Congress wants to Supersize Community College Training through TAACCCT
A new bill includes $9 billion over 7 years for the federal Trade Adjustment Act Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant.
Economic & Workforce Development
The Limitations of Short-term Training as an Equitable Recovery Strategy
Short-term training is an attractive proposition, but many graduates of female-dominated short-term programs fail to earn a living wage.
Learn and Earn at Community Colleges
With additional investment, we can support students returning to college while providing them the job they need to stay enrolled.
How Can the Federal Government Improve Early Educator Compensation?
With public attention and policymakers focused on child care, there is a window of opportunity to pursue bold reforms around compensation.
Overcoming the 鈥淥pportunity Mirage鈥 with Community College Baccalaureate Degrees
Mirages are disappearing and paths forward for adult learners are emerging across the country.
Faith and Community Build HOPE and a Connection to Jobs in Detroit
Detroit-based employers can turn to a surprising source for skilled labor: faith-based nonprofits like Focus: HOPE
Why Schools Should Invest Federal Relief Funds in Transforming School Staffing
This is the moment for states and districts to think big about how to strengthen and diversify the educator workforce
Improving Early Educator Preparation: A Fragmented System in Need of Cohesion
A new report funded by the Early Educator Investment Collaborative examines the early educator preparation and compensation landscape.
Meeting the Country’s Present and Future Needs with the Public Health Job Corps
Here are a few strategies that the Administration could use to make the Public Health Job Corps more effective.