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Research & Policy Analysis
At the federal level, AFA tracks legislation, administration policy, and regulatory matters. We produce nonpartisan briefing documents for AFA's members, engage AFA members and partners in developing policy recommendations, and present our positions to a wide range of audiences.
Key efforts to date have included gaining congressional support for advancing pay for success strategies in apprenticeship and securing the use of US Department of Labor funding for pay for success pilots in the states. AFA also launched a significant policy analysis and advocacy efforts on President Biden's propose rule making on apprenticeship (since withdrawn) and President Trump's apprenticeship-related Executive Orders.
State-Level Support
AFA also tracks state efforts to support apprenticeship and offer our perspectives to state officials. This includes looking at exemplar legislation, major announcements from governors, and initiatives by state apprenticeship offices or other state agencies. AFA partners with state advocacy organizations to provide policy analysis and advice.
Strategic Partnerships
Finally, AFA joins with a broad group of policy research and advocacy organizations to advance the apprenticeship agenda. It is a member of the America Forward Coalition.
