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Council witnesses say better outcomes data needed so employers can reliably pick training partners
Summary
Speakers at the D.C. roundtable urged creation and public release of employer‑facing, program‑level outcomes so businesses can identify which providers deliver placement, credentialing and wage gains — a priority for the Workforce Investment Council and the Education‑to‑Employment Pathways work.
At the April 20 roundtable convened by Councilmember Anita Bonds, workforce leaders and education researchers identified data gaps that limit employers’ ability to identify effective training providers and inhibit systemwide coordination.
Why it matters: employers told the committee they need program‑level employment and wage outcomes and clearer information on program length, curricula and credentials. City agencies and the Workforce Investment Council said they are building tools to provide those employer‑facing reports, but witnesses stressed the work must include measures of long‑term…
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