SkillSPAN is the state action arm of National Skills Coalition. We’re the first and only national network of multi-stakeholder coalitions that develop and promote skills policies. We connect workforce experts and skills advocates across states, amplify their collective voice in state capitals, and inspire action at the federal level – all to help people get jobs that reflect their career aspirations, to help business find skilled workers, and help states build strong, inclusive economies.
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NSC’s SkillSPAN is a network led by independent organizations. Each “lead” organization convenes a multi-stakeholder skills coalition in their state. State coalitions include training providers, policy researchers, workforce advocates, community colleges, community based organizations, businesses, unions, state agencies and others. Together, they advocate for a shared skills policy agenda in the state. SkillSPAN coalitions and their lead organizations are listed below. Where just one name is listed, the lead organization and the coalition share the same name.
Building the Future Workforce
NSC’s has released Building the Future Workforce – a playbook for state policymakers, governors, advocates and state agency leaders who want to cultivate a strong, diverse, multigenerational workforce capable of driving the development and maintenance of our nation’s new infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Equity Policy Project Brings State Partners Together to Produce New Workforce Opportunities
Explore our latest blog post on the Infrastructure Equity Policy Project, where we dive into efforts to ensure equitable access to infrastructure investments. Learn how this initiative aims to address disparities and promote inclusive growth by focusing on underrepresented communities. This blog highlights key insights and updates on advancing infrastructure equity.
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Expanding Access to Broadband Careers and Building Digital Skills: Next Steps in State Policy Advocacy
The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021 is sending more than $42 billion to states to build out high-speed internet networks via the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This historic investment will require many workers to complete these projects – including laying the fiber–optic cables and maintaining the networks.
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