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Advanced manufacturing plays a vital role in the current and future economic prosperity of the United States. To support community colleges in the development of industry-aligned training programs in manufacturing and other industries, USDOL...

Spotlights innovative states focusing efforts on future economic prosperity by prioritizing industry and occupational sectors that offer good jobs relevant to local communities and post-secondary access and attainment for adults with lower basic...

Assesses the impacts of several factors, which include Hurricane Katrina and the aging workforce, on NASA’s Space Shuttle Program and offers findings and recommended strategies that may be useful to regions facing major economic catastrophes or...

Summarizes curriculum offerings, activities, and accomplishments of Biotech training and certification in Austin, Texas, in courses specifically targeting the entry-level workforce and informed by strong collaboration with local employers.

Based on a demand-side strategy that targets jobs and employers in industry sectors or clusters, the Workforce Potential Project's targeted approach is likely to be more productive in raising incomes, meeting employer needs, and promoting economic...

Describes the challenges that female H-2B migrant workers face when working in the Maryland crab industry.

Industrial sector workforce initiatives addressing structural obstacles in three areas, industry practices, education and training systems, and public policy, are explored in this report.

Showcases innovative practices to increase the participation of workers with disabilities among four employers operating warehouse distribution centers in the U.S.

Analyzes the growth of low-skill service occupations between 1980 and 2005 and the polarization of US employment and wages.

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