California partners with tech giants to prepare students for AI | StateScoop
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state is partnering with major tech companies to give students and teachers free access to AI tools.| StateScoop
Make learning a habit. Stay curious. And invest in yourself — because when you do, you not only stay ahead of the curve, you shape the curve. Your future career success is built on the steps you take today. The post Op-Ed: Upskilling: Your path to success in Cleveland’s evolving job market appeared first on The Land.| The Land
Across the energy sector, companies are facing the growing challenge of finding skilled workers. In fact, 71% of energy employers say they are struggling to fill open roles. What is causing the shortage? A mix of factors, including an aging workforce, outdated perceptions of the industry and a rising global demand for energy. This talent gap threatens progress on big goals like transitioning to cleaner energy, upgrading infrastructure and driving innovation in renewables. Solving the problem ...| Energy Capital
Corporate coaching directly impacts a company’s success by increasing the productivity and functionality of its employees. People are an organization’s most valuable asset, and businesses are continuing to increase their investment in their employees. Regardless of their title or role, coaching helps to maximize their employee potential. Getting the most out of your workforce may […] The post Maximizing employee potential with a corporate coaching platform appeared first on Bravely.| Bravely
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state is partnering with major tech companies to give students and teachers free access to AI tools.| StateScoop
This webinar features a highly engaging conversation about affordable housing cooperatives, how they work, and how they can be adapted to meet communities needs.| NADO
While the future is unpredictable, there are indicators that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers remain crucial and in high demand.| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is conducting a survey of security professionals to measure their career perceptions, attitudes and satisfaction. The findings will be used to help SIA identify what is going well in the industry, what needs improvement and where resources should be focused to attract and retain more talent. Please take a few… The post Participate in SIA’s New Survey on Career Perceptions appeared first on Security Industry Association.| Security Industry Association
As the security industry continues to expand and evolve at the pace of change with new technologies and increased demand for services, the need for well-trained, adaptable and diverse talent has never been more urgent. Apprenticeships offer a powerful solution to this demand – not just by filling the skills gap, but also by transforming… The post The Power of Apprenticeship: Building a Stronger, More Inclusive Security Industry appeared first on Security Industry Association.| Security Industry Association
In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations are under increasing pressure to protect people, property and information. As threats become more sophisticated, the demand for highly skilled, disciplined and reliable security professionals has never been greater. One often overlooked talent pool that offers a wealth of experience and capability is military veterans. With their unique… The post Why Veterans Are a Perfect Fit for the Security Industry appeared first on Securit...| Security Industry Association
This prestigious award program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry. ATLANTA, Ga. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards, a program that recognizes security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership within… The post Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Call for Nominations for 2025 Security ...| Security Industry Association
While attending the 2024 ISC East trade show, Dan Rothrock, senior vice president of global development at Zenitel, learned about an auction event at SIA Honors Night to benefit the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST). Dan spoke up to Brian Matthews, cloud evangelist at LenelS2, saying that he wanted to help. Brian responded brilliantly… The post A Dinner Date for FAST: SIA Members Help Raise Funds for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent appeared first on Security Indus...| Security Industry Association
The NALP Foundation launched Landscape Design Empire, an immersive experience on the Roblox platform, last year and it has now reached the milestone of 100,000 unique visitors. Less than 1% of Roblox experiences reach this metric. “When we started our initiative with Roblox, we knew it was a great avenue to get in front of […]| The Edge from the National Association of Landscape Professionals
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Jobs gains occurred in state government and health care. Federal government continued to lose jobs.| Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Dr. Wayne T. McCormack, a visionary educator and national leader in translational workforce development, has been nominated for the 2025 ACTS Distinguished Educator “Rebecca Jackson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Education Innovation.”| Clinical and Translational Science Institute » University of Florida
AgriProspects, a national program of the Extension Foundation, is excited to announce their second round of grants aimed at advancing Extension-led adult agricultural workforce development (AAWD) across the nation.| Extension Foundation
This playbook highlights six actionable strategies Governors can use to improve state government career paths for people with disabilities.| National Governors Association
The platform delivers role-specific microlearning across governance, ESG , risk, and AI to address systemic leadership gaps and improve decision-making.| EdTech Innovation Hub
UK Student Beauty Shadow Board launched to give aspiring beauty professionals direct access to industry leaders, mentorship, and funding through a partnership between Sephora UK, UNiDAYS, and the British Beauty Council.| EdTech Innovation Hub
In addition to offering new resources for job seekers and creating new policies, Pennsylvania used generative AI to evaluate the accuracy of more than 3,600 open position descriptions and job classifications.| StateScoop
Connecting Economic Development Districts & Higher Education Institutions: University of Oregon and Northeast Oregon Economic Development District Case Study This case study examines the long-standing collaboration between the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) and the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD). As a designated U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) University […]| NADO
https://youtu.be/C33PFP2U1XE Economic Development Districts (EDDs) across the country are facing the challenge of quick turnover in their entry level positions. This is leading to gaps in organizational leadership at both middle and upper levels. There are steps that EDDs can take to attract and retain talented staff. Between March and September of 2024, NADO managed […]| NADO
On Tuesday, April 15, job seekers from North Alabama and beyond gathered at First Baptist Church for the ReLaunch Job Fair—a free, inclusive hiring event| Huntsville Business Journal
While job hunting is already mentally and emotionally taxing, job seekers unfortunately also need to be aware and cautious of these new scams to prevent| Huntsville Business Journal
Across the country, Governors are finding new ways to strengthen their workforce systems. From reorganizing state agencies to improving industry engagement and providing essential support services, states are taking bold steps to ensure their workforce strategies are effective and inclusive. Cross-sector collaborations and creative funding solutions are playing a critical role in these efforts, enabling states to respond to shifting labor market demands and provide targeted support where it i...| National Governors Association
The fourth annual ROC Youth Community Resource and Employment Fair for area youth ages 14 to 21 will take place Saturday.| Rochester Business Journal
🚀 AI is transforming vocational training and vocational education—making learning faster, more personalized, and more effective. From adaptive AI tutors to real-world simulations, discover how AI-powered training is bridging skill gaps and preparing workers for the future. Will NZ lead or fall behind? Read more at AI in Vocational Training!| 🌀thisisGRAEME
Support future AV Pros through the Matt Sittloh Memorial Scholarship, aiding students in technical and advanced degrees related to AV.| Commercial Integrator
A new brief from NADO RF highlights creative and meaningful ways EDD executive directors have managed hiring and staffing at their organizations. It offers recommendations for how EDDs can build and nurture a team of individuals that are dedicated and passionate about making a long-term difference at their organizations and throughout their regions.| NADO
This 15-minute video tutorial and accompanying brief shares ideas for how EDDs can best incorporate workforce development and upskilling strategies into the CEDS process and document. Topics include: Workforce Development as Infrastructure; Data-Driven and Targeted Upskilling; and Holistic and Inclusive Economic Strategies| NADO
Middle-skill computing work is an emerging theme in my research to describe the kinds of work and jobs in computing that are not always considered "computing jobs". Doing this work doesn't require theoretical CS knowledge, and the jobs tend to be in $40-100k USD salary range. I think "middle-skill computing work" has significant promise for increasing access to computing careers, and I'd love to talk with more people about this idea.| Lara Karki
