Bipartisan Legislation Makes Progress On Workforce Development, But Is It Enough?

Breakdown of Workforce Pell Act and A Stronger Workforce for America Act

The House Education & Workforce Committee passed two bipartisan bills, The Workforce Pell Act and A Stronger Workforce for America Act. These policies have huge implications for our nation’s workforce development system. Learn more about these bipartisan bills and how they impact American workers and businesses.

Learn more about bipartisan bills, The Workforce Pell Act and A Stronger Workforce for America Act and how they impact American workers and businesses

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SkillUP: 2023 Impact Report

Learnings, milestones, and worker outcomes from SkillUp

SkillUP: Who We Are & Why We're Here

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American Connection Corps — Statewide Partnerships

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American Connection Corps 2023 Impact Report

Learn more about American Connection Corps' impact in 2023

American Connection Corps — Host Site Flyer

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American Connection Corps Website

The American Connection Corps is the nation’s premier AmeriCorps service experience, advancing economic prosperity in rural and emerging communities

With fewer degree requirements, the federal government can break the ‘paper ceiling’

Recommendations for reforms to ensure the federal government is leading on skills-based hiring

Bipartisan Legislation Makes Progress On Workforce Development, But Is It Enough?

Breakdown of Workforce Pell Act and A Stronger Workforce for America Act

National Apprenticeship Week 2023: How can we scale earn-and-learn opportunities in the US?

Key takeaways about the barriers to scaling earn-and-learn opportunities

State and local governments are leading the way on service programs

Examples of how state and local governments are using American Rescue Plan's fiscal recovery funds to support climate-oriented corps programs

Tearing the Paper Ceiling: Supporting Implementation in the Public Sector

Previously recorded webinar (April 18, 2024) — Learn from leading practioners from NJ, MA, and CA on implementing skills-based hiring practices

Skills-Based Hiring in a Changing Landscape: Policy Insights for 2025

Previously recorded webinar (February 25, 2025) — Learn from policy experts about recent federal policy shifts and their impact on STARs and the public sector workforce

Navigating Skills-First Strategies in the New Year

Previously recorded webinar (January 23, 2025) — Valuable insights on the current policy landscape for workforce development and what organizations are working on related to skills-first practices in 2025

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Find the Most Qualified Candidates by Putting Skills First

Previously recorded webinar (November 7, 2024) — STARs Public Sector Hub partner The Cicero Institute showcases their recent playbook that outlines how to successfully implement skills-based hiring in the public sector

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Lessons from Implementing Skills-First Hiring and Advancement in the Federal Government

Previously recorded webinar (September 26, 2024) — Learn about practices used by federal government leaders to implement skills-first hiring and find resources available to advance skills-based hiring in your organization

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