Sharon Johnson

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Sharon Johnson SRI Transitions Task Force
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Transitions Background

• SRI International initiated research
• Economic development initiative to address
  transitioning economy
• Research status of education and workforce
  development in the central Shenandoah Valley

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Transitions Goals

• Help regional leadership prepare workforce to
  meet demands of transitioning economy.
• Meet workforce needs of regional employers.
• Development of the region as an economically
  attractive and supportive location for existing
  businesses and workers.
• Create competitive area for business expansion.
• Develop an action and outcome oriented workforce
  model for replication.

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Transitions Timeline

• Research and Strategic Planning April 2007
  January 2008
• Action PlanningMarch October 2008
• Detailed Implementation PlanningNovember 2008
  March 2009
• Implementation ActivitiesApril 2009 - Ongoing

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Transitions Priorities

• Perception of Skilled Trades
• Work Readiness
• Career Pathways
• Career Coaches
• Workforce Funding
• Developing seamless partnerships for the
  implementation of seamless workforce solutions.

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