Illinois Adult Career Pathways: Ready, Set, WIOA

Career pathways are having their heyday in the federal policy spotlight, so it's time to connect to ensure we're ready to advance adult career pathways as part of the implementation of the new Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Join the Pathways to Careers Network on December 10th for a 1-hour webinar that will bring together education and workforce development partners to discuss how we ensure adult learners can develop the skills they need to access college and careers in the context of WIOA. We will hear from Jennifer K. Foster, the Associate Vice President for Adult Education and Workforce Development at the Illinois Community College Board. Jennifer will provide background on adult career pathways in Illinois, and she will offer her insights on the challenges and opportunities afforded by WIOA. Judy Mortrude, the Director of the Alliance for Quality Career Pathways at the Center for Law and Social Policy will discuss how the AQCP framework can help Illinois strengthen our career pathways system and support the implementation of WIOA.  We look forward to our conversation with you on December 10th! Mary Kay Devine, Women Employed Carrie Thomas, Chicago Jobs Council The Pathways to Careers Network For more information, please contact Mary Kay mdevine@womenmployed.org 312-782-3902 X224 To register follow this link. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=rt7tsk863xlr