Workforce Development
Workforce Development is a key priority for local and state government agencies focused on enhancing their communities’ skills, employability, and productivity. By investing in training programs, education, and job placement services, governments can help create a robust labor force that meets the demands of evolving industries. This directory offers articles on workforce development and related topics, like economic development, which examines strategies for fostering job creation and attracting business investments to stimulate regional growth.
Paid over three years, the $10K bonus aims to fill 11 vacancies in Kent County amid “bonus hopping” concerns
The St. Charles City Council would add firefighters and build new stations while discontinuing the city’s ambulance service in favor of expanded coverage by St. Charles County Ambulance District
The proposal is intended to allow patrol officers to be deployed more effectively in the field, according to Albany officials
The new law raises the maximum age at the time of the written exam from 35 to 43, with waivers allowing military veterans to apply at up to 50 years of age
The Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
“Your skills, your experience, and your courage have never been more essential. Together, we must defend the homeland,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
Eligible recipients include children of active-duty officers and those whose parents suffered a permanent duty-related disability
AskSgtKen offers 24/7 real-time answers to public questions, safety updates and hiring help using autonomous AI
Gov. Maura Healey announced Fall River will get expedited funding to hire more firefighters following the Gabriel House fire that killed 10
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
The Ann Arbor Police and fire departments put on Blaze and Blue camp, in partnership with the city, for girls aged 15 to 18
Learn how one Florida agency is leveling up employee satisfaction through flexible scheduling, rapid EMR onboarding, and a smart tiered response system
Under the new Public Safety Retention and Recruitment Act, Missouri firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders with six years of service can now receive full in-state tuition for degree programs related to public safety
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