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5 Ways to Support State and Local Workforces

GovLoop

For state and local government, it can be difficult to hang onto skilled workers and to keep the talent pipeline flowing. In a recent GovLoop webinar , a roundtable of experts laid out practical strategies for state and local entities looking to support their existing workforce and build toward the future.

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How EdTech and workforce development companies drive business success through AWS Marketplace

AWS Public Sector Blog

Recognizing the value that public sector and education buyers can realize through AWS Marketplace, an increasing number of education technology (EdTech) and workforce development companies are listing their products on AWS Marketplace. In 2023, more than 2,000 education customers around the world subscribed to software in AWS Marketplace.

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Rethinking how to hire and retain cloud talent in the public sector

AWS Public Sector Blog

To discuss this, Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently hosted a webinar, Rethink how to hire and retain top performing talent , which assembled a panel of government officials and workforce planning experts. Develop an inclusive workforce with strategic DEI initiatives. So how can public sector organizations help address this skills gap?

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4 global skills trends shaping workforce development

AWS Public Sector Blog

In June 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Coursera launched the annual Global Skills Report , an in-depth look at the state of skills globally. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution to workforce and economic development, high-skilled countries see a variety of positive outcomes.

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November Online Trainings

GovLoop

George Duchak, Chief Information Officer, Defense Logistics Agency, Information Operations Jason Clarke, Chief Information Officer, Department of Technology and Information, State of Delaware Cathy Draine, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, City of Everett, MA. Tune in to hear how to support your workforce.

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4 steps to launching a successful data literacy program for public sector employees

AWS Public Sector Blog

However, just 21% of the global workforce is confident in their data literacy skills. Public sector agencies today require digital skills to deliver the functions citizens expect, and the innovations necessary to speed up processes and address gaps and inequity. Investing in data literacy training benefits both organizations and employees.

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Rampant management failure #2: DC area Metrorail (Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority)

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

It's best to line up support and funding, when you're wildly successful. Some of those same local leaders are responding with a plan of their own: Convince the federal government, whose workforce is Metro’s largest customer base, to subsidize the system’s operational costs. It's really hard when you're failing.