Resources

Creating a More Equitable Workforce System: Opportunities for Governors and States

  • Research/ Report
August 2021 —

This brief, written by the National Governors Association, outlines eight strategies and considerations for promoting equity through reemployment and other workforce services. The strategies are supported by state examples and linked to best practices across the United States.

Kansas Must Invest In and Train Young Workers: Report

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
August 2021 —

In early 2020, the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce commissioned a report through Economic Leadership on the Kansas’ workforce. The report compiled research, reviews of best practices and lessons learned from states around the country.

The Accelerating Recovery through Credentials Adult-Ready Playbook

  • Guide/Tool
August 2021 —

This resource, created by Education Strategy Group (ESG), pulls together promising strategies for serving post-traditional learners utilizing a single comprehensive framework.

Nondegree Credentials: Paths to the Workforce and Future Education

  • Guide/Tool
August 2021 —

Education Commission of the States (ECS) provides state leaders with a policy outline for the necessary components of nondegree credential that can lead to upskilling and advancement in the workforce.

With Learners, Not for Learners: A Toolkit for Elevating Learner Voice in CTE

  • Guide/Tool
August 2021 —

This toolkit provides state and local Career Technical Education (CTE) leaders with actionable resources, guidance and tools to ensure CTE learner voices are elevated and heard for the improvement of CTE policies and practices.

Rural Apprenticeships for Young People: Challenges and Strategies for Success

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
August 2021 —

This Urban Institute report provides an in depth look at rural apprenticeships by evaluating four programs in Maine, Arizona, Missouri and Mississippi.

Brave Dialogues: A Guide to Discussing Racial Equity in Career Technical Education

  • Guide/Tool
August 2021 —

The purpose of Brave Dialogues: A Guide to Discussing Racial Equity in Career Technical Education is to provide state Career Technical Education (CTE) leaders with language and tools to engage in discussion around racial equity in CTE.

Creating an Impact with Credential Quality and Transparency: A State Policy Toolkit

  • Guide/Tool
August 2021 —

This toolkit provides leaders with definitions of quality non-degree credentials, questions to consider when moving the criterion into action and a list of additional resources that can be used to support the understanding of each quality criterion.