Since November 2016, there has been heightened national interest in and action on the education and economic issues inhibiting prosperity in rural places.
A Playbook for Promoting Prosperity in Rural Places Read More »
The IEL-coordinated Appalachian Higher Education Network released a report that tells the story of collaboration between education and workforce development institutions in Appalachia.
Postsecondary Partnerships Open Doors & Change Futures in Appalachia Read More »
What School Leaders Need to Know, a new policy brief just issued by IEL, provides important information about the changing legal landscape affecting the preparation of youth with disabilities for work.
What School Leaders Can Do to Prepare Youth with Disabilities for Work Read More »
The Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Council of State Governments and National Conference of State Legislatures, released a report based on the career development work of IEL and it’s partners.
Department of Labor Report Highlights IEL’s Youth Transition Work Read More »
The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released two new briefs to improve youth financial capability. One brief focuses on what families can do and the other brief is targeted directly to young people.
New Resources Help Youth Build Financial Skills Read More »
The George Washington University received grant for a master’s program to help students with brain injury and autism, which meets the IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth’s Guideposts for Success.
New GW Program to Infuse Guideposts in Special Ed Masters Read More »
Many students enter postsecondary education lacking the personal skills and knowledge they need to achieve their education and career goals. A new guide provides strategies for postsecondary professionals to improve student success.
How Colleges Can Develop Students’ Personal Competencies Read More »
Lead is recognized as the single most significant environmental health threat to America’s children, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s just released a report providing tools and resources to schools and early childhood education facilities.
New Lead Abatement Resoures for Schools in Flint & Elsewhere Read More »
The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released “By Youth, For Youth: Employment,” a youth-driven, youth-friendly employment guide
Youth Give Sound Employment Advice to Other Youth Read More »
The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released an Info Brief entitled “Supporting Families of Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education.”
How to Support Families of Postsecondary Students with Disabilities Read More »