Jobs and Skills
Understanding Work, Training, and What Economic Change Means for Workers
The high road for workers implies moving the nation to higher levels of skills (qualified workers) and a greater reward for work (quality jobs). COWS’ Jobs and Skills agenda, developed over 20 years, focuses consistently on both. In Wisconsin and beyond, COWS serves as a go-to source on the economy, low-wage/no-benefit jobs, and the challenges working people face as inequality climbs.
Ongoing Projects
For more than two decades now, annually, on Labor Day, COWS reports on how working people are faring in the state.
This monthly publication provides a snapshot Wisconsin’s gaping job deficit.
Regional
Natonal
Better Skills and Wages: Who Would be Helped by Stronger Pathways?
To gain a better understanding of the post-secondary education needs in each state, we - together with CLASP - developed profiles of adult workers in every state who are in need of better skills and wages. Click and learn more about your state.
Publication Highlight
Oregon Care Economy: The Case for Public Care Investment
March 14, 2017
By: Laura Dresser, Mary C. King, and Raahi Reddy
