Approximately 2.8 million individuals between the ages of 16-24 are disconnected from both school and work. The National League of Cities put together this action kit to help municipal leaders facilitate discussions in their communities on how to…

The National Skills Coalition’s Stackable Credential Policy Scan shows that nineteen states support industry-recognized post-secondary stackable credentials that can accumulate toward a higher level certificate or associate degree. These states can…

This newly revised toolkit from the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration now aligns with the new vision and requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Additionally, it incorporates promising…

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Quick Start Action Planners (QSAPs) are web-based self-assessment tools designed to help state and local leaders identify areas of strength and challenges as they prepare their workforce systems…

Work-based courses use jobs as learning labs, essentially bringing colleges to the production line. This toolkit from Jobs for the Future was created for community colleges that are interested in incorporating a work-based course model into their…

This toolkit from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration is designed to provide the workforce system with a framework, resources, and tools for State and local partners to develop, implement, and…

This toolkit released by Heartland Alliance, National Initiatives on Poverty and Economic Opportunity includes briefs and resources relating to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The resources provide…

This toolkit from Jobs for the Future is a guide for training providers, workforce development organizations, educational institutions, and community-based organizations. The focus is on the integration of employer engagement into the core decision…

The career pathways approach can improve fragmented and broken educational pipelines. The approach links education and training services to help students advance to higher levels of education and employment in a given sector. The career pathways…

This toolkit from the Insight Center for Community and Economic Development was developed to offer insight and suggestions on strengthening existing regional workforce funder collaboratives, as well as information on creating new…