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A key component of NIICA’s Talent Pipeline Development Initiative (TPDI), the National Center for Skill-Based Learning™ (CSBL) is advancing a national strategy to scale and support learning that enables individuals to develop skills required to enter into and advance in high-value careers throughout tech, advanced manufacturing and the trades.
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There are 3 main objectives to the CSBL’s work:
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Ensuring that the U.S. education system equips students with the skills essential for careers.
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Substantially increasing the use of innovative Registered Apprenticeships that support stackable “learn and earn” opportunities.
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Directly connecting industry, education and individuals within a skill-based system that enables job seekers to leverage their skills to enter into and advance in careers.
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These objectives are accomplished by:
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Developing Industry-Specific Pathways: Creating a continuum of skill-based experiential learning pathways from K-12 through post-secondary education that fully leverages Career and Technical Education to prepare students for careers.
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Aligning Curriculum with Industry Demands: Implementing a dynamic system that ensures real-time, detailed alignment between educational curriculum and the specific requirements of the job market.
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Building a National Network of Community Colleges: Establishing a network of community colleges focused on providing Related Technical Instruction for Registered Apprenticeships and career advancement.
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Launching Career Opportunity Hubs: Expanding skill-based learning throughout regions that connect students and job seekers with careers and RAs in high-demand fields.