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This report identifies the role of non-degree credentials (NDC) to expand economic and educational opportunities for underserved workers. The report offers a proposed set of quality assurance systems for these non-degree credentials, developed in...

Presents findings from a 2016 national scan of research and evaluation capacity in state workforce agencies and site visits to two states with significant capacity (Ohio and Washington); and identifies strategies to boost research and evaluation...

This report identifies the role of non-degree credentials (NDC) to expand economic and educational opportunities for underserved workers. The report offers a proposed set of quality assurance systems for these non-degree credentials, developed in...

Describes findings from an online survey of sixty-six manufacturing employers in the Puget Sound area of Washington, detailing employer needs, priorities, challenges, and recommendations for improving student preparedness.

This report identifies the role of non-degree credentials (NDC) to expand economic and educational opportunities for underserved workers. The report offers a proposed set of quality assurance systems for these non-degree credentials, developed in...

Reviews findings from the 3-year project, Plus 50 Initiative, which supports community colleges’ ability to substantively and continuously engage in helping learners over the age of 50.

Identifies high employer demand occupations and suggests further areas of targeted growth to meet the developing needs of Washington’s economy.

Bringing together state and community college leaders with workforce and industry partners to collaboratively identify and scale strategies that give workers the skills necessary to succeed in an economy reshaped by the pandemic.

Provides step-by-step instructions and resources on designing and implementing work-based learning opportunities to upgrade the skills of new and incumbent frontline workers.

Examines state rapid response practices designed to coordinate the delivery of a wide array of services to displaced workers.