Managed and funded by the US Department of Labor. https://www.doleta.gov/wioa/ https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/hea08/index.html

This report describes work based learning models like apprenticeship, on the job training and programs that are integrated into the school system.

In every corner of the Commonwealth, people are eager to find meaningful jobs, and employers are looking to hire workers with the right skills. Recognizing the importance of promoting a capable workforce to meet the needs of employers and build Virginia’s economy, state lawmakers created a new grant program in 2016 to make specific workforce training programs much more affordable for students. The new grant program reduces the student cost…

Workforce Credentials Coalition is a group of over 20 states seeking to develop joint data standards and data-sharing agreements with industry and professional certifying bodies to improve alignment of academic and industry credentials. Managed and funded by the California Community Colleges and North Carolina Community Colleges.

Workforce Data Quality Campaign advocates for improvements to publically-supported data systems, including better information about non-degree credentials. Managed by the National Skills Coalition and supported by grant funding.

This report outlines what Illinois, Maryland are doing to gather data on students  passed certification tests and occupational licensing. Managed by the Workforce Credentials Coalition and funded by the Gates, Laura & John Arnold, Joyce & Lumina Foundations.

Workforce Matters is a peer network that leverages the collective knowledge, relationships and experience of the funder community on workforce development training to support stronger and smarter philanthropy, employer practices and public policy. A group of foundation leaders agreed to form the network after reviewing a feasibility study prepared by Angel Bermudez and Anna Wadia in June 2009.  The feasibility study found considerable interest among foundations in: A venue for…

Works closely with academic partners, corporate sponsors, and companies to provide career and educational opportunities to underserved high school graduates and veterans. It identifies skill sets in demand, recruits students and designs selective certification programs that are specifically designed for corporations’ needs. Managed by Workforce Opportunity Services and funded by Columbia College of New York.