Republican leaders in the Senate Appropriations Committee this week released a draft funding bill for fiscal year 2020 that would freeze spending for most programs at current levels. Jim Hermesis associate vice president of government…
Eugene Scalia, President Trump’s choice for U.S. labor secretary, told a Senate committee on Thursday that he is aware of concerns raised about so-called industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAPs) and that he would — much like…
A national workforce policy advisory board convened by the White House is recommending an ambitious system to record all the credentials, skills and work-related experiences attained by Americans so workers and employers can more accurately…
The House on Tuesday night passed bipartisan legislation that extends $255 million in funding for minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges. David Baimeis senior vice president for government relations and policy analysis…
Editor’s note: This article comes from the blog of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). It is reprinted with permission. “I’ve also made that big step in my life through education. Immersing myself down this…
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds can be used for dual enrollment and other postsecondary education programs for students and youths with disabilities, according to a new guide from the…
A major gap between Democrats’ and Republicans’ thinking on appropriations now makes it inevitable that Congress will pass a temporary measure — the all-too-common “continuing resolution” (CR) — to keep the government running at current…
The number of people served by North Carolina’s apprenticeship program increased by almost one-third in fiscal year 2019, according to a report from the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Brian Longis communications director for…
The U.S. needs to embrace postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) to create a robust pipeline for science and engineering jobs beyond those that require a baccalaureate — something that hasn’t been happening, according to…
This week marks the two-year anniversary of the Trump administration’s rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA, a 2012 Obama administration initiative, frees certain undocumented individuals who were brought to the…