Wilson Career Pathways Project

Inspiring Future Leaders to Drive Innovation in Local and Regional Areas Using Public-Private Sector Partnerships

WCPP Mission:

Engage with experts from the commercial, community, and infrastructure sectors who play a role in green economic development initiatives. Together, design project-based workforce development, work-based learning, and career pathway programs tailored for young adults and youth.

These application-oriented activities and workforce learning opportunities can be integrated into existing academic, vocational, job training, community, and youth programs.
By showcasing models of products and projects contributed by partners, students will explore how they could use their new skills or credentials to support green economic development within municipalities and regions.

Furthermore, WCPP will advise career pathway partners through collaborations with policy makers to secure approval and funding for these projects.

WCPP seeks to recruit Higher Education Interns to Support Projects

TYPE of institutions that could apply supplemental learning materials into their curriculum or job training programs

K-12 Institutions, Community Colleges, 4-Year Higher Education, Workforce Development Agencies, Community/Municipal Programs

Some examples of Scenario-based exercises to be included in career pathway and workforce development programs

**How 3D Printing and other green materials in construction could solve housing crisis**

**How innovative agricultural practices** **could effectively solve organic food insecurity and supply/chain issues**

**Advanced Manufacturing that produces innovative community-based materials or products**

**Sensors and data that monitor safety traffic. To minimize accidents**. **How green transportation could solve environmental issues.**

**Solar Energy and other Clean Energy Equipment for buildings, homes, streetlights, etc**. The importance of offering incentives for lower-income homeowners and renters.

**Geothermal Energy Systems that provide heating and cooling systems**

Additional ideas to incorporated into learning materials

Other innovative, highly technical, and green economic development tools used by professionals can help students understand how these practices drive growth and investment in neighborhoods, downtowns, municipalities, and regions.

Supply chain and logistics initiatives
Investment in commercial and residential properties
Business/industry marketing and attraction strategies
GIS or other tools that monitor and analyze economic development practices
Various infrastructure projects.

WCPP is willing to expand according to proposed ideas.

Types of WCPP Services/Projects

Collaborate with partners to design supplemental workforce development programs that align with their academic and/or vocational programs
- Incorporate innovative community solving practices into job training programs
- Students would learn how to apply their new skills to contribute to community and regional initiatives.
- Could contribute to retention and career placements required by Federal and State policies
Develop work-based learning programs that recruit students to internships, job shadowing, and full-time opportunities
- Heavily project-based with greater emphasis on expert applications, less focus on academic theory based on the targeted population and educational programs
Assist with all types of funding sources that are relevant to these projects
Develop strategies that effectively market projects and secure political/bureaucratic approvals
- Governmental Bodies
- School and Planning Boards
- Other Leaderships in Public/Private sectors