Putting Workers at the Center of Workforce Development: WIOA Policy Recommendations
WIOA funds half of all federal investments in workforce training and education and would better serve workers with key changes.
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It’s Time for a New Approach to Workforce Development
As Congress takes up WIOA reauthorization, we call for abold approach that puts workers and their welfare at the center of federal policy.
It’s Time to Put Workers at the Center of Workforce Development Policy
This op-ed argues why the workforce development bill passed by Congress in December does not do enough for American workers.
Converting H-1B Training Grant Funds to Pay for Short-Term Training Vouchers Is a Terrible Idea
Mary Alice McCarthy urges the Senate to leave the H-1B visa program alone as it reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Community College Bachelor’s Degrees and Traditional-Age Students
We know community college bachelor’s degrees work for older students but what about students straight from high school?
Community Colleges as Professional Development Hubs for Gig Workers
Community colleges can help current and prospective gig workers navigate and succeed in the gig economy.
Building Back Better At Last
There is much to celebrate in the Build Back Better Act, which will provide historic investments in workers, children, and young adults.
How can we bring students back to community college? Give them jobs.
Providing students with subsidized work study job opportunities on campus could bring thousands back.
Building Back Better: A Jobs-Centered Infrastructure Plan
Ambitious federal infrastructure spending can help generate good jobs and avoid a tragic repeat of the Great Recession’s slow recovery.
Building Back Better: A National Jobs Strategy
This recovery must be different. 12 organizations and 35 experts provide recommendations to guide a national jobs strategy.