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People Investment Strategy
Oklahoma partners with Guild for a fresh take on industry-driven skills training, backed by the Trump administration. Also, the president’s requested budget cuts to workforce programs, the latest on AI and job displacement, an essay…
FOMO on Economic Mobility
The Where You Work Matters list goes deep on career advancement, wages, and retention. Liberty Mutual and GM are among 22 companies getting top marks. Also, the White House wants…
Starting Early
Connecting kids to aviation careers with a fresh take on a regional workforce development hub. Also, Genesys Works expands its high school internship model, i.c. stars doubles down on tech…
Getting to Work
With AI’s job impacts looming, a broad commission of experts say the U.S. needs to go big with a coordinated plan for educating and training workers. Also, a research brief…
Credentials of Value
Short-term credentials move beyond the “Wild West” as states step up investment. Also, the National Skills Coalition seeks a bold workforce policy agenda, and essays on why workforce infrastructure is…
Regional Connector
A training provider takes a turn as regional talent ecosystem coordinator. Also, another busy week on AI and jobs, an upstart college network for learning analytics builders, and essays on…
Pay for Performance
As the feds roll out $145M in performance-based funding for apprenticeship, California and Maryland offer examples of how to do it well. Also, a vibe shift on AI as potential…
Build, Don’t Buy
Major companies say they’re moving beyond “just-in-time” hiring and investing more in training, as urgency about the labor market drives new thinking. Also, a workforce boost from moving a community…
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