Upcoming Webinar Series: Advancing Education in the Sierra Region

The K-16 Sierra Collaborative is thrilled to announce an engaging three-part webinar series launching this March. These sessions will highlight key insights from our comprehensive six-month community engagement initiative, where we gathered perspectives from students, families, educators, and employers across the Sierra region. The findings will shape actionable recommendations and strategic plans to strengthen regional collaboration and student success. These webinars are open to all, and we invite you to share this opportunity with colleagues and partners beyond our Collaborative. Webinar Series Schedule Expanding Dual Enrollment & Career Pathways 📅 March 5, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM[Register Here]This session will dive into stakeholder perspectives on dual enrollment and career pathways, emphasizing ways to improve student access to career-focused education. We’ll explore opportunities for policy and programmatic advancements that can enhance student readiness for higher education and the workforce. Strengthening Transfer Pathways & Supporting Priority Student Populations 📅 March 19, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM[Register Here]This discussion will highlight stakeholder insights on transfer pathways and strategies to ensure equitable access to postsecondary education and workforce opportunities for priority student populations. We will explore best practices and collaborative efforts to streamline transitions and improve student outcomes. Policy Brief Spotlight – Economic Trends & the Future of Education 📅 April 2, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM[Register Here]In this final session, we will present key takeaways from our Winter 2025 Policy Brief, focusing on the economic factors shaping education and the workforce. This webinar will examine statewide policy shifts, the Governor’s priorities, and their implications for career education and regional collaboration in the Sierra region. Spread the Word We encourage all K-16 Sierra Collaborative members and regional partners to share this exciting opportunity. These webinars are designed to foster dialogue, share innovative practices, and collectively drive student success and workforce readiness in our communities. We look forward to engaging with you in these important discussions!