GIA is a regional intermediary organization aimed at increasing postsecondary credential attainment, adding more qualified people to the workforce, and contributing to a thriving economy. They bring together leaders across K-20 education, civic, and business sectors to work together in new and innovative ways to achieve educational and economic success.
The Alliance is the hub for the Linked Learning movement. They serve a broad coalition of educators, employers, community organizations, and technical assistance providers that together bring Linked Learning to life for hundreds of thousands of young people. They inform and support the work and give it voice and connect and align people in K–12 schools, higher education, industry, and government who collaborate to bring Linked Learning experiences to students.
Employers today struggle to hire enough workers to meet current and projected demands. Meanwhile, we know that our Hawai‘i students are more than capable to do this work, but may not have the right skills or credentials to fill critical positions in the current or future labor market. To change this trend, we must continue evolving how the student learning experience is designed and aligned with the needs of our employers.
College and career pathways expand economic opportunity while preparing students for career and life success. Completing a high-quality college and career pathway improves academic achievement and increases the likelihood of graduating high school, being prepared for college-level coursework, developing employability skills and securing a living wage job. Pathways do this by helping students to navigate the complex array of postsecondary and training options they face.
Across all components, there are foundational criteria that we will explore in future sessions which include:
