One Big Thing: Carol D’Amico served as Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education from 2001–03, overseeing federal policy on workforce training, career education, and adult literacy during a period of significant labor market transition.

• Her portfolio included the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act, the primary federal vehicle for career and technical education funding across the country.
• Following her government service, she served as senior vice president at USA Funds, focusing on college access and student financial success.
• Carol is the primary investigator of Sagamore Institute’s Failure to Launch report on the challenges facing Indiana’s boys and men.

• Explore Carol’s research on challenges facing boys and men in Indiana
• Learn about federal career and technical education policy
• Read about the Perkins Act