Washington, D.C.-based Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs working to promote a thriving U.S. economy and expanded opportunity through public policy, recently released an updated playbook designed to help employers partner with educators to build workforce development programs and fill in-demand jobs.
The playbook was created in partnership with the Business-Higher Education Forum and JPMorganChase and follows the Business Roundtable Workforce Partnership Initiative (WPI) template.
“New approaches to talent development, rooted in the power of American innovation and strategic partnerships, are critical to growing and developing today’s workforce,” Kathy Warden, chair, CEO, and president of Northrop Grumman, said. “Leveraging the insight and expertise of business, government, academia and our community leaders will enable us to go farther, faster. Tailoring solutions from the playbook to address the unique needs of each region will help expand opportunities for American workers today and create a positive impact in our communities for years to come.”
Through WPI, CEOs collaborate with colleges and universities in nine U.S. regions to fill high-demand jobs in skilled trades positions and in STEM-related fields. There are six active WPI sites and three self-sustaining sites that have engaged more than 13,000 students, nearly 18,000 apprenticeships, almost 500 businesses and 130 higher education institutions.