Could intermediaries be the key to making apprenticeships take off?
This issue of The Job looks at a new group's push for funding of intermediaries that help set up and run apprenticeships. Also, an employer-backed project on “durable” skills, which could boost skills-based hiring, and a key Democrat budges on the fight over for-profits accessing Pell Grants for short-term programs.
A new way to measure durable skills
America Succeeds has joined up with CompTIA to create a new assessment for skills like critical thinking and communication. We talked to Tim Taylor, the nonprofit’s president, about how this new tool can help make skills-based hiring a reality.
The failure of vouchers in workforce training
This issue of The Job looks at a new analysis of the fragmented WIOA job training system and its 75K eligible programs, and a call to move away from voucher-style funding. Also, what information adult learners of color want on college programs.
New breed of accreditors aims to hold colleges ‘to task’ for economic gains
This issue of The Job looks at the Postsecondary Commission, which brings a focus on careers to its bid to become a gatekeeper for federal aid. Also, new workforce success standards from WTEA, which also seeks to become an accreditor.
Competency-based education takes off at nursing colleges
This issue of The Job looks at nursing colleges' transition to competency-based education, which experts say creates clarity for students and could help curb staffing shortages. Also, new research on work-based learning.
As economic anxiety settles in, students cast a wider net to find jobs
This issue of The Job takes a deep look at Handshake's labor market scans, which track which industries are hiring, for what roles, and how students are applying for jobs. Also, a look at connections between career prep and student engagement.
Betting big on tech apprenticeships
Bootcamp pioneer General Assembly bets on tech apprenticeships, with two-year programs heavy on mentoring. Also, Grand Valley State partners with five employers on a novel form of co-op.
Why a bootcamp pioneer is moving into apprenticeships
General Assembly is rolling out two-year apprenticeships, focused on bringing 'overlooked talent' into tech. We talked with Lisa Lewin, the company's CEO, about the move.
Republican’s unveil short-term Pell proposal
This issue of The Job looks at the earnings threshold in the new short-term Pell proposal from House Republicans. Also, survey data on job changers and online training, and a digital learning collaboration between Arizona State University and the U of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Working to be ‘better with,’ not ‘better than’
Mark Milliron, a longtime innovator in adult education and now president of National University, sees a future in greater collaboration across higher education. We talked with him about that idea, the rise of hybrid learning, and more.