Bridging Education and Workforce: What the New ED-DOL Partnership Means for States, Programs and Pathways

Join the Pathways Alliance, led by InnovateEDU, for a timely conversation unpacking the new interagency agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor. This session will provide a “just the facts” overview of the Department of Education (ED) and Department of Labor (DOL) Workforce Development Partnership. We’ll explore both the opportunities and challenges of implementation and hear from field leaders about what this shift means for states, programs, and practitioners on the ground. Through guided discussion and shared insights, we’ll examine how better alignment across federal programs could reduce barriers, increase access, and support a more connected public workforce system that benefits learners, workers, and employers alike.