Additional Resources: Strengthening Your Sector Strategy Approach

The Additional Resources page is designed to inspire and inform by showcasing real-world examples and practical tools. Explore the following key resource types:

Case Studies and Research Briefs

• Sector Strategies Case Studies – Case studies from the USDOL Sector Strategies Initiative that highlight successful sector strategy implementation at local, regional, and state levels.
• Impacts of Sectoral Employment Programs and Career Advancement Models and Initiatives – Webinar recording that highlights key findings from evaluations of WorkAdvance, Project Quest, and a DOL meta-analysis, showcasing effective strategies for career advancement and employment outcomes.

Toolkits

• HDCI Sector Partnership Guide – Guide developed by WorkSource Georgia based on its High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI); includes tools, resources, and processes communities can use to build effective industry-workforce development partnerships.
• Next Generation Sector Partnerships Toolkit – Toolkit that outlines a step-by-step process for building sustainable partnerships.
• CareerSource Florida Sector Strategies Toolkit – Toolkit and self-assessment developed by CareerSource Florida that provide resources to shape workforce goals, action plans, policies, and services.
• Steps to a Successful Sector Partnership – Resource from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions that outlines key steps for building and sustaining successful sector partnerships.

Miscellaneous Resources

• Guidance for Sector Strategies – Resources highlighting state-level policies that support sector strategies in workforce development, with information on the impact of this model on local economies and labor forces.
• Unveiling New Resources: U.S. Department of Labor Competency Model Clearinghouse's Latest Tools – Webinar recording that explores tools to support sector strategies, including using industry competency models to identify skill needs, develop training, and engage employers, with links to additional resources. 

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• Resource Publication Date: 2025
• Posted by: Germell Hosch
• Posted in: Business Engagement Collaborative