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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Local, state, tribal and territorial agencies can seek up to $125K per officer, with initial filings due June 25
House Bill 2015 would set aside funds from the state’s operating budget to help cities and counties hire new law enforcement officers
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.
Ivy Tech Community College celebrated Veterans Day by educating local vets about college credits for armed services and college financial aid opportunities.
Flexjobs CEO shares how rural areas can take advantage of remote work opportunities growth when local governments nurture broadband, training and awareness.
Disabled workers have questions about how testing a return to work through Ticket to Work might affect their disability benefits. Ask Rusty has answers.
After the Northern California Wildfires, Sonoma County and local officials grapple with wildfire housing strategies.
Experts at EMS World Expo 2017 talk about first responder fentanyl exposure and advise on personal protective equipment. A free course is available.
The university study will examine the public health, economic and workforce impacts of the Chicago soda tax over a three-year period.
IBM may have ended their workplace telecommuting program, but a look at policies and trends prove that outsourcing and remote working are inevitable.
AARP Livable Communities wants to help communities get started on implementing bike infrastructure, which supports economic development and safer streets.
After EPA announces how it will end the Clean Power Plan, Bloomberg Philanthropies juices Beyond Coal’s work with states and cities to develop clean energy.
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