Description
The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is seeking a consultant or firm to develop a comprehensive strategy for workforce and career readiness and a Corporate College model. The selected partner will collaborate with CCA to design and implement a collegewide approach to workforce and career readiness, aligning education with regional economic opportunity. Key responsibilities include discovery and assessment, vision and strategy development, organizational design and governance, leadership and capacity building, and partnership and employer engagement framework development. The project aims to improve student employment, employer satisfaction, and institutional impact.
• The consultant or firm should have expertise in leadership development, organizational strategy, and workforce innovation.
• The consultant or firm should have experience in facilitating adaptive leadership, team alignment, and change management processes.
• The consultant or firm should have understanding of the workforce development ecosystem, including partnerships among community colleges, employers, and economic development entities.
• The consultant or firm should have experience in delivering measurable results in comparable engagements.
• The consultant or firm should have a proven track record of strategic planning, organizational development, and workforce innovation within higher education, public-sector, or industry partnership settings.