige Shevlin Blair Corcoran de Castillo Dane Linn Michael Collins Michael O'Bryan Erin Macey Lindsay Blumer And thanks to all of the leaders in our coalition who attended the Summit and made it one of the best ones yet! #NSCSummit24 As always, stay tuned for more from us on these topics!

If I could say anything about the National Skills Coalition (NSC), it’s that they excel at advocating for Congressional support and funding for programs that promote skills training, career pathways, industry partnerships, and equitable outcomes for all. Robert Espinoza and his team have created a phenomenal event for Workforce Development enthusiast to learn, network and brainstorm ways to raise awareness on the need for a highly skilled workforce. Aside from the fantastic panel discussions and the fireside chat with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, my favorite part of the Skills Summit was the Capitol Hill meetings. I am so grateful for the opportunity to meet with Congressman Norcross, Legislative Representative Nora Ryan from Cory Booker's office, and Legislative Assistant Elizabeth “Lily” Antonowicz, MSW, LSW from Andy Kim's office to discuss the need for increase in supportive services funding and enhanced digital literacy training. A huge thank you to NSC’s Patrick Mortiere for taking us to Capitol Hill and reminding us why the work of the National Skills Coalition matters. As always, thank you to Antonio Rivera, MSW for his steadfast leadership and Gina Tuesta for calming my giddy nerves as we walked to The Hill!

Another favorite thing about the Skills Summit: Catching up with the National Skills Coalition board, past and present. They show up for us in a big way, not just at the big moments like this, but throughout the year as leaders in growing NSC's impact and expanding an inclusive economy. We couldn't have a fraction of the impact without them. A special shout out for their support at this year's event to current board members Girard Melancon, Ph.D., Daniel Bustillo, Alex Camardelle, Ph.D., Alice Pritchard, Sarah Steinberg, Allison Dembeck and board alumni Juan Salgado and Abby Snay.

Delighted to conclude the National Skills Coalition 2024 Skills Summit! Throughout the event, we explored topics ranging from AI's impact on the workforce to the importance of digital skills and literacy. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of work through these critical discussions. A big thank you to the dedicated team at National Skills Coalition for their hard work in making this event a success. Looking forward to the exciting initiatives on the horizon! #FutureOfWork #WorkforceSolutions #NSCSUMMIT2024 #WashingtonDC #WorkforceDevelopment