Vol. 04 — No. 12
Research Pillar

Policy Reviews

Rigorous analysis of legislative frameworks, regulatory decisions, and institutional policies affecting workforce development, economic opportunity, and human capital formation.

Latest Reviews

Policy Review14 Min Read
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act at Ten

A decade-long retrospective on WIOA's impact on American job training programs, evaluating its effectiveness in connecting displaced workers with in-demand skills.

Prince TokpahSep 28, 2024
Policy Review11 Min Read
State-Level Apprenticeship Expansion: What Works

Comparative analysis of apprenticeship program expansion across 12 states, identifying the policy levers that drive employer participation and completion rates.

Prince TokpahSep 14, 2024
Policy Review10 Min Read
Pell Grant Reform and Non-Traditional Pathways

Examining proposed changes to federal financial aid and their implications for bootcamp attendees, apprenticeship participants, and workforce certificate seekers.

Prince TokpahAug 30, 2024
Policy Review12 Min Read
The CHIPS Act and Regional Workforce Pipelines

How semiconductor manufacturing investments are reshaping local labor markets and what community colleges must do to prepare workers.

Prince TokpahAug 15, 2024

Standard Policy Review Structure

1

What is the policy?

Clear summary of the legislation, regulation, or executive action under review.

2

Three ways it affects people

Concrete impacts on workers, employers, and communities with real-world examples.

3

Implications going forward

Forward-looking analysis of how the policy will evolve and interact with other trends.

4

Key takeaways

Actionable insights for policymakers, workforce professionals, and organizational leaders.

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