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.
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Universities Say They Promote Economic Development, But How?
It’s more than billion-dollar numbers in press releases. The complex world of university-based economic development – explained.
Biden Administration’s New Executive Order Leverages Federal Resources to Boost Apprenticeships and Worker Training
President Biden signed an executive Order that will expand the use of Registered Apprenticeships in and beyond the federal government.
U.S. Department of Labor Appoints Taylor White to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
Taylor White was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor.
$100 Million Federal Funding Opportunity Will Support States’ Apprenticeship Expansion Efforts
Federal grant program provides avenues for states to advance youth apprenticeship
USDOL Announces $95 million Apprenticeship Investment
Opportunity places a strong emphasis on youth, noting apprenticeship is an evidence-based strategy for building skills
Rethinking How Organizations Engage Student Parents in Policy Strategies and Initiatives
A conversation with Dana T. Weekes, the Founder & Principal of Thrive Architects, on how to rethink polic strategy for student parents.
Meet The Community Colleges That New America Will Partner With To Understand Child Care Access For Student Parents and Single Mothers
New America will partner with ten community colleges to explore the most effective ways to provide child care to student parents.
NSF EPIIC Funds Community Colleges Capacity Building and Innovation
NSF EPIIC is new federal funding for community college partnerships that build institutional capacity for emerging technology job training.