The China-Russia partnership is a highly consequential geopolitical alignment driven by a shared goal of countering U.S. hegemony and reshaping the international order into a multipolar system. While not a formal alliance, this relationship is strengthened by Russia's increasing economic reliance on China following Western sanctions, which allows Beijing to leverage its influence. Policymakers should note that while the partnership projects deep solidarity (as seen in high-level summits), it remains complex and limited by mutual mistrust and competing strategic interests. This enduring alignment poses a significant challenge to U.S. interests and requires continued diplomatic vigilance.
Gaps in State Workforce Priorities, Needs, and Training Programs: Findings from a National Scan of WIOA Plans and Eligible Training Provider Lists
English Summary
This RAND analysis reveals significant misalignment between state workforce development plans (WIOA) and actual labor market needs, suggesting that current training investments are inefficient. Key findings show that states often define 'credentials of value' imprecisely and that eligible training providers frequently fail to offer programs for the most critical, in-demand, and high-quality occupations. Furthermore, the report notes that training program completers fall short of filling job openings for the majority of targeted occupations. Policymakers must mandate stronger cross-agency coordination between workforce planning, postsecondary education, and industry to ensure that WIOA funding effectively targets genuine economic opportunities and addresses labor shortages.
中文摘要
這份蘭德（RAND）分析揭示，州勞動力發展計畫（WIOA）與實際勞動市場需求之間存在顯著的脫節，暗示現有的培訓投資效率低下。主要發現指出，各州在定義「有價值的資歷」時往往缺乏精準性；此外，合格的培訓機構也經常未能提供針對最關鍵、需求量最大且品質最高的職業的課程。更進一步，報告指出，培訓課程的完成學員在填補目標職業的職位空缺方面，仍有不足。政策制定者必須強制要求在勞動力規劃、高等教育和產業之間建立更為強化的跨機構協調機制，以確保WIOA的資金能夠有效地瞄準真正的經濟機會，並解決勞動力短缺問題。
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