Credentials of Value
Short-term credentials move beyond the “Wild West” as states step up investment. Also, the National Skills Coalition seeks a bold workforce policy agenda, and essays on why workforce infrastructure is the ed tech of the…
How a Manufacturing Fix Grew Into Connecticut’s Big Bet on Short-Term Credentials
Connecticut grew a “farm system” for shipbuilders and sheet metal fabricators and has been expanding it into more industries across the state.
Pay for Performance
As the feds roll out $145M in performance-based funding for apprenticeship, California and Maryland offer examples of how to do it well. Also, a vibe shift on AI as potential…
Federal Apprenticeship Program Follows California’s Lead—Just as State Funding Faces Cuts
The state’s pay-for-success apprenticeship model, launched in 2022, has led to a big increase in “nontraditional” apprentices. But continued funding is at risk.
Covering the Hidden Costs of ‘Free’ Nurse Training
In Massachusetts community college is free, but many entry-level healthcare workers can’t afford the time and lost income to train to be a nurse. A new program is testing whether…
Talent Marketplaces
The Trump administration wants to make all learning count as states seek to strengthen ties between education and work. Also, the feds steer $145M to pay-for-performance apprenticeship models across key…
Winners and Losers
States are on the clock to prepare for short-term Pell Grants as big questions loom about data systems, noncredit programs, and clock hours. Also, essays on Workforce Pell and untapped…
Workforce Pell’s Stress Test: Can Faster Credentials Also Be Accountable?
Policymakers and program providers must balance protecting students and taxpayers with preserving the promised innovation.
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