As we celebrate Brooke’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of National Skills Coalition, dive deeper into her vision for the future of workforce policy and NSC’s role in shaping federal advocacy. 🔗 podcastsconnect.apple.com/login?targetUr… 🔗open.spotify.com/episode/3PyDB4…

Brooke steps into the CEO role at a pivotal moment for our coalition and the communities we serve. Read more into NSC's new CEO announcement! 🔗nationalskillscoalition.org/news/press-rel…

As NSC enters this next chapter, we’re proud to have Brooke at the helm—leading with vision, experience, and a drive to ensure everyone has a fair shot at success. 🔗 nationalskillscoalition.org/news/press-rel…

Digital training is no longer optional. It’s essential. #digitalskills #digitalequity #wkdev Read our publication to dive into skills training: nationalskillscoalition.org/resource/publi…

After a writing hiatus, I am excited to get back to writing and reporting! 🗞️ For The Nation, I explored how Trump's budget bill would slow the progress of young people for years to come, featuring insights from NAMI, Young Invincibles, National Skills Coalition, + more.

A four-year degree isn’t the only path to a good job. 52% of jobs require skills training and not a four-year degree. We need policies that reflect the real economy. What skills do you think are most important for today's job market? #investinskills nationalskillscoalition.org/resource/publi…

Thanks to all who joined our Federal Policy Update Call! Your voices matter as D.C. shapes workforce development. 📢 Sign our letter urging Congress to protect funding for workforce programs! Add your name here: forms.office.com/r/9Kvs4L4pX3

What do people want in a job? ✅Skills training ✅Promotions ✅Benefits “Good Jobs” are about opportunities to grow. #skillstraining #wkdev #investinskills

At NSC we pride ourselves on listening to students and workers on the ground about their experiences in skills training (or lack thereof). Check out this video we showed at the Skills Summit of Xiomora, a worker from Hobbs, NM who desires opportunities for good quality jobs.

Happy Juneteenth from NSC! 🖤❤️💚 This Juneteenth, we honor the fight for Black freedom. 🎧 In Episode 3 of The AMP, we discuss workforce equity and what Black workers need to thrive. 🔗 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… open.spotify.com/episode/7nMetC…

The FY26 budget proposal may promise to “Make America Skilled Again,” but it slashes key workforce programs and consolidates funding in ways that hurt workers and businesses alike. NSC breaks it down in our latest blog: 📰nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/cuts…

You know better than anyone: frontline programs need resources, not rhetoric. The FY26 budget proposal cuts core workforce investments under the guise of reform. We unpack what’s really at stake — and how you can push back: nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/cuts…

A modern workforce needs modern investment. The President’s FY26 budget proposes a 45% cut to core workforce programs. That’s not innovation — it’s a step backwards. 📉 Cuts don’t create competitiveness — skills do. 📖 Read more: 👉 nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/cuts…

It's Immigrant Heritage Month! 🎉 At National Skills Coalition, we celebrate immigrants' vital role in our economy. Mass deportations harm families and destabilize businesses. Read more in NSC’s latest blog: nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/the-…

Immigrants make up nearly 1 in 5 U.S. workers. Raids and deportations don’t just break up families — they break supply chains and local economies. NSC’s Brooke DeRenzis and Amanda Bergson-Shilcock explain why mass deportation is bad for business: nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/the-…

Without immigrants, the agriculture, hospitality, and construction industries would face steep worker shortages.  Mass deportations = real economic harm. Our latest blog lays out the facts: nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/the-…

Cleaning Industry Leaders Unite! Discover how workers, unions, and employers are collaborating to strengthen the cleaning workforce. Read more from Building Skills Partnership: buildingskills.org/blog-1/cleanin…

Denise Thomas thought she was un-teachable at 47, but now she’s thriving in a career she never imagined! 🌟 It’s never too late to learn new skills. Policymakers, let’s support lifelong learning! Read the full Q&A: nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/star…

Mass deportation policies devastate families and strain our economy. Immigrants make up nearly 1 in 5 U.S. workers, especially in agriculture. Removing them deepens labor shortages and drives up prices. Learn more: 👉 nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/the-…

New analysis: Cuts to federal infrastructure & workforce funding would cost Louisiana nearly $687M in economic output and 3,600+ jobs. We can’t afford this. Congress must protect job-creating investments. #wkdev #investinskills 👉 Read more: nationalskillscoalition.org/resource/publi…