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.
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
What does it take to become a highly effective city clerk? Get the advice from former Des Plaines, Ill., City Clerk Gloria Ludwig
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson credits the jail’s IGNITE program for improving outcomes and easing staff stress
The grants will allow the LWDBs to provide enhanced career services and work-based training to dislocated workers and support regional planning
Portland’s popularity has had a surprising effect: Those who helped make it cool can’t afford to live here anymore
People in Oklahoma are following a familiar ritual: returning to jobs or plans they had before the oil boom arrived about six years ago or making new ones
NASCIO’s 2015 annual survey of state CIOs shows the role of successful CIOs is rapidly evolving to keep pace with the changing IT and business landscape
The guide contains information on the critical leadership traits of state CISOs, examines survey responses and details other critical success factors
West Virginia will receive an $7.6 million in federal funds to pay for job training and career services for dislocated mine workers and their families
Most U.S. states reported jobs losses in September as slowing growth has weighed on hiring nationwide in the past two months
Virginia received a $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help 500 Virginians with disabilities gain new job skills and credentials
FMCSA awarded $2.3 million in grants to 13 technical and community colleges to help train veterans and families for jobs as commercial bus and truck drivers
The initiative offers $14,546,457 in grants to build a more diversified and better economic future for their communities, businesses, and workers
Many cities are finding the best way to reduce health-related costs is to improve wellness opportunities for employees
Faster, more efficient strategies to integrate smart technologies into state and local governments will increase efficiency and economic growth
To help ease the process of finding a place to call home while managing a disability, WalletHub compared the 150 most populated cities across 21 key metrics
The Central States Pension Fund filed an application with the U.S. Department of Treasury seeking approval for a pension rescue plan under the Multiemployer Reform Act of 2014
The mayor of Gary, Indiana, is proposing an employee consolidation plan that aims to reduce overall costs and free up money for workforce raises
More than $39.3 million in grants will enhance unemployment insurance programs and reduce the misclassification of employees as independent contractors
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