Paying for Training
An austere congressional budget bill makes clear that the feds aren’t going to meaningfully boost funding for job training, while states are already straining to continue major workforce programs. Also, a flurry of new money…
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…
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…
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