Tracking Outcomes Toward Better Apprenticeships Share to Linkedin As the American economy recalibrates from the shocks imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders in the public and private sectors are swiftly reimagining how Americans navigate the labor market. Getty getty Among other things, the economic tumult has exposed a clear disconnect between higher education and workforce development. In this new age of precarity, consumers will need surefire means to acquire the skills necessary to become productive employees, while employers will require reliable information to compare and hire the right talent. This has motivated providers, nonprofits, and policymakers alike to create new models and mechanisms that will increase trust and accountability between education providers and employers and allow consumers, employers, legislators, and investors to navigate the postsecondary marketplace with confidence.