Workforce development professionals often have discussions among themselves and with economic development colleagues about the “workforce pipeline.” This refers to the training and education infrastructure that produces a satisfactory pool of employees within the community. Some say it is best to begin this regimen of training and education as early as kindergarten or elementary school. At the very least, students should be entering the workforce pipeline by the time they reach middle school. The pipeline infrastructure, then, will involve students from seventh grade through post-high school training or education, whether they seek a non-credit certification, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, … Read More