Skills & Talent
We work to build the most skilled and versatile workforce in the country, collaborating with the region’s educators and employers to align training programs with industry needs. Through targeted convenings, thought leadership, data analysis and elevation of best practices, we ensure learners can access clear pathways to the jobs that offer economic mobility and meet the needs of the region’s leading employers.
Our Impact
We turn our strategy into action through flagship initiatives. These initiatives connect students, educators and employers to build the region’s talent pipeline.
Emerging Tech Talent (ETT) Scholarship
The ETT Scholarship opens doors for students across the Baltimore-to-Richmond corridor. Since 2021, we have awarded more than 660 scholarships at 14 colleges and universities. The program connects higher education and industry to build the next generation of tech leaders.
Collaborative of Leaders in Academia and Business (CoLAB)
This effort annually brings together the region’s leading CEOs and C-suite executives with presidents of postsecondary institutions. Discussions focus on key topics like employer-educator collaboration, increased access to workforce data, and the development of in-demand skills.
College Leadership Council (CLC)
The CLC is a community of practice of academic leaders in tech from the region’s community colleges and universities. Meeting quarterly, the CLC develops strategies to align tech talent development with the needs of regional employers.
TalentReady
Since 2018, this program has built career pathways and expanded work-based learning across the region. In partnership with JPMorganChase and Education Strategy Group, TalentReady connects students in five jurisdictions throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC to high-priority fields.
660+
Total
scholarships awarded
$1.6M+
In total
scholarship funding
25,000+
Students engaged in
Career Pathways through Talentready
Our Approach
Our Skills & Talent work is a core part of our mission. We focus on three key strategies to build a more competitive, diverse and resilient workforce.
Analyzing Data
We analyze labor market data to identify critical gaps and opportunities within high-demand occupations.
Engaging Leaders
We engage leading employers and educators to define the knowledge, skills and abilities required for in-demand jobs.
Facilitating Collaboration
We facilitate cross-sector collaboration to solve challenges in the education-to-workforce ecosystem.
Tools & Data
Our work is supported by data-driven tools that provide clear, actionable insights for employers, educators and job seekers.
Employer Signaling System (ESS)
Adapt curriculums to meet employer needs for in-demand careers based on regional labor market data and employer-validated skills.
Employer Insights Brief
Gain a clear understanding of the current state of the regional market through data analysis and insights from employer interviews across industries
Skills Forecasting: Employer Signaling for the Future of Work
Surface the skills that will be in-demand in the Baltimore to Richmond region using labor market data and insights from employers in healthcare, technology and advanced industries provided during the 2024 Skills Forecasting Summit.
The Future of Talent
The Future of Talent is a compelling speaker series that elevates the voices of innovators in the education-to-workforce ecosystem. It brings together leaders from education, business and government to discuss topics like emerging industries and new career pathways.
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