Zach Boren
About Zach Boren
Zach Boren serves as a Senior Policy Program Manager at the Urban Institute, where he leads a USDOL-funded Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary project. He has extensive experience in workforce policy, having previously worked at the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Work at Urban Institute
Zach Boren currently serves as a Senior Policy Program Manager at the Urban Institute, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a USDOL-funded Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary project, focusing on enhancing apprenticeship opportunities for youth. His work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to build sustainable apprenticeship programs, particularly in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Labor
Boren has extensive experience with the U.S. Department of Labor, where he worked for a total of eleven years. He served as the Director of Registered Apprenticeship and Policy from 2012 to 2020, where he supported the expansion of Registered Apprenticeships by 60 percent over six years. His role involved leading policy and programmatic efforts with high-level officials, including the White House and Congress. He also played a key role in launching the first-ever National Apprenticeship Week.
Background in Workforce Analysis
Before his tenure as Director, Boren worked as a Workforce Analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2008 to 2011. He later transitioned to the U.S. Coast Guard as a Congressional Liaison Specialist for 11 months in 2011-2012. His background in workforce analysis and policy development has equipped him with the skills necessary to address complex workforce challenges.
Education and Expertise
Zach Boren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Congressional and Presidential Studies from The Catholic University of America, completing his studies in 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in policy management and workforce development.