This U.S. Government Accountability Office report reviews Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E…

The Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment defines the basic skills needed to use a computer and the Internet in daily life, higher education, and employment. Northstar’s Standards for Essential Computer Skills provide lists of skills pertaining to…

This Jobs for the Future research report describes how short-term apprenticeship programs can be integrated into a full career ladder. It identifies how shorter apprenticeships (18 months or less) might represent stackable rungs on the career ladder…

This MDRC policy brief identifies the positive earnings and employment outcomes of three programs designed to support upward mobility in youth: YouthBuild, Year Up, and New York City’s Young Adult Internship Program. In particular, a key finding…

The analysis of this report, prepared by a study group of researchers from the Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute, has two key parts: it identifies individuals who constitute the working class by location, educational…

On October 30, MDRC and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association will host a free webinar as part of their College Promise Success Initiative. This webinar will feature adult promise programs as part of their programming around…

This infographic from the Aspen Institute outlines seven steps that employers can take to increase their employees’ soft skills, which are necessary for organizational sustainability. These crucial soft skills that lead to organizational success…

Apprenticeships play an important role in preparing workers for successful and sustainable careers. This set of three tools, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides guidance on developing and expanding apprenticeship programs that can…