This op-ed was originally published in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution on August 5, 2026. By Eric Tanenblatt America has now marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — a remarkable milestone for a nation founded not on ethnicity, religion,...
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Voices for National Service Applauds “Service United,” a New Campaign from the National Governors Association and Governor Wes Moore
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ranit Schmelzer, ranit@schmelzerstrategies.com Voices for National Service Applauds “Service United,” a New Campaign from the National Governors Association and Governor Wes Moore Builds on decades of governors partnering with AmeriCorps to tackle community challenges Washington, DC (August...
Read More »House Appropriations Committee Supports AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ranit Schmelzer, ranit@schmelzerstrategies.com House Appropriations Committee Supports AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors Voices for National Service: It’s a good first step WASHINGTON, DC (June 10, 2026) – Last night, the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved its...
Read More »Modernizing AmeriCorps for the Age of AI: A Bipartisan Workforce Solution
As artificial intelligence reshapes the U.S. economy, Congress has a timely opportunity to modernize and expand a proven, bipartisan workforce solution: the national service system AmeriCorps. Mounting evidence shows that in many sectors, AI adoption is accelerating the erosion of...
Read More »Bipartisan Group of Congressional and Citizen Leaders to be Honored for Support of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors
Washington, DC (May 6, 2026) – Voices for National Service announced today that it will honor 14 distinguished congressional and citizen leaders at the 23rd Annual Friends of National Service Awards on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The...
Read More »Powering Workforce Resilience in the Age of AI: The Case for AmeriCorps
The first rung of the career ladder is disappearing. AmeriCorps can help rebuild it. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market, particularly for young adults seeking their first foothold in the workforce. For generations, entry-level jobs helped young people learn...
Read More »New White Paper Proposes Maximizing AmeriCorps to Address Growing Career Gaps Among Young Americans in the Age of AI
This press release was originally published on PRweb.com on March 30, 2026. News provided by EDSAFE AI Alliance Mar 30, 2026, 09:03 ET The U.S. labor market is at a critical turning point. As generative AI and automation rapidly reshape...
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