Industry-Driven Strategies Resources

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Industry‑driven strategies focus on building reliable talent pipelines through a workforce system led by industry, aligned with regional and national economic priorities, and responsive to the skills needed for in‑demand and emerging occupations. These strategies emphasize meaningful employer engagement, sector‑based partnerships, and talent development approaches that connect workers to quality jobs while helping businesses meet their workforce needs.

The following resources provide practical, implementation‑ready support for advancing industry‑driven strategies.

Launching Industry Sector Strategies

Sector Strategies Resource Hub provides resources for leaders and practitioners who are launching, refining, or sustaining sector partnerships.

Launch & Design Sector Strategies: Building the Foundation for Success is a collection of resources to help workforce leaders and practitioners assess readiness, build strong partnerships, identify priorities, use data, and move from planning to implementation.

Implement & Sustain Sector Strategies: Ensuring Long-Term Impact provides resources to help workforce leaders and practitioners put sector partnership plans into action, measure progress, engage employers, and strengthen sustainability and impact.

Expanding Industry-Driven Training

On-the-Job Training (OJT) Toolkit provides practical tools to help workforce practitioners design, implement, and manage effective OJT programs.

Incumbent Worker Training – WIOA Desk Reference provides practical guidance on funding rules, employer match requirements, performance reporting, and other more for implementing incumbent worker training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Work-Based Learning (WBL) Framework helps practitioners design and strengthen high-quality WBL programs across a continuum of activities, including career awareness, exploration, preparation, and experience.

WBL Toolkit provides guidance on the core components of WBL, along with resources on strategy development, employer engagement, and data collection.

WBL Desk Reference provides an overview of the different types of WBL opportunities available under WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs.

A Resource Guide to Engaging Employers presents practical models and lessons for strategic employer partnerships that support education and workforce training efforts.

Scaling Registered Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and apprenticeship partners with apprenticeship resources, knowledge, and tools.

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Topics:

Strategic Planning Employer Engagement Registered Apprenticeship - General

Target Populations:

General Audience

Programs:

Registered Apprenticeship Multiple Mixed Funding Streams Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Geographic Locations:

National Scope

Industry Sectors:

Cross-Industry

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Resource Publication Date: 2026
Posted by: Damon Jones
Posted in: Next Level Now