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COVID-19 Series: Upskilling & Reskilling


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This Policy Outline reviews the topics of upskilling and reskilling in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides both policy considerations and policy examples for state leaders looking to alleviate current challenges. It is one resource in a series of seven that explore how the pandemic is impacting education and exacerbating inequities along the continuum.

For more resources and details on creating training and credentials that respond to changing workforce needs, refer to our Connecting Education and Work Toolkit.

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Oct. 26, 2020

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