Program Director focusing on Postsecondary Issues at @NatlGovsAssoc. New to DC and loving it. @cardinals baseball. Personal opinions- snark.
Arlington, VA
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It’s happening! I’m so excited to be able to announce our new cohort. This group of innovative states will drive the NGA portfolio of skills-focused work- leading the way in tackling the big challenges contained in a skills-based hiring vision. #skillsinthestates – at Houston, TX
Governors are taking action to remove barriers to employment in the public sector. In partnership with @WalmartOrg, NGA has launched a new effort, with 22 states and territories, focused on skills-based hiring in the public sector. Learn more: nga.org/projects/skills-base…
Excited to launch this next phase of work, focused on the state as an employer. Governors are leading on skills based hiring and NGA is pleased to support this public sector innovation. #skillsdriven #statesolutions – at Arlington, VA
A new State Community of Practice will focus on skills-based hiring in the public sector. Participants will learn about skills-based hiring strategies and emerging best practices for talent development. The initial deadline to apply is 19 Jan. Learn more: nga.org/projects/skills-base…
So pleased to embark on this exciting new project with these incredible partners. If you want to learn more or share your expertise, please message me! #EVWorkforcecollaborative – at Idylwood, VA
@NatlGovsAssoc and @leagueofcities have partnered to launch the #EVWorkforceCollaborative to help cities and states align policy and funding and develop accessible career pathways in the electric vehicle sector. Learn more: sie.ag/2f24PT
What a great panel! And David @NationalGYO never disappoints..:) #three #teachers #apprenticeships – at Milwaukee, WI
Thanks to @NatlGovsAssoc for having us today and for the great work they do for states! It was an honor to share the stage with fellow panelists. Shoutout to: @SethPGerson @catvanness @awintersdc for their leadership!
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.@PeteyGreeneProg’s Jeffrey Abramowitz and Rebecca Villarreal from @jfftweets, discuss career pathways for formerly incarcerated people with @awintersdc at the Governors’ Education Policy Advisors Institute
So excited for this collab. @paulfain is the ideal partner to help us explore the state efforts, policy connections, and innovations. #skillsdrivenstates – at Broomfield, CO
NGA is learning about Learning and Employment Records alongside the #skillsdriven State cohort. To help us break down this complex topic, we are collaborating with journalist @paulfain to explore the challenges and opportunities. Learn alongside us here: nga.org/ler/
This brings us up to 10 states! So glad to see this momentum. #skillsdriven – at Nashville, TN
Yesterday’s announcement by @GovernorVA added Virginia to the growing number of states moving toward skills-based hiring. Learn how Governors are removing barriers that screen out qualified job candidates:
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And the number keeps growing! I’m thrilled to see this bipartisan group of governors focusing on new ways to think about talent development and economic opportunity. #skills #govs – at Little Rock, AR
Yesterday @GovMikeDeWine signed an executive order to build upon Ohio's efforts to be a model employer in skill-based hiring practices. Learn more and see what other Governors are doing to lead on using skills-based hiring to open opportunity pathways. nga.org/news/commentary/gove…
A real shift to skills-focused credentialing and hiring practices is not an easy one. I’m so pleased to be able to support governors as they take these important steps. #skillsdrivenstates – at Washington, DC
Governor's leadership on skills-based hiring brings states to the table as an employer and provides the opportunity for public sector hiring practices to be a national blueprint for inclusion and innovation in response to workforce shortages. Learn more: nga.org/news/commentary/gove…
A true pleasure to speak with, and learn from, such collaborative and passionate professionals. #CHRetreat23 #healthworkforce – at Henderson, NV
Amanda Winters, (@awintersdc), program director for the Center for Best Practices with the @NatlGovsAssoc, speaks to #CHRetreat23 on finding solutions to shortages of health care workers on the state level.
Excited that governors are leading on this and leveraging the states role as employers. More work is needed to ensure equitable hiring paths, but these are encouraging steps! #skillsdrivenstates #nga – at Arlington, VA
Signing an Executive Order Creating Pathways to State Jobs for New Jerseyans Without College Degrees xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nAJErRZB…
Governors and industry leaders digging in on skills-based pathways. Excited that this important strategy is top of mind during the NGA Winter Meeting. #skills – at Washington, DC
Hey! It’s Fat Bear Week. Do your civic duty and vote for these chonks nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-… – at Arlington, VA
Excited to participate in the National Digital Equity Summit at the US Dept of Ed. Bringing the state perspective to this critical national effort. #digitalequity #digitalinclusion – at Washington, DC
Kudos to @rachelgahirsch for crafting meaningful learning opportunities for states on apprenticeship-related strategies. This work is critical to expanding equitable economic pathways in states @NatlGovsAssoc
In the latest State Equitable Recovery Coalition Action Lab, Joshua Johnson (@jfftweets), @amyfires1 (@ApprenticeshpSC), Dr. Norman Ruano (@IllinoisDCEO), & Megan Baird (@USDOL) presented on state strategies for increasing quality pre-apprenticeships. nga.org/webinars/pre-apprent…
Happy to be in-person @BrookingsMetro excited to learn about the new DOL data strategy and how it can support state workforce efforts #labordata
