Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway
The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence
These 10 rules can guide students as they prepare to make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
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Workers and households across the country have been devastated by public health crisis and the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Who We Are
Our research focuses on three core areas with the goal of better aligning education and training with workforce and labor market demand: Jobs, Skills, and Equity.
Who We Are
We are an independent, nonprofit research and policy institute that studies the link between education, career qualifications, and workforce demands.
Interactive State Map
Use our interactive map to view state-level research on job projections, the economic value of college majors, sector studies on healthcare, nursing, and STEM.
Resources
Report Overview
November 3, 2021
Economic Value of Credentials & Competencies
Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway
The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence
Report Overview
October 18, 2021
If Not Now, When?
The Urgent Need for an All-One-System Approach to Youth Policy
Topic: Education and Workforce Policy
Report Overview
October 6, 2021
The College Payoff
More Education Doesn’t Always Mean More Earnings
Topic: Economic Value of Credentials & Competencies
Report Overview
July 14, 2021
Selective Bias
Asian Americans, Test Scores, and Holistic Admissions
Topic: Economic and Racial Justice
Report Overview
May 25, 2021
Mission Not Accomplished
Unequal Opportunities and Outcomes for Black and Latinx Engineers
Topic: Economic and Racial Justice
Research Topics
Since 2008, we have conducted research related to Jobs, Skills, and Equity to better inform students, parents, teachers, and policymakers about the changing relationship between education and careers.
