In today’s rapidly changing economy, there is immense pressure on schools and colleges to keep pace with emerging technologies’ impact on careers. Building industry-responsive career pathways requires coordinated ecosystems and engaged employers to create seamless, supportive programs for learners of all ages.
Through CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment, we’ll guide you in engaging employers and community partners to build the workforce of the future.
The BILT Model – Strengthen Employer Engagement and Align Curriculum to Industry Needs
July 13–17 | Collin College, Allen, TX
For community college IT faculty. Registration is free, with a travel stipend provided. See how employers can co-lead programs to define real-world skills and keep curriculum aligned with workforce needs.
Join CORD at HI-TEC 2026 as our team shares practical strategies for strengthening employer partnerships through the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model. From bringing emerging industry trends into the classroom to developing workforce-responsive programs and exploring AI, our presentations will highlight innovative approaches to aligning education with workforce needs.
Session details will be announced soon.
Coming Soon
Fresh ideas. Practical strategies. Meaningful impact.
This fall, NCPN will launch a new series of live virtual workshops designed to help education and workforce professionals strengthen career pathways, improve learner outcomes, and respond to the changing needs of employers and communities.
Registration details coming soon.
Day 1: June 18, 2026 | Long Beach, California (In-person)
Day 2: June 19, 2026 | In-person
OR June 23, 2026 | Virtual
A CPL experience anchored in an immersive, in-person convening in Long Beach, CA, followed by a virtual continuation session, designed to help education and workforce leaders strengthen career pathways, align systems, and put strategy into action.
June 11–12, 2026 | Waco, TX
For community college faculty, staff, counselors, and advisors. Learn how AI can support teaching and curriculum development through practical, real-world applications. For community college personnel from TX, LA, and OK only.
Take your business advisory council to the next level with the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model. Discover how to strategically engage employers to build industry-responsive programs that foster continuous innovation.
The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) helps professionals across secondary, postsecondary, and adult education build career pathways expertise. Earn a Career Pathways Leadership certification, host a workshop, or bring a tailored virtual academy to your institution.
Equip students for the evolving workforce with cross-disciplinary instruction. Enhance your courses with free teaching resources and our Cross-disciplinary STEM Core Toolkit. Integrate employer-valued skills across multiple disciplines to support emerging careers.
Help students prepare for workforce success by infusing essential employability skills into your technical programs. Delve into our bite-sized instructional resources to bridge critical gaps identified by employers.
Through technical assistance, coaching, and professional development, CORD is your trusted partner for dismantling silos and building a sustainable pathways ecosystem.
Help learners persist and finish credentials.
Create stackable pathways to advancement.
Align programs with real workforce demand.
Coordinate education and workforce partners.