This report from the Department of Labor provides an overview of the state of the field related to career pathways programs. The report provides a synthesis of the existing research in the field on this type of program, offers various research…

Higher family incomes are associated with a variety of positive effects on child well-being, and by connecting parents to career pathways in high-demand industries, states can foster more family stability. In this brief from Ascend at the Aspen…

This brief from the Education Commission of the States examines how to increase coordination between community colleges and local workforce boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It specifically discusses how states can…

The Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) uses TANF funds to provide support services to over 30,000 qualifying students enrolled in occupational programs at Arkansas community and technical colleges. This issue brief from the National Skills…

This brief from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) provides an overview of the WIOA legislation and a justification for why the new provisions were needed. It also outlines the specific provisions within the legislation…

This issue brief by Louis Soares provides examples of Community College and Industry Partnerships, examines their role in changing community college missions and practices, looks at key success factors and activities, and provides general…