Aligning K-12, Postsecondary and Workforce Data

States across the country are working to better connect their education and workforce systems so that every student has a clear pathway from school to career. This webinar will spotlight how Alabama and New Mexico are leading the way by incorporating both college-readiness and workforce-readiness assessments into their accountability systems.

Participants will learn how these states use ACT and WorkKeys data together to measure student outcomes, strengthen accountability and ensure that young people are equipped for both postsecondary success and the workforce. State leaders will share their policies, goals and lessons learned in aligning K-12, higher education and workforce data systems.

Key Takeaways:

• How Alabama and New Mexico leverage both college-ready and workforce-ready assessment results in their accountability models.
• Policies and strategies that connect K-12, postsecondary and workforce systems.
• Insights on building stronger pipelines that support students’ college and career readiness.