New America
Auto-generatedNew America is a Washington, D.C.–based public policy think tank and civic enterprise that conducts research, policy analysis, fellowships, and events across issue areas including education, technology and democracy, global security, and family wellbeing.
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5 upcoming events · 219 past events
Upcoming events
Higher Education After Trump
Posted: Sep 17, 2026New America and the Washington Monthly host a conversation on the future of higher education with Kevin Carey and Paul LeBlanc, plus video remarks from Gov. Andy Beshear. Discusses federal policy and the impacts of AI on higher education.
Power at the Polls: Confronting Barriers to Accessible Democracy
Posted: Sep 3, 2026New America hosts a virtual panel on accessible democracy, examining ADA and Voting Rights Act protections, curbside voting pilots, the impact of federal SAVE legislation, and how election officials can improve physical and digital accessibility. CART and ASL interpreting provided.
How We See It: The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump — Book talk
Posted: Sep 16, 2026A virtual book talk hosted by New America's Power, People, and Planet Initiative featuring Madeleine Schwartz (editor, The Dial) in conversation with Gordon LaForge about the essay collection 'How We See It: The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump.'
Sixty Years of the Higher Education Act
Posted: Sep 22, 2026A live panel discussion marking the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act, examining its legacy and future of student aid. Hybrid event (in-person and online) with former congressional staffers and journalists. Breakfast will be served at the in-person event.
From Classroom to Shop Floor: Expanding Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers Through Youth Apprenticeship (Virtual Panel, December 10, 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET)
Posted: Dec 10, 2025A virtual discussion exploring how young adults can access career pathways in advanced manufacturing through youth apprenticeship programs.
Open opportunities
Notice of grant awards making approximately $4 million available to develop or expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs across eight priority sectors. Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofits, community colleges, and workforce boards.
The Rooftop contributor-driven blog invites pitches for articles and multimedia on housing solutions; submit short pitches via the linked form to be considered for publication.
New America is hiring a State Partnerships Lead to support the Eviction Data Response Network (EDRN), a role to support cohort state partnerships and eviction data infrastructure work.
Free national community of practice for higher education institutions, employers, workforce boards, and other organizations interested in apprenticeship degree programs; includes monthly webinars, toolkits, guidance, and an annual in-person gathering. Applications open for the next cohort (no deadline specified in email).