Matt Waltz is a nationally recognized leader in forging high-impact partnerships that align education and workforce systems to support adult learners and expand economic opportunity. As Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Development at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Waltz leads efforts to connect postsecondary institutions with employers, workforce and economic development systems, and community organizations—building sustainable, learner-centered education-to-career pathways.
With deep experience in managing cross-sector initiatives across states and regions, Waltz has led transformational work, including collaborations under WIOA, TANF, and SNAP E&T that bridge academic and career goals for historically underserved populations, while also championing innovations in credit for prior learning, stackable credential pathways, and cross-sector collaborations that center the lived experience of adult learners.
Prior to joining CAEL, Waltz served as COO of WRTP | BIG STEP, where he designed state-recognized pre-apprenticeship programs and helped launch a pioneering multi-employer manufacturing apprenticeship committee. His career reflects a commitment to scaling solutions that recognize all forms of learning and create more equitable access to education and employment.