Restoring the Dignity of Work: Revitalizing the U.S. Workforce Development System to Build the Future (2026)

Bringing education, industry and government into proper alignment requires a revitalization of the U.S. workforce development system.

This 2026 update of the original 2018 Restoring the Dignity of Work report evaluates new data and market conditions, reinforcing the ongoing need for change. This report offers recommendations for policies that will better support the training of craft professionals in skilled trades.