engaged seven state agencies and has influenced workforce development thinking at the system level. It is fitting to continue to move forward with pursuing the implementation of WIOA under this inclusive effort. Mission: The creation of a Career Pathway System that aligns state and federal resources, policies and services to meet the workforce needs of business and industry and improves access to employment, education and training services for Minnesota’s current and future workforce. Rationale: The economic conditions of the 21st century require a more responsive approach to meeting the of business and industry; and the growing diversity of the workforce population. As economies become more global, competition will continue to increase and pressures on the inputs of production, specifically the timing, availability and skill base of the workforce. Rediscovering the value proposition of the Workforce Development System is critical to responding to the 21st century economy. A Career Pathway System approach will position the needs of a skilled workforce at the center of the system, recognizing the important role of a customer” approach businesses and “dual – workers. Businesses will lead sector strategies that address the most critical growth needs in occupations that support family sustaining wages. The diverse needs of workers will impact the design and delivery of employment and training programs and services to fulfill these employment needs and their career goals.
engaged seven state agencies and has influenced workforce development thinking at the system level. It is fitting to continue to move forward with pursuing the implementation of WIOA under this inclusive effort. Mission: The creation of a Career Pathway System that aligns state and federal resources, policies and services to meet the workforce needs of business and industry and improves access to employment, education and training services for Minnesota’s current and future workforce. Rationale: The economic conditions of the 21st century require a more responsive approach to meeting the of business and industry; and the growing diversity of the workforce population. As economies become more global, competition will continue to increase and pressures on the inputs of production, specifically the timing, availability and skill base of the workforce. Rediscovering the value proposition of the Workforce Development System is critical to responding to the 21st century economy. A Career Pathway System approach will position the needs of a skilled workforce at the center of the system, recognizing the important role of a “dual customer” approach – businesses and workers. Businesses will lead sector strategies that address the most critical growth needs in occupations that support family sustaining wages. The diverse needs of workers will impact the design and delivery of employment and training programs and services to fulfill these employment needs and their career goals.