The Sector Skills Academy encourages and supports rising leaders in the sectoral employment development field, through a collegial environment, peer exchange, skills acquistion and professional growth.
   

Calling all Marano Fellows!
Past and current fellows in the Sector Skills Academy are invited to join our LinkedIn group and pose question or participant in discussions around topics of interest to leaders in the sector field.


Interested in Applying?
The Sector Skills Academy will be accepting applications for our sixth class of fellows in late spring 2010. To join our mailing list, click here.

One good way to get a sense of the Academy's value, is to hear from participants. Below, a past Academy member describes her experience.

The Academy provided me with excellent information and valuable networking opportunities that broadened my understanding of sector-based approaches across the country. Both information and tools provided by the Academy have influenced my subsequent work, and relationships formed during the academy have helped me connect to ongoing learning opportunities. I am truly pleased to have been a Marano Fellow!

Windie Wilson, Assistant Director
Workforce Connection, Knoxville, Tenn.

New Class of Marano Fellows Selected
Twenty-six leaders of sector-oriented workforce training programs across the country have been selected to join the fifth class of the Sector Skills Academy. The Academy, which involves three, multi-day meetings between October and May, involves workshops, experiential learning activities, mentoring opportunities, site visits to innovative programs and faculty with deep experience in the sector field. For a complete list of 2009-10 Marano Fellows, click here.