This webpage provides information on a workforce primer and other resources provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The resources offer a high-level overview of the public workforce…

This video from the 2016 Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) reviews replication studies of evidence-based policies and programs managed by the New York City Center for Economic Opportunity and the Office of Adolescent…

This video from the 2016 Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) covers a panel discussion on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Topics discussed include WIOA as it related to TANF participants, state-level…

This report from MDRC summarizes the two-year findings of a rigorous random assignment evaluation of the WorkAdvance model, a sectoral training and advancement initiative launched in 2011.

The U.S. Department of Labor recently launched GetMyFuture.org, a web application that helps youth plan their careers, explore education and training options, and search and apply for jobs. It includes career assessments, informational videos, job…

The National Skills Coalition and the Workforce Data Quality Campaign hosted this webinar on May 26, 2016. It provided an overview of apprenticeships in the United States and the current state of apprenticeship data. The webinar also showcased how…

This presentation from the Heartland Alliance provides an overview of WIOA and how the legislation can open doors to employment for homeless jobseekers and other youth and adults that face barriers to employment.

This blog post from the Administration for Children and Families provides a discussion of Career Pathways, which are a promising solution to help Americans acquire marketable and in-demand skills through integrated programs and services for students…

This fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education draws on data from the Survey of Adult Skills to provide an updated profile of low-skilled workers in the U.S. The update shows that the United…

Digital badges (credentials that can be shared online to document attainment of skills and completion of training or education courses) may be a resource to help both employers who report difficulty identifying qualified entry-level candidates and…