The Washington Technology Workforce Coalition invites educators to be part of its newly formed Education Committee. The committee members will collaborate to enhance the alignment between educational institutions and the rapidly evolving tech industry.  

The committee will help educators more closely align their programs to tech industry needs, receive faculty and administration support, and place students directly in technology jobs with participating employers. The goal is to fine-tune career pathways in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT & Cloud Computing, and Software Development. Finding ways to boost enrollment and increase graduation rates will help fill the demand for these roles across all sectors. By working together, the committee can ensure that curricula and training programs meet the current and future needs of employers. 

Key areas of focus for the education committee include: 

• Pipeline Capacity: Developing educational pathways that respond to industry demands. 

• Curriculum Alignment: Ensuring educational content is up to date with industry standards and hiring needs. 

• Work-based Learning Integration: Embedding hands-on learning opportunities within tech education programs. 

• Optimizing Completion and Placement: Strengthening the transition from student education to employment. 

• Career Counseling: Providing insights into in-demand job opportunities and potential career paths. 

The formation of the Education Committee emphasizes the Coalition’s dedication to optimizing resources, adopting best practices, and creating a cohesive vision for talent development in tech career pathways. This initiative seeks to align both the talent need for employers and the need for relevant job skills for students. Initiatives will be guided by comprehensive market research and active employer participation to ensure programs are built on competencies required in today’s tech landscape. 
 
The Education Committee activity takes place at a quarterly recurring meeting open to all participating employers and organizations representing employers. This provides a space for fellow employers to collaborate to address their shared needs. Please Register to join the first Education Committee meeting virtually, on November 12, from 1pm – 2pm.  

Education Committee Meeting
November 12, 2024
1pm – 2pm

About the Washington Tech Workforce Coalition 

 Initial funding for the Coalition is from the US Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge grant. Implementation is through the Washington Jobs Initiative managed by Washington Student Achievement Council. Computing for All, a 501(c)(3) technology education nonprofit organization, manages the Tech Workforce Coalition, building alignment among community, education, and business partners to align training and job opportunities while uniting and lifting our local economies.