Our Approach

Our approach focuses on alignment, guidance, simplicity, and sustainability. We connect education to workforce needs so that programs, credentials, and skills lead to real job opportunities.

We guide students and families to explore and manage pathways to living-wage careers. We simplify systems by addressing root causes and removing barriers that affect student journeys, and we sustain funding by aligning strategies with incentives and policies to build a lasting regional talent ecosystem.

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Align Pathways

We align workforce with education so that jobs, credentials, and skills are aligned with educational programs and pathways.

Guide Students

At the Economic Mobility Center, we are committed to driving student success and economic mobility by connecting schools, colleges, and employers. Our mission is to create pathways that help students overcome barriers and achieve lasting success in both education and careers.

Simplify Systems

We take a root cause and user centered approach to challenges to simplify processes and systems to support student journeys.

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Sustain Funding

We align strategy with incentives including policies to create a sustainable and robust regional skills and talent management system.

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