406 JOBS seeks to answer this question by promoting
four different pathways to modern, meaningful employment:
career, college, entrepreneurship and military.
Each pathway identifies the types of programs, training and tactics workers can draw on to reach their goals.
CAREER
- On-the-Job Training
- Apprenticeship
- Work-Based Learning
- Internships
- Returnships
- Credentials/Certifications
- Career and Technical Education Programs and Career Awareness
COLLEGE
- Industry Alignment
- Sprint Degrees
- 2- and 4-Year Programs
- Hybrid Apprenticeships
- Rural and Remote Access
- Strengthening Tribal Colleges
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Skill-Based Curriculums in K-12
- Incubators and Launch Programs
- Mentorship and Networking
- Pitch Competitions
- Financing Tools
- Local Ecosystem Development
MILITARY
- Leadership and JROTC Programs in K-12
- Civilian Transition Programs
- Veteran Employment Support
- Skill-Mapping and Skill-Based Hiring
- Employer Training
CONNECTING TALENT WITH OPPORTUNITY
Industry and workforce partners are improving access to education and training across the four pathways and addressing common obstacles to employment. They are ensuring that Montana job seekers encounter zero barriers to work and can attain the necessary skills to step into secure, good-paying roles in six high-demand sectors that need people the most.
LABOR SHORTAGES IN MONTANA
| Sector | Estimated annual openings |
|---|---|
| Hospitality & Recreation | 13,000 |
| Healthcare & Health Careers | 8,500 |
| Financial & Professional Services | 6,700 |
| Education & Childcare | 4,400 |
| Construction Trades | 3,700 |
| Advanced Manufacturing & Computing | 2,100 |
WORKFORCE WARRIORS
Hear Montanans tell their stories of navigating different pathways into the workforce.
