Talent Solutions Playbook

Partner with education and training providers

Connect with Local Training Providers

Collaborate with local providers to determine which courses and programs align with the skills the organization needs, to communicate the value of upskilling to employees, and to help workers navigate enrollment and funding.

  • Work with local education and training providers to align internal pathways to existing courses and programs, which can be listed as recommendations in the organization’s career maps. This can ensure the content being taught in these courses aligns with real-world expectations.
  • Local education providers likely have staff who are solely responsible for recruitment, meaning they can help employers effectively communicate the value of a program to their employees. They also can provide one-on-one support to employees struggling with enrollment or financial aid.

Tips

Training partnerships are not limited to certificates or credentials. Education providers are eager to offer short-term professional development courses to help employers rapidly reskill and upskill their workforces — but they need employers to communicate which skills and courses are in-demand.

Consider hosting a college fair so employees can learn more about programs, and financial aid, and better understand their options and how they relate to career pathways at the organization.

Tips

Training partnerships are not limited to certificates or credentials. Education providers are eager to offer short-term professional development courses to help employers rapidly reskill and upskill their workforces — but they need employers to communicate which skills and courses are in-demand.

Consider hosting a college fair so employees can learn more about programs, and financial aid, and better understand their options and how they relate to career pathways at the organization.

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