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Policy for a Networked Society: Policy Participation

Home / You searched for Standards and Certification Policy for a Networked Society: Policy Participation The Policy for a Networked Society initiative supported transparent, accountable, and globally inclusive policy making…

Four Steps to Writing a Skills-Based Job Posting

…when hiring for open positions. In some industries, specific credentials and certifications are required. For example, safety certifications are legally required in manufacturing and construction, and clinical healthcare positions require…

Skillful State Network

…office in 2011, the Governor and his team have endeavored to make Colorado the most pro-business state, with the highest environmental and ethical standards. Learn more at www.colorado.gov. About Skillful…

The State of U.S. Technology Talent: A Whole-of-Nation Approach to Bolstering the Tech Talent Pool

…of acquiring skills beyond traditional certification measures such as STEM degrees. The monetary cost and scheduling demands necessary to obtain competitive undergraduate and post-graduate STEM degrees often stand as significant…

Rework America Alliance

Home / You searched for Standards and Certification The Rework America Alliance is now led by Jobs for the Future (JFF). Alliance tools and resources are shared by JFF to…

Optimizing Investments in Community College and Worker Training

…ensure that skills are not specific to one employer. Additionally, job quality standards, such as at least $35,000 annual salary, should be imposed to ensure training leads to good jobs….

National Governors Association 2017 Summer Meeting

…worker behind. Work-based learning, immersive technological experiences, hands-on training and apprenticeships are international standards that are inspiring state officials, business leaders, community colleges, postsecondary institutions and high schools to change…

Skills-First Talent Movement Receives Major Boost as Rework America Alliance Transitions to National Nonprofit Jobs for the Future

…aligned nonprofit organizations, including Education Quality Outcomes Standards (EQOS) and Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation’s Second Chance Hiring program, into the organization. In both cases, JFF has successfully integrated teams, resources,…

Skills-First Talent Movement Receives Major Boost as Rework America Alliance Transitions to National Nonprofit Jobs for the Future

…as JFF celebrates 40 years in the education and workforce development field. Within the past two years, JFF has brought aligned nonprofit organizations, including Education Quality Outcomes Standards (EQOS) and