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Leveraging WIOA Flexibility: North Carolina’s Big Bet on Youth Apprenticeship
How governors can use WIOA reserve funds to strengthen career pathways and accelerate workforce development priorities.
Reducing Risk: State Approaches to Insurance and Liability in Work-Based Learning
States have adopted policy to ensure young people and businesses are adequately protected to participate in work-based learning programs.
Workforce Pell Success Might Depend on Career Coaching
The evidence shows that to help students succeed, Workforce Pell programs should incorporate career coaching.
Old Lessons for a New AI Moment in Community Colleges
With careful AI implementation, we can see a bright future where community colleges function better for students.
What the Federal Government Can Learn From Maryland’s New Apprenticeship Funding
Maryland’s incentive funding demonstrates how pay-for-performance models can prioritize quality and equity in apprenticeship.
Why Workforce Pell Implementation Matters Beyond July 2026
If we treat Workforce Pell as a strategic lever, we can use it to align fragmented systems, strengthen quality, and bring learners in.
How Many College Students are Parents in Your State?
States can take action to better understand the student parent populations through data collection efforts.
New America and ACCT Expand Partnership to Bolster Community College Capacity for Workforce and Economic Development and the Future of Work
New America and the Association of Community College Trustees announce two projects to strengthen community college strategies & practices.
Can Workforce Pell Support Apprenticeship? Yes, But…
Here are the eight key requirements for related technical instruction to qualify for Workforce Pell.
Details Matter in DOL’s New Pay-for-Performance Strategy
The new apprenticeship funding model needs guardrails to promote quality programs and equitable outcomes.