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Training and Hiring Strategies that Lead to Good Jobs for Immigrant Communities and English Language Learners

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 […]

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Fireside Chat with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo

For our second Fireside Chat we were joined by  Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss the critical role of investments in skills training for workers, employers, and an inclusive economic recovery. Following the discussion, we’ll host a panel discussion response featuring: Andy Van Kleunen, CEO of National Skills Coalition Chandler Morse, Head of North America Public Policy […]

Digital Skills, Equity and the Best Jobs of the Future

As the United States celebrates National Digital Inclusion week (October 4-8, 2021), the STEM Education Coalition Policy Forum invites you to a briefing on October 7 at 11:00 am EST for policymakers to learn more about the daily obstacles that communities across the country face in accessing and navigating the Internet. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]

New Federal Investments in Digital Equity: What Skills Advocates Need to Know

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 […]

Implementing the Digital Equity Act

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 […]

Credential Mobility and Transparency: Pathways to Licensure and Employment

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. […]

Gearing Up for the Digital Equity Act with Libraries

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 […]

Upskilling American Workers for Middle Skill Jobs Requires a Strong Foundation

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 […]

National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE): New Workforce Professionals Academy

Caroline Treschitta and Jennifer Stiddard will be speaking at Anne Arundel Community College as a part of National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE)'s event, New Workforce Professionals Academy. Caroline will speak at a panel called "Becoming a Workforce Advocate", followed by both her and Jennifer Stiddard speaking on a "Future Federal Legislation and Funding" panel.

Champions for Education 2022

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 […]

Illinois 2022 WIOA Summit

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 […]

Middle Plains Adult Ed Association Conference

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.

Illinois 2022 WIOA Summit

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 […]

Skills for California Summit 2022

The Skills for CA Summit will bring together partners from across the state to advance a collective workforce policy agenda that promotes equity, systems innovation, and pathways to good jobs. The event will dive into California's workforce policies, investments, initiatives, and the bold efforts the network is making to forge an inclusive economic recovery for […]

Summit Sequels: Making Skills Training Affordable for Working Adults

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 […]

Summit Sequels: People Powered Infrastructure

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 […]

Summit Sequels: Advancing Equity and Job Quality through Industry Partnerships

https://youtu.be/BPXhkTqb96g Developing industry partnerships that promote equity, quality jobs, and economic mobility is the recipe for success. Workforce partnerships can help employers explore hiring and retention challenges, understand workplace culture, diversify talent pools, and ensure there are community-based pathways to employment and careers in their company and industry sector. This summit sequel will explore innovative […]

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Summit Sequels: Developing a More Inclusive and Equitable Workforce System

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 […]

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Summit Sequels: From theory to reality: How skills advocates are advancing digital skills policy

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 […]

NSC Fireside Chat: Industry Partnerships, Equity, and Job Quality with Mitch Landrieu

NSC CEO Andy Van Kleunen joins Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, and a group of local leaders for a discussion about the Biden administration’s efforts to support industry partnerships, advance racial equity, and produce quality jobs through the rollout of the bi-partisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Biden […]

NSC Fireside Chat: U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm

NSC CEO Andy Van Kleunen joins Secretary Jennifer Granholm to hear how the U.S. Department of Energy is implementing federal investments and partnering with agencies across the government to develop our nation's clean energy workforce. August 2022 the Biden Administration passed the Inflation Reduction Act, making historic investments to protect and improve land, water, air, […]

Measuring Job and Credential Quality Webinar

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 […]

CTE Policy Conversation Series: Mid-term Election Reflections with JFF and National Skills Coalition

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 […]

NSC Network Call: 118th Congress Workforce update

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 - […]

CLOSING THE DIGITAL SKILL DIVIDE: THE PAYOFF FOR WORKERS, BUSINESS AND THE ECONOMY

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 […]

NEWN Conference

Yasmin Fallahkhair

This panel will examine what it means to reimagine the workforce for an inclusive economic recovery, including what it takes to reach this outcome and who must be prioritized in these efforts. Discussion topics include the political challenges, opportunities, and advancements in Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as the federal level.  

Adult Education: The Hidden Talent Pipeline: Legislative Briefing

Caroline Treschitta

The briefing will highlight the needs of adult learners and provide information about the interconnected role of adult education in our workforce development and higher education systems.  There will be two panels, the first consisting of individuals who will share their experiences as former adult learners who now work in adult education programs.  The second […]

Closing the Digital Skills Divide: What Higher Education Leaders Need to Know

Amanda Bergson-Shilcock

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 […]

Ask Us Anything Webinar Series

Amanda Bergson-Shilcock

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 […]

Westside Works’ Digital Equity Forum

Melissa Johnson

Our forum will feature engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities to help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age. Whether you're a training provider, entrepreneur, or community leader, this event is for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn about […]

Meeting of the Minds Conference

Karina Paredes-Arzola

NSC Staff will present CA Worker Equity Work at The Meeting of the Minds 2023 Conference. In this session, panelists will explore different perspectives on authentic community inclusion in workforce and comprehensive regional economic strategies.

Chicago at a Crossroads: Bridging the Digital Divide

Rachel Unruh

In this next installment of the Chicago at a Crossroads series presented by Old National Bank, Comcast’s Broderick Johnson, National Skills Coalition’s Rachel Unruh, Chicago Public Library’s Christopher Brown, and YMCA Chicago’s Dorri McWhorter will dive into the nuances of Chicago’s digital divide and explore innovative solutions and policy recommendations that will push our communities […]

Project UP Summit

Melissa Johnson

Comcast will host its second annual Project UP Summit on October 16th and 17th at the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia. At the Summit, Comcast is convening their valued partners for programming and discussions focused on deepening our relationships to advance digital equity.

Skills in the States Forum

The Skills in the States Forum convenes state and local leaders from across the country who are working to bring skills training opportunities to more people through policy changes in their states to ensure an inclusive economic recovery.

Breakfast with Legislators

Rachel Unruh

Breakfast with Legislators events provide Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers and voice opinions on issues moving forward in Lansing.

Mapping State Progress and Opportunities to Advance Data and Reporting on Non-Degree Learning, Credentials, and Career Pathways

Jeannine LaPradLindsey Reichlin Cruse

This invitation-only event will bring together a mix of postsecondary, workforce, data, and policy advocacy stakeholders from a handful of states to examine states' investments in non-degree credentials and programs and to unpack what it will take to enhance their ability to understand and report on quality, outcomes, and impact.

Net Inclusion 2024

Amanda Bergson-Shilcock

The Net Inclusion conference, hosted by 501(c)(3) National Digital Inclusion Alliance, has been a staple in the digital inclusion community since 2016. Attendees will tell you this is the can’t-miss space for community building, collaboration, and connections that will alter the future of digital equity.

Workforce Leadership Café featuring NSC SkillSPAN

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.

Clean Energy Convening

This invite-only event will convene clean energy employers and key policymakers to share and discuss state policy recommendations that could expand apprenticeships and support clean energy businesses in hiring apprentices for new clean energy projects using tax credits available in the IRA in addition to diversifying the workforce.

Broadband Communities Summit 2024

Patrick Mortiere

Broadband Communities Summit is the leading event for community leaders, property owners, network infrastructure builders and telco service providers to meet and discuss strategies for delivering connectivity for communities across the US.

Unlocking the Future of America’s Clean Energy Workforce

Megan Evans

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.

Illinois Connected Summit

Rachel Unruh

Illinois stands to gain more than $1 billion in federal broadband funding over the next five years, on top of significant state investments. Summit participants will have the chance to collaborate with peers and learn from experts and each other about how to make sure this record investment leads to sustainable economic opportunity for all […]

Building Inclusive Economies

Michael Richardson

As a valued partner in the International Rescue Committee’s economic opportunity work, we welcome you to join us for Building Inclusive Economies, a day dedicated for to learning, exchange, and solution-driven dialogue. An exclusive, in-person event hosted in New York City, attendees will have the invaluable opportunity to gain insights from and connect with a diverse […]

Broadband Breakfast – Digital Skills Training

Jeran Culina

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 […]

NCSL’s Youth and Young Adult Policy Forum

Jeannine LaPrad

This three-day event will provide state legislators with education on intersecting policy issues impacting youth and young adults and policy options to increase well-being. Policy topics will include education and career pathways, housing and homelessness, mental and behavioral health, juvenile justice, child welfare and adolescent brain development. After learning with peers, field experts and NCSL […]

Urban Manufacturing Alliance’s Regional Convening – Co-Creating the Conditions for an Inclusive Workforce

Erin Sheehan

Join UMA and our network for an intimate, day-long, and solutions-forward Convening to discuss how your and other communities are approaching the workforce challenges presented by this moment in time – regardless of federal investment. Attendees will hear from peers and national practitioners, with ample time for discussion and co-creation of solutions with each other. […]

2nd Annual U.S. Clean Energy Transition Conference

Katie Spiker

The 2nd Annual U.S. Clean Energy Transition conference will bring together federal, state and local policymakers, legislators, as well as industry representatives, NGOs and academia, to explore the latest policy and industry efforts in building a competitive America to accelerate the clean energy transition.

How Can New Federal Guidance Help Adult Learners Access Workforce Services?: Understanding U.S. Dept. of Labor TEGL 10-23

Amanda Bergson-Shilcock

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 […]

Horizons Summit

Jennifer Stiddard

The Horizons summit is where we explore the newest ideas for transforming the field and center the voices of the people most impacted by the transformation.

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2024 SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference

Lindsey Reichlin Cruse

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 […]

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Summit Sequels

Summit Sequels is a series of virtual skills events where we’ll continue the conversation, held at the Skills Summit, about skills policy issues at the state and federal levels.

Listen to this 2022 series to hear about best practices in the states and models that can inform federal decision-making and to discuss ongoing opportunities in federal and state skills advocacy.

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Fireside Chats

National Skills Coalition hosts a series of fireside chats between CEO Andy Van Kleunen and various policymakers as they discuss the critical role of investments in skills training for workers, employers, and an inclusive economic recovery.

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