Revolutionizing How Workforce Partnerships Are Managed
Our dedicated team at Workforce Connect has collaborated with partners nationwide to enhance workforce development strategies. We’re committed to addressing the unique challenges institutions face by delivering a tailored solution that simplifies and streamlines workforce partnership management for community colleges, technical colleges, and workforce boards.
Our secret: it’s all about the people.
Our Mission
Driven by a dedicated and visionary team, we aim to empower institutions to create, track, and manage workforce partnerships that enhance their communities through expanded career pathway opportunities. By standardizing workforce partnership development and management between community colleges, workforce boards, chambers of commerce, and industry partners, our platform enables organizations to quickly identify and implement effective workforce development initiatives.
A Message from Marty
“In today’s fast-paced environment, relying on Excel spreadsheets and overly complex CRM systems—regardless of how advanced they may be—falls short of providing the visibility that workforce teams require. Managing information and partnerships effectively calls for a fresh perspective. Workforce Connect empowers teams with the insights they need to stay informed and fosters innovation throughout their institutions.”
- Marty Lessman
- Chief Experience Officer, Workforce Connect
Meet our Leadership Team
Dave Marshall
CEO & Co-Founder
Marty Lessman
Chief Experience Officer & Co-Founder
Brendan Healey
VP Partnerships
Ellen Slaught
VP Operations
Samantha Sands
Sr. Manager, Customer Success
The #1 Workforce Platform
“As an organization, we are leaning into structure, and Workforce Connect provides the structure.”
Dr. Stephanie Fuji
President Arapahoe Community College
“Workforce Connect delivered exactly what we needed, providing a centralized platform that has significantly improved transparency and collaboration with our employer partners.”
Julie Beggs
VP of Economic Mobility & Workforce Development
“Streamlining, standardizing, and ensuring consistency in partnership management is key to unlocking new enrollment opportunities. Workforce Connect enables us to identify these opportunities and maximize growth areas.”
Randy Johnson
Executive Director, Emily Griffith Technical College
“With Workforce Connect, I can pinpoint my exact partnerships, apprenticeships, and commitments at any given time, while managing my team to extend our partnership efforts.”
