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EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE
DECEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
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10 Things to Know about Workforce Development and the BBB Act [[link removed]]
The Build Back Better (BBB) Act is a significant investment that responds to the urgent needs of children and families, people with low incomes, women, and communities of color. This legislation increases funding for our public workforce system and makes a federal down payment on green jobs in the fight against climate change. These investments will bolster the economic security of workers and families, strengthening the nation’s overall economy.
This fact sheet details the top 10 things to know about how the BBB Act supports workforce development.
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Investments in Postsecondary Education and College Affordability in Build Back Better [[link removed]]
This fact sheet details what you need to know about the higher education investments in Build Back Better that improve college affordability and access, particularly for populations with low incomes, Black Americans, and immigrant students.
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10 Things To Know About Paid Family and Medical Leave in BBB [[link removed]]
This blog post details the top 10 things to know about a new federal guarantee to paid family and medical leave that could provide four weeks of paid leave for all workers, address racial and economic inequities, and bolster the economic security of families.
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CLASP Is Hiring
CLASP is seeking talented and driven individuals for three new positions on the education, labor, and worker justice team:
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Senior
policy
analysts
(2)
to
lead
advocacy
and
implementation
strategies
focused
on
job
quality,
workplace
and
worker
justice,
workforce
development,
and
postsecondary
education
for
people
with
low
incomes,
individuals
impacted
by
the
criminal
legal
system,
immigrants,
adult
learners,
and
more;
and
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A
policy
analyst
who
will
work
with
a
team
of
policy
experts
who
advocate
for
workforce
development,
job
quality,
workplace
and
worker
justice,
and
postsecondary
education
policies
that
uplift
Black,
Indigenous,
People
of
Color
(BIPOC)
students,
workers,
and
families,
as
well
as
people
with
low
incomes.
You can learn more about all three positions and apply here [[link removed]] . Please help us get the word out in your networks about these postings!
Additional Publications and Reports
Building Back Better and Advancing Equity with Green Jobs [[link removed]]
This fact sheet details proposed investments in public and subsidized employment in the Build Back Better Act that advance an economic recovery agenda centering equity and prosperity for all.
Promoting Equity for Undocumented Students in Postsecondary Education [[link removed]]
This updated fact sheet explains why and how undocumented and immigrant youth should have equitable access to an affordable, high-quality postsecondary education via critical funding from Congress.
The Psychological Toll of Student Debt [[link removed]]
This blog post details worsening mental health rates since the onset of COVID-19, particularly among youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Black and Native American populations. For 44 million Americans, this stress is compounded by the burden of a combined $1.7 trillion in student loan debt.
Increase Adult Ed Funding to Meet Need, Drive Economic Recovery [[link removed]]
This blog post acknowledges Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) week (September 19-25), which recognizes the importance of investing in adult education services for workers, families, and our economy.
Build Back Better Advances Equity for Children and Families [[link removed]]
This fact sheet shows how Build Back Better investments in care—including child care and pre-K, the child tax credit, and paid family and medical leave—will help children and families.
CLASP in the Media
OCTOBER 2021 | VOX
Cutting Paid Leave Hurts Low-Wage Workers the Most [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 2021 | PRISM REPORTS
To Build Back Better, We Must Build Back Black [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 2021 | BLOOMBERG LAW
As Democrats Ditch Paid Leave, Advocates Ask: If Not Now, When? [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 2021 | WSYX ABC 6
Scaled-back Paid Family Leave Plan Could Be 'Game-Changer' if It Passes, Experts Say [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 2021 | THE NEW REPUBLIC
Paid Leave Would Help Millions of Americans—and Could Be Cut From the Democrats’ Big Bill [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 2021 | ABC - THE DENVER CHANNEL
Biden's Slimmed-down Economic Package Taking Shape [[link removed]]
SEPTEMBER 2021 | MS. MAGAZINE
Congress Can Transform Caregiving for American Families [[link removed]]
Conferences and Presentations
OCTOBER 28, 2021 | ADVANCE CTE
2021 Advance CTE Fall Meeting: “Aligning Federal Programs Toward Equitable Learner Outcomes” [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 19-20, 2021 | CLASP & ZERO TO THREE
Building Strong Foundations Economic Stability Convening: "Parent Education, Training and Workforce Development Supports"
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 | NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS
2021 National Virtual Conference on Ending Homelessness: “Connecting People Experiencing Homelessness to Employment” [[link removed]]
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