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Employment and Jobs

Supporting the Development of Industry and Sector Partnerships to Create Regional Jobs and Career Pathways

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes that the U.S. encourage industry and sector partnerships to create regional jobs and career pathways.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

07.09.2019
Workforce Development

Can Income Share Agreements Promote a System of Lifelong Learning?

As we explore ways to transition to a system of lifelong learning, Income Share Agreements offer certain benefits if coupled with the proper regulatory oversight.

BY Ethan Pollack

Blog Post

05.22.2019
Employment and Jobs

Fitzpayne and Speicher: "Automation is rewiring the future — the time for action is now"

Alastair Fitzpayne, Executive Director of the Future of Work Initiative, and Joe Speicher, Executive Director of the Autodesk Foundation, authored an op-ed first published in The Hill.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

05.17.2019
Employment and Jobs

Age of Automation Event Explores Trends and Opportunities for Workers in a Changing Economy

The Future of Work Initiative recently hosted an event to discuss how automation is impacting the labor market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and potential policy solutions for a rapidly evolving 21st century economy.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

04.12.2019
Workforce Development

Encouraging Greater Investments in Human Capital

The Future of Work Initiative and General Assembly recently convened a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill, bringing together experts from the public and private sectors, to consider strategies to spur greater investment in human capital.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne & 1 more

Blog Post

02.28.2019
Workforce Development

Apprenticeships Serve as Model of Skills-Based Training for Jobs of the Future

This week marked the fourth annual National Apprenticeship Week. In recent years, apprenticeship programs have received increased attention, with leaders across sectors recognizing the benefits of combining paid work with classroom instruction.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

11.16.2018
Employment and Jobs

Future of Work Initiative Event Explores Public and Private Sector Solutions to Financial Challenges Faced by Independent Workers

The Future of Work Initiative hosted an event to discuss the financial challenges facing independent workers and hear about innovative solutions from both the public and private sectors.

BY Alastair Fitzpayne

Blog Post

09.18.2018
Employment and Jobs

Himes and Fitzpayne: "Preparing Americans for the Jobs of the Future"

Congressman Jim Himes and Alastair Fitzpayne, Executive Director of the Future of Work Initiative, authored an op-ed in TechCrunch about ways to prepare American workers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing economy.

BY Congressman Jim Himes & 1 more

Blog Post

07.25.2018