The COVID-19 pandemic cast a spotlight on issues within our education and workforce systems that well preceded the outbreak but have the potential to exacerbate its economic impact now and into the future. To address structural issues and inequities in our society, we must think differently about how we approach and deliver an education and training ecosystem that meets the needs of all constituents while building an infrastructure that invests in problem-specific, outcomes-focused solutions.
But just as the pandemic cast a spotlight on these issues, it also drew attention to innovative solutions addressing them, with many early-stage companies filling gaps in the ecosystem and positively impacting students, workers, companies, and our communities.
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