CareerStart’s County Model

A Community-First Approach to Workforce Alignment

CareerStart is built on a simple idea:
Real workforce alignment happens locally — at the county level.

The County Model brings schools, employers, workforce agencies, and service providers into one shared system, creating a living ecosystem where talent and opportunity are continuously aligned.

Instead of fragmented programs, disconnected tools, and short-term pilots, CareerStart helps counties build a sustainable, scalable workforce infrastructure.