Occupational licensing has grown dramatically over the years, leading to a larger share of American workers who need a license to perform their work. Accounting...
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DOL Consortium
To identify problems in occupational licensure and help states find solutions, The Council of State Governments (CSG), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and...
Read MoreThird-Party Verification of License Requirements
With the transition to online license application and renewal processes accelerated by the pandemic, states must consider how best to manage third-party verification in online...
Read MoreThe Month of the Military Child
The Council of State Governments (CSG) joins the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) in celebrating the Month of the Military Child (MOTMC) during April.
Read MoreNational Occupational Licensing Meeting
Las Vegas| Ceasar’s Palace | June 19-21 You’re invited! The National Occupational Licensing Meeting is the culmination of a four-year collaboration between The Council of...
Read MoreApprenticeships: Apprentices with Disabilities
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations were last updated in 2017 with the implementation of some revisions delayed until 2019. Some alterations apply to...
Read MoreProfessional Licensing Boards Partner with Software Companies to Manage Online Licensing Services
There is significant variation in the way states issue and manage occupational licenses. Beyond differences in education and training requirements to obtain a license, states...
Read MoreUsing Promising Models to Fulfill Occupational Licensure Requirements
Co-authored by Kyle Doran, a Director at Social Finance. In any given state across the country, individuals trying to improve their own economic wellbeing face...
Read MoreCredential Transparency: Alabama Launches Alabama Credential Registry
Postsecondary institutions, job training programs and employers in the U.S. offer over 950,000 different kinds of credential opportunities, including professional licenses, according to Credential Engine....
Read MoreApprenticeships: Veterans and Military Spouses
Veterans and military spouses are two groups that often face barriers to obtaining and keeping employments. Veterans often have difficulties marketing their skills for the...
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