46 - Braided Funding and Alignment for Program Sustainability Ready for Work

Braided funding and alignment of partnerships are key when creating sustainable systems and programs for your community.  Lyndsie Gibbs and Alex Lovrien from Metropolitan Community College in Omaha join us on Episode 46 of Ready for Work. The partnerships across this Work Ready Community grew a small, data-driven, proof of concept into a $10M venture that has eliminated financial barriers so individuals can access quality training, education, and gainful employment.  Listen in for best practices on braided funding, opportunities and obstacles, tips to get started, and lessons learned.

Voices of Excellence in Episode 46:

Lyndsie Gibbs, Director of Career Skills and Workforce

Metropolitan Community College of Omaha LinkedIn



Alex Lovrein, Director of Workforce Training

Metropolitan Community College of Omaha LinkedIn



Links and Resources:


Transcript of Episode 46
Workforce Innovation Division at Metropolitan Community College
Presentation Handout from Braided Funding Workshop at ACT Workforce Summit
Workforce Summit Overview from ACT  
ACT Work Ready Communities   
ACT Workforce Solutions