Education and Training

The Center for Labor Education and Research (CLEAR) provides a range of educational opportunities to support students, workers, and the community. The Labor Studies Certificate (credit) offers an academic pathway to explore labor history, workplace rights, and organizing. CLEAR also provides non-credit classes and workshops that make labor education accessible to the broader community, and Continuing Education trainings tailored for unions, organizations, and professionals seeking practical skills and applied knowledge.

Labor Studies Certificate (Credit Program)

The online 15-credit Labor Studies certificate program empowers students with the knowledge to improve their working lives and equips them with the skills necessary for careers as labor resource specialists. Courses address union structures and politics, workers' rights, labor laws, collective bargaining, and labor theory.

Non-Credit Classes and Workshops

CLEAR offers non-credit classes and workshops designed to expand understanding of labor history, workplace rights, and current labor issues. These educational opportunities provide practical knowledge and foster dialogue for students, workers, and community members alike.