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.
Children’s hospital, Philadelphia Fire Department team up to strengthen pediatric emergency training
A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
The 8,000-strong Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 has voted to strike or slowdown work on the Washington Metro.
To determine the top cities for mobile Internet, Speedtest analyzed 2,841,471 unique mobile devices performing more than 12 million consumer-initiated cellular network tests.
The strain on public safety officers is widely discussed. Screening for resiliency in candidates can help ensure that police can adapt to and manage the mounting stressors they face.
Unemployment has dipped below four percent, but technology could shift the rate in the other direction, if the workforce fails to upskill.
Asset management is how public works can improve operations and reduce costs. It’s technology that enables municipalities to break silos and use data to inform better decisions.
Communities can access racial equity tools at no-cost and transform municipal operations to better address racial disparities through Racial Equity Here
The first two-year cloud computing degree program will be offered through a partnership between North Virginia Community College and AWS.
The free licenses access the evidence-based mobile learning app -- Xenos -- that rapidly increases adult learners’ skills for career pathways and civic engagement.
Facebook’s Sandberg pledges company will provide digital literacy skills to 1 million U.S. small businesses and workers through three-part education outreach.
The nation’s 10 highest-producing metro economies generated $6.8 trillion in economic value last year and nearly 2 million of 2017 jobs, according to a new report.
Governments can address unconscious bias by reinforcing the idea that not only are public services employees able to speak up about issues, but are expected to do so
The U.S. Conference of Mayors will convene for their 86th annual meeting in Boston to discuss infrastructure, cybersecurity, school safety, immigration, jobs, affordable housing and automation.
Knowing how to become a drone pilot can help develop workforce opportunities in your community for a job market predicted to boom.
It’s not often smart city projects are led by Park & Rec, but a smart asset management system has helped put the city of Arlington, Texas, on the smart city map.
The Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program focuses on awarding grants in support of additional public safety measures, workforce development and increasing community spaces.
Cities across the country have building departments plagued by permit backlogs. But other cities have overcome their challenges and found success in streamlining and managing permit requests with these strategies.
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