The newly formed Iowa Skills2Compete Coalition, has just released its policy agenda including recommendations to expand the state’s career...
Blog posts by Emily Wood
2012-10-31
On October 1-2, 2012, more than 40 employers representing multiple industries from across the country visited the nation's capital to discuss the challenges they face in recruiting skilled workers and to convince federal policymakers of the necessity of a bi-partisan solution to the skills gap.
2012-09-07
The Huffington Post recently published NFWS Executive Director Fred Dedrick's article "To Fix Skills Gap, Think Local." In the piece, Dedrick argues
2012-08-10
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions is hiring a Deputy Director. Click here for the job description and directions on how to apply.
2012-08-08
On August 7th, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick singed into law the Economic Development and Jobs bill that included a $5 million director appropriation for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, a portion of which shall be directed to middle-skill training.
From the SkillWorks...
2012-07-25
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions held its Second Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, OH at the end of June. More than 250 people representing employers, funders, community based organizations, and educators joined us from more than 35 communities to build on the...
2012-05-31
CareerEdge recently released an independent analysis that finds that it is producing millions of dollars in new wages and economic impact for...
2012-04-26
The Heartland Workforce Solutions hosted the seven Midwest National Fund collaboratives as well as other workforce development organizations at a very productive regional meeting on April 12-13, 2012.
2012-03-29
Two National Fund collaborative recently released studies looking at the benefits employers receive from investing in workforce training.
The Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN) in Philadelphia released ROI 360°: How Workforce Partnership Benefits Business, Workers, and Community....
2011-07-21
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called a news conference to push for the passage of his bill, the SECTORS Act. The bill would ensure that workforce training efforts meet the needs of high-growth, regional industries in Ohio and across the country.
For Immediate Release
Brown Outlines Path for Passing SECTORS Act—Which Cleared the House During the Previous Congress—During Upcoming...