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Successful workforce initiatives don't happen by accident—they're built on intentional partnerships, scalable systems, and a relentless focus on students. Kristi Williamson joins Innovation Unplugged to discuss what it takes to move beyond isolated success stories and create workforce models that endure. Together, they explore the future of adult education, the evolving role of community colleges, leadership lessons learned over more than two decades, and why collaboration is the key to expanding economic opportunity.
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