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.
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 bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
How cities, counties and towns can use agreements and alliances or merge governments and workforces to save money, improve services and better compete.
The Trump budget promised to make deep environmental cuts across the Federal government, and the impact on Colorado workers could be huge.
After meeting with President Trump, Irish leader Enda Kenny reportedly advised Irish immigrants in the U.S. to clear up minor civic violations.
Trulia has found out which U.S. cities are seeing women close the income gap -- where they own homes and achieve equal pay for equal work.
Even on limited budgets, Steven Narvaez, CIO of Deltona, Fla., says that IT not only powers operations, but springboards business unit goals.
President Trump proposes to eliminate the Appalachian Regional Commission, which has built capacity in 13 states since President John F. Kennedy formed it.
Charlottsville’s GO workforce program has made great strides in addressing employment barriers since 2010, and county residents want in.
Update on how Congress is dealing with underfunded coal miner pensions and healthcare, guaranteed by the Krug-Lewis Agreement of 1946.
Praetorian Digital offers municipalities 175 online courses ranging from HR to transit operations, and 1,000 public safety and emergency response courses.
When disabled young adults turn 22, they “age out” of Massachusetts services. A state-supported, non-profit opened a coffee shop to provide job training.
A seasoned executive coach explains the personal behaviors of great leaders, which hold potential for all those in leadership roles
Albuquerque’s replicable dignity of work program curtails panhandling and helps end the root causes of chronic homelessness.
Tesla plans to ramp up production of its Model 3 sedan beginning this summer, but workers at its sole car-producing factory in Fremont, Calif., want better pay and more say about conditions.
This California bill assures the right for EMS workers to rest and eat, protections against on-duty assault and access to mental health care.
Your Grateful Nation guides vets transitioning to new careers to explore their options, translate skills and seek networking and mentoring opportunities.
Louisville Metro has been working toward racial equity -- of both native and foreign-born people -- as the key to resilience and success.
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