Four Key Strategies for Leveraging Federal Workforce Investments
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 12, 2024
Preparing a skilled workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow remains a top concern among local elected officials.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 12, 2024
Preparing a skilled workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow remains a top concern among local elected officials.
GCN
MARCH 25, 2024
COMMENTARY | By adopting strong job quality standards for government spending, state and local policymakers can improve residents’ quality of life and support a strong, stable workforce for generations to come.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 24, 2024
Marking the start of sustainability month, in early April 2024, the State and Local EV Workforce Collaborative kicked off in Washington, DC. Over the course of three days, the National League of Cities and the National Governors Association convened the newly formed National EV Workforce Taskforce.
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 10, 2024
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. What is AWS Marketplace?
Advertiser: Noratek
From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $20 million in grant funding through the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Program to address the need for building a pipeline of skilled, diverse water and wastewater utilities workers.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 9, 2023
And with President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce calling for the creation of a governmentwide diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) plan and agency-specific strategic plans, the order gives workers a clearer path than they had before to lodge complaints.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
We’re also at the center of workforce revitalization, particularly for our municipal workforce. Throughout my administration, my city has invested in our local government workforce by raising […] Source
GovLoop
JANUARY 31, 2024
In this edition of “Management Minutes With Mika,” workforce transformation expert Mika Cross discusses both the pros and cons of this workforce shift with Dr. Justin Velten, Ph.D., How do government workers feel about the current push to return to the office? Co-Founder & CEO of Go Culture.
Careers in Government
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The post Decentralized Leadership: Facilitating Autonomy in a Remote Workforce appeared first on Careers in Government. Remote work is inherently decentralized because everyone works from different places and has to become independent.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution to workforce and economic development, high-skilled countries see a variety of positive outcomes. Workforce development leaders should continue to look to collaborations with businesses and higher education institutions to create accessible skills development programs.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2023
COVID-19 may no longer be a pandemic, but the disease likely reduced the availability of the US workforce by as much as 2.6 percent in 2022—a burden on productivity that could last for years.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A new approach could help veterans transition to the workforce—and add $15 billion to the US economy. Traditional ways of hiring make it harder for many service members to land civilian jobs.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The Defense Information Systems Agency’s Workforce 2025 plan aims to assign personnel with the requisite education and training to the right positions, said the agency’s director. Speaking Tuesday at the AFCEA Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium, Lt.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 18, 2023
COVID-19 may no longer be a pandemic, but the disease likely reduced the availability of the US workforce by as much as 2.6 percent in 2022—a burden on productivity that could last for years.
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The pandemic changed work habits, and our PC as a Service model will be critical to offering flexibility, productivity and efficiency to the commonwealth’s workforce… “We’ve been operating in this environment since March 2020,” says Jason Snyder, state CIO and secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2022
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and at Amazon, we believe cybersecurity skills training and workforce development are essential to addressing cybersecurity challenges. That’s why Amazon is working with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA ) to train the cybersecurity workforce of the future.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 22, 2024
Many workers are disengaged, and that’s destroying productivity and value. Here’s how employers can help boost morale and reengage their workers.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
COVID-19 brought into focus the tremendous challenge of healthcare workforce development and retention. All 53 European and central Asian countries in WHO’s European Region currently face health workforce challenges, and WHO reports that in some areas as many as nine out of 10 nurses declared an intention to quit their jobs.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 5, 2023
Supporting these efforts is a workforce of caregivers and childhood advocates who have the responsibility of ensuring the youngest members […] Source Early childhood education programs have become a bedrock for the youth of our cities, towns and villages.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JANUARY 26, 2023
The February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’ll be diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, “ Workforce Development Trends and Opportunities in Parks and Recreation.”
Partnership for Public Service
MAY 10, 2023
Responsive Second, while racial disparities exist in federal leadership positions and in other professional roles , the federal workforce as a whole is about as racially diverse as the U.S. Responsive iframe code: Educational attainment is also an area where the federal workforce mirrors the nation. population. labor force.
Government Technology Insider
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Today’s workforce is a product of constant evolution. Thanks to new technology like generative AI, shifting employee priorities, and a rapidly transforming online work environment, state workforce agencies are rethinking their approaches to employment, training, and programs like unemployment insurance. Changes in the U.S.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The global aerospace and defense sector is facing a talent crisis as its workforce ages, particularly in Europe. Attracting and retaining younger employees will require a radical new approach.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2023
State agencies continue to face challenges in addressing workforce shortages, particularly for key IT skills such as cybersecurity. How are they addressing these hurdles? Texas CIO Amanda Crawford and North Carolina CIO James Weaver provide their perspectives. For more insights from our coverage of NASCIO 2023, click here.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
This month, the National League of Cities (NLC) is celebrating Workforce Development Month, annually celebrated and recognized by congressional leadership as a time to reflect upon the contributions of our nation’s workforce and the role that workforce development plays in supporting workers and growing our economy.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Each September, the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrates Workforce Development Month, a tradition annually celebrated and recognized by congressional leadership as a time to reflect upon the contributions of our nation’s workforce and the role that workforce development plays in supporting workers and growing our economy.
GCN
MARCH 23, 2023
The Gig City Goes Quantum initiative is Chattanooga’s plan for student education, workforce preparation and business support to accelerate the local commercialization of quantum technologies.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 26, 2023
And a well-socialized workforce allows Khieu’s more collaborative, lateral management style — what he calls “Trust and Inspire” — to thrive. Those 10 minutes each morning help drive and embrace reform because “you cannot change any processes if … [people’s] hearts are not behind it,” he said.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
A strategic approach to workforce planning could help align positions with priorities. Workloads are increasing across government agencies, and leaders are struggling to reallocate resources.
Google Public Sector
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
State and local agencies witnessed how the pandemic transformed the way government works - creating remote and hybrid work opportunities where they did not exist before, digitizing workforce services across the country, and increasing our world’s reliance on technology.
The Whistle Post
AUGUST 3, 2022
Connecticut’s Office of Workforce Strategy will receive $24 million in federal funding to expand job training programs that have struggled to meet demand amid a shortage of skilled workers in the state. This is another significant grant for us to be able to continue our workforce efforts,” said Max Reiss, a spokesman for Gov.
Careers in Government
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The post Politics in the Workplace: Navigating the Delicate Balance for Veterans Reentering the Civilian Workforce appeared first on Careers in Government. Using websites, social media channels, and digital means of communication makes the communication gap between the government and constituents smaller.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Unfortunately, this painful post-pandemic workforce crisis has hit the youth-serving workforce especially hard. We’ve heard countless stories about today’s staffing shortages and how hard it is for businesses to find talent. While schools suffer from teacher vacancies, municipal and community programs serving youth are also affected.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 21, 2023
The Great Resignation and the retirement of the Baby Boom generation are continuing to have major impacts on the size of the state and local government workforce, with recruiting and structural changes following.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Today, organizations are faced with a distributed workforce, are printing less, and are replacing paper-intensive processes with a digital and hybrid approach that includes digital and paper documents. Digital transformation efforts must address this new workplace dynamic and the need for a more connected and collaborative workforce.
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
At NASCIO 2023 Midyear, government IT leaders emphasized staff retention, inclusivity and workforce flexibility.
Partnership for Public Service
MAY 22, 2023
New trends at the Defense Department The Department of Defense has launched an initiative to enhance its prevention workforce to address the mental well-being of agency staff. The post Supporting mental health in the federal workforce: New trends and advances appeared first on Partnership for Public Service.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
State agencies continue to face challenges in addressing workforce shortages, particularly for key IT skills such as cybersecurity. How are they addressing these hurdles? Texas CIO Amanda Crawford and North Carolina CIO James Weaver provide their perspectives. For more insights from our coverage of NASCIO 2023, click here.
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
JANUARY 4, 2023
Effective Economic Development Roles in Workforce Partnerships, a new report from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), explores five case studies of talent initiatives in which an EDO had a central or convening role. What do those partnerships look like? The community programs share many similar drivers.
The Whistle Post
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
As appeared in the CT Post on February 16th, 2023, written by Joe Carbone For decades, the American workforce system has addressed challenges that served as barriers to career attainment. By some accounts, Connecticut is a whopping 85,000 units short of workforce housing. Billions of federal dollars have been allocated to address them.
Careers in Government
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The post The Healthcare Workforce Crisis Should Be a National Priority appeared first on Careers in Government. State and local leaders are in the best position to assess the need for healthcare services, currently and based on population trends into the future.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Historically a talent magnet, the New York City region faces a shrinking workforce and a growing mismatch between jobs and skillsets. But interventions could help rebuild its labor force and boost inclusiveness.
NLC (National League of Cities)
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Achieving the promise of such investments will require a diverse, skilled, and ready workforce to build America’s next-generation infrastructure and economy. Historic federal investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing are expected to generate nearly three million jobs each year over the next decade.
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