Impact Profile of Eh Kaw Htoo: Finding Inclusion and Support Far from Home through Accelerating Opportunity
Impact Profile of Eh Kaw Htoo: Finding Inclusion and Support Far from Home through Accelerating Opportunity After spending his childhood in a Thai refugee camp, Eh Kaw Htoo came to America and was able to…
Always Growing and Learning: Press Operator Explains The Value Of The IMT Apprenticeship
The AFL-CIO Working for America Institute, in partnership with the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership/BIG STEP and JFF, developed the Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship. Its impact is showcased in this profile of a participant in the…
Apprentice to Journey Worker: First IMT Registered Apprentice Transforms Her Career
With support from WRTP/ BIG STEP and JFF, manufacturing employers have transformed the skills of their workforce with apprenticeship programs like the Industrial Manufacturing Technician Registered Apprenticeship. “It’s all about self-growth. If a person is…
Supporting Postsecondary Success in Delaware: A Landscape Analysis of Student Opportunities
Supporting Postsecondary Success in Delaware: A Landscape Analysis of Student Opportunities This report offers recommendations for Delaware, a national leader among states working to improve postsecondary education and career outcomes for young people, to continue…
When Is a Job Just a Job—and When Can It Launch a Career?
The Real Economic Opportunities of Middle-Skill Work: This report studies the career advancement prospects of people entering midtier jobs through an unprecedented analysis of nearly 4 million resumes of people seeking midtier jobs. It highlights…
A New Era of Alignment in Massachusetts' Advanced Manufacturing Industry
A New Era of Alignment in Massachusetts' Advanced Manufacturing Industry Advanced manufacturing is an important sector for the Pathways to Prosperity Network, and, in many states, there are similar concerns around sustaining a talent pipeline…
Spreading Innovation through Collective Impact
Spreading Innovation through Collective Impact Many community and civic leaders are turning to collective impact as a way of addressing critical social and economic issues within communities. This approach is proving to be a particularly…
A Blueprint for SAP Education Initiatives
A Blueprint for SAP Education Initiatives Global software company SAP has developed a promising approach to corporate social responsibility. To maximize its impact and prepare the next generation of STEM professionals, SAP created initiatives for…
Exploring the Green Infrastructure Workforce
Exploring the Green Infrastructure Workforce Public demand has surged for green infrastructure systems that make cities more environmentally friendly. The projected employment growth needed to meet this demand provides valuable opportunities for low-income, low-skilled workers.…