Bipartisan Agreement Reached on Workforce Development Legislation
With a still sluggish economy, an area where bipartisanship has been found is the repealing and replacing the Workforce Authorization Act.
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Speaking Up for Career Pathways
Building stronger linkages between education and careers is not easy.
Leading from Behind: CTE Shows the Way on College and Career Readiness
CTE programs are on the cutting edge of a variety of education reform efforts.
Adult Education Data Show Signs of Declining Investment
FEBP announced the addition of state and federal adult education data to its publicly available database.
Are Better Credentials the Answer to the Skills Gap?
It is clear that the labor market is not functioning as well as it could for either job seekers or employers.
How Computer Warranties Paved the Way for Edward Snowden
Warranties are ubiquitous in the IT sector because the products are expensive, break easily, are hard to fix, and need constant upgrades.
Are You Certified?
Over the last decade, there has been a proliferation of credentials beyond the academic degree.
Two Approaches to Closing the Skills Gap – One of Which Actually Works
Surveys consistently show that employers believe they face a shortage of qualified workers.
The Adult Skills Survey: A Second Look at the US Results
The US is falling dangerously behind in the global skills race and needs to address weaknesses across its education system.
One in Six American Adults Lacks Basic Skills: The PIAAC Results and Implications
The United States failed to score above the cross-country average on any of the three assessed skills.
Broad-Based Knowledge or Technical Skills? Employers Say We’ll Take Both – Along With a Few Years of Experience
A recent survey nicely captures the near total lack of agreement on the mix of knowledge and skills today’s college graduates need.