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.
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
After terminating the previous NEMSAC council, the Department of Transportation says it seeks members who fairly represent diverse EMS and 911 roles
Members of Congress propose the Equality Act to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in the United States.
U.S. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, D-Ca., is working to reclassify 911 operators as first responders after spending 17 years as a 911 dispatcher for the Los Angeles Police Department.
California began to develop TERT -- dispatcher mutual aid -- in 2017 with its first deployments needed quickly. A total of 144 dispatchers -- from 30 outside agencies -- served as mutual aid resources during the 2018 Camp Fire.
The Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) Initiative is developing dispatcher mutual aid for disaster response. Practitioners urge thinking ahead on TERT to help public safety agencies get through large-scale disasters.
As part of efforts to address terrorism, domestic terrorism and mass casualty incidents, DHS offers an explanatory video and fact sheet on the Pathways to Violence.
Improving trust and efficiency was the top agenda for police leaders at Entrust conference.
Amazon announced that New York state and politicians local to Long Island City have made it clear that they oppose HQ2, so the company will not move forward.
San Bernardino County’s self-funded workers comp system was investigated following a 2015 mass shooting attack. Implementing advocacy-based claims management may better manage treatment for victims.
Air transportation workforce address effects of the 2019 Government Shutdown. About 20% of air traffic controllers are eligible to retire, threatening U.S. air travel system operations.
Microsoft’s initiative is intended to increase both middle-income and low-income housing and provide services that prevent homelessness.
Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary during the Obama administration Julian Castro announced his Election 2020 bid for President.
There’s a free online disaster training library for emergency planning and disaster response and recovery.
Open national parks are experiencing garbage overflows, restroom impacts and illegal off-roading, risking park damage as well as public health and safety impacts due to staffing shortage in government shutdown.
DHS government shutdown plans furlough 43 percent of its Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency staff.
The Coast Guard will continue Department of Homeland Security operations unpaid during the 2018 government shutdown. Civilian support has been sent home.
Mayor Muriel Bowser cites hardship to local workforce and higher costs inflicted on city’s public works in letter to President Trump.
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