JOBS THAT WORK

Grantmaking's always been a political tool. It's just a poorly used one.

Grantmaking's always been a political tool. It's just a poorly used one.

Why public workforce money probably isn't moving the political needle, and why it's important that we make sure it does.

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11/3/2026

$3.9 billion in ed and workforce grants listings, including new healthcare workforce cash.

$3.9 billion in ed and workforce grants listings, including new healthcare workforce cash.

Plus, a flag on upcoming application deadlines.

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10/30/2026

Here's at least some of who got funded for a key Trump II apprenticeship grant.

Here's at least some of who got funded for a key Trump II apprenticeship grant.

Plus, where are the pay-to-train incentives, and will Democrats take a big hint on their jobs policy?

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10/29/2026

Still workin': How a PBS station in Eastern Washington created one of the best workforce tools I've seen.

Still workin': How a PBS station in Eastern Washington created one of the best workforce tools I've seen.

And what policymakers and employers can learn from it.

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10/27/2026