Federal Policies

The Workforce Alliance is working to improve a number of existing federal policies that could expand education and training options for America's workers and businesses.

This section provides background information on a wide range of federal policies, in the areas of budget, welfare, workforce development, education, trade, and tax policy. Click on the links in the lefthand column to access specific policy pages.

TWA's Federal Policy Platform

TWA’s recommendations for workforce funding in the proposed Economic Recovery Plan (Dec 2008)

TWA's recommendations for immediate steps the Department of Labor can take to Improve WIA and TAA (Dec 2008)

TWA's New Skills Strategy, 111th Congress

TWA's 2008 Policy Platform, 110th Congress

TWA's 2008 Policy Platform with Compiled One-Page Policy Fact Sheets

Federal Policymaking

Key Committees that Influence Workforce Development Policy and Investments, 110th Congress