Workforce Challenges
Businesses and educational professionals in Allegheny County face workforce challenges, including skill gaps and aligning education with industry needs, highlighting the importance of strong connections between education and employers.
The Challenge
Building a Skilled Workforce
The Solution
Work-based learning informs students’ decision-making regarding their educational pathway and the required skills for a potential pathway and career.
The Challenge
Building Productive Partnerships with Schools
The Solution
Register with Career Ready Allegheny to host opportunities that you are willing to provide for students and let educators find you.
The Challenge
Retaining Skilled Workers
The Solution
Work-based learning educates the emerging workforce on realistic expectations and dismantles clichés about careers.
The Challenge
Informing Educators and Students about Career Pathways in Emerging Industries
The Solution
Engaging with students while in high school through work-based learning activities promotes businesses, strengthens a business brand and reputation, and recruits employees who have already had an experience in the specific workplace.
Getting Started with Career Ready Allegheny
Follow the steps below to begin engaging with the future workforce!
Register Business
Register your business with complete and accurate information
Update Profile
Profiles should include company logos, information on the business such as location and size, industry category, and contact information.
Post Opportunities
Post upcoming work-based learning opportunities such as job shadows, internships, etc.
Engage with users
Host a student for a work-based learning opportunity, host a career-focused event, peruse resources, and contact us with questions.
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