Alternative Education for High-Quality Careers
For decades, young people have been told that the only way to be successful is to get a bachelor’s degree,…
C'mon Jeb, America Does Have a Jobs Problem
The former governor of Florida recently wrote that our workforce problems can be solved with training and education. He's only…
Apprenticeship is a Win-Win for Workers and Employers
Two new case studies of apprenticeship programs highlight different approaches to this tried and true workforce model With unemployment remaining…
Co-Invest for Impact: The Model for Success
At the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, we catalyze our network to co-invest in a set of integrated solutions that…
Diversifying Apprenticeship in North Carolina
Apprenticeship has a long history as a workforce solution that has been recently revived to meet new labor and economic…
Dr. Pam Howze on Workforce Development
Today’s blog post is submitted by Joyce Maroney, Executive Director of the Workforce Institute at Kronos. Joyce interviews Dr. Pam…
#LIAW - Apprenticeship Investment Expands Healthcare Opportunities
Sharing and promoting the work of our regional collaboratives is extremely important. It is their hard work and effort that…
Beyond Pick, Pack, and Ship: Supply Chain OKI
Industry partnerships have been at the heart of the National Fund’s model since the beginning. It’s one of the key…
The Untapped Tech Talent Pool - A Good Deal for Everyone
With unemployment at an all-time low, employers are struggling to find and recruit qualified workers. For tech companies, the challenge…
Apprenticeship Programs Create Opportunities for Women
The following is part of a larger story on healthcare apprenticeship from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. The earn-while-you-learn…