Career Communications Group (CCG) has entered a new era as a full-scale workforce development provider—one that prepares learners from K–12 through executive leadership for an economy defined by artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. At the center of this transformation stands the Workforce Development Committee, a cross-sector body of industry leaders, educators, researchers, and innovators shaping how the nation prepares for the future of work.
The committee is chaired by Gary Simms of Microsoft, whose leadership and vision help guide CCG’s mission to build a resilient, technologically fluent workforce capable of thriving in tomorrow’s innovation-driven economy.
This committee brings together the leading minds across corporate, government, and academic institutions to ensure that CCG’s training ecosystem delivers world-class, future-ready learning experiences for every stage of the talent pipeline. It is the strategic engine that powers CCG Workforce Development 3.0 and aligns all programs with the organization’s core mission: preparing America’s workforce for the technologies that will define the next century.
A Cross-Sector Coalition of Innovators
The Workforce Development Committee draws expertise from:
Industry executives and technology leaders shaping modern AI, cyber, quantum, energy, and digital-infrastructure ecosystems
Educators and academic researchers advancing STEM learning, engineering design, and digital literacy
Cybersecurity, AI, and quantum specialists defining national and global standards in emerging technologies
CTI Advisory Board partners providing structure, topic development, implementation, and evaluation guidance
Alumni from BEYA and Women of Color STEM Conferences contributing real-world insights, mentorship, and talent pathways
This expansive coalition ensures the committee remains both visionary and grounded in on-the-ground workforce realities.
Anchored in the “Three 3s”: The Committee’s Strategic Focus
All committee work aligns to the Three 3s, the foundation of CCG’s new workforce model.
1. Three Subject Pillars
Artificial Intelligence
Quantum Computing
Cybersecurity
These pillars define the technical backbone of every curriculum, micro-credential, seminar, and learning pathway.
2. Three Target Populations
Upskilling the existing workforce
Preparing the entering workforce (college students)
Building workforce awareness for high school & blue-collar STEM learners
3. Three Levels of Learning
Long-form courses & certifications (30–60 hours)
Short courses & CEU-based modules (10 hours)
Event-based participation at BEYA, WOC, and other CCG programs
What the Workforce Development Committee Does
1. Curriculum Design & Oversight
The committee ensures all CCG programs—from K–12 bootcamps to corporate AI upskilling—are aligned with employer needs, emerging technologies, and national standards.
2. Workforce Pipeline Integration
The committee synchronizes K–12 STEM exposure, college readiness, internships, professional training, and executive development into a continuous workforce pipeline.
3. Industry & Government Alignment
Members bring real-time insights from key sectors including defense, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and advanced computing.
4. Quality Assurance & Impact Measurement
Through structured review cycles and data-driven evaluation, the committee guides program improvement and ensures measurable outcomes.
A Unified Vision for Workforce Development
Under the leadership of Chairman Gary Simms of Microsoft, the Workforce Development Committee serves as the guiding force behind CCG’s transformation into a national provider of AI- and technology-driven workforce solutions.
Its work ensures that CCG’s programs remain:
Innovative
Inclusive
Employer-aligned
Technically relevant
Future-ready
As CCG advances into the next decade of BEYA, Women of Color STEM, STEM City USA, and K–12 expansion, the Workforce Development Committee stands as the strategic nucleus shaping the nation’s next generation of STEM and AI talent.