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America Forward applauds the House of Representatives for passing A Stronger Workforce for America Act yesterday–a bill to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the nation’s most significant workforce-related legislation.    America Forward and the organizations that make up the America Forward Coalition have been deeply engaged throughout the development of A Stronger Workforce for America Act – developing

In March, President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address to Congress - his final one before the 2024 elections. During a speech in which he discussed a number of urgent priorities, the President included a specific focus on education and strategies to better connect education with the workforce.  Among the education and workforce-related policies the President

America Forward joined more than 30 Coalition Members and partners in support of the Better Jobs Through Evidence and Innovation Act, introduced by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO). "We write to express our enthusiastic support for the Better Jobs Through Evidence and Innovation Act, and to thank you for your vision and leadership in introducing this critical legislation," wrote the co-signers

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work our Coalition members do to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Aurora Institute The Aurora Institute identifies best practices, facilitates knowledge sharing,

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work our Coalition members do to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. American Student Assistance Helping middle and high school students explore career

As lawmakers in Congress continue to negotiate over long-term Federal funding, America Forward and the more than 100 members of the America Forward Coalition are continuing to advocate for critical investments in the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. Many priorities – including early childhood, elementary and secondary education, higher education, and workforce development – are facing

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. uAspire The Free Application for Federal Student Aid –

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Eye to Eye Eye to Eye is a nonprofit

As we approach the end of the year, Congress has lept into action - taking important steps on several pieces of legislation that are important to America Forward and the America Forward Coalition.  The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Last week, the House Education and Workforce Committee passed a comprehensive bill to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

In October, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that outlined substantial changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. At America Forward, we remain concerned about persistent inequities and ineffectiveness stemming from the design and implementation of the current TANF program – issues that were raised by several bipartisan witnesses