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.
While each state’s reopening schedule and requirements may vary, there are best practices for local governments to follow when reopening after COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions lift
In the wake of widespread social distancing orders, many critical government tasks were transitioned online, but should this continue as restrictions are lifted?
Frustrated by the difficult — and expensive — process to get much-needed medical and protective equipment to their home states, governors are looking to rebuild local supply chains
One City talks to Gov1 about combining San Francisco’s tech industry, residents and local government to solve community problems. Read the exclusive interview
Two Rhode Island agencies received $3.3 million in federal grants to support new job growth in key industries. See how federal dollars are fueling local initiatives
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $450 million in workforce development grants to nearly 270 community colleges nationwide
Common sense legislation is passing nationwide, providing pregnant works specific accommodations. Cities leading the movement include
Sioux Falls will launch a $500,000 workforce development project to acquire and train skilled workers to replace retirees in the construction industry.
A West Virginia county reduced its health insurance costs and improved public employee health after adopting a worker wellness program. See what type of wellness initiatives employers are investing in
Sustainability
France and the EU are looking at incentives to cut car use via various biking programs. Details on current efforts and the Bike2Work initiative
OSHA has awarded a total of $10.6 million in grants to organizations offering workplace training and education programs. See what types of worker education programs qualify for federal funding
Adopting flexible personnel management programs has helped Finland’s capital city reap more than $5 million in cost savings
Milwaukee, Seattle, Montgomery County and the state of NJ are all addressing disability reform within public safety. Take a look at their various approaches to crackdown on fraud
Exercise at the beginning of shifts is the core principle adopted by the City of Louisville used to cut injuries to its DPW workforce. Details inside
Palo Alto Chief Innovation Officer Jonathan Reichental writes about his city’s experiment with social media as a means of increasing collaboration within city hall. Read the full story to see which application they chose, how it was tested and results to date
With major pension obligations pending, North Riverside, IL, is examining privatization of its fire department in the hopes of saving $700k annually
Grants awarded to 156 organizations nationwide to provide veterans with job placement and career counseling, as well as help in finding housing
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.
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