CASE STUDY
Driving development of new upskilling and reskilling initiatives
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America’s need for more skilled workers is persistent and growing, but accessing training and work opportunities isn’t always easy. Making critical investments in equitable, accessible adult education can help adult learners connect with high-potential jobs that offer economic mobility.
Apprenticeships open pathways into rewarding careers across a range of industries — from manufacturing and construction to technology and healthcare. And this type of work-based learning is on the rise: In the United States, the number of new apprenticeship programs doubled between 2009 and 2019. But many adult learners face barriers to accessing apprenticeship opportunities; they may not have the requisite skills, supplies, or support to participate.
Pre-apprenticeships break down these barriers by helping adults enter, prepare for, and succeed in apprenticeships and other industry roles. To drive greater and more diverse participation in apprenticeships and the broader workforce, America needs more pre-apprenticeships across a broad range of industries.
In our latest case study, we share how Luminary Labs designed and produced the U.S. Department of Education’s Rethink Adult Ed Challenge, a $750,000 competition to advance pre-apprenticeships. While apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships are often associated with specific roles or industries, the finalists’ program designs show that high-quality work-based learning opportunities can create pathways to many types of careers, for many different types of learners.
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The shift to remote work has created cybersecurity career opportunities for neurodiverse employees who may not thrive in office settings.
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When it comes to powerful AI programs, “the creator’s finite capacity to anticipate harms and misuse is simply no match for the infinite ways that the system could generate outputs that hurt people.” But there’s no consensus on what fairness means, let alone how to build fairness into AI.
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A survey of 500 executives found that 95% of companies are using open innovation practices; more than nine in 10 say their organizations will increase budgets for open innovation over the next three years.
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The Good Science Project launched this week, with a mission to “improve the funding and practice of science.”
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Frontier, a climate initiative announced last week, brings big tech companies together to accelerate the development of carbon removal technologies with a $925 million advance market commitment.
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Within the U.S., climate migration is already underway.
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“The diffuse nature of the vibe makes writing about its contours extremely challenging.”
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Cool jobs & opportunities
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The Endless Frontier Fellowship “offers exceptionally talented early-career individuals an opportunity to help design the future.” Attend the info session today, April 22, and apply for the one-year program by May 2.
Michigan Medicine Department of Surgery, Center for Surgical Innovation, is seeking an Associate Director of Innovation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Apply by April 25.
The Opportunity Project for Cities, a 20-week program offered by the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University, is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor. Apply by April 26.
Applications are now open for Open Gov Hub’s Community Catalyst Program. Apply by April 30 to join the Summer 2022 Cohort.
GSA’s new Applied AI Challenge aims to apply AI and related technologies to focus areas such as climate and environment, pandemic preparedness, infrastructure, and equity. Business entities and academic institutions should submit white papers by May 16.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s new Build to Scale (B2S) program “builds regional economies through scalable startups through the Venture Challenge and Capital Challenge.” Regions and consortiums must apply for funding by June 13.
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is hiring a Chief of Staff for the Chief Innovation Officer in Texas.
Coleman Family Ventures is looking for a Research & Impact Strategist in New York.
HR&A is seeking a Principal, Inclusive Cities in Los Angeles.
Clinton Health Access Initiative is recruiting for several digital health roles in Africa.
Physicians for Human Rights is looking for a Senior Program Officer for Innovation and Technology – Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones to work in Kenya, New York, or Boston.
We’re hiring strategy and innovation consultants in New York — please share these job openings with someone you know:
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