The Watson School has launched a new initiative, in collaboration with local and national organizations, to assess workforce development and career-oriented higher education programs. The initiative is the first of its kind to utilize big data and rigorous statistical analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs.
This article on RAISE US, a new non-profit focused on the AI transition, mentions its partnership with the Watson School's Workforce Development Policy Lab and that Watson Dean John N. Friedman serves on its advisory board.
As part of a pledge to contribute $50 million over 10 years to local workforce development initiatives, Brown has awarded two $1.5 million anchor grants and launched an open call for letters of interest for future funding.