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Through sector partnerships, businesses are influencing workforce policy. BLU’s fly-in brought business leaders face-to-face with policymakers, advocating for funds to support critical training programs. More details here: businessleadersunited.org/ne…
BLU partners met with state leaders during a recent fly-in to push for critical workforce funding! These sector partnerships and short-term training programs are bridging the skills gap. Learn more about the fly-in in our blog here: businessleadersunited.org/ne…
Businesses are shaping workforce policy through sector partnerships and short-term skills training. Recently, BLU hosted a fly-in where partners from across the country met with their state reps and on the Hill to advocate for workforce funding. Read more: businessleadersunited.org/ne…
The #cleanenergy sector needs to expand and diversify the talent pipeline --- Industry Sector Partnerships can help! Business leaders and key clean energy stakeholders put forth policy solutions. Read them here: businessleadersunited.org/pu…
Growing the clean energy sector will require state investments in #skillstraining. @BLU4WP convened business leaders and other #cleanenergy stakeholders to identify policy solutions. Here is what we've heard: businessleadersunited.org/pu…
Today, @SkillsCoalition is launching the Infrastructure Equity Policy Project with partners in 11 states, aiming to train the next generation of #infrastructure and #cleanenergy workers by advancing state policies. nationalskillscoalition.org/…
When businesses in VA understood how a new tuition assistance program could supply them with the talent and #skills they need, they became champions and advocates of the program. Learn from VA and how the state is transforming #workforce training. businessleadersunited.org/ne…
.@VCCS_SO is working together with area employers to create talent pipelines and is setting a model for the rest of the nation on how to build a skilled and resilient #workforce. Read more in our new blog: businessleadersunited.org/ne…
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New today! National Skills Coalition released public perspectives research that supports modernizing higher education policies. View the full brief: ow.ly/AJWr50S7oto
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Over 60 clean energy stakeholders joined @SkillsCoalition and @BLU4WP for a day of policy discussion, Hill briefings, and meetings with @GOPHELP staff. Learn what's next for this team! businessleadersunited.org/ne…
ICYMI: Bipartisan legislation strengthening financial aid for short-term skills training (short-term Pell) has advanced in the House. @SkillsCoalition's policy expert @jstiddard weighs in:
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Today! Tune in as outgoing CEO Andy Van Kleunen interviews @SkillsCoalition's incoming CEO @EspinozaNotes! Broadcast begins at 3pm ET here: nationalskillscoalition.org/…
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce introduced and advanced a #WIOA reauthorization bill this week. See the video below for some top-level details in addition to an analysis of how it addresses the #digitalskills divide. More details to come.
After much advocacy from @skillscoalition's network, the House passed a WIOA reauthorization through committee. Next, the full House will vote on it.
WIOA reauth must include #digitalskills as a crucial component of skills training. So what's in the bill for digital skills?
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BREAKING: The House has just dropped a bipartisan WIOA reauthorization bill. National Skills Coalition experts are analyzing it for our priorities. Here’s some of what we’ll be looking for:
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After a national search, @SkillsCoalition's Board of Directors announced that Robert Espinoza would assume the role of CEO on January 1, 2024. Hear from incoming CEO on our next fireside chat! RSVP: nationalskillscoalition.org/…
Attention Michiganders! Did you know NSC members and Business Leaders United members in your state collaborated recently to speak up for digital skills? Check out their letter to Michigan's High-Speed Internet Office:
NEW: To highlight the innovative work of state policymakers across our network, @BLU4WP is beginning a series of state policy blogs that will uplift the work of our BLU Affiliate Network.
Blogs will focus on the process of how #businessleaders came together with stakeholders to support funding and/or policy changes that allow for more equitable opportunities for workers and businesses engaged with the #wkdev system.
Familiarize yourself with this work by reading our first blog in the series featuring @nashchamber: How Tennessee Used Data to Pass Legislation to Fill Talent Gaps businessleadersunited.org/ne…
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