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Growing Future Talent Through Registered Apprenticeship Programs

AIR works with states, employers, and organizations to strengthen apprenticeship systems—focusing on helping partners build, expand, and sustain programs over time.

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How States Can Effectively Communicate Upcoming Medicaid Work Requirements

To provide Medicaid beneficiaries with critical information about policy changes related to work requirements, states need a comprehensive outreach strategy. 

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AIR Opportunity Fund

AIR is investing $225M+ over ten years in innovative research, community-driven projects, and tailored support to expand opportunities for all.

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The transformative potential of AI is changing how we approach urgent social challenges. Our experts are exploring innovative ways to apply AI and AI-enabled tools to solve real-world problems and improve lives.

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AIR bridges knowledge and action to support the whole child and family. We work with educators, students, and policymakers to study and implement evidence-based programs and policies that improve outcomes.

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AIR experts use rigorous evidence to address all areas of health and well-being, including physical, social, and emotional, throughout the life cycle, from promotion and prevention to treatment and care.

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AIR’s work supports stakeholders in developing a better understanding of the factors that shape outcomes for young people, families, and communities, and discovering opportunities to help them thrive.

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AIR works around the globe to build evidence to improve the quality and relevance of programs and initiatives in developing countries to ensure access for all.

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AIR applies its decades of workforce research in developing the knowledge, tools, systems, and programs needed to maximize human and organizational potential in the 21st century.

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Research & Program Evaluation

AIR conducts rigorous research and evaluations that provide important information about the effectiveness of programs and policies in the U.S. and across the globe.

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Technical Assistance

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to help them build capacity and transform systems to achieve better outcomes for those they serve.

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Data Science and Technology

AIR uses data and technology to help our clients and communities identify challenges, find solutions, and make information usable and easily accessible.

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Survey Design and Administration

Our experts can help government agencies and organizations develop, administer, and analyze surveys that create reliable, actionable data.

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