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.
Among households making less than $50,000 per year, the percentage is even higher.
Social service agencies say they won’t be able to fill the gap, making increased homelessness and more hospital visits among the biggest concerns.
With major pension obligations pending, North Riverside, IL, is examining privatization of its fire department in the hopes of saving $700k annually
By consolidating the auditor and treasurer offices, the county of Lee in Iowa saved $470,000 through attrition and job sharing
As Congress debates the issue of a federal minimum wage increase, numerous cities are taking action on their own. EG outlines these efforts and what, if any, progress is being made.
A study details a path for communities to benefit from working with nearby higher education institutions. Learn about the outline methods, benefits and potential outcomes.
A new microvolunteering program seeks to match municipal needs with job hunters seeking new skills and ultimately engaging with employers in need of skilled labor. Inside we detail the program, how to involve necessary parties and incentives used to gain participation
To save money, the town of Gilbert, Arizona, moved most employees from a five-day work week to a four-day week. One year later, the response has been favorable. Inside are details, research, and savings, as well as fact sheets, implementation plans, and agreements you can use as a template for your employees and unions.
The Department of Labor announced nearly $147 million in grants to workforce agencies in 26 cities and towns as part of a “Pay for Success” program. Details are inside, and, yes, there is more money available.
A British city has saved $750,000 dollars by ‘hot desking,’ which sounds randy, but is really just a shared desk approach.
Funding is now available for pay-for-success projects under SIPPRA. There are more than 20 qualifying outcomes for pay for results projects that deliver within 7.5 years.
New Jersey’s opioid recovery employment program will provide training to individuals whose career trajectory was impacted by the opioid epidemic.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation funded outcome-oriented programs to help ensure that post-9/11 veterans will thrive after service.
About 1/3 of the water utilities workforce is eligible to retire in the next decade. EPA and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers will establish a workforce development grant for the sector.
SAEDR grants provide employers and working parents with tools to fight the opioid epidemic and help keep kids from developing substance abuse issues.
A bipartisan effort with National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) will provide 45 two-year grants of $25K - $40K per year for naturalization efforts.
A workforce development grant will help Houston leverage community college resources to train workers displaced by Hurricane Harvey and continue disaster recovery efforts.
Career and Technical Education grants promote high-demand careers and help students enter the workforce in fields that are expected to grow in the future.
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