Future Workforce Leadership Collaborative
FWLC is a nonpartisan network of leaders shaping the future of work.
We connect education, industry, and community leaders through meaningful, member-to-member collaboration — sharing resources, insights, and strategies that prepare every learner and region for tomorrow's workforce.
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International Conference: Shaping the Future of Education
Join renowned experts, policymakers, and industry leaders for a groundbreaking conference on the future of education. Explore the latest neuroscience research in teaching and learning, organizational and learning environments, cutting-edge technology in the Age of AI, and global policies shaping education worldwide.
Over three dynamic days, participants will engage in plenary sessions with education ministers and thought leaders, hands-on workshops on AI-driven teaching and learning strategies, and high-impact networking experiences designed to inspire actionable change. The event will feature leading researchers, futurists, and practitioners working at the intersection of science, education, and innovation.
Neuroscience in Education
Unlock the power of brain-based strategies that enhance teaching, learning, and engagement. Discover the latest insights from cognitive research and how they can shape classroom practice.
Evolving Leadership
Redefine what it means to lead in an ever-changing educational landscape. Hear from visionary leaders who are building systems of equity, innovation, and adaptability.
Innovative Systems & Artificial Intelligence
Experience how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping education. From intelligent learning environments to data-informed decision making, learn how innovation is accelerating progress.
Global Policies in Education
Gain perspective from international experts on how nations are building frameworks for access, quality, and collaboration in the 21st century.
About FWLC
The Future Workforce Leadership Collaborative (FWLC) is a national network of visionary education, industry, public-private, and community leaders committed to designing the next generation of workforce systems.
We believe collaboration is the cornerstone of progress — connecting schools, employers, and policymakers to co-create scalable, future-ready solutions that prepare learners for tomorrow's challenges.
Public & Private Education Leaders
Superintendents, and administrators shaping learning systems
Industry Partners
Business leaders driving economic innovation
Community Voices
Stakeholders ensuring equitable access
Our Mission
To mobilize education, business, and community leaders to co-design agile workforce pipelines that prepare every learner — youth and adult, employed or displaced — for success in an AI-driven economy.
Convene
Bring together diverse stakeholders
Empower
Equip leaders with tools and strategies
Innovate
Build data-driven workforce systems
Prepare
Ready learners for the future
Our Vision
A future where schools and industries move in sync, ensuring that learners are not only workforce-ready, but innovation-ready — able to thrive, adapt, and lead in a rapidly evolving world.
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Trusted Network
Leading the nation in workforce readiness
100%
Every Learner
Committed to universal success
Our Leadership
FWLC is guided by a fifteen-member national board and two Co-Executive Directors, ensuring a balanced representation of education, industry, and community voices.
This leadership model ensures every decision is informed by those shaping both learning systems and labor markets — aligning classrooms with careers and innovation with opportunity.
5 Business Leaders
Industry executives bringing real-world workforce insights, employer perspectives, and strategies for aligning education with evolving labor demands.
3 State Superintendents
State education leaders advancing systemic alignment between K-12 policy, funding, and workforce priorities across regions.
5 K-12 Superintendents
District leaders driving innovation in classrooms, career-connected learning, and student readiness initiatives.
2 Co-Executive Directors
Education and industry catalysts overseeing FWLC operations, partnerships, and strategic vision — ensuring impact, accountability, and national collaboration.
2 Post-Secondary & Public-Private Reps
College and university leaders bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary systems to expand equitable, high-demand career pathways.
Leadership Council
Bridging Industry and Education for a Future-Ready Workforce
The Future Workforce Leadership Collaboration (FWLC) Leadership Council brings together the nation's most influential voices from education and industry to co-design the future of work.
Comprised of 24 total leaders, this council aligns economic and educational systems to ensure students are prepared for high-demand careers while industries gain access to skilled, future-ready talent.
12 Industry Supersector Leaders
Representing the key drivers of the U.S. economy:
Energy • Materials • Industrials • Consumer Discretionary • Consumer Staples • Health Care • Financials • Information Technology • Communication Services • Utilities • Real Estate • Telecommunication Services
These leaders provide insights on emerging job trends, skills gaps, and innovation opportunities across all sectors.
12 Education / Public-Private Leaders
Superintendents and Post-Secondary Executives from across the country collaborate to align K–12 and higher education systems with real-world workforce needs.
They ensure academic programs evolve in step with changing industries, creating seamless pathways from classroom to career.
Core Values & Impact Areas
Each FWLC value is paired with key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure real-world outcomes and ensure accountability in our mission to transform workforce readiness.
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Collaboration
We unite leaders across education, industry, and communities to design stronger workforce pathways.
  • Cross-sector partnerships formed annually
  • Joint initiatives launched between education and industry
  • Stakeholder engagement satisfaction scores
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Leadership
We equip leaders to drive systemic change that aligns classrooms with evolving workforce needs.
  • Leaders trained through FWLC programs
  • Reported capacity gains in implementing workforce strategies
  • Policy or practice changes influenced by FWLC leaders
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Innovation
We promote forward-thinking solutions and emerging technologies that prepare learners for the future of work.
  • New pilot programs launched yearly
  • Adoption rate of technologies like AI, AR/VR, and automation tools
  • Scaled case studies of innovative regional or national models
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Opportunity
We expand equitable access to career-connected learning and high-demand pathways.
  • New career pathways co-developed with industry partners
  • Increase in student apprenticeships, internships, and CTE enrollment
  • Growth in credentialing opportunities across member institutions
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Impact
We measure success by how collaboration translates into tangible progress — stronger systems, stronger communities, and a future-ready workforce.
  • Graduation-to-employment and credential attainment rates
  • Long-term learner career outcomes
  • Independent evaluations demonstrating systemic improvement
Funding Strategy
FWLC sustains its mission through a blended model of philanthropy, government funding, corporate sponsorships, and membership support. Our diverse funding streams ensure stability and enable innovation.
Philanthropic & Foundation Grants
Partnerships with national foundations such as Gates, Lumina, Strada, Walton, and ECMC support leadership development, career pathways, and innovation in workforce alignment.
Federal & State Funding
FWLC collaborates with the U.S. Department of Education (Perkins V, CTE Innovation) and Department of Labor (WIOA, apprenticeship programs) to expand workforce pipelines.
Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships
Employers in high-growth sectors — tech, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and green energy — sponsor institutes, summits, and leadership academies.
Partnership Opportunities
The Future Workforce Leadership Collaborative (FWLC) is a national network of visionary education, industry, public-private, and community leaders committed to designing the next generation of workforce systems.
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Membership & Network Model
Tiered memberships for school districts, post-secondary institutions, and corporate partners provide access to national convenings, research, and early-adopter pilot programs. Example: Individual Memberships $199 annually and $1,000 annually per company or district.
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Fee-for-Service & Consulting
FWLC delivers leadership institutes, readiness audits, and pathway design consulting to districts, agencies, and industry consortia. Example: A state contracts FWLC to facilitate multi-region workforce alignment workshops.
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Blended Sustainability Model
Core operations are funded through philanthropy and memberships, while program expansion is driven by corporate and government partnerships, and innovation pilots through fee-for-service engagements.
Get Involved
Join a national movement shaping the future of work.
Whether you're a superintendent, CEO, or workforce innovator — FWLC provides the partnerships, research, and leadership development needed to future-proof education and industry collaboration.
Together, we can build workforce systems that ensure every learner is prepared to thrive in tomorrow's economy.
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Discover how FWLC is transforming workforce readiness across the nation
Partner With Us
Explore funding and collaboration opportunities that align with your mission
Join FWLC
Become a member and access exclusive resources, convenings, and networks
Contact Us
Reach out to the Future Workforce Leadership Collaborative for partnerships, inquiries, or to learn more about our initiatives. We look forward to connecting with you.
General Inquiries:
(302) 205-6168
For specific inquiries, connect directly with our leadership:
Dr. Maria Armstrong, Founder and Co-Executive Director
Dr_A@fwlc.org
Matt Krise, Co-Executive Director
M_Krise@fwlc.org