Community College Leaders on Workforce Development

Given the large number of community college presidents, chancellors and/or CEOs that will transition from their roles in the coming years, we have a massive opportunity to inform the priorities of these new leaders. Economic resiliency, and the workforce development strategies successful colleges have used to build robust economies warrants attention. This book shines light on many community college voices, and is to be commended for elevating the discussion. -- Jennifer Worth, Senior Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development, American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, DC
Never since the Industrial Revolution has the subject of Workforce Development been at the forefront of business, industry, government and community organization agendas and priorities.  For our nation, and for its future economic vitality and sustained growth for all its citizens, Community Colleges represent the “epicenter” for assuring the preparation of a qualified workforce and a sustained healthy economy.  We can ill afford not to have Community Colleges fully supported as our nation’s most strategically-important asset. -- William H. Gary, Executive Vice President, Workforce Community & Economic Development, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
The prosperity of our nation depends in large part upon our ability to prepare a skilled and productive workforce.  Thankfully, Community Colleges have emerged as the pre-eminent providers of workforce development. -- P. Anthony Zeiss, president, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
Community College Leaders Opinions of Workforce Development is a valuable resource for anyone working in and across workforce education and training. The insight provided serves as a guidepost for successful community and business partnerships.  I wish I would have had this ten years ago when I first became President. -- Bryan Albrecht, President, Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI