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 […]
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 […]
Getting a Voice at the Table for $2.75 Billion in Federal Funds
How can you get involved with the Digital Equity Act?
NSC State Strategies Director Kate Kinder will be highlighting how National Skills Coalition has supported Oregon in policy advocacy that centers student voices.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
Digital transformation is changing where, how, and when we work and learn, as well as the skills needed for economic advancement. Use of digital tools extends across all industries, and […]
Developing and Cultivating Tomorrow’s Workforce to Mitigate Business Risk
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for the second session of the National Clean Energy Workforce Alliance’s webinar series: From Theory to Practice.
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 […]
Join fellow decision makers and expert panelists for this five-part webinar series to chart the course for a skilled, resilient workforce.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Capitol Hill briefing hosted by National Skills Coalition and National Institute for Civil Discourse
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 […]
As workforce leaders, we can articulate the value and importance of upskilling our community’s workforce all day long. But what about us? What improves and ignites us?
Advocacy 101: How To Make An Impact At The State Level
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 […]
AI is reshaping our workplaces at an unprecedented pace, ushering in a new era of productivity and innovation across the public and private sectors.
Senators Tim Kaine and Mike Braun invite you to a Congressional staff briefing to learn more about the need to expand Pell Grant eligibility to high-quality, short-term job training programs.
The session is intended to provide a broad overview of the federal policy landscape as it relates to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and appropriations policies impacting the wider community.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The NALEO Workforce Innovation Forum: Advancing the Economic Future of Latinos is an opportunity provided to participants ahead of the NALEO 41st Annual Conference.
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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.
