A New Path to Nursing for High School Students in New Orleans
YouthForce NOLA’s youth apprenticeship program helps economically disadvantaged young people become Licensed Practical Nurses
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Work Shift and New America Launch Reporting Fellowship
The Future of Work Reporting Fellowship will support journalists telling place-based stories that explore how government and private investments are reshaping economic opportunity across the United States.
Interview with Emilio Saenz: Helping Families Find Bilingual Support in Arizona Schools
The political climate in Arizona has stifled bilingual education. One student is trying to change that.
Why Accreditation Exists: A Q&A with Antoinette Flores
Antoinette Flores, director of higher education accountability at New America, outlines the importance of accreditation.
How the Right Twists Accreditation
Right-wing media often misrepresent accreditation, amplifying political attacks and fueling confusion about a higher education safeguard.
Accreditation 101
What is college accreditation? This explainer breaks down how it works, why it exists, and its role in higher education.
Representation Matters for Women of Color in Youth Apprenticeships
It’s imperative that educators, policymakers, employers, and youth apprenticeship intermediaries commit to actionable strategies and goals that promote equity for women of color in apprenticeships.
Meet the Commissioners
These are the members of the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems, a two-year project of the Education & Work program at New America.
New America & ACCT Invite Community Colleges to Apply for Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Cohort
New America and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) invite community colleges to apply for the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Capacity Building Cohort.
Leveraging Intermediaries to Strengthen Workforce and Economic Development Systems
Intermediaries are key to workforce and economic development, but what do they actually do? We seek feedback on six coordination functions every state needs.