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Greater Washington Partnership | Employer Signaling System
The Employer Signaling System (ESS) tackles the challenge of ensuring high school graduates in the Greater Washington region possess the necessary skills for in-demand IT jobs. It acts as a bridge between educators and employers by combining labor market data, employer insights, and educator feedback. ESS analyzes what skills employers…
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NEXT LEVEL: Elevating Diverse Entrepreneurs
The Greater Washington Partnership launched the NEXT LEVEL program to bridge the gap in funding and resources for Black, Brown, and women-owned businesses. This six-month accelerator program equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need for growth. It offers technical assistance in finance, marketing, and operations, along with coaching, networking events,…
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Virginia Beach Talks | Promoting early childhood language development
Virginia Beach addressed low kindergarten readiness, particularly among underprivileged children, through Virginia Beach Talks. This 2017 program trains caregivers and educators to use “talk pedometers” to track conversations with young children. Success stemmed from a dedicated early childhood development team, data demonstrating program effectiveness, strong collaboration across city departments, and…
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Urban Alliance | Workforce readiness for high school seniors
Urban Alliance fights youth disconnection in the Washington, D.C. region. It offers high school seniors internships, career prep, and mentoring. Launched in D.C. in 1996, it expanded to suburbs in Virginia (2013) and Maryland (2017), now serving over 750 students a year.
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Hampton Roads Workforce Council
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council secured funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a regional talent pipeline for the blue economy (water-related industries), clean energy, and related cybersecurity jobs. This program, titled “Hampton Roads Workforce Training System for Good Jobs,” prioritizes serving the region’s large African American…