Report/Research

Finding Common Ground: Local Intermediaries and National Industry Associations

At a Glance

Local school-to-work intermediaries and national industry associations share a goal: to organize employers in order to improve learning and career opportunities for young people. With this common purpose, the two types of organizations have a great deal t

Local school-to-work intermediaries and national industry associations share a goal: to organize employers in order to improve learning and career opportunities for young people. With this common purpose, the two types of organizations have a great deal to offer one another. This issue brief looks at how they can better achieve their potential for mutual benefits—and at the obstacles they face to working together more closely.