Building Educational Partnerships for Workforce Diversity (Action Plan)

This Brandon Hall Group™ action plan outlines a comprehensive framework for organizations to develop strategic partnerships with educational institutions to build diverse talent pipelines. It emphasizes the critical need for systematic approaches, as only 25% of organizations rate themselves as “good” or “excellent” at diverse hiring.

The action plan includes partnership design, program development, implementation considerations, and measurement systems. Key components include curriculum collaboration, experiential learning programs, and recruitment pipeline development.

The action plan also stresses the importance of both quantitative metrics (like conversion rates and ROI) and qualitative assessment (such as student feedback and program quality). Success requires sustained institutional commitment, continuous improvement, and adaptation to emerging trends like virtual mentoring and AI-powered matching systems.