National resources

WorkforceUSA.net is dedicated to the field of workforce development. It is designed for the day-to-day needs of workforce development practitioners in community-based organizations, community colleges, private firms, employer associations, unions, economic development organizations, One Stop Career Centers, Workforce Investment Boards and elsewhere. It is intended as a site of shared learning. We hope it will be a way for you to 'meet' and learn from peers throughout the nation.

The Workforce Alliance is a national coalition of community-based organizations, community colleges, unions, business leaders and local officials advocating for public policies that invest in the skills of America's workers, so they can better support their families and help American businesses better compete in today's economy.

CLASP is a national policy organization with hundreds of workforce development policy studies.

Public Private Ventures/Working Ventures is a research and consulting firm located in NYC with numerous publications, especially on youth and model programs.

The Aspen Institute Workforce Solutions Initiative offers publications on workforce development and sector programs, case studies of sectoral employment, including health care, blue collar trades, and garment industry.

Workforce3 One is a new collaborative effort between the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (ETA), the Center for Employment Security Education and Research (CESER), which is the 501c3 affiliate of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), and the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). Workforce3 One seeks to demonstrate how to achieve a focus on high growth/high demand industries and employer partnerships, respond to the demands of employers, and meet the needs of job seekers.

The federal Department of Labor site includes major focus on workforce development, federal funding opportunities, regulations, etc.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics site includes the Occupational Outlook Handbook and other statistical information and resources.

Massachusetts resources

Adult Literacy Resource Institute contains several publications and links related to policy and advocacy in the ABE arena.

Commonwealth Workforce Coalition website announces training and events for workforce development staff and provides resources for your work.

System for Adult Basic Education Support lists training, conferences, publications, and other resources available through five regional offices.

Massachusetts Workforce Alliance is the home page of the PEER Project.

The Boston Foundation website contains information about SkillWorks Partners for a Productive Workforce, a five-year workforce initiative.

Mass Inc. is a state level think tank developing "a public agenda that promotes the growth and vitality of the middle class." New Skills for New Economy Campaign has produced several relevant reports.

The Commonwealth Corporation is Massachusetts' state agency in charge of state funded initiatives, youth services, and public research and evaluation.

Department of Workforce Development provides information on Career Centers, Workforce Training Fund, and unemployment insurance.

Mass Division of Career Services (MassCIS) is designed to provide occupational and educational information to help people make better-informed career and school choices.

Commonwealth Workforce Coalition • c/o CEDAC, One Center Plaza, Suite 350 • Boston, MA 02108 • 617-727-5944 • fax 617-727-5990