35 - Closing Skill Gaps for Working Learners with Transit Support
Ready for Work
English - August 15, 2022 14:45 - 9 minutes - 4.19 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCareers Business News Business News economicdevelopment economicgrowth workforce workforcedevelopment Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
As workforce development typically focuses on skill and availability, other economic and community development practices can make or break those workforce efforts. Examples include housing, broadband internet, childcare, and today’s focus in Episode 35, transportation. Abigail Seldin from the Seldon-Haring-Smith Foundation (SHSF) brings us insight on the importance of transit for community college students. We’ll explore the impact of mapping efforts to boost transit options, the interface of public policy, and advice on how to connect these strategies to a Work Ready Community.
Links and Resources
Guest Abigail Seldin, CEO/Co-Founder, Seldon-Haring-Smith Foundation: LinkedIn Twitter
Public Transit Map from SHSF
Transcript of Episode 35 (PDF)
ACT Workforce Summit
ACT Work Ready Communities
ACT Workforce Solutions