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The Economy is on the Ballot – and Voters are Worried about More than Prices
With the midterm elections just a week away, the economy is once again on the ballot. As gas, groceries, electricity, and rent have become more expensive, the cost of living […] The post The Economy is on the Ballot – and Voters are Worried about More than Prices appeared first…
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Reaching One Million Apprentices Requires more than Ambition – it Requires Investment
The administration has set an admirable goal of reaching 1 million apprentices during President Trump’s term, positioning apprenticeship expansion as a central pillar of its workforce strategy. That’s good news […] The post Reaching One Million Apprentices Requires more than…
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Don’t Wait for the Crisis: Workforce Policy should help People and Business Prepare for Change
While change has always driven our economy, today it feels as if, more than ever before, business and workers are navigating multiple economic shifts at once with less time to […] The post Don’t Wait for the Crisis: Workforce Policy should help People and Business Prepare for…
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Notes from the Field: Let’s Stop Tinkering with a Broken System
After each A New Promise of Work briefing, I found myself replaying the conversations long after everyone had left Zoom. Not because of a particular quote or breakthrough moment, but because of how the conversations […] The post Notes from the Field: Let’s Stop Tinkering with a…
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Beyond Workforce Pell: Five Policies States Should Advance Now
Workforce Pell represents one of the most significant federal investments in short-term education and training. Since its passage in 2025, the law has been a key priority for leaders as states develop and execute their implementation […] The post Beyond Workforce Pell: Five…
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Notes from the Field: Workers and Learners Imagine a Better Future for Work
This summer, National Skills Coalition began exploring a pretty big question about the future of skills training and workforce development: What do we actually want to see? If we had the opportunity to dream and imagine from scratch an […] The post Notes from the Field: Workers…
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How North Carolina Advocates are Broadening Pathways to Quality Credentials and High-Wage Careers
The Challenge In 2019, North Carolina adopted bipartisan legislation establishing a goal for 2 million North Carolinians ages 25-44 to hold an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by 2030. North Carolina leaders established this bold […] The post How North Carolina…
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Iowa and Massachusetts: Creating the Conditions to Leverage All Talent
Iowa and Massachusetts: Creating the Conditions to Leverage All Talent Inside State Advocates’ Fight to Strengthen Our Workforce This is the third post in our series highlighting how state workforce advocates across […] The post Iowa and Massachusetts: Creating the Conditions to…
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Can We Make This Economic Transition Different?
Driving through my hometown of Easton, PA this summer, I noticed something missing: the 50,000-gallon Dixie Cup that was part of the skyline for my entire life was gone. The Dixie Cup (and the factory it capped) were a symbol of the city’s economic ups […] The post Can We Make…
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Notes from the Field: State Partners Share a Vision for What Work Should Deliver
Workforce development advocates are fiercely protective of the communities they care about. This comes from operating in an environment of scarcity. With organizations competing for limited resources, advocates are focused on protecting their own […] The post Notes from the…
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Illinois and Connecticut: Defending Investments in Quality Workforce Programs
Illinois and Connecticut: Defending Investments in Quality Workforce Programs Inside State Advocates’ Fight to Keep Our Workforce Strong: This is the second post in our series highlighting how state workforce […] The post Illinois and Connecticut: Defending Investments in…
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Federal Digital Equity Funding is Restored, But Changes are in Store
A recent court ruling holds good news for digital skills advocates, signaling that $1.25 billion in Digital Equity Act funding is back on the table. NSC Senior Government Affairs Manager Caroline Treschitta and Senior Fellow Amanda Bergson-Shilcock explain what happened, […] The…