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The current challenge: The education system is ineffective, inefficient and inequitable, according to William Symonds of Global Pathways Institute.

There is a huge mismatch between education and the workforce. Over 90% of CEOs interviewed are worried about hiring enough qualified workers, said William Symonds of Global Pathways Institute.

The Coalition of Career Development's vision is committed to making career readiness the first priority of American education, Global Pathways Institute's Symonds said.

You can now register for the 2020 Western Pathways Conference! buff.ly/2MYQlcI Join us June 10-12 to connect with top leaders, learning cutting-edge ideas and best practices, & identify effective solutions to one of the most pressing challenges in our society.

SPOTLIGHT: WPC2020 Pre-Conference Activities! Visit Summit Technology a career-focused academy that prepares students for tomorrow's high-wage, high-demand workforce. Register now, spots are limited! Visit buff.ly/2PyEHHs to learn more & save your spot!

SPOTLIGHT: WPC2020 Pre-Conference Workshop! Hans Meeder from the National Center for College and Career Transitions will help you understand the essential processes to get a pathways initiative started & key components of a pathways system. Learn more: buff.ly/2PyEHHs

Bill Symonds, Director of GPI, lead a Connecting Young People to Careers" workshop at Western Governors' Association last week. The video highlights both the Summit & Conference, and is focused on how we can provide high quality career development in rural areas! Check it out: buff.ly/34OpGWl

SPOTLIGHT: WPC2020 Pre-Conference Activity! Visit MRIGlobal, renowned for scientific and engineering research that impacts millions of lives with a strong commitment to STEM education. Explore WPC2020 Pre-Conference activities and register at buff.ly/2Nvt2rt!

SPOTLIGHT: WPC2020 Pre-Conference Activity! Visit healthcare & informational technology company Cerner to learn how they leverage opportunities such as work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships to recruit local & diverse talent! Watch: buff.ly/2CDtQEe

Registration is OPEN for the 2020 Western Pathways Conference! The Conference is an action-oriented event where bipartisan state teams & individuals work together to address issue facing our education/workforce development system. Learn more & register: buff.ly/2q7BLqe

We need 1,000,000 more Arizonans to earn postsecondary degrees or credentials to reach our state educational attainment goal. This is a staggering number, and it makes one thing very clear: All pathways to postsecondary education need to be supported. Read more here:

david miyashiro The Myers-Briggs Company U.S. Department of Education CajonValleyUSD World of Work™️ .Great young adult panel today where Enoch Jemmott from Personal Statement film offered three recommendations for Global Pathways Institute attendees: “Ss are capable, believe in them, fund counseling and career development in schools, and simplify the system.” #cvwow

Global Pathways Institute Coalition for Career Development conference brings together stakeholders focused on career readiness and career development for all. Proud to represent CajonValleyUSD with david miyashiro #cvwow coalitionforcareerdevelopment.org/career-readine…

MichaelLeeSimpson spoke on Providing High-Quality Career Development Technology at the #CCDsummit alongside Todd Bloom Darrell S. Mockus Sabari Roadtrip Nation @neprisapp Western Governors U. Thanks for including us Global Pathways Institute! #CCDSummit #PAIRIN #careerdevelopment #DC #technology #tech

Michael J. Crawford, PhD Chauncy Lennon Prof Spencer Overton Lumina Foundation Real World Scholars This was the same sentiment made last week by Jennie Sparandara, ED of Global Philanthropy J.P. Morgan at #coalitionforcareerdevelopment meeting in DC. Now it is time to act. Career development should be a national priority. Global Pathways Institute World of Work™️ #cvwow

SPOTLIGHT: WPC2020 Pre-Conference Networking Dinner! Looking for something to do before the Conference begins? Network with a small group of other attendees on Tuesday night at Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social! Learn more about this opportunity here: buff.ly/2RFW5td

"Advancing Career Development For All" linkedin.com/pulse/advancin… by Ed Hidalgo on LinkedIn ⁦Workforce Partnership⁩ ⁦@MadyMIA⁩ ⁦Global Pathways Institute⁩ ⁦@GoToTCC⁩ ⁦Mike Miller⁩ ⁦World of Work™️⁩ #cvwow

Click below to read an excellent overview of the 2020 National Career Development Summit! Thank you, Ed!