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Adult English Instruction at Risk: The Threat of Federal Funding Cuts and Potential State Responses
Proposed cuts to adult English funding during the second Trump term threaten programs, given 27 states rely on the federal government for at least half their WIOA Title II funding.
Trump Administration Actions Jeopardize Decades of Progress in Adult Education and Immigrant Integration
A move by the Trump administration to limit immigrants' use of federal programs stands to significantly destabilize the U.S. adult education system, which has helped millions of immigrant adults learn English and build foundational skills. In the process, this will harm the White House's stated desire to help immigrants learn English, build skills, and integrate into U.S. society, as this short read outlines.
Best Practices for Designing and Managing Labour Migration Corridors to Europe
Weak visa access, poor skills recognition, and thin worker-employer matching hobble five EU labour corridors, with targeted reforms key to unlocking shared gains.
All in for a Thriving Connecticut: Opportunities to Support Upward Mobility for the State’s Immigrant Families
With immigrants driving all population growth since 2006, Connecticut has opportunities to promote the upward mobility of immigrant families for overall societal benefit.
International Students in the United States
The United States hosted a record 1.1 million international students in the 2023-24 school year, but recent policy changes cloud the outlook for the future.
Set Up for Success: Supporting Immigrant Youth Through the Workforce Development System
The WIOA Youth program holds real promise for connecting immigrant youth to careers, but English proficiency rules and work authorization requirements limit who can be served.
The World Is Going Greener. What Role Can Immigrants Play?
What does the global push for net-zero emissions mean for the workers — and the immigration systems — that make it possible?
The Role of Immigrant Workers in the Green Transition
Immigrant workers are central to the green transition, but migration and climate policies rarely align. Coordination, credential recognition, and skills investment are needed.
Engaging Employers in Growing Refugee Labor Pathways
Refugee labor pathways in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom show promise, but scaling requires smarter outreach, policy reforms, and stronger government involvement.
Leveraging Digital Skills: Immigrant-Origin High School Graduates Offer a Pool of Talent for U.S. Employers
With immigrants and their U.S.-born children expected to drive all net growth in the future labor force, there is a significant opportunity to leverage the digital skills of immigrant-origin adults to meet growing employer demand for technologically adept workers. This commentary draws on analysis of PIAAC data to study the skills of U.S. adults by immigrant generation.
