Journals/Articles

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has invested almost $100 billion in the "green economy."  This includes money for everything from workforce development and training, to research on cutting-edge technologies, to tax breaks for homeowners who weatherize their houses. In 2010, The Center on Education and the Workforce was awarded, along with eight state partners, a grant from the U.S...

Anthony P. Carnevale discusses how Twelve million Americans are unable to find work and 40 percent of that number has been unemployed for six months or more. Authors, however, estimate the number of job vacancies in this country to be at 3 million per month.  This article was published in American Association of Community Colleges Magazine.

Anthony P. Carnevale analyzes the economic changes due to mass-production from the Civil War until the 1970’s. He also examines and describes the standard competencies needed to enter the labor market as we survive the 21st century. This article was published in National Career Development Association: Career Developments Magazine.

Anthony P. Carnevale discusses college education as it pertains to career prospects, and subsequently how students can make the most of their degree. This article was published in <em>Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity.

Stephen Rose discusses how for some individuals certificates and certifications are just as valuable as a degree.

Anthony P. Carnevale and Nicole Smith discuss the skills employers need in order to succeed in the job market. This editorial was published in the Human Resource Development International journal.

This paper aims to provide a broad overview of the four major components of career pathways. It highlights the role of industry-based certifications and internships in the United States, examining the ethical question of whether internships are exploitative. Finally, it explains some of the advantages and disadvantages of the U.S. education and training system, and potential reforms that enhance its...

In a report targeted toward education practitioners, Anthony P. Carnevale and Andrew R. Hanson summarize the research of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce related to the labor market outcomes of postsecondary education. This report is produced by the Aspen Institute.

In an article about underemployment rates in the nation, authors Anthony P. Carnevale and Nicole Smith discuss the sharp decline of underemployment for college graduates compared to less-educated workers.

In this article, Anthony P. Carnevale focuses on the economic value of college education and training and its economic emphasis to the broader postsecondary mission. This piece was published on the website for the Parchment Summit on Innovating Academic Credentials.