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Earlier this month, Tracy Palandjian, CEO and cofounder of America Forward Coalition member Social Finance, and Deval Patrick, former governor of Massachusetts and a board member of Social Finance, wrote an op-ed in the Boston Globe about how new, high-quality workforce training programs are essential not only to the health of our economy, but to the wellbeing of workers, families,

Today, a gap in federal law means students cannot leverage Pell Grants to attend programs that are 8 to 15 weeks long, even when these programs are proven to boost students’ economic outcomes. Expanding the applicability of Pell Grants to help cover the cost of high-quality, short-term job training programs holds enormous potential to make critical training and support more

Effectively and inclusively improving economic mobility is critical to the long-term wellbeing of millions of individuals and families across America – and the Federal government is a key driver of this work.  Recently, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a request for information (RFI) seeking input on “sector-specific” workforce development strategies –

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. The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program The Forestry and

Once again, we are compelled to speak out in response to unconscionable violence that has claimed the lives of students and educators in yet another community in our country. Our hearts are with the parents, family members, friends, and loved ones in Nashville who are experiencing grief and trauma that has become entirely too familiar.  The staff at America Forward,

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. Saga Education Saga Education provides high impact mathematics tutoring,

“President Joe Biden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget request reflects an important focus on investments in education and economic mobility that will support the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities across America. We are pleased to see the Administration’s request for increased funding at the Departments of Education, Labor, Commerce, and Health and Human Services in several specific

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. Education Leaders of Color Next month, Education Leaders of

During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Joe Biden highlighted accomplishments from the first two years of his Administration, described the challenges still facing communities across America, and sent important signals about his priorities for the remainder of his term in office.  Among the priorities uplifted by the President are several of particular relevance to America Forward

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. January is National Mentoring Month and to celebrate, this