This article reflects on the development of Seattle Central College’s Health IT certificate program, using a “village” metaphor to illustrate the collaborative effort behind its success.

It highlights how listening to the broader community—including employers, learners, and faculty—shaped a responsive and sustainable curriculum.

A resource for leaders seeking insight into who must be at the table when building the workforce of the future.

Read more here: From the Classroom to Beyond, Bridging the Health IT Workforce Need Through Collegiate and Industry Collaboration 

Best, Melvin

Melvin Smith is Principal Consultant at Linked Innovations, with 20 years of lived and professional experience in workforce development. He is driven by the mission to help everyone become their architect of opportunity.