Career Pathways Webinar Series
NCPN Connected Conversations: Creating Industry-responsive and Learner-supportive Career Pathways
Thought leaders in education and industry will share insights and actionable strategies for building career pathways that align with industry needs and support learner success.
To register, use the form at the bottom of this page.
October 18 (Noon–1:00 CST)
Webinar 1: CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment
Learn about CORD’s sustainable approach to developing career pathways that meet workforce demands and support learner growth.
Facilitators:
Hope Cotner
CEO, CORD
Jennifer Jirous-Rapp
VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD
November 1 (Noon–1:00 CST)
Webinar 2: Leveraging Employer Expertise to Drive Innovative Career Pathways
A conversation with guest educators and their employer partners about strategies for leveraging employer and faculty expertise to drive innovation and ensure students are workforce-ready
Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD
Guest Speakers:
Marci Gale
Mechatronics Program Head & Faculty, Central Virginia Community College (VA)
Justin Starr
Endowed Professor of Advanced Technologies, Community College of Allegheny County (PA)
Industry Partners
Rachel Mauer
President, German American Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh Chapter
Rob Ghiringhelli
Service Manager, Mach Solutions
Steve Woodall
Technical Supervisor & Leader, Mach Solutions
November 15 (Noon–1:00 CST)
Webinar 3: Creating and Aligning Seamless Career Pathways for All Learners
A conversation with secondary, adult education, and community college educators about creating and aligning seamless pathways of stackable credentials, giving learners of all ages and skill levels practical building blocks for in-demand skills, employment opportunities, and career advancement
Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP – Pathways & Partnership, CORD
Guest Speakers:
Rick Vaughn
Faculty Chair – STEM Initiatives, Rio Salado College (AZ)
Paul Hansford
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Sinclair Community College (OH)
Director, Outreach, Partnerships, & Workforce Development, Maricopa Community Colleges (AZ)
Melissa Goodall
Miami Valley Career Technical Instructor and Sinclair Community College Adjunct Professor (OH)
January 24 (Noon–1:00 CST)
Webinar 4: Removing Barriers and Supporting Credential Completion
A conversation about efficient program design that accommodates the needs of learners and accelerates credential completion by removing barriers and surrounding students with holistic supports
Guest Speakers: TBD
Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD
February 7 (Noon–1:00 CST)
Webinar 5: Wrap-Up and Reflections on Designing Industry-Responsive Career Pathways
A facilitated conversation focused on reflections and takeaways from the NCPN Connected Conversations series
Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP – Pathways & Partnership, CORD
