In this episode of Educast 3000, host Melissa Loble and guest co-host Tracy Weeks engage with Mike Bartlett, the Program Director for Education and Workforce Success at the National League of Cities. They discuss the critical role cities play in education and workforce development, highlighting the importance of partnerships between local governments, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions. Mike shares various examples of successful collaborations and innovative programs that address the evolving needs of the workforce and the education crisis. The conversation emphasizes the need for cities to take a comprehensive approach to education and workforce development, ensuring that all residents have access to quality learning opportunities.

Takeaways

• Cities are central to education and workforce development.
• Cities can serve as planners and conveners for education.
• Wraparound supports are essential for student success.
• Collaboration between K-12 and local governments is vital.
• Innovative programs are emerging to support lifelong learning.
• The National League of Cities supports cross-city collaboration.

Links

• A Mayor’s Guide to Supporting K-12 Education: https://www.nlc.org/resource/a-mayors-guide-to-supporting-k-12-education/
• NLC Workforce Development Hub: https://www.nlc.org/workforce-development-2/
• Workforce Development 101: https://www.nlc.org/resource/workforce-development-101-a-primer-for-municipal-leaders/