Workforce and Entrepreneurship
More Work. Less Dependency.
Despite policymakers’ steps to “stimulate” the American economy, it remains in shambles. Inflation is reaching new highs, consumer confidence is through the floor, and government deficits are skyrocketing. But perhaps the most critical sign of our struggling economy is the poor state of America’s workforce.
Source: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
The power of work is a miracle.
Work helps provide meaning, transforms generations, and gives people the freedom to pursue happiness. Unfortunately, work is under attack.Regulations on jobs at both the local and state levels make it difficult for individuals to get a job and earn a living. In addition, college degrees—once regarded as a surefire pathway to good-paying jobs—are leaving many graduates with crushing student loan debt that can take a decade to pay off. And to make matters worse, poorly designed benefit programs often incentivize dependency over work.
Only through commonsense measures—all of which existed prior to COVID-19—can policymakers ignite the economic recovery America needs.
The Foundation for Government Accountability is advancing proven solutions across the country to help millions reenter the workforce and move into better jobs with bigger paychecks.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Workforce Training and Apprenticeships
Governor Ron DeSantis says that in Florida, they’re huge believers in vocational education and the skilled trades. But unfortunately, many students are told they have to go to college or they won’t be successful. Here, he points out how that isn’t the case—and outlines steps that Florida is taking, like encouraging participation in apprenticeships and […]
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Florida’s Entrepreneurship Agenda: A Roadmap to Removing Barriers to Work
Florida’s entrepreneurship agenda gets government out of the way and ensures local governments do not hold back entrepreneurs.
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Our Workforce and Entrepreneurship Solutions
Expanding the Workforce
- Grant Licenses to Experienced Professionals
- Allow Apprenticeships for Licensed Occupations
- Establish Sunrise and Sunset Reviews for Occupational Regulation to Avoid Anti-Trust Challenges
- Require Periodic Reauthorization for Occupational Licenses
- Treat Work Experience as Continuing Education
- Pre-Empt Local Licensing
- Waive Initial Licensing Fees
- Protect Financially Struggling Workers from License Revocation
- Provide Credit for Licensing Fees During Shutdowns
- Create A Regulatory Sandbox for Entry-Level Workers
Our Workforce and Entrepreneurship Experts
Our Latest Workforce and Entrepreneurship Research
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One-PagerThe Top Two Reforms to Restore Federal Fiscal Sanity
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ResearchKids, Care, and COVID: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Highlighted the Problems in Childcare—And the Solutions
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ResearchWhy Florida is a National Model for Regulatory Reform
At FGA, we don’t just talk about changing policy—we make it happen.
By partnering with FGA through a gift, you can create more policy change that returns America to a country where entrepreneurship thrives, personal responsibility is rewarded, and paychecks replace welfare checks.