Teachers, students, parents, and the community are invited to the West Tisbury library on Saturday, May 19, at 4 pm for a book talk with Nancy Hoffman and Robert B. Schwartz. The authors will present their new book, “Learning for Careers: The Pathways to Prosperity Network.”
What kind of education can best equip all young people with the skills and credentials to thrive in our increasingly demanding economy? According to a press release, “Learning for Careers” describes how leaders from education, government, and business are working together in a diverse set of states and regions to build career pathways systems to address this challenge.
Nancy Hoffman is a senior advisor at Jobs for the Future, and a cofounder of the Pathways to Prosperity Network. Robert B. Schwartz is a professor emeritus of practice in educational policy and administration at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a cofounder of the Pathways to Prosperity Network.
This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library at 508-693-3366, or email olarsen@clamsnet.org.