Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of science, workforce, and industrial policy Edward (EJ) Ishman, an instructor at Central New Mexico ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jean Eddy is the Executive Chair of American Student Assistance. In this third and final article on the report, we’ll highlight ...

Employers value relevant internship experience above most other attributes in two otherwise equally qualified job candidates. Students themselves want work-based learning opportunities. But not all ...

Employers, college leaders and policymakers have shown growing interest in skills-based hiring for college graduates, and in considering students’ demonstrated learning rather than their major program ...

This story has been updated with new information about one of the educator surveys. Strong majorities of educators in K-12 and college say their students’ interest in work-based learning has increased ...

High school CTE programs are evolving to prioritize real-world application, skill development, and career readiness through expanded work-based learning (WBL) opportunities and access to ...

The work-based learning requirement may also create severe logistical constraints that are unlikely to be resolved quickly, not because the community disagrees with the idea of work experiences for ...

An Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute study details the barriers for employers interested in expanding work-based learning opportunities for both student and adult learners. (Getty Images) Hoosier ...