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.
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
Eligible recipients include children of active-duty officers and those whose parents suffered a permanent duty-related disability
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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 bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
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
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
IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office’s 4/8/40 schedule pays deputies for working four 10-hour shifts, while they can use 2 hours per shift to work out, go to counseling or do other activities
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
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Longtime small businesses can apply for the $5,000 grants for marketing, business process modernization and improving technology
West Haven officials and the University of New Haven unveiled new free tuition for West Haven’s firefighters, police officers and dispatchers
Decision restores Department of Education grant funding for teacher preparation, a tool to ‘address the serious teacher shortage crisis’
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
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