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.
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West Virginia will receive an $7.6 million in federal funds to pay for job training and career services for dislocated mine workers and their families
A new analysis recommends hiring more firefighters and rethinking cross-staffing practices at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
Violent crime is down 19% in Prince George’s County, and property crime has decreased 15% compared to 2024; the county also welcomed its largest recruit class in a decade
Agencies statewide are struggling to recruit and retain paramedics and EMTs as competition for qualified candidates intensifies
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
A new contribution will add up to $750 in tuition support for each EMT student who commits to working for a Washington County ambulance service
The E3 initiative connects Chester County inmates with employers before release and maintains support after reentry
The dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success
If passed, the Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act will give a pension boost to cops who first served in other city agencies before going into the Police Academy
The initiative now welcomes retired CBP officers and Border Patrol agents with full pay and pension, aiming to boost leadership and operational capacity
The deal includes a 2% pay raise, gym access, workout time during shifts and performance evaluations aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability
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