Economic & Workforce Development
More Workforce Funding Expected for Community Colleges from Energy Department
Energy Department expects $24 million in awards to establish Industrial Assessment Centers at community colleges, trade unions.
EDA’s STEM Talent Challenge Grants: Workforce Funding for the Innovation Economy
Energy Department Funds First IACs at Community Colleges, Trade Unions
The Energy Department’s IAC program will help community colleges and trade unions promote equitable workforce development for green jobs.
Labor Unions at the Center of DOE’s $7 Billion Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program
Biden Administration highlights labor and community engagement in announcements of seven selectees for its $7 billion Clean Hydrogen Hubs.
From a Blog to a Bill: How a Professional Licensure Law Passed in Maryland, but it’s Not Enough
Maryland passed a professional licensure law (HB454) for undocumented students to attain health licenses, but more work still remains
Taking a Closer Look at Young Community College Students and Bachelor’s Graduates in Florida
Recent data from Florida paint a picture of the young Floridians enrolling in and graduating from CCB programs.
Future State: Listening to Chicago’s Gig Workers’ Needs in the New Economy
New America Chicago and The Workers Lab sit down with gig workers to develop policy and tech-driven solutions for a modern workforce.
Announcing the Community College Workforce Transformation & Implementation Cohort
Fifteen community colleges join New America’s learning community and commit to transforming their workforce development missions.