Unlocking Talent Through Community College Partnerships

By 2030, the global demand for skilled workers will outpace supply by 85 million people. For U.S. businesses, that skills gap could mean 1.7 trillion dollars in lost revenue.

Community college career and technical education (CTE) programs are a powerful solution. Each year, more than 1.3 million students graduate from CTE programs with industry-aligned skills across a wide range of sectors. These programs invite employers to engage directly by shaping curricula, influencing training, and aligning credentials to workforce needs. The result is workers who are prepared to contribute on their first day and partnerships that help companies close critical skills gaps.

Join Jobs for the Future and HR professionals from major companies for a 30-minute LinkedIn Live session to learn more about how employers are partnering with CTE programs to gain access to skilled workers and strengthen workforce pipelines for future growth.

In this session, you will gain:

• Proven examples of how leading companies are using CTE partnerships to address talent needs and business challenges
• Practical strategies and lessons you can apply to build stronger, more effective partnerships and talent pipelines
• Insights from JFF’s Power Your Workforce Playbook with best practices for every stage of the employer-CTE partnership lifecycle

You will leave with actionable takeaways and resources to start or deepen partnerships with community colleges and position your business for future growth.