Today, America Forward and Results for America co-published two policy briefs emphasizing the importance of elevating evidence-based strategies and ongoing, intentional evidence-building under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Our public workforce system currently invests only a small proportion of funding in workforce development strategies proven to drive stronger economic outcomes for workers, employers, and our economy, and provides
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New Report on the Potential of Pay-for-Success Apprenticeships to Expand Participation and Enhance Quality
Today, America Forward and Apprenticeships for America published a joint report, Pay-for-Success Apprenticeships Pilots: A Framework for Outcomes-Focused Expansion. This policy research report leverages on-the-ground insights from leading workforce development providers and intermediaries across the country to build the case for pay-for-success (PFS) apprenticeship models supported by public funding and to provide key design insights for policymakers. Embracing pay-for-success approaches
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America Forward Recommendations on FY2026 Appropriations
Last week, America Forward sent recommendations to House and Senate appropriations leaders to inform bicameral, bipartisan negotiations as Congress continues the fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) appropriations progress. Our recommendations emphasize the programs and policies to which the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have proposed distinct approaches to date. America Forward urged congressional leaders to adopt these priorities as they reconcile
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New U.S. Department of Labor Guidance on Maximizing Innovation
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration recently published a significant guidance letter, Maximizing Innovation in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs. The letter invites state waiver requests under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and highlights numerous existing flexibilities as a means “to maximize innovation in the public workforce system and better serve job seekers and
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