May 5, 2026
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8 min read
Employers don't have much incentive to change how they hire, despite many reasons to do so. What can policymakers do?
May 1, 2026
More Education money, plus new HHS money with workforce ties.
THE MONEY
Apr 30, 2026
13 min read
Plus, National Apprenticeship Weeks brings some news-type substances and legislation, and the tricky challenges in hiring for a labor secretary.
Interviews
Apr 28, 2026
What's the best pitch, and the right dollar amount, to incentivize more American employers to try apprenticeship?
Apr 24, 2026
New money from Education, Energy, and USDA.
Apr 23, 2026
12 min read
Plus, a notable apprenticeship development in Congress' underwhelming WIOA markup and the concerns I'm hearing about Trump II's manufacturing apprenticeship incentives.
Apr 22, 2026
11 min read
The Trump Administration's big workforce goal doesn't look within reach as of today. Here are a few questions I haven't seen asked enough about it.
Apr 21, 2026
5 min read
Some thoughts on why now, what’s next, and what might change after Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation.
Grant listings.
+1
Apr 17, 2026
High-tide money time continues.
Apr 16, 2026
14 min read
Plus, developments in the Labor Secretary scandal and where is the 'DOL' in 'Ed by DOL'?
