On Thursday, March 17 at 2 PM ET, our expert panelists discuss the increasing need for high-quality workforce development initiatives.

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As the U.S. economy continues to adapt to technological changes amid the pandemic, there is an ever-growing demand for skilled labor. How can we best equip students with the right job skills for future success, and what can states do to accelerate these efforts? We have partnered with former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise to better understand the Covid Constituency, a group of stakeholders supporting transformational educational change, including improved alignment of education and the workforce. This conversation is based on the upcoming publication of a new Covid Constituency policy brief titled, “Human Capital for the 21st Century: Aligning Education with Future Workforce Needs.” Join us as we discuss the increasing need for high-quality workforce development initiatives.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a game-changer for many students entering and returning to college. Educational inequities paired with racial injustices posed major challenges for students of color. In this webinar, we will hear from HBCU Student Government leaders, as they share their experiences, impacts, and lessons learned over the past two years.

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Early childhood care and education in the United States is at both a crisis points and an inflection point. Combined with a steady demand for childcare and increased attention to the field, there is an urgent need for a well-prepared and professionally compensated early childhood workforce. “The buy-in, investment from, and advocacy of higher education leaders—presidents, provosts, chancellors, and deans—are critical to developing, sustaining, and retaining qualified early childhood educators” (NAEYC). Join for a discussion with state and higher education leaders in identifying ways institutions of higher education (IHEs) can strengthen support for the childcare and the early childhood education (ECE) workforce.

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Indigenous students are a demographic group that have consistently been underrepresented at institutions of higher education (IHE) in the United States, despite tremendous growth in enrollment in recent years. This is due in part to the distinct barriers and aspects of identity that indigenous students hold compared to other groups. This session will focus on the various factors that affect indigenous students access and persistence at IHEs. Each of the resource experts has some background with working with this population and their work examines what supports indigenous students need to be successful in these environments. As stakeholders, policymakers, and IHE leaders consider the role indigenous students play in attainment goals and workforce development, it is critical to understand the history, policy landscape, and innovative practices behind supporting these students.

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Applying to the Fellowship Program!
The John M. Belk Impact Fellowship is a 10-month paid program that provides hands-on experience for students currently enrolled in community college, undergraduate, or graduate programs in North Carolina.

The application deadline is March 21, 2022. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so applying before the deadline is encouraged!

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A realistic plan for a future without affirmative action
Our President & CEO Javaid Siddiqi underscores the importance of affirmative action in creating educational equity for Black, Indigenous, and Latinx students - leaders should start preparing now for ways to ensure they continue equitable admission practices even without affirmative action. Read: [link removed]

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