Wilson Career Pathways Project

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

WCPP Mission:

Collaborate with commercial, community-based, and infrastructure professionals to develop supplemental workforce development and career pathway programs for youth and young adults. These programs help trade and academic students explore specialized careers that support green economic development. Integrated into academic or training programs, the project- and application-based materials introduce real-world scenarios that foster climate-friendly innovation and growth in 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

Design Career Pathway programs using innovative products and projects from targeted partners for youth and young adults
- Project-based learning materials that introduce how experts contribute to local and regional initiatives using the following: Innovation, Green, Advanced Technology, and Creativity
- Heavily project-based with greater emphasis on expert applications, less focus on academic theory based on the targeted population and educational programs
Collaborate with partners to design supplemental workforce development programs for emerging talents
- Incorporate innovative community solving practices into job training programs
- Students would not only learn a new trade, but learn strategies on how to apply their credentials to community and regional initiatives
- Could contribute to retention and career placements required by Federal and State policies
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