Workforce Pell: Expanding Access to Short-Term Job Training

This AIR resource explores how Workforce Pell could expand access to short-term education and training programs that lead to employment opportunities in high-demand industries. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, many participants need flexible, affordable training options that can quickly connect them to stable employment and career growth.

TANF practitioners can use this resource to better understand emerging opportunities in workforce development and how short-term credential programs may support participants who cannot commit to longer educational pathways. It also highlights ways agencies can think about aligning education, training, and supportive services to help individuals gain skills while balancing work and family responsibilities. For TANF programs focused on economic stability, the resource offers insight into strategies that can make workforce pathways more accessible and practical for families.