Economic change from automation, artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, an aging population, and shifting trade and geopolitical risks pose novel challenges for U.S. industry and labor markets. With these challenges facing the U.S. economy and businesses, key decisionmakers—including members of Congress, state legislators, and regulators—must prioritize workforce development in their policymaking.
New research by Elizabeth J. Altman and Eli Schrag provide recommendations to strengthen U.S. workforce development policy that would eliminate redundancies in services, expand sectorial workforce programs, and grow apprenticeships as an alternative to college.
Realizing Southeastern Pennsylvania’s economic potential. Despite being one of the nation’s most influential regional economies, Southeastern Pennsylvania has lagged in both economic growth and mobility. Joseph Parilla and Glencora Haskins propose how leaders across the tri-state can collaborate to prioritize industries, develop actionable strategies, and establish a shared operating structure for implementation.
SNAP work requirements. As the House Agriculture Committee hears testimony on SNAP and work in America today, this updated FAQ by Lauren Bauer and Chloe East offers key takeaways on work requirement policies, the people subject to work requirements, and features of the labor market in which SNAP participants work.
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