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Apprenticeships provide individuals with on-the-job training and contextualized learning. For over 80 years, US DOL has overseen the Registered Apprenticeship (RA) system, in partnership with State Apprenticeship Agencies. Today there are about...

Effective workforce development programs can help meet the needs of participants and employers. However, the delivery of such programs requires thoughtful planning and implementation. These resources discuss how research results and accountability...

A postsecondary degree or credential is increasingly necessary for success in today's job market. That said, postsecondary attainment by underrepresented students continues to lag when compared to their peers. These resources provide...

Provides an overview of the Jobs to Careers strategy in various sites throughout the country.

Describes the vision for Accelerating Opportunity Initiative which seeks to change how Adult Basic Education is delivered by addressing policy-based, systemic, and programmatic barriers to student success.

Presents case studies of community colleges throughout the country that were selected to scale up from the Breaking Through initiative to help students earn credentials.

Examines an example of on-the-job training and its role in overall workforce development.

Highlights the ways in which community colleges are preparing frontline health care workers and low-income individuals for family-sustaining careers in health care careers.

Introduces a four-stage framework for scaling up education reform through community college system innovation to strategically increase the odds of successful expansion, impact, and sustainability relevant to K-12 systems, four-year colleges, and...

Community Workforce Agreements (CWAs) are a social compact for creating and developing bridges between communities and union apprenticeship programs that provide pathways to career opportunities.