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May 15, 2020 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

The House Acts to Address the Growing Fallout from the Coronavirus Crisis—Senate Should Pass Immediately

Statement from Olivia Golden on House passage of $3 trillion emergency relief package to address the Coronavirus crisis.

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Jun 8, 2020 | Blog Post

10 Things You Should Know about Coronavirus Paid Sick and Family Leave Rights

May 19, 2020 | Fact Sheet | Adewale Maye

Disastrous Jobs Report Underscores Need for Protection and Relief

Dec 1, 2020 | Fact Sheet | CLASP

Amended and New State and Local Laws and Guidance on Paid Sick Days in Response to COVID-19

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CLASP works to improve employment opportunities for low-income people 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.

Jobs, Training & Education

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January 22, 2021 | What’s Next (Executive Director’s Commentary) | Children, Youth & Families
Biden-Harris Administration Must Address Needs of Children, Young People
January 20, 2021 | News Clip | Paid Sick Days
American Workers Need Paid Sick Leave Right This Minute
January 19, 2021 | News Clip | Fair Job Schedules
Biden’s Rescue Plan Is a Start. Now Think Big.
January 18, 2021 | News Clip | Fair Job Schedules
Communities of Color Need a Bottom-Up Jobs Plan Now, To Rebuild After the Pandemic
January 10, 2021 | News Clip | Paid Sick Days
Millions left without paid sick leave after Congress let pandemic benefit expire

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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

Publications  Fact Sheets | Presentations | Journal Articles | Reports/Briefs | Testimony/Comments

Fact Sheet | January 7, 2021
Ten Reasons to Cancel Student Loan Debt
Report/Brief | December 2, 2020
Recommendations to Promote Racial and Economic Justice in Postsecondary Education
Fact Sheet | December 1, 2020
Amended and New State and Local Laws and Guidance on Paid Sick Days in Response to COVID-19
Report/Brief | November 24, 2020
The Current State of Prior Learning Policies
Report/Brief | November 19, 2020
The Dual Crisis: How the COVID-19 Recession Deepens Racial and Economic Inequality Among Communities of Color

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Our Team

Asha Banerjee
policy analyst, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development
Cameron Johnson
Cameron Johnson
Research Assistant, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development
Duy Pham
Duy Pham
Policy Analyst, Justice
Kisha Bird
Kisha Bird
Director of Youth Policy
Lauren Walizer
Lauren Walizer
Senior Policy Analyst, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development
Molly Bashay
Senior Policy Analyst, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development
Pronita Gupta
Pronita Gupta
Director of Job Quality
Rosa García
Rosa M. García
Director, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development
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