National Skills Coalition

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RT @National_Fund: Our friends at @SkillsCoalition are hosting their 2019 Skills Summit in Washington DC this February. Be sure to register…

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Hey #wkdev Twitter! Did you know Michigan is using $1 million in WIOA Title I funds to support Integrated Education and Training? Our Skills Blog has the details: https://t.co/L8aiMu2lGr https://t.co/CrQXOtYUyU

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RT @AndrewBradleyUS: In 2019, state policy leaders can secure an economic future that works for all by investing in their state’s greatest…

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Today's the day! Join NSC and our partners this afternoon at 2pm ET for a pop-up briefing discussing the 2018 Farm Bill re-authorization and what it means for SNAP E&T recipients. Register now: https://t.co/ss8DZ11Sx0

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Have you registered for tomorrow's briefing? Join NSC and our partners for a pop-up briefing focusing on what the Farm Bill re-authorization means for SNAP E&T recipients, happening Wednesday, 12/19 at 2pm ET. Register here: https://t.co/ss8DZ11Sx0

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Are you interested in an in-depth analysis of the recent Farm Bill re-authorization? Head over to our Skills Blog to learn more. https://t.co/8u6tWAI6uo

Middle-SKill Jobs in the States

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RT @National_Fund: Our friends at @SkillsCoalition are hosting their 2019 Skills Summit in Washington DC this February. Be sure to register…

Hey #wkdev Twitter! Did you know Michigan is using $1 million in WIOA Title I funds to support Integrated Education and Training? Our Skills Blog has the details: https://t.co/L8aiMu2lGr https://t.co/CrQXOtYUyU

RT @AndrewBradleyUS: In 2019, state policy leaders can secure an economic future that works for all by investing in their state’s greatest…

Today's the day! Join NSC and our partners this afternoon at 2pm ET for a pop-up briefing discussing the 2018 Farm Bill re-authorization and what it means for SNAP E&T recipients. Register now: https://t.co/ss8DZ11Sx0

Have you registered for tomorrow's briefing? Join NSC and our partners for a pop-up briefing focusing on what the Farm Bill re-authorization means for SNAP E&T recipients, happening Wednesday, 12/19 at 2pm ET. Register here: https://t.co/ss8DZ11Sx0

Are you interested in an in-depth analysis of the recent Farm Bill re-authorization? Head over to our Skills Blog to learn more. https://t.co/8u6tWAI6uo

Bloomberg: Employers and Unions Talk Retraining, Just Not in Contracts

WSJ: Why Companies are Failing at Reskilling

More Progress is Needed in Data Systems for Career and Technical Education

SkillSPAN coalitions in GA, NC, and TN to boost training opportunities in the South

The Hill: Expanding access to work-based learning

DOL Announces 7th Round of Data Grants

Publications

Upskilling adult learners with disabilities: How collaboration among adult education, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce development partners can strengthen systems

2019 Skills for Good Jobs Agenda

Saying Yes to State Longitudinal Data Systems: Building and maintaining cross agency relationships

Closing Georgia’s skills gap through financial aid

Partnering up: how industry partnerships can bring work-based learning to scale