Empowering Workforce Thru Co-Op Education

Elevating Workforce Education Together

Join our innovative program addressing the U.S. skills gap through collaboration and evidence-based practices.

150+ Students

15

Endorsed by Leaders

Proven Impact

National Workforce Reform (NCWIL)

The main goal of our plan os to make Co-Op a cornerstone of US Higher Education to create a better and more prepared workforce and be industry-ready from graduation.

Evidence-Based Implementation

Documenting pilot results and endorsements to validate our scalable learning model. Original research can be found here:
DOI: 10.63371/ic.v4.n3.a270 [Spanish]

We are a looking for a Triple Helix Coalition:

1) Academia
2) Industry
3) Government

Coalition Building

Work-Integrated Learning

Pilot Program That Really Delivers!

The United States is facing a cascade of systemic risks by not urgently implementing models like your Work-Integrated Learning Framework (WILF). Here's a precise breakdown of the consequences:

1. Skills mismatches in Critical Sectors

• 5.25 million additional workers with postsecondary education will be needed by 2032, especially in management, teaching, nursing, and STEM sectors.

2. Outdated Educational Systems

• U.S. institutions are not producing workforce-ready graduates fast enough.

• The disconnect between academic programs and employer needs is fueling inefficiency, underemployment, and economic drag.

3. Economic Bottlenecks and Lost Productivity

• Unfilled positions create operational bottlenecks, suppress innovation, and slow business growth.

• Companies are burdening existing employees, leading to burnout, disengagement, and high turnover.

4. Rising Pressure to Reskill and Upskill

• 58% of employees expect their job skills to change significantly within five years due to AI and big data.

• Without structured models like WILF, reskilling efforts remain fragmented and reactive.