Recording: Strategies for Effective Integration in Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs

Description: Join us for an engaging webinar presented by Midwest Urban Strategies, where we explore how apprenticeship programs can effectively connect to workforce development systems. This session will highlight actionable strategies for fostering meaningful collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

Identifying critical connections within the workforce development ecosystem.
Leveraging financial and community resources to enhance apprenticeship sustainability.
Integrating supportive services to drive long-term success for apprentices.
Whether you’re developing or expanding apprenticeship programs, this webinar will provide valuable tools and real-world examples to strengthen your initiatives. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Midwest Urban Strategies’ expertise in workforce development and collaboration.

Connecting the Dots Presenters: Tracey Carey and Robyn Minton-Holmes

Tracey Carey leads Midwest Urban Strategies (MUS), a consortium of urban workforce boards. With more than $30 million in federal and philanthropic investment and a growing portfolio of business and service partners, MUS delivers high value resource to its members. The consortium’s mission is to grow business investment and expand and diversify talent in the Midwest. Tracey also is a Subject Matter Expert for the Early Childhood Workforce Connector (ECWC) and services on the ECWC Leadership Team.

Prior to her tenure with MUS, Ms. Carey enjoyed nearly two decades of service developing and supporting workforce development programs and strategies. As the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Tracey facilitated the summer youth employment program that provided first jobs for more than 500 young people annually. She also developed and facilitated training programs for opportunity youth that reengaged them in school and/or work. In 2014 she joined Employ Milwaukee, the workforce development board for Milwaukee County (WI) as the Director of Fund Development & Strategic Initiatives. While serving in that capacity, Ms. Carey raised an additional $13 million dollars and supported the startup of MUS.

Then, in 2018, she left Milwaukee to join the staff at Partner4Work, the workforce development board for the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, PA. As the Chief Strategy Officer. At P4W, Tracey led a team of innovators working to improve workforce development practice, including the restart of the area’s workforce funding collaborative. Through her leadership, P4W brought more than $10 million dollars to the region in her first year.

Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Certificate in Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Summa cum laude, Certificate in Non-Profit Management from the Center for Non-Profit Management, and Business and Economic Development Finance Professional Certification from the National Development Council.