Michelle Rafferty

May 22, 2024 | nationalskillscoalition.org | Brooke DeRenzis |Michelle Rafferty |Nicky Lauricella Coolberth

Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation intended to modernize and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is the primary law that establishes our nation’s public workforce system. While the House bill includes some important provisions, it doesn’t do enough to advance workforce development strategies that support working people’s careers, and the recommended level of funding is insufficient relative to need.

Mar 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Danielle Mahe |Michelle Rafferty |Nicole Dyer

It's been dubbed the "grey divorce" or "silver separation" revolution. Couples in their 50s or older are calling it quits on decades of commitment and heading into their senior years alone. While the overall divorce rate in Australia has declined, there's an upward trend in separation among baby boomers and older gen X, with experts warning it could have significant implications for the wider community. Leanne Winter and her partner were both 53 when they decided to end their 20-year relationship.