Aligned for Success Challenge

The systemic issue our team asks student teams to address is the significant disconnect between education and the local workforce, resulting in a lack of career awareness and exposure experiences for learners in Lenawee County. This disconnect manifests as learners graduating without a clear understanding of the career opportunities available within their community, the skills and education required for these careers, and the pathways to achieve them. Consequently, there is a mismatch between the skills that learners acquire during their education and the needs of local employers, which hinders both learner career readiness and the ability of businesses to find qualified local talent.