Workforce Pell has the potential to expand access to high-quality short-term training—but states need strong data systems to ensure the new law delivers on its promise. As states implement Workforce Pell, they must collect and report information on program quality and student outcomes. This fact sheet explores how states can use implementation as an opportunity to build transparent, connected data systems that support informed decision-making, strengthen accountability, and help students, employers, and policymakers identify programs that lead to quality jobs and economic mobility.
