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Federal and state policymakers should evaluate the effectiveness of publicly funded workforce development programs. 

Federal and state governments should develop integrated education and training models that ensure lifelong learning and employment-related skills development.

State policymakers should encourage public two-year institutions of higher education and other career and technical education institutions to help displaced workers complete programs efficiently an

The Pell Grant program should be amended to improve access for older and displaced workers.

States should dedicate resources to foster local- and regional-level collaboration of job-training efforts among employers, workforce development centers, libraries, and edu

Part-time work should be fully recognized in publicly supported job-training programs.

Policymakers and the private sector should work to eliminate barriers to women’s employment. They should ensure equality in employment opportunities, pay, and benefits.

Federal, state, and local laws should strengthen protections for workers in terms of wages, hours, safety, and other features of employment.