On Monday, August 23rd, National Skills Coalition held the first event in the Fireside Chat Series with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Secretary Walsh, along with NCS CEO Andy Van Kleunen, and industry leaders Brad Markell, Allison Dembeck, and Alex Camardelle, shared their thoughts on the critical role of investments in skills training for workers, […]
Listen here: Manufacturing Report Podcast - Biden's Build Back Better Infrastructure Plans Could Create Millions of Jobs. But Who Will Benefit?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
