The CPP has worked on strategic initiatives that advance workforce development across the Commonwealth since 2019. We collaborate directly with the Virginia Board of Workforce Development and all 14 of the local workforce development boards, as well as the Office of the Secretary of Labor.
"Collaborating with partners like the Wilder School's Center for Public Policy has been crucial. It allows us to blend academic insights with practical applications, enriching our strategies and outcomes in workforce development." - Dr. Yolanda Macklin Crewe, VCCC Career Education and Workforce Programs Operations Director
Virginia Board of Workforce Development
CPP consultants attend each quarterly Board meeting and facilitate discussion during the Board committee meetings. Our role is to support the Board in their efforts to advance workforce development programs in Virginia. In addition, CPP collaborates with the local workforce development boards to connect statewide initiatives with local implementation.
Office of the Secretary of Labor
CPP consultants collaborate with the Office of the Secretary of Labor to advance strategic workforce initiatives.
Examples of CPP workforce projects completed in support of the Board and Office of the Secretary include:
- Virginia Combined State Plans: 2020, 2022, and 2024 (coming soon)
- Virginia Board of Workforce Development strategic plans: 2020, 2023 (coming soon)
- Federally-funded workforce system evaluation: 2021
- Board annual reports: 2020-2023
Wilder School Lunch and Learn
Exploring the Labor Landscape
What are the workforce trends that will shape the future of the public sector locally and across Virginia? It’s a question Bryan Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor, tackled during a Wilder School Lunch and Learn.
This event was moderated by Gina Barber, the Center for Public Policy’s Director of Administration and Senior Consultant.
“The Center for Public Policy is a valuable partner for policymakers in Virginia. They have the broad research capacity, extensive expertise on issues and proven leadership development programs to help us confront even the most complex challenges facing our society. Working with them over the past several years has proven beneficial to my office and our work. I strongly encourage other policymakers to take advantage of this tremendous resource.”
Brian J. Moran
Former Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
