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.

