Training Individuals for Economic Readiness

NASH TIER (Training Individuals for Economic Readiness) focuses on leveraging the scale and reach of NASH member systems to address local labor needs and to contribute to national prosperity by supporting the economic and social integration of new American citizens and those on a legal path to American citizenship.* At a time when higher education institutions face a number of enrollment challenges, new American citizens and those on a legal path to citizenship are part of the next generation of learners, bringing an infusion of student talent and drive.

NASH is committed to supporting higher education systems in rising to the challenges of this crucial moment when economic needs, demographic trends, and the ever-evolving role of postsecondary education converge. Meeting this challenge requires bold, innovative strategies that leverage higher education’s contributions to workforce development and vibrant communities. TIER answers this call through three foundational pillars:

Demand-driven: TIER is positioned to respond to requests by NASH member systems to help bridge technical expertise, leveraging the power of systems to efficiently scale statewide workforce development initiatives.
Focus on continuing education and expedited workforce development: TIER aims to deliver on the win-win of matching skilled job seekers with employers, supporting new American citizens and those on a legal path to American citizenship to achieve economic readiness while strengthening local economies and communities.
Serving new American citizens and those on a legal path to citizenship: TIER commits to supporting the skilling and reskilling needs of new American citizens, and those on a legal path to becoming citizens.

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How TIER Delivers

TIER partners with NASH member systems to address workforce development needs, foster statewide coalitions, and launch innovative programming to serve new American citizens and those on a legal path to American citizenship. At NASH TIER, we believe that when our communities thrive, our country thrives. TIER embodies our vision of a future where NASH member systems play an even greater role in building pathways to opportunity, success, and shared prosperity.

*Eligibility is determined by partner institutions.