Catching Up

A roundup of recent coverage and opinion writing from Work Shift.

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Paul Fain
April 06, 2023

Hello. The Job is off this week. So ICYMI, I’ve pulled together some recent news coverage, opinion writing, and other content from Work Shift and the newsletter. Check it out, and I’ll catch you next week.

Rhetoric vs. reality on racial economic equity

Black workers remain underrepresented in tech jobs. We talked with Michael Collins of JFF about what a hiring downturn means for efforts to open doors for more Americans.

Layoffs and the long game for tech apprenticeships

Recent layoffs and hiring freezes in tech raise questions about whether non-college pathways into the industry will continue to grow.

The failure of vouchers in workforce training

A new analysis of the fragmented WIOA job training system and its 75K eligible programs, and a call to move away from voucher-style funding.

Talk of digital credentials and skills in hiring is everywhere—but the tech isn't there yet

Most HR tech still isn't designed to accept digital credentials or gather robust skills data, according a new in-depth analysis.

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A new way to measure durable skills

America Succeeds has joined up with CompTIA to create a new assessment for skills like critical thinking and communication.

National initiative aims to make sense of jobs data—and asks others to join

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is leading an ambitious effort to create and promote the widespread adoption of standards for jobs and employment records. Now, it's looking for more employers, government agencies, and policymakers to join.

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Why a bootcamp pioneer is moving into apprenticeships

General Assembly is rolling out two-year apprenticeships, focused on bringing 'overlooked talent' into tech. We talked with Lisa Lewin, the company's CEO, about the move.

Opinion: There's an ethical way to handle layoffs. Hint: It emphasizes learning and career mobility

Both the economy and uncertainty about it are running hot. Companies shouldn't wait until a crisis to start thinking about layoffs and how they might help employees land on their feet, writes Cat Ward of JFF.

Opinion: Our old way of training Americans for ‘good jobs’ is past its sell-by date

We’re at a pivot point in education and workforce development. Employers can accelerate their economies by collaborating to scale new pathways to prosperity, writes JB Holston, former CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership.

A Work Shift Guide: Understanding New Collar Apprenticeships

Long a pathway into the trades, apprenticeships now are also preparing Americans for new-collar jobs in fields from healthcare to tech.

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