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Platte County Workforce Alliance

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The Platte County Workforce Alliance (PCWFA) brings together key leaders from the county's business community and educational institutions to strengthen our local workforce. Through collaborative efforts, the alliance commissions labor reports, supports student career exploration, enhances employer training partnerships, and promotes Platte County as THE ideal location for business investment.

Beginning in 2023, the PCWFA held strategic planning meetings to guide its workforce development initiatives. These efforts led to the creation of three targeted subcommittees, each designed to sharpen the alliance's focus and increase its impact on the community.

Mission & Vision

We provide collaborative connections between business and education to support workforce development within the Platte County communities. We also provide workforce solutions for Platte County employers through partnerships to better serve students and adult learners.

Stakeholders

  • Local Businesses
  • Educational Partners
  • Students & Parents
  • Local Partners
  • State Partners
  • Citizens

Strategic Focus Areas

College & Career Readiness

Collaborates with leaders in secondary and higher education to provide career exposure opportunities to students. Some initiatives include:

  • Collect data from local schools regarding student demographics and graduation information.
  • Host a CTE Career Expo to highlight Northland Career Center pathways.
  • Showcase 4-year related degrees and professions.

Upskilling & Reskilling

Focused on the continuous learning and skill enhancements of adults currently in the workforce. Some initiatives include:

  • Develop a list of all upskilling programs in the Kansas City metro.
  • Collaborate with local universities to highlight upskill programs on Platte County EDC's website.
  • Create the NexGen Institute leadership development course for mid-level supervisors.

Talent Recruitment & Retention

Identifies workforce needs with local businesses and helps to attract employees to Platte County. Some initiatives include:

  • Create marketing collateral to sell Platte County as a great place to relocate.
  • Facilitate a job fair with local partners, colleges, and major employers.
  • Host a "Build Your Brand" bootcamp.
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