Workforce and Economic Development Intersected

We capture the functions of workforce and economic development using clinical sociological principles to heighten talent and business growth.

PHILOSOPHY

Tenets of System Change

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Talent as Infrastructure

Human capital must be treated as core infrastructure. Workforce development is a prerequisite of economic activity.

Localized Investment, Global Impact

Economic strategies must be place-based, leveraging regional strengths while preparing local talent to compete in a global economy.

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Circular Value Creation

A closed-loop system demands employers invest in training, workers contribute to productivity, and wages recirculate locally.

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Opportunity by Design

Opportunities must be embedded so strategies can dismantle historical barriers to access and opportunity across education and employment.

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Lifelong and Lifewide Learning

Economic mobility depends on continuous, stackable, and contextual learning embedded in the workplace and the broader community.

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Ecosystem Stewardship

No single actor can drive transformation; collective stewardship is essential to drive sustainable development at large

WORKING TOGETHER

Collectively, the 4 Es form a cyclical and flexible framework that supports individuals at different stages of life and development.

01

Enrollment

Higher levels of education correlate strongly with increased lifetime earnings and job stability.

02

Enlistment

Enlistment offers structured training, income, and education benefits that gain higher earnings and advancement

03

Employment

Stable employment is the most immediate and trackable metric of upward mobility.

04

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship offers the highest ceiling for economic advancement and community reinvestment.

Economic development is the destination.

Workforce development is the vehicle.