
Paul Fain
90 posts
A veteran higher education journalist and analyst, Paul focuses on the connections between education and the American workforce.
A look at the Republicans’ Pell proposal
The bill would make credential programs that can be completed in as little as two months eligible for the federal grants.
February 2, 2023
The future for mega universities
The University of Arkansas System emerges as a suitor for University of Phoenix as competition tightens in online education.
January 26, 2023
Problem-Solving at Community Colleges
Community colleges find creative ways to offer expensive programs in high-demand technical fields. They also face big challenges…
January 19, 2023
A GPS for your career
The project’s goal is to “bridge the gap between job seekers and employers."
January 12, 2023
What’s next for skills-based hiring?
A widely shared worry is that the cooling labor market, led by layoffs in tech, could dampen enthusiasm for skills-based hiring.
January 5, 2023
Opportunity for workforce education programs
To truly drive change, workforce education providers need to meet businesses on a level playing field.
December 15, 2022
Training for jobs that companies ‘really need’
A Charlotte-based tech-training provider offers stipends and jobs with its corporate partners, while another startup upskills hospital workers.
December 8, 2022
How online training can ease healthcare demands
Growing interest in online training for medical certifications and a private university that’s offering credit for MedCerts and other microcredentials.
December 1, 2022
The post-election outlook for states’ workforce training
There's cautious optimism about continued momentum on efforts to create more high-quality education and job-training options for low-income Americans.
November 10, 2022