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Ties to Industry
A private two-year college leans into its vocational roots to prepare students for high-paying, high-demand careers. Also, new research on how U.S. workers layer apprenticeships and degrees, and essays on how Workforce Pell gets ROI…
One Million Apprentices
Marek Laco answers questions about the administration’s goal to hit 1M registered apprentices and shares thoughts on the progress to date. Also, views from across the pond on the U.S.…
No-Regrets Bets
Rachel Lipson calls for policies to help early-career workers, even if the AI jobs shock is limited. Also, Anthropic analyzes research on whether worker retraining can meet the moment, how…
Technician Training
An unusual nonprofit bets big on earn-and-learn to build on Ohio’s recent industrial wins, with an initial focus on technician roles. Also, a former principal developed a curriculum to teach…
News and Highlights
Workforce Pell’s slow rollout and employer-led partnerships in Colorado. Also, recent news and highlights.
Fund What Pays
States can get better results from the workforce system with performance-based funding and contracting, two briefs argue. Also, new funding for six federal Tech Hubs and 12 NSF regional engines,…
Prioritizing Industry
A growing group of two-year colleges emphasize high-value programs over ones that don’t pay, with an emerging playbook from Aspen and CCRC. Also, a Louisiana community college helps bring high-wage…
Civic Infrastructure
Growing Inland Achievement seeks to help the Inland Empire’s 4.7M residents with transition points from kindergarten to employment. The regional convener is part of StriveTogether’s network, which is getting attention…
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