Join CAEL for a conversation with two national public policy leaders - Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield of National Skills Coalition and Emily Bouck West of Higher Learning Advocates - to discuss recent COVID legislation and how it will affect adult learners, postsecondary institutions, and the workforce. From FAFSA to broadband, from funding for colleges to child care […]
Download Slides The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown millions of Americans out of work and challenged libraries to find creative ways to help jobseekers and adult learners navigate an uncertain and fast-changing landscape. This webinar will feature national policy experts who will provide big-picture context, data, and resources to help library staff to strategically connect with […]
National Skills Coalition and workforce development experts from the BlueGreen Alliance, the Manufacturing Institute, National League of Cities, and National Urban League analyze the administration's American Jobs Plan, how any job creation package must include skills training to be successful, and what they need to see from Congress to get America's workers and business back […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V49GR4IQeyM How state policies can support upskilling for essential workers and ensure small businesses have the talent they need to succeed. Resources FAQ Technical Assistance Application
California is home to nearly 11 million immigrants - accounting for almost 27 percent of the state’s population. Roughly 2.5 million immigrants are undocumented, meaning less access to social safety net programs, financial assistance, and job security. Throughout the ongoing pandemic, immigrants, including English language learners (ELL), have been impacted the most - facing systemic […]
https://youtu.be/PJWxOkxlDVM Over the past 18 months, National Skills Coalition members have worked hard to educate policymakers on the need to invest in digital skills. Our Digital Equity @ Work campaign has highlighted the importance of holistic digital inclusion investments that help workers not only access the broadband and devices they need, but also to pursue […]
What Workforce and Education Advocates Need to Know about Digital Inclusion https://youtu.be/O5ZLOUuvVb0 The infrastructure legislation that Congress enacted last November made a huge new investment in digital skills via the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act. For workforce development and adult/higher education advocates, this new funding provides many opportunities -- but taking advantage of it will require familiarity […]
The Council of State Governments (CSG) invites you to a webinar to discuss professional licensure, obstacles to mobility and transparency and solutions for efficient and inclusive credentialing practices. CSG’s Occupational Licensure Project, funded by the US Department of Labor, has sought to remove barriers for professional licensure. Obtaining a professional license can be confusing. […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1T5tQ7uf1Q Download Slides Hosted by National Skills Coalition in partnership with American Library Association and Public Library Association The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes a historic investment in advancing digital equity, and an opportunity for libraries to leverage and expand their roles in that work. In particular, the Digital Equity Act provisions include a […]
On Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 11am to 12pm Eastern, please join AIR for a presentation and discussion focusing on a new policy report from the ETS Center for Research on Human Capital and Education called Buttressing the Middle: A Case for Reskilling and Upskilling America’s Middle-Skill Workers in the 21st Century. This report explores […]
https://youtu.be/RLYGn_KUw5g The Champions for Education webinar forum will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 27th. Attendance is free. Please complete registration below. Tickets to the Champions for Education VIP Mixer that follows our webinar at 5 PM on the 27th are free with event sponsorships or are available for $75. Speakers include: Kelli […]
What do we know about workers' digital skill needs & how to support them? Digital skills are in-demand for jobs across industries. Home health aides need to enter patient information via iPads; retail store workers are using price-change and inventory-control apps; construction workers have to submit work-order changes using mobile apps for blueprint technology; and truck drivers […]
NSC's Kate Kinder will be giving two presentations during this conference. At 1:00PM PST she will present in "Building Career Pathways Systems by Harnessing SNAP E & T" The conference is HYBRID with limited in person space.
Digital Equity Act: New Federal Investment & What it Means for the WIOA System Congress passed the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act as part of infrastructure legislation last year. Find out what this new investment means for WIOA system partners and how it will be rolling out to states. What will this policy look like […]
https://youtu.be/VYiI4gsXGaU Affordable, high-quality education and training is essential for an inclusive economic recovery. Too often, however, financial assistance programs are not accessible to working adults or fail to incorporate in-demand skills training. Some states have taken the lead in developing strategies that address these barriers, including through college promise programs, cross-system partnerships, and alignment of […]
https://youtu.be/rjHvJs8qv5k Last year, the federal government made a nearly trillion-dollar investment in physical infrastructure including roads, bridges and transit. This investment is projected to create millions of new jobs. How do we make sure that workers most impacted by the pandemic have access to those jobs? And how can workforce strategies ensure that infrastructure jobs […]
https://youtu.be/fSQ8NiwuT90 NSC Resources Skills For an Inclusive Economic Recovery Roadmap for Racial Equity Data for an Inclusive Economic Recovery Other Resources Detroit Centering Community Voices Dallas Parent Promise Program WorkReadyU Case Study United Way Greater Nashville AMBE Midwest Urban Strategies Workforce Innovators NYC Workforce professionals Despite the urgent need for workers, many businesses […]
https://youtu.be/4_D5kgGh3HU There’s lots of conversation about digital skills, but how are workforce and education advocates actually tackling this issue on the ground? In this Summit Sequel, hear directly from state and local leaders about how they’ve advanced new policies that measure digital skills and create more equitable upskilling pathways for workers in frontline jobs. Find […]
The growing effort to define program, job, and credential quality requires investments in P–20W data systems to capture measures of quality and make that information transparent to the public. Join the Data Quality Campaign along with Credential Engine, Jobs for the Future, and National Skills Coalition for a webinar that will highlight the importance of […]
Elections create both uncertainty but also promising opportunity for federal and state leaders to advance high-quality, equitable career pathways and Career Technical Education prgorams. Join an enlightening conversation between Advance CTE Executive Director Kimberly Green, JFF President and CEO Maria Flynn, and National Skills Coalition CEO Andy Van Kleunen, as they break down what the […]
National Skills Coalition invites you to join an invitation-only network call for workforce stakeholders to discuss the landscape of the new 118th Congress and what it means for workforce and education priorities. In this call, NSC’s Government Affairs staff will review: - A wrap up of the 117th Congress, including workforce wins and losses - […]
https://youtu.be/ZsIlfB_fITg As state policymakers grapple with closing the digital divide and effectively deploying resources from the historic $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, National Skills Coalition, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, has released new research that could help guide the way. Based on an analysis of 43 million job postings, Closing the […]
The NTIA Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives (OMBI) plays an important role in the Internet For All initiative by promoting equitable high-speed Internet access and adoption at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and in their surrounding anchor communities. OMBI’s guiding vision is to achieve digital […]
An overview of workforce development items addressed in the Federal and State budgets.
Join the Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity for our May 31 live webinar, Ask Us Anything: Closing the Digital Skill Divide. Our guest speakers include Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, senior fellow, NSC; Kennon Harrison, vice president, workforce partnerships, Revature; Bobby McNeil, president, Raleigh-Durham chapter, Blacks In Technology Foundation; and Annette Taylor, director, Office of Digital Equity and […]
Join us for the second session of the National Clean Energy Workforce Alliance’s webinar series: From Theory to Practice.
Join fellow decision makers and expert panelists for this five-part webinar series to chart the course for a skilled, resilient workforce.
Let’s explore how the workforce development field can be more reflective of the change it seeks to cultivate. Join us this fall and winter in the “Workforce Leadership Café” for a series of conversations with leaders who are contributing their talents and insights to this rich field of practice.
Advocacy 101: How To Make An Impact At The State Level
With major clean energy investments being implemented, many U.S. companies have begun to announce new clean energy-related plants and projects across the country. This represents a potential game-changing opportunity for the clean energy workforce and those looking to make a shift into the industry.
In an era marked by technological leaps and digital revolutions, the workforce landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. How can organizations and educational institutions design curricula that not only keep pace with technological advancements but also anticipate future trends? What strategies can be employed to bridge the digital divide and foster a diverse, inclusive workforce […]
In this webinar, hear from federal officials and experienced adult education advocates about the new Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) issued to Workforce Development Boards and American Job Centers. This TEGL is titled Reducing Administrative Barriers to Improve Customer Experience in Grant Programs Administered by the Employment and Training Administration. It clarifies existing federal […]
There is a growing recognition of the role of quality non-degree credentials (QNDCs) in addressing workforce needs and expanding access to postsecondary education. However, policymakers must understand whether these credentials provide strong outcomes for students and workers to ensure public policy promotes equitable credential attainment and achieves state goals. This session will convene state leaders […]
