Unpacked: Rethinking Workforce Contracting for Better Results

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Unpacked: Rethinking Workforce Contracting for Better Results

Addressing Systemic BarriersTransforming Career Navigation and Training Systems

What could workforce systems accomplish if contracts were designed around the results they aim to achieve, rather than simply the activities they fund? And how can workforce leaders make sure those results translate into better opportunities and outcomes for job seekers?

In the latest episode of State of Our Workforce: Unpacked, Henry Danner will be joined by Kier Scott, Policy and Performance Manager at Aspyr, Shift Work Forward’s Network Partner in Columbus, Ohio, to explore the possibilities of results-driven contracting. Together, they’ll take a closer look at how workforce systems can define meaningful outcomes, use data to understand performance, identify what’s working and where adjustments may be needed, and create incentives that encourage high-quality results.

What can workforce leaders learn from experimenting with new approaches to contracting, performance, and accountability? Tune in to find out.

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