Innovation and Workforce Development (IWD) explores opportunities
for innovative collaboration between Stanislaus State and
the community, researching the viability of new program ideas and
prospects for strategic funding.
We seek to:
- Further Stanislaus State’s mission by enabling learners with
diverse skills and experiences to secure jobs, get promoted, and
pursue careers that will allow them to lead successful lives in a
globalized, interconnected world.
- Identify innovative solutions that will bridge workforce
gaps.
- Collaborate across colleges, campus units, and departments,
as well as communities and industries, to provide workforce
development offerings of professional and educational excellence.
Our Philosophy
Innovation and workforce development are essential elements for
community and economic development. Our work supports the
region’s social and economic well-being by providing individuals
with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to secure
employment with competitive wages and by promoting regional
business retention, attraction, and economic growth strategies.
Our Approach
We align non-credit program development with regional workforce
development needs and industry standards by identifying economic
trends, regional skills gaps, and career
pathways.
As a result, we’re able to:
- Prepare learners with flexible and manageable workforce
training and experience that result in high-skill and high-wage
employment.
- Develop affordable, results-driven workplace training for
businesses, organizations, and industries.
