August 2022 Dynamic Discussions workshop focused on “Extension’s Role in Workforce Development” led by Robert Russell. Dr. Russell shared information about both the opportunities and challenges for Extension in workforce development as well as the role of the Workforce Program Action Team and its efforts to help lead programs forward. Here is a list of tools/resources that were discussed.

Tools/Resources:

• A link to the recording is available here;
• A link to the slide deck is available here;
• A link to the results of the Mentimeter poll is available here;
• Article: Would Your College Survive the Demographic Cliff? By Jon Boeckenstedt;
• Wikipedia Definition: Extended Reality (XR);
• National Registry of Cooperative Extension Programs & Assets (NRCEPA);
• Join Extension’s Workforce Development Network (Subgroup on Connect Extension);
• If you’re interested in joining the Workforce Program Action Team (PAT), please email Rob Russell (russellrob@missouri.edu) or Megan Hirschman (meganhirschman@extension.org);
• Create an account on Connect Extension; and
• Information & registration for Impact Collaborative Events.