The Underuse of Apprenticeships in America ArticleJuly 22, 2014 The Underuse of Apprenticeships in America The United States lags behind its European counterparts in the use of apprenticeships, a proven workforce training tool that would help American businesses, workers, and the U.S. economy as a whole. Jul 22, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg, Ethan Gurwitz
The Bottom Line: Apprenticeships Are Good for Business ArticleJuly 14, 2014 The Bottom Line: Apprenticeships Are Good for Business Here are the top five ways American companies can benefit from hiring an apprentice. Jul 14, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg, Ben Schwartz
Policies States Can Enact to Promote Apprenticeship ArticleJune 30, 2014 Policies States Can Enact to Promote Apprenticeship Apprenticeship is a time-tested worker-training model that is gaining traction as a possible solution to America’s workforce challenges. Here are some steps that states can take to expand apprenticeships. Jun 30, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg, Ethan Gurwitz, Ben Schwartz
America’s Incredible Shrinking Overtime Rights Need an Update ReportJune 25, 2014 America’s Incredible Shrinking Overtime Rights Need an Update Guaranteed overtime rights are on the brink of extinction if the U.S. Department of Labor does not move to protect them. Jun 25, 2014 Brendan Duke
Apprenticeship Expansion in England ReportJune 6, 2014 Apprenticeship Expansion in England England demonstrates that there are policies lawmakers can enact to dramatically expand apprenticeships, win industry support, and improve outcomes for workers and businesses. Jun 6, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg, Ethan Gurwitz
What the United States Can Learn from Scotland’s Apprenticeship Expansion ArticleMay 22, 2014 What the United States Can Learn from Scotland’s Apprenticeship Expansion Scotland has doubled its number of apprenticeships while expanding their occupational and gender reach. May 22, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg, Jennifer Erickson
Progressive Pro-Growth Principles for Trade and Competitiveness ReportMarch 11, 2014 Progressive Pro-Growth Principles for Trade and Competitiveness The United States must develop the international relations and domestic foundations to make trade work for the United States and global middle classes. Mar 11, 2014 Adam Hersh, Jennifer Erickson
Making Progress on Trade and Competitiveness ArticleMarch 11, 2014 Making Progress on Trade and Competitiveness How trade can work for the middle class. Mar 11, 2014 Adam Hersh, Jennifer Erickson
6 Policies to Combat Inequality ArticleJanuary 28, 2014 6 Policies to Combat Inequality Six common-sense policies could help roll back economic inequality in America. Jan 28, 2014 Ben Olinsky
5 Reasons Expanding Apprenticeships Will Benefit Millennials ArticleDecember 2, 2013 5 Reasons Expanding Apprenticeships Will Benefit Millennials Lawmakers should expand apprenticeship opportunities to give young Americans access to well-paying, middle-class jobs that do not require a four-year degree. Dec 2, 2013 Sarah Ayres Steinberg
Training for Success: A Policy to Expand Apprenticeships in the United States ReportDecember 2, 2013 Training for Success: A Policy to Expand Apprenticeships in the United States By expanding apprenticeships in the United States, policymakers can create pathways to well-paying middle-class jobs for young Americans, while helping businesses meet the need for skilled workers. Dec 2, 2013 Ben Olinsky, Sarah Ayres Steinberg
Promoting Good Jobs for Millennials ReportNovember 19, 2013 Promoting Good Jobs for Millennials Young Americans have the most to gain from raising the minimum wage and enhancing worker protections. Nov 19, 2013 Sarah Ayres Steinberg