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Skills2Compete State Campaigns Hold Briefings on Capitol Hill  (September 24, 2008)

On September 23rd and 24th, the Skills2Compete-Illinois and Skills2Compete-Washington state campaigns held separate briefings on Capitol Hill for members and staff of their respective Congressional delegations. Honorary hosted by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), panelists at both briefings examined the particular importance of middle-skill jobs in their state’s economy. continued...

New Investment to Advance Skills2Compete: TWA Awarded Million Dollar Grant from Joyce Foundation (September 5, 2008)

The Workforce Alliance (TWA) announced a $1 million grant from the Joyce Foundation in support of Skills2Compete (S2C), a national strategic communications campaign that seeks to move the idea of “investing in people” back to the center of U.S. economic policy debates. continued...

New Report: Skills and the Economy in Governors' 2008 Keynotes (April 10, 2008)

In an effort to see where and how Skills2Compete core principles figured into America’s governors’ keynote addresses, the campaign analyzed 2008 State of the State and budget addresses in relationship to four core principles.  continued...

Skills2Compete Releases State-by-State Middle-Skill Jobs Snapshots (April 10, 2008)

Today, the Skills2Compete campaign released its state-by-state snapshots examining middle-skill jobs and the middle-skills gap in almost every state.  The snapshots also provide examples of high-demand middle-skill jobs in each state.  continued...

Congressman Rahm Emanuel Calls For New Vision for Economy, Skills (Jan. 14, 2008)

In a speech today before the Chicago Commercial Club, Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) laid out his vision for long-term economic growth and competitiveness in the U.S. His vision included updating the basic level of education guaranteed in the United States to include at least one year of postsecondary education or training. continued...

Skills2Compete Analyzes Presidential Candidates' Platforms (Dec. 20, 2007)

Skills2Compete released its nonpartisan report on presidential candidates' public positions on workforce education issues. The analysis examines candidate positions in relationship to three issues that are core to the Skills2Compete vision: the forgotten middle of the skilled labor market, the current workforce, and diverse forms of vocational training as well as sector approaches. continued...

National Campaign Launch Now Available on YouTube (Nov. 27, 2007)

The national launch of the Skills2Compete campaign is now available to watch and share on YouTube. Hear from the diverse allies who spoke on the national webinar calling for a new 21st-century vision for opportunity and innovation. continued...

Uncommon Allies Call for a New 21st-Century Skill Guarantee (Nov. 12, 2007)

On November 12, over 100 organizations throughout the U.S. launched Skills2Compete, a bipartisan campaign to guarantee that America’s workers can gain the skills needed for middle-skill jobs. continued...

 New Report: Jobs in the Middle of the Labor Market are Not Disappearing (Nov 12, 2007)

In a new report, economists Harry Holzer (Georgetown University and The Urban Institute) and Robert Lerman (American University and The Urban Institute) argue that middle-skill jobs – those that require more than high school but less than a four-year degree – continue to make up nearly half of all jobs today and will continue to face shortages of skilled workers. continued...