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 $2 million includes a $15,000 bonus per hire, a $15,000 bonus for existing officers not to quit and bonuses of $5,000 each to officers who refer successful job candidates
Lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will now receive 240 hours of leave, while new detention cooks can earn a $10,000 bonus under revised policies
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting
Boston-based voting technology startup Voatz is helping West Virginia pilot the country’s first blockchain-based mobile voting platform for overseas military.
Arora Harshita -- a high school age student that developed, launched and sold a cryptocurrency tracking app -- details lessons learned and resources to help her aspiring peers get started.
President Trump has teased CAFE rollback with automakers in Michigan. GM announced $100 Million for self-driving vehicle model Cruise AV production.
Georgia Pacific Foundation grants focus on the four E’s of community building: Education, Entrepreneurship, Enrichment of Community and Environment.
The fastest growing jobs for 2018 include healthcare and STEM professions.
Aside from their obvious resemblance, the new chiefs-of-staff to mayors in Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania, also share a similar millennial philosophy when it comes to working for the public.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are forming a disruptive, nonprofit healthcare company that will focus on technologies that can reduce employee healthcare expenses.
Stephen Clay could be voted out of his new post as Indianapolis City-County Council president in February over an election controversy and public protests regarding ongoing child sexual assault allegations.
Once a move highly touted by Gov. Scott Walker, increased taxpayer credit payments, concerns over a lack of water quality protections and residents evicted on short notice have soured the once-sweet Foxconn deal.
Here are some basic issues local governments need to think about in developing policies and choosing solutions that reduce liabilities from employee text messaging.
Fort Worth’s homeless work program allows sheltered people a chance to work, earning income to help end their homelessness
The new HHS division will enforce religious freedom; announcement featured political leader, health workers, academics and religious leaders that addressed religious discrimination in healthcare workplaces.
Recognizing the risks of disaster relief support through Psychological First Aid is critical to maintaining first responder mental health. These steps can help prepare for, decompress and recover from mental health impacts.
A legislative proposal, the Uniting and Securing America (USA Act), could protect some DACA recipients from deportation, as it addresses border security and migration.
The Nebraska enterprise content management team led by Kevin Keller has improved productivity with an ECM platform with agile development across multiple state agencies.
APTA says that changes to the commuter tax benefit and advance refundability of municipal bonds in Trump tax bill discourages transportation investments.
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