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Extension Workforce Development Network

The Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) Workforce Development Program Action Team (PAT), in partnership with the Extension Foundation, is in the process of developing an Extension network for workforce development. This Connect group will bring professionals at each land-grant university together to learn and collaborate on Extension's workforce development efforts.

October 2023

Nondegree upskilling still hampered by lack of awareness

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Employees in nondegree pathways leading toward "upskilling" feel like they are workforce ready and receive the necessary skills needed for success. However, many people still are not aware of non-degree options for improvement, advancement and continuing education. The following article discusses this lack of awareness and how employees could attract workers and improve job outcomes through on the job training. https://www.highereddive.com/news/nondegree-upskilling-options/697335/

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Twelve Coordinator Positions Available: Extension Foundation and ECOP WorkForce Development Program Action Team Launches AgriProspects Workforce Development Network

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The Extension Foundation, in partnership with the ECOP Workforce Development Program Action Team, is seeking dynamic, collaborative individuals to help lead the AgriProspects Workforce Development Network . AgriProspects , supported through a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture AFRI Education and Workforce Development Competitive Grant 2023-67037-40533, establishes a National Working Group supported by six Regional Working Groups focused on growing and refining the national...

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