We Need a New Deal Between Higher Education and Democratic Capitalism
January 23, 2017
Anthony P. Carnevale examines the crucial role of higher education in the historical bargain between democracy and capitalism.
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Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Proposals Could Create Millions of Jobs
January 11, 2017
Anthony P. Carnevale and Nicole Smith analyze President-elect Trump’s 10-year $1 trillion infrastructure proposal, which could create 11 million jobs and restore the job growth trajectory derailed by the Great Recession, but also risks overheating the economy.
Read MoreTh e Enrollment Effects of Clinton’s Free College Proposal
September 2, 2016
Anthony P. Carnevale, Martin Van Der Werf, and Cary Lou analyze the potential effects on enrollment of Hillary Clinton’s free college plan. The analysis projects changes in diversity among public and private universities.
Read MoreThe Concept of “Mismatch” at Play in the Supreme Court Fisher Decision is Empirically Unsound
June 23, 2016
Anthony P. Carnevale, Jeff Strohl, and Martin Van Der Werf provide analysis of nationally representative data that refutes the mismatch theory, and instead shows that average students will graduate at a much higher rate at selective universities compared to open admission institutions.
Read MoreFrom to College to Career: Making Sense of the Post-Millennial Job Market
June 1, 2016
In this article, Andrew Hanson and Artem Gulish discuss the evolving job market for millennials. This piece is part of the Georgetown Public Policy Review Spring Edition 2016.
Read MoreCredentials And Competencies: Demonstrating The Economic Value Of Postsecondary Education
May 31, 2016
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.
Read MoreSharp Declines in Underemployment for College Graduates
November 29, 2015
Anthony P. Carnevale and Nicole Smith discuss the sharp decline of underemployment for college graduates compared to less-educated workers.
Read MoreFrom College to Jobs: Making Sense of Labor Market Returns to Higher Education
April 23, 2015
Anthony P. Carnevale and Andrew Hanson provide an overview of labor market outcomes of postsecondary education and how they relate to education practitioners.
Read MoreLearn & Earn: Career Pathways for Youth in the 21st Century
January 31, 2015
Anthony P. Carnevale and Andrew Hanson provide a broad overview of the four major components of career pathways. The chapter highlights the role of industry-based certifications and internships in the United States, examining the ethical question of whether internships are exploitative.
Read MoreWorkplace Basics: the skills employees need and employers want
November 18, 2013
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 Volume 16, Issue 5.
Read MoreCertificates and Certifications Making the Difference
November 9, 2013
Stephen Rose discusses how for some individuals certificates and certifications are just as valuable as a degree. This article was published in Change magazine.
Read MoreGetting More Bang for Our College Bucks
June 3, 2013
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 Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity.
Read More21st Century Competencies for College and Career Readiness
March 7, 2013
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.
Read MoreSkills Match
January 1, 2013
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.
Read MoreMeasuring Green Jobs
August 31, 2010
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,...
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