Beth Cobert

A new piece from @bfcobert and @MariaKFlynn explores how the skills-first talent movement continues to gain momentum across the country and why @jfftweets is the right organization to take the @ReworkAmerica Alliance to the next level: linkedin.com/pulse/skills-f…

#CareerCoaches deserve our support! We can invest in them by offering professional development opportunities like the Foundational Career Coach Skills Training. This training is: FREE, flexible, and offers continuing education credits. Learn more here: markle.org/now-is-the-tim…

Great piece from @AspenInstitute on the increasingly vital role workforce professionals play in a labor market continuously evolving. By investing in career coaches, we can foster a stronger workforce for everyone: aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/the…

Embracing #apprenticeships and other non-degree training avenues isn't just crucial for workers skilled through alternative routes, but also for employers missing out on untapped talent. A great article by @oates_jane, President of @WorkingNation: fastcompany.com/90932961/appre…

Thank you @WeAreUnidosUS for inviting me to participate in a discussion on equitable workforce solutions for the nation's 62 million Latinos during the 2023 annual conference! Check out @Marklefdn's latest blog for some conversation highlights: markle.org/blog/empowerin…

Condoleezza Rice said it well, the U.S. does need to “’make a lot more use’ of programs that enable people without four-year degrees to attain quality, high-paying jobs.” fortune.com/2023/06/23/con…

Excited to join Brent Parton, Acting Assistant Secretary, @USDOL, Carolina Jannicelli from @jpmorgan, @DaisyAD from @VICE, & @Chancellor_Juan from @chicitycolleges, at the 2023 @WeareUnidosUS Annual Conference! 🌟

How do you get organizations to widen the #TalentPipeline by looking in places they haven’t looked before? @BFCobert, acting pres. of @MarkleFdn, has ideas on how to start, and describes them to #WorkingNationOverheard at #JFFHorizons. Watch: youtu.be/0zvLf4P_CVg @JFFtweets

Congratulations on 20 years of service at @NatUrbanLeague! #MarcMorial20! Thank you for your leadership and partnership with the @ReworkAmerica Alliance. nul.org/marc-h-morial

The college student gap between Black and White Americans is widening, exacerbating existing disparities in opportunities. A skills-based approach to talent management can play a pivotal role in bridging this gap & promoting a more inclusive #workforce. usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

.@MariaKFlynn, President & CEO of @jfftweets, shares four insightful ideas on how we can modernize our #workforce system and scale innovation. These ideas include: Breaking down silos, designing today for what we need tomorrow, & more: forbes.com/sites/mariafly…

Enrolling in a #WorkforceTraining program is a significant investment of time, energy, & resources. States must ensure it's worth it for participants & the public. Our latest report identifies 4 key areas to make training a better investment. Learn more 👇 markle.org/using-data-to-…

In times of uncertainty, how can we support workers and help businesses hire and retain the talent they need? I collaborated with @RosenblumElyse of @gradsoflife to explore this question and more in this new Forbes piece. Click here to check it out: forbes.com/sites/gradsofl…

⏰It's time to Tear Down the Paper Ceiling Check out this piece that highlights the important work @ReworkAmerica Alliance members @gradsoflife, @OpptyatWork, & others are doing to create a more equitable and inclusive workforce. #degreeinflation vox.com/policy/2362862…

Thrilled to see Gov. Phil Murphy taking a step in the right direction to expand job opportunities for NJ workers 🎉 Executive Order No. 327 aims to prioritize skills & work experience over college degrees for certain State jobs. #NewJersey #skillsfirst nj.gov/governor/news/…

Will the broadband jobs created by the infrastructure bill be sustained? Join us for @BrookingsGov’s webinar where we will discuss the bill's potential impact. Submit questions using #GoodBroadbandJobs! 📅: Thurs, March 23 🕙: 2pm - 3pm EDT brookings.edu/events/creatin…

Join us for a presentation that discusses the findings of @McKinsey_MGI's Rekindling US productivity for a new era report. I will join a panel to examine ways we can accelerate productivity and create a more sustainable, inclusive, and growing economy: hopin.com/events/rekindl…

Excited to join @indeed & @nycfuture for the forum, "Expanding Skills-Based Hiring in New York" w/ Beth Berwick of @gradsoflife,@CarltonAbigail, @CMNantashaW, Daniel Diaz of @EastSideHouse33, @JoeyOrtizJr, @KierstenBarnet, & @MarjorieParker: nycfuture.org/events/expandi…

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women around the world while also acknowledging the unique challenges faced by women of color in the workplace: bbc.com/worklife/artic…

I'm excited to join @DrLSV, Dr. Bill Hazel, @yscaira, and Amanda Harris at tomorrow's @Deloitte virtual roundtable series on "Building a Workforce for the Future." Learn more and register here 👇 ops.deloitteconference.com/roundtableseri…