The Skills Summit is National Skills Coalition's largest and most dynamic forum of the year. It’s a convening of our entire diverse network of advocates – including stakeholders from business, labor, community colleges, community-based organizations, and the public sector.
This workshop, facilitated by Melissa Johnson and two experienced SkillSPAN coalition leads in Illinois and Ohio, will feature specific stories about advocating for systems change. Attendees will hear about the successes and challenges of coalition work from these leaders, reflect on the assets they can bring to coalition-based systems change work, and connect with like-minded […]
Hear directly from state and federal policy experts as they share key updates on new legislation, shifting funding priorities, and emerging federal agendas that will influence workforce programs, planning, and partnerships across the state.
Join us for a briefing in support of the launch of the Bipartisan Opportunity Youth Caucus by Co-chairs Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) and Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA). The briefing will highlight innovative local programs and federal policy that help Opportunity Youth (OY) reconnect with the workforce, education, and employers like through apprenticeships, local philanthropy, and […]
The 2026 Skills Summit is an advocacy-focused convening for workforce policy champions who are eager to protect workforce investments that workers, local businesses, and our economy rely on - while shaping a more fair and prosperous future for everyone.
