Archive - JOBS THAT WORK

Discriminating in apprenticeship, Trump II making it hard on red states, and $1.6 billion in grants listings.

Plus, the grant still paying out, immigrants and workforce dollars, and what's up with missing workforce funding.

17 hrs ago •

WANTO's weird comeback.

The Trump II DOL's 'realignment' of a key apprenticeship grant brings back Biden priorities (sort of). Here is why that's concerning.

Jul 10 •

Well, we'll definitely have fewer people going to college.

The workforce costs of the changes to student loans and how four-year schools could use the new Workforce Pell to survive.

Jul 8 •

What veterans’ hiring problem says about all hiring in a tightening market.

Plus, the Trump Administration freezes more grant money.

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Possible DOL grant freeze, a big apprenticeship redo, and $155 million in grants listings.

Plus, bad news for Workforce Pell, good math for Job Corps, and a question about DOGE and grant awards.

Jun 27 •

We don't need more 'good jobs' definitions. We need to make them real.

We have too many job quality frameworks and not enough tools that make it easier to offer good jobs.

Jun 24 •

What's next for the money, AI and workforce, and $1.1 billion in grants listings.

Plus, credentialing’s report card, things not to say in the run-up for a confirmation hearing, and bad schedules for workers.

Jun 20 •

Fixing workforce at the worst possible time.

The awkward place of having momentum to change the lives of American workers and employers, and the wrong decisionmakers.

Jun 17 •

The Ed-DOL merger, the worst block grant outcome, and $1.2 billion in grants listings.

Plus, community colleges in danger and a key workforce confirmation hearing.

Jun 13 •

Should we just build the whole boat out of apprenticeship?

Probably not, but given what’s happening to apprenticeship these days, it might be the easiest solution to give to political leaders.

Jun 10 •

A better block grant idea, workforce Pell, and $1.2 billion in grants listings.

Plus, Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies to Congress about ending Job Corps.

Jun 6 •

How much less each state could get under Trump's workforce block grant.

Plus, gaming out Trump’s apprenticeship funding proposal.

Jun 5 •

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