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On December 19, 2024, America Forward published six transition memos addressed to the incoming Administration highlighting ripe opportunities for the Trump-Vance Administration to advance educational attainment and economic mobility. Many of our recommendations, such as those around FAFSA and skills-based hiring, are ready for action in the first 100 days of the new Administration. Our recommendations draw upon the deep

America Forward applauds the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the December 12, 2024, announcement of $47 million in awards under the second round of funding for the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results (SIPPRA) program. The six newly funded projects — ranging from supportive housing to prenatal care and literacy services — complement the four projects funded in

Yesterday, we joined the America Forward Coalition in a letter to Congressional leaders in support of A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655) – a bipartisan reauthorization of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  WIOA is our country’s primary federal workforce development legislation, and is integral to  expanding economic opportunity and mobility and building a stronger, more equitable economy.

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. Bard Early College Bard Early College aims to increase access and

America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — October 2024   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. America’s

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. CASEL CASEL is a nationwide nonprofit working to advance evidence-based, holistic

As we approach the start of a new school year, it is critical that we are working to ensure all students across the country have access to strong postsecondary navigation support to advance their academic journeys and career opportunities. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education shared a proposed rule seeking input on changes to the

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. Apprenticeships for America America Forward is incredibly excited to welcome Apprenticeships

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. Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors prepares parents and caregivers to

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. BARR Center The BARR Center works to improve teaching and learning