Research, Publications, and Grants

The network can assist Australian vocational teachers and academic researchers interested in peer to peer knowledge sharing make connections in the United States.

The following reports show Australian innovation in skills-based learning.

It’s Time

Using Modern Apprenticeship to Reskill America

Download this new report from IWSI America to learn how Modern Apprenticeship can solve business’s workforce challenges and the nation’s widening skills gap while offering limitless career opportunities across a wide range of growth industries.

THE PROBLEM: AN URGENT NEED FOR SKILLED LABOR

As of this writing, there are over 7 million job openings in the U.S. In fact, there are more job openings than unemployed workers. This is a first in a very long time.

Globalization, economic reforms, and technological change are transforming the nature of work and
the needs of the workforce. At the same time, gaps in education and training are undermining the job- readiness of the American workplace. As a result, the U.S. economy strains at its leash, as millions of jobs remain unfilled.

Employers face challenges finding the skilled workers they need to be fully competitive, productive, and have the capacity to meet long- term strategic goals. Almost 40% of U.S. employers report being unable to find employees with required skills. And 92% of 3,000 recently surveyed employers across all sectors say the skills shortage is negatively impacting productivity, staff turnover, and employee satisfaction.

Businesses need to reevaluate and become more creative about recruitment, hiring, and talent- development strategies. Students and parents need to rethink their post-secondary and school-to-work options. And career transitioners need to reimagine their next steps.