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January 09, 2023 |

Addressing Economic Inequity with a Whole-of-Government Approach: Recommendations for Aligning Federal Subsidized Employment Investments

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December 13, 2022 | Fact Sheet |

Paving a Pathway to Prosperity: Working People

November 30, 2022 | Blog Post | Sapna Mehta

Paid leave – not just a women’s issue

December 06, 2022 | Blog Post | Dashel Lewis

Year-End Congressional Priorities to Advance Economic Equity, Opportunity 

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CLASP works to improve employment opportunities for people with low incomes in two ways. First, we advocate for federal, state, and local policies to improve access to education and training that lead to better-paying jobs. We promote quality create pathways that create bridges between adult basic education, workforce skills training, and postsecondary education. This includes leveraging education and training opportunities in public benefits programs. Second, we seek to improve job quality for low-income workers. That includes increasing wages and providing access to paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, and stable work schedules. This enables low-income people to balance their work, school, and family obligations—promoting economic stability as well as career advancement.

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Emily Andrews

Director, Education, Labor & Worker Justice

Education, Labor & Worker Justice

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September 19, 2023 | Blog Post | Education, Labor & Worker Justice
Workplace Surveillance: Overwork’s Racist Roots
September 11, 2023 | News Clip | Children, Youth & Families
The Unfinished Pursuit of a Better Poverty Measure
September 04, 2023 | News Clip | Education, Labor & Worker Justice
A Labor Day look at workers under Biden’s presidency
August 18, 2023 | Blog Post | Adult and Postsecondary Education
A Solidarity Lens in Response to the SFFA v. Harvard Ruling
August 14, 2023 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families
The Enduring Effects of Childhood Poverty

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Pell Grants Make College Possible

The Pell grant program is a powerful tool to help low-income people access postsecondary education that leads to good jobs. This year, the program will help an estimated 7.1 million students attend school, reduce unmet financial need, and complete their degrees.

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CLASP's work on Pell grants

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Testimony/Comments | July 13, 2023
25 Years of Progress for Children
Testimony/Comments | July 06, 2023
Comment Submitted to the White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Regarding Request for Information on Automated Worker Surveillance and Management
Testimony/Comments | June 30, 2023
CLASP Comments on DOT Docket No: DOT-OST-2023-0087-0002, Request for Information: Equity Action Plan Update, June 2023
Testimony/Comments | June 20, 2023
CLASP Comments on Gainful Employment Rule
Testimony/Comments | June 20, 2023
CLASP comments on proposed regulations for Federal Student Aid programs under Higher Education Act of 1965

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Our Team

Christian Collins
Christian Collins
Policy Analyst, Education, Labor, and Worker Justice
Emily Andrews
Emily Andrews
Director, Education, Labor & Worker Justice
India Heckstall
India Heckstall
Senior Policy Analyst, Education, Labor & Worker Justice
Indivar Dutta-Gupta
Indivar Dutta-Gupta
President & Executive Director
Lorena Roque
Lorena Roque
Senior Policy Analyst, Education, Labor & Worker Justice
Lulit Shewan
Lulit Shewan
Research Assistant, Education, Labor, and Worker Justice
Nat Baldino
Nat Baldino
Policy Analyst, Education, Labor & Worker Justice
Priya Pandey
Priya Pandey
Policy Analyst for Policy
Sapna Mehta
Sapna Mehta
Senior Policy Analyst, Education, Labor & Worker Justice
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