Economic & Workforce Development
Redesigning AmeriCorps for Community Well-Being
The way we’re using AmeriCorps right now could shift to expand access to more people in more communities.
New Bill Would Provide Much-Needed Investments in Employment and Training Activities in Response to COVID-19
The Relaunching America’s Workforce Act would provide $15 billion for critical employment and training efforts in response to the COVID.
How Community Colleges Can Help America Recover from COVID-19
The federal government should fund community colleges to help America recover from COVID-19.
Caring for Children of Healthcare Workers
In the Bay Area some child care centers are open in hospitals so healthcare workers can work during COVID-19
Young Adults Need Targeted Support in Recovery Efforts
Recessions hit young adults hard. Overlooking their needs in federal stimulus efforts would be a costly mistake.
Labor Department Finalizes Regulations for a New Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship System
Labor Dept. finalized rule governing industry-recognized apprenticeship programs and the non-governmental bodies that will monitor them.
We Have a Powerful Tool to Flatten the Unemployment Curve
Five ways leaders can act now to make the most of the short-time compensation to help blunt economic fallout from COVID-19.
Strengthening the Health Care Workforce in a Time of Crisis
COVID-19 is stretching our health care system in ways that require creative workforce solutions.
Moving Beyond False Choices for Early Childhood Educators: A Discussion
On March 10, New America held an event to explore the entangled issues in early education highlighted in the newly released compendium.
Early Educators Apprenticeship Act Introduced in the Senate
