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.
California ranked #1 for the second year in a row, followed by Connecticut and Illinois; among the lowest on the list are Nevada, Hawaii and Alaska
A workforce pilot program aims to bridge the gap between incarceration and employment through trade skills and contractor mentoring
The facility hosts horse stables, a K-9 unit center, a driving course, a six-story rescue tower and a mock city to simulate real-world crisis scenarios for training
Cities face huge employee benefit liabilities, so some Connecticut towns are changing retiree healthcare benefits.
The District of Columbia has launched a pilot to overcome employment obstacles by training offender entrepreneurs to small business self-sufficiency.
When New Britain, Conn., Mayor Erin Stewart took office, she reduced public employee healthcare costs. The current HSAs are saving the city $6 million.
Coal communities got $26 million in new POWER grants to create jobs, provide jobs training, incubate and evolve businesses and improve healthcare.
Houston’s mayor and fire pension board are negotiating language in a pension reform deal that could prevent the city’s bankruptcy.
The Republican National Committee elects Ronna Romney McDaniel, former party chair in Michigan, as the second woman to lead the GOP.
A new staffing industry report details 2015 work performed on a short-term basis, showing a rise of the Gig Economy.
Providing inmates with green energy training for future employment has earned the Virginia Department of Corrections an energy efficiency leadership award.
CalPERS voted to lower its expected pension investment returns pressuring the California Supreme Court’s pending review of the California Rule.
Fire department leaders are able to manage expectations, build teams, mentor officers and staff and communicate effectively.
Tesla’s SolarCity will hire 1,500 workers out of a state-owned plant in Buffalo and will employ 2,000 across New York state.
A 35-acre workforce center in Buffalo, New York, will prepare the region’s workforce for skilled jobs in power and advanced manufacturing.
The fastest growing jobs list is led by the wind energy and public health industries, with home health aides and commercial divers making the top 10.
Chris Chiancone is transforming the Plano, Texas, IT department into a modern service-oriented agency that empowers decision-making and improves services.
Dexter Sullivan of Safebuilt explains how partnerships can help implement best practices, improve operations and strengthen building department talent.
Under City Accelerator, Louisville Metro is working on 50+ projects that address urban challenges through a new collaboration and data innovation process.
MOST POPULAR
- Wis. PD tightens pursuit policy following fatal crash involving fleeing vehicle
- Court bailiffs in 2 Wash. counties to be disarmed after change in state law
- Movie Night Increases Community Engagement with Police & Health Department
- Granicus GovDelivery Subscriber Network Surpasses 200 Million Milestone
- Hurricane Decision Support is Now Web-Based, Mobile Ready & Faster for 2019