A Pathway to Action

WPI is a process where corporate CEOs partner with colleges and universities in targeted regions to close critical skills gaps. WPI leverages the full portfolio of Business Roundtable’s Corporate Initiatives – such as the Multiple Pathways Initiative, the Apprenticeship Accelerator, or the Second Chance Coalition – to move from vision to lasting action. Together, these programs coalesce to increase the availability and diversity of talent with in-demand skills through a network of higher education partners.

Training for the Future: Apprenticeships for a Changing Economy

Many of the companies leading WPI efforts are providing apprenticeships that connect learning directly to the work at hand—while simultaneously helping employers train and advance employees.

Rather than requiring employees to obtain additional certifications or degrees, which can be costly and time-consuming, some apprenticeships enable companies to provide on-the-job training without the need for specific credentials. Apprenticeships allow students or younger workers to learn real-world lessons from more experienced workers, transferring critical company and industry knowledge from one generation of workers to the next.