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Why Are Politicians Talking About Apprenticeships?
Kamala Harris pledged to double registered apprenticeships and Republicans want changes to the workforce programs. But what are they? Let us explain.
The Microcredential Generation
A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off?
Harris Doesn’t Think You Should Need a 4-Year Degree
The vice president’s remarks at a recent rally reflect a broader conversation, in the Democratic Party and nationally, about who needs a degree and why.
Western Governors Acquires Platform for Enabling Apprenticeships
Too Few Middle-Skills Credentials to Meet Future Job Demand
Most providers have to double the number of credentials they produce for well-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor’s to avoid workforce gaps, a new report finds.
The Many Lives of Saint Joseph’s
After losing accreditation, the Catholic liberal arts college remade itself as a purveyor of workforce training programs. Not everyone is happy about the shift.
A ‘Transformational’ Investment in Maine Workforce Training
A local philanthropy is giving tens of millions of dollars to advance short-term workforce training programs at Maine community colleges.
Most ‘Good Jobs’ Will Require a Bachelor’s Degree by 2030s
Despite public skepticism that a college degree isn’t worth the cost, projections show that a bachelor’s degree will significantly increase the odds of getting a good-paying job in the future.