Workforce programs are often complex and difficult to access and navigate. This is particularly true for communities with poor access to critical resources. See how we are using behavioral science and human-centered design to make workforce programs more equitable, accessible, and effective.
The Plan, Do, Study, Act Process is central to the improvement of instructional routines. Watch one of the Better Math Teaching Network members in real time and in a real classroom setting introduce the Plan, Do, Study, Act, or PDSA, process.
Credentials certify performance based on a set of defined skills and knowledge and allow established or emerging staff to be recognized for their competence and commitment to professional growth. To date, though research suggests that well-trained staff, such as those with credentials, are more likely to deliver high quality programs, ...
The AIR apprenticeship team has worked for over 15 years to expand the use of apprenticeship as a talent development strategy that benefits both workers and employers. We take a holistic approach to supporting individuals through their entire apprenticeship experience, from first awareness of apprenticeship opportunities through program completion and ...
AIR CARES brings extensive expertise in providing training and technical assistance to expand access to and quality of evidence-based addiction treatment, and understands that there are a variety of challenges in ensuring that people get timely access to the quality, accessible, and appropriate services. ...
In order to be prepared for the jobs of the future, students will need to graduate with the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills to succeed. The following resources from the CCRS Center highlight some strategies such as work-based learning, career pathways, and employability skills that states can adopt ...
Preparing students for the careers of tomorrow requires policymakers and leaders to engage cross-sector stakeholders (e.g., education, workforce, industry) to create policy environments that support college and career readiness and opportunity for all students. The following resources from the CCRS Center highlight strategies such as using geographic information systems to ...
What can be done right now to prevent firearms violence—from suicide, to rampages by those who are mentally ill, to acts of terrorism—without heavy reliance on the federal government? Patricia Campie suggests what states, cities, employers, and communities can do.
Afterschool staff working with youth are essential partners in any program’s efforts to implement quality programming. Ultimately, strong relationships are key to whether youth feel safe and can authentically engage with peers and adults. Building staff members’ capacity to strengthen relationships and align program offerings to quality standards will help ...
We are on the frontline of work that focuses on the physical context in which people use drugs and the intersection of climate change, the built environment, and harm reduction.