America Forward

✨Big news: America Forward relaunched on Sept. 24 as an independent, nonpartisan policy initiative! Together with our 100+ Coalition orgs, we’ll keep advocating for bold, evidence-based policy solutions that advance opportunity for all! 👉Read more: americaforward.org/wp-content/upl…

We’re excited to support the Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act — a bipartisan effort to ensure federal grants fund strategies that are proven to improve outcomes for communities nationwide. Government works best when it #InvestsInWhatWorks ✅ results4america.org/press-releases…

America Forward and @Results4America released two new joint policy briefs on strengthening workforce outcomes under #WIOA by elevating evidence-based strategies and innovation. Read more: americaforward.org/new-policy-bri…

America Forward supports the bipartisan Stronger Start for Working Families Act, which would expand access starting with the first dollar earned and help 3.5 million families nationwide. Sen. Hassan’s press release: hassan.senate.gov/news/press-rel… #CTC #childtaxcredit #economicmobility

The Child Tax Credit works, but too many working families are left out. America Forward Coalition members see firsthand how the CTC supports economic mobility. 1/3

Join our webinar on Jan 21, 12 to 1 p.m. ET to learn more. Register here: apprenticeshipsforamerica.org/events/view/pa… Read the report here: americaforward.org/wp-content/upl… #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #PayForSuccess

New policy report from America Forward and Apprenticeships for America on Pay for Success Apprenticeships. We outline how outcomes-focused financing can expand high-quality apprenticeships and improve results nationwide, informing major new investments from DOL. 1/2

Read America Forward’s FY2026 appropriations recommendations to House & Senate leaders as Congress advances bicameral, bipartisan negotiations. Our focus: protecting & strengthening evidence-based investments that deliver results. americaforward.org/america-forwar…

New blog: DOL recently issued major WIOA guidance aligned with America Forward recommendations, including higher pay-for-performance caps, post-completion supportive services, contract-based training flexibility, & more. Read here: americaforward.org/new-u-s-depart… #Innovation #WIOA

Featuring two insights from Adrienne Chuck of @REDFworks on WIOA reauthorization and leveraging tools like CA’s Governor’s Reserve to expand opportunity. Read more: americaforward.medium.com/workforce-inno… #EconomicMobility #EmploymentSocialEnterprises #Innovation #WIOA #WorkforceDevelopment

Funding REO is essential for expanding access and mobility in our workforce system.

Today, we are spotlighting one of the standout insights from our conversation with Manie Grewal, Head of Policy at @REDFworks Read full Interview: americaforward.medium.com/workforce-inno… #EconomicMobility #EmploymentSocialEnterprises #Innovation #WIOA #WorkforceDevelopment

Social Enterprises are redefining what an innovative workforce looks like by creating jobs and opportunities for people facing the highest barriers to employment. Read our conversation with@REDFworks leaders about implications for policy: americaforward.medium.com/workforce-inno…

We sent recommendations to the Senate HELP Committee to boost college advising, transparency, and affordability — including investing in top nonprofit access and success orgs. Read more: americaforward.org/supporting-eff… #highereducation #evidencebasedpolicy

The @IESResearch has been a cornerstone of education research for 20+ years. @America_Forward’s new recommendations chart the path toward a stronger, practitioner-driven IES. Read more: americaforward.org/rebuilding-the… #EvidenceBasedPolicy #EconomicMobility #highereducation #education

Workforce Pell is coming soon, making short-term, proven job training programs more accessible. We share key recs for effective implementation to expand opportunity + protect outcomes. Read more: americaforward.org/effective-impl… #WorkforcePell #EconomicMobility #highereducation

Our latest read comes from America Forward Coalition member @WymanCenter, with Nurses for Newborns & Youth In Need – a co-authored article highlighting how recent executive orders & federal funding freezes affect nonprofits. Read the full article (shorturl.at/Et7er) now!

(2/2) ... have on many critical functions and, by extension, the students, teachers, schools, and their partners nationwide. Read our full statement urging Congressional education leaders to act in response to reports of such possible actions here: americaforward.org/wp-content/upl…

(1/2) America Forward strongly objects to the sweeping cuts to staffing in the Department of Education made yesterday. As a Coalition dedicated to uplifting effective, evidence-based education policy, we understand the extensive and harmful consequences that this action will...

Yesterday, @America_Forward sent a letter to House and Senate education leaders, expressing deep concern regarding the reported upcoming executive actions to diminish the capacity of, and potentially eliminate, the Department of Education. Read the letter: americaforward.org/wp-content/upl…