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.
Community paramedicine programs across Maine were dealt a major setback after federal grants were abruptly terminated, leaving departments without crucial funding to provide proactive care
In 2024, Seattle PD rolled out a package of incentives, including a $50,000 bonus for lateral recruits; the department has brought on 60 new officers in 2025
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The federal Second Chance grants program for technology career training has awarded $750,000 to Sacramento County.
Addison Firefighters save travel time and tax-payer funds with remote trainings via annotatable video conference
Details revealed about the Philadelphia Transit workforce deal show healthcare premium and pay raise increases are up for a vote.
Memphis partners with a private exchange to reinstate a pre-65 retiree healthcare subsidy, an OPEB benefit previously cut to solve its pension deficit.
Transport Workers Union Local 234 and SEPTA at odds while Philadelphia riders on 900,000 routes are forced to find other ways to commute during the transit workers strike.
An MIT partnership brings 20-25 hours of STEM workshops to 36 middle schools for the first Boston STEM week.
Lori Pinz leads Pueblo, Colo., with an ethic of stewardship and automation savvy that reduces the city’s overall annual operations and maintenance costs.
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