Does Combined Planning Help States Align Workforce Initiatives? Survey Shows Mixed Results.
Has allowing states to combine their WIOA and Perkins plans and submit together helped align workforce initiatives? Results are mixed.
Economic & Workforce Development
LAUNCH “Accelerates” Pathways Work in Six States Across the Nation
Six states within the newly established LAUNCH Community of Practice were selected to “accelerate” their big bet on pathways.
How Colorado Is Breaking Down Apprenticeship Funding Barriers
The state is making apprenticeship funding more flexible and navigable for practitioners.
How Federal Policy Can Better Serve the Rural Health Care Workforce
We can learn from what’s worked before and make it even better for future rural health care workforce development and retention.
Getting Creative–And Cooperative–to Meet Rural Home Health Needs
As more rural communities seek creative home care solutions, the cooperative model may provide just what they’re looking for.
New Colorado Legislation Links CTE and Apprenticeship Systems
New Colorado legislation that will integrate workforce and education systems to better support transitions from education into career.
Work-Based Learning at Community Colleges: What Do We Know About What Works?
We discuss where we started, what we learned, and where we go from here with work-based learning at community colleges..
How Can Federal Funding Support Systems Alignment for Career Pathways?
Work, Community College, and Work-Based Learning: Avoiding False Choices
Creative states, colleges, and employers are showing us ways to help working students avoid false choices.