DMEC Joins with More than 500 Organizations to Help Build Tomorrow’s Workforce
SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) August 03, 2023 -- The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC) lead the new group.
The bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications. The bill would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources for families, students, and workers — with or without a college degree — who pursue career growth, mid-career changes, or pathways that diverge from a typical academic route.
“DMEC is committed to providing credentialing opportunities for individuals working in absence and disability management to further their professional development and career growth,” said DMEC CEO Bryon Bass, CLMS. “Our Certified Leave Management Specialist designation and our series of Microcredential Courses have become an industry standard in education and training, and we believe that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act offers creative solutions for funding and supporting these important education programs.”
“The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act can empower workers of any educational background, skill level, or age,” said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. “This pragmatic policy would support all industries and professions that rely on employees with specialized training or credentials. Our community is grateful to the Congressional champions for their commitment to supporting our current and future workforce.”
“Knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential to help professionals grow their careers and for industries to grow their impact,” said Institute for Credentialing Excellence Executive Director and co-leader of the PCC Denise Roosendaal, FASAE, CAE. “It is a privilege to support the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which will help strengthen industries, professions, and the broader economy.”
The bill is led by Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) in the U.S. Senate.
Training and credentialing organizations help expand industry excellence, establish and strengthen professional pathways, increase workers’ earning power, foster marketplace competition and supply consumers with the best products, services, and expertise. A member roster can be found at powerofassociations.org.
About DMEC
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) is a non-profit organization that provides educational resources to employers in the areas of disability, absence, health, and productivity. The primary goal of DMEC is to assist employers in developing cost-saving programs, encouraging responsive market products, and returning employees to productive employment. Visit http://www.dmec.org for more information about educational publications and events.
Tasha Patterson, DMEC, http://www.dmec.org, 1 (720) 979-8407, [email protected]
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