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Spotlight.

The Workforce Alliance is now National Skills Coalition

January 7, 2010
A decade after The Workforce Alliance was created, the collective efforts of our national coalition have helped put “skills” on the nation’s political radar screen. Now our challenge is to make sure that the usually forgotten majority of America’s workers and jobs are included in the new policy solutions being considered in DC and in the states.

To better lead this next phase of advocacy we have updated our identity to better reflect our organization’s unique cross-policy, cross-stakeholder approach. We are National Skills Coalition.

Join us in this new era of advocacy by signing up for our e-mail updates, becoming a Supporting Member, or making a Donation.

The Latest News.

2010 Skills Summit Cancelled.
February 7, 2010

We regret to announce that in light of the recent heavy snowfall in the Washington, DC area, National Skills Coalition is canceling our 2010 Skills Summit. If you have any questions, please contact your Regional Field Director.

 

Obama Releases FY 2011 Budget Request.
February 4, 2010

On February 1, President Obama transmitted his $3.8 trillion Fiscal Year 2011 budget request to Congress. Download National Skills Coalition's budget chart and read preliminary analysis of key proposals that impact the nation’s job training and education policies. 

 

Community Trade Adjustment Assistance grants.
February 1, 2010

Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the availability of nearly $37 billion in Community Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) grants, which were established as part of TAA reauthorization under the Recovery Act to enable communities with significant trade-related job loss to develop and implement innovative economic development strategies. 

 

Response to the State of the Union.
January 28, 2010

Washington, DC: National Skills Coalition Executive Director Andy Van Kleunen issues statement responding to President Obama’s State of the Union Address. 

 

What's a Jobs Bill Without Training?
January 27, 2010

Take Action now to ensure funding for on-the-job (OJT) training is included in the Senate's jobs bill. Learn more about OJT and why it is a promising model to address the skill needs of workers and businesses alike by reading our latest Issue Brief

 

Survey: ARRA "Report from the Field."
January 25, 2010

We want to hear from you how the Recovery Act has expanded worker training or the led to WIA reforms, like sector partnerships and career pathways encouraged under USDOL guidance. Please take a moment to complete our brief on-line survey

 

Coalition Talks SECTORS at Senate Briefing.
January 25, 2010

On January 12, the Senate Manufacturing Task Force held a briefing to discuss how the SECTORS Act can promote growth and competitiveness in manufacturing. National Skills Coalition staff and members testified.  

 

OVAE WIA Session for Employers Organized.
January 25, 2010

National Skills Coalition, in collaboration with Lifespan Community Health Services and other Coalition partners, organized a New England Workforce Investment Act Community Conversation led by Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary for the Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education. 

 

Energy Sector Partnership grants announced.
January 21, 2010

Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced 34 grants, totaling nearly $190 million, under the State Energy Sector Partnership and Training grant program – the fifth and final set of “green job” workforce development grants established under the Recovery Act.  

 

Pathways Out of Poverty grants announced.
January 13, 2010

Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced the release of nearly $150 million in grants under the Pathways Out of Poverty program, the fourth of five competitive “green jobs” grants authorized by the Recovery Act.

 

Energy Training Partnership grants announced.
January 12, 2010

The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced new grants under the Energy Training Partnership grant program, one of five “green jobs” grant programs authorized under the Recovery Act.

 

Jobs for Main Street Act of 2009.
December 16, 2009

After the President outlined his jobs proposal to the nation, Congress started work to develop legislation. Read more including National Skills Coalition’s recommendations.

 

Andy Van Kleunen kicks off jobs session.
December 5, 2009

At the White House Jobs Summit, National Skills Coalition’s Andy Van Kleunen kicked off the afternoon breakout session moderated by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes.   

 

Take the challenge. Endorse SECTORS.
December 1, 2009

With the Workforce Investment Act ready to move in Congress, now is the time to show your organization's support for the SECTORS Act to ensure the reauthorized law includes support for sector partnerships. Become an endorsing organization today.

 

Skills2Compete States Take to the Hill.
November 16, 2009

Representatives from Skills2Compete campaigns in California, Connecticut, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin came to DC to brief Members of Congress and the Administration and encourage further federal efforts to ensure that all workers can get the skills they need to play a role in the economic recovery.

 

Skills2Compete states grab headlines.
October 30, 2009

Bringing together business, labor, education and training providers, and state officials, five states launched Skills2Compete campaigns this month, with the release of Forgotten Middle reports that grabbed headlines across the country.  

 

Weighing in on SAFRA.
July 21, 2009

In a letter of support to House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Miller, National Skills Coalition recommended changes to strengthen the legislation that will support the President’s Community College Initiative.

 

Community college plan a game changer.
July 14, 2009

President Obama announced the American Graduation Initiative (AGI), a $12B investment to expand the capacity of the nation's community colleges. Media outlets turned to National Skills Coalition for comment.

 

 

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