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Sector Strategies for Success: Meeting the Needs of Workers and Employers

  • Research/ Report
November 2020 —

This resource from MDRC provides evidence for sector programs as a way state and local policy makers can help people obtain the skills necessary to find employment in industry sectors that are in-demand during and after the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

The Dual Enrollment Playbook: A Guide to Equitable Acceleration for Students

  • Research/ Report
October 2020 —

The resource offers a playbook of lessons learned from school districts and colleges that are successfully delivering equitable access to and success in high-quality dual enrollment programs by pairing intentional strategy with innovation and commitment.

Self-study Guide for Career Readiness in Secondary Schools

  • Guide/Tool
August 2020 —

This resource from the Southeast Regional Educational Laboratory is a self-study guide that state and local education leaders can use to asssess the implementation of career readiness practices across a district or secondary school.

From Tails to Heads: Building Momentum for Postsecondary Success

  • Research/ Report
August 2020 —

This report from the Education Strategy Group and the Level Up Coalition identifies "Momentum Metrics" that state, district and local school leaders can use to measure the success of schools and target resources and student supports.

New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites 2020 Snapshot: Greater Washington Region

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
June 2020 —

This NSFY Greater Washington Region snapshot profiles the K-16 IT Pathways Initiative. This initiative is a collaboration between five cities and counties in the Washington, D.C. region, community colleges and universities in the region, and IT employers to create an IT talent pipeline.

Supporting Districts and Schools in their Recruitment Efforts: Stronger Relationships, Better Engagement

  • Case Study
January 2020 —

This resource from Advance CTE examines how Colorado and Idaho developed strategies to connect and support CTE programs at the local level to promote recruitment into the programs.

New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites 2019 Snapshot: Summary Report of 10 Global Investments

  • Case Study
October 2019 —

This summary report highlights cross-cutting strategies from the 10 New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites.

New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites 2019 Snapshot: South Bronx, New York

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
August 2019 —

This snapshot profiles the four investments of the South Bronx New Skills for Youth Innovation Site.