Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an economist specializing in labor markets and policy. In a US labor market where employers struggle to find qualified ...

The American workforce is undergoing rapid changes driven by demographic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving skill requirements. During this time of rapid disruption, the question arises: ...

Each year, millions of learners finish an important chapter in education, securing degrees or certifications with the hope of stepping into their future careers. But too often, that transition proves ...

State officials say it could take years for students to access Workforce Pell grants, with aid initially available only to students in a handful of carefully scrutinized programs.

Continuing a trend of shifting education responsibilities away from the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Trump administration recently announced a new workforce development partnership that ...

As hospitals nationwide contend with margin pressure and persistent workforce shortages, 56 health systems were named to Forbes‘ annual list of America’s Best Large Employers. Leaders from several of ...

With nearly $3 million in new grant funding, the CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research (CIDER) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is launching a new program called Drones ...

A system of regional workforce development boards wants to lead the way on solutions to Indiana’s “immense” labor needs—but fragmentation, funding and other challenges limit its effectiveness, the ...