Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Development in the Events and Logistics Sector

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@article{1709904,
      author = {Oluwademilade Tope-Banjoko},
      title = {Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Development in the Events and Logistics Sector},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {1},
      pages = {1918-1932},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709904.pdf},
      abstract = {The events and logistics sector is integral to economic vitality and cross-sectoral productivity and it faces systemic challenges in building a sustainable workforce pipeline. These include episodic employment patterns, limited access to formal training pathways, digital skills gaps, and persistent equity barriers, particularly in underserved communities. This paper critically examines the potential of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to act as a transformative force in bridging the disconnect between workforce training systems and dynamic industry needs. Through comparative analysis of cases and models, it examines how employer-led design, stackable and portable credentials, paid apprenticeships, and modular training frameworks can jointly ensure inclusive and adaptable career pathways. The study emphasizes the integration of technical competencies with digital literacy and soft skills, facilitated by strong credentialing ecosystems such as NOCTI, ETCP, and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Informed by evidence-based practices, the paper proposes a replicable community-based PPP framework rooted in real-time labor market feedback, cross-sector collaboration, and disaggregated evaluation metrics that track employment outcomes, wage gains, and representation equity. Embedding monitoring systems and responsive policy mechanisms gives this model a continuous improvement, transparency, and scalability. Finally, the paper calls for a reimagined workforce development strategy, one that repositions PPPs as long-term investments in human capital, regional economic resilience, and inclusive growth within these changing service sectors.},
      keywords = {Workforce Development; Public-Private Partnerships; Events And Logistics Workforce; Skills-Based Training; Stackable Credentials; Apprenticeship Models; Credentialing Frameworks; Digital And Soft Skills Integration; Vocational Education; Industry-Aligned Curricula; Community-Based Training; Labor Market Outcomes},
      month = {July},
  }