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Workforce Development

Promising Practices - NOVA

In 2011, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) launched a new Adult Career Pathways (ACP) initiative to enable more low-income adult students to access and succeed in career studies programs.

BY Workforce Strategies Initiative & 1 more

Publication

02.15.2016
Workforce Development

The Power of Pell

In response to declining public funding for noncredit workforce programs, Mott Community College took the unusual step of awarding Pell “Clock Hour” grants to students in two noncredit health care certificate programs.

BY Workforce Strategies Initiative & 1 more

Publication

02.13.2016
Workforce Development

The Future of Work for Low-Income Workers and Families

This brief reviews the major forces shaping the future of work, including changes in labor and employment practices, business models, access to income and benefits, worker rights and voice, education and training, and technology.

BY Vickie Choitz, & 1 more

Publication

12.17.2015
Workforce Development

Working Together And Making A Difference

This report demonstrates ways that community colleges and nonprofit workforce organizations can launch or expand upon existing partnerships.

BY Bill Browning, & 2 more

Publication

11.19.2015
Workforce Development

Transforming U.S. Workforce Development Policies for the 21st Century

This publication explores how new policies and practice can meet the changing needs of workers, businesses and their communities.

BY Economic Opportunities Program

Publication

10.07.2015
Workforce Development

Second Year of Accelerating Opportunity

Accelerating Opportunity aims to increase the ability of students with low basic skills to earn valued occupational credentials, obtain a well-paying job, and sustain a rewarding career.

BY Maureen Conway & 6 more

Publication

03.01.2015
Workforce Development

Improving Jobs to Improve Care

One of the biggest workforce challenges we face as a country is how to meet the growing demands for home care workers.

BY Vickie Choitz, & 2 more

Publication

03.01.2015
Workforce Development

Next Generation Employer-Engagement Strategies

On September 12, 2014, the Aspen Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program and the Annie E. Casey Foundation hosted a one-day meeting of leading workfor ...

BY Fred O'Regan

Publication

01.01.2015
Workforce Development

First Year of Accelerating Opportunity

Accelerating Opportunity aims to increase the ability of students with low basic skills to earn valued occupational credentials, obtain a well-paying job, and sustain a rewarding career.

BY Maureen Conway & 5 more

Publication

10.08.2014
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