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Work In Progress

The nature of work is changing rapidly and dramatically. Advances in technology are eliminating some jobs, transforming others, and, in some cases, creating jobs we never even imagined. In WorkingNation’s weekly podcast Work in Progress, we speak with leaders in business, education, government, and nonprofits about what’s being done to train and reskill American men and women to ensure they can compete for, and qualify for, good-paying, in-demand jobs today and in the future. Work in Progress is

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New free app helps veterans assess their job skills...

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2021/11/27

There are plenty of resources, tools, and organizations available to assist military service members with the transition from active duty to the civilian workforce. But, for some, sorting through that information can make that transition confusing and challenging, especially if they can't answer a simple question: "What kind of job are you qualified to do?" A new free app from National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. (NVTSI) hopes to make the move to a civilian career a little more effortless,

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Military-connected Community: Don’t overlook this...

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2021/11/24

For some of the 200,000 women and men who transition from military service into the civilian workforce each year, finding a good-paying job right out of the military can be challenging. Sometimes civilian employers are unaware of the experience and skills a veteran learns during their time serving the country and might overlook them in the hiring process. These are not just soft skills such as team work and problem solving, but hard skills learned, say, as a data analyst or logistics

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Finding a better career fit through a free program...

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2021/11/23

Trying to figure out how to break into the tech industry can be daunting. Traditional four-year institutions can be expensive places to learn computer science and lack of exposure to the skills needed in the industry as a whole can derail a career before it gets started. In this Expanding Opportunities in Tech podcast series produced in partnership with Cognizant Foundation, we examine alternative, free training programs, each offering a foot in the door to teens and young adults from historically

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Back to Work: This week, we found pathways in...

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2021/11/22

WorkingNation is always looking for new workforce opportunities around the country. Here is some of what’s happening in Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio, the Virgin Islands, and West Virginia. Check it out. From Alaska: Peninsula Clarion reports an Alaska school district is changings its requirements to make it easier to apply to work as a substitute teacher. From New Mexico: KRQE reports a new program will help place people with developmental disabilities into state jobs by providing job

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Los Angeles becomes first city to provide free tech...

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2021/11/20

There have been increased efforts to better prepare the estimated 200,000 people who annually separate from the military for the transition into the civilian workforce. Among those efforts, the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program which works with private companies and organizations to provide skills training programs for service members before they leave the military so they can plan for their next jobs. However, not all veterans are able to participate in these kinds of programs while

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Companies look to registered apprenticeships to fill...

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2021/11/18

As the nation marks the seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), leaders of industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government are hosting events around the nation to promote the importance of the role registered apprenticeships play in rebuilding the economy. Registered apprenticeships are structured training programs that allow businesses to effectively track and monitor the gaining of skills that workers need for businesses to remain competitive. As training programs

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Propelling underestimated young adults into...

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2021/11/16

Trying to figure out how to break into the tech industry can be daunting. Traditional four-year institutions can be expensive places to learn computer science and lack of exposure to the skills needed in the industry as a whole can derail a career before it gets started. In this Expanding Opportunities in Tech Work in Progress podcast series produced in partnership with Cognizant Foundation, we examine alternative, free training programs, each offering a foot in the door to teens and young adults

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Back to Work: To mark National Apprenticeship Week,...

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2021/11/15

Today marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)—a nationwide showcase that allows stakeholders in business, workforce, education, and government to highlight the opportunities that apprenticeships provide. “Registered apprenticeships provide a path to the middle class for workers, and this year’s National Apprenticeship Week event is an opportunity to bring together partners with a vested interest in expanding apprenticeship programs and creating a pipeline to success attainable for

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An affordable multifamily housing model aims to...

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2021/11/13

National CORE is a nonprofit that develops and operates affordable housing in California, Florida, and Texas, explains Gregory Bradbard, senior vice president of social impact for National CORE and president of the Hope Through Housing Foundation. The company has 85 properties with 75 of those in southern California. An additional 787 units are currently in various phases of construction, primarily in California. Gregory Bradbard, National CORE and Hope Through Housing Foundation (Photo:

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Military-connected entrepreneurs selected for new...

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2021/11/11

A new partnership between nonprofit Bunker Labs and JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking will provide support to 43 military-connected entrepreneurs, offering them guidance via education, networking, and mentorship over the next 12 months. The inaugural cohort of business executives taking part in the CEOcircle program was selected after undergoing a thorough evaluation. The participants come from an array of industries including health care, data and IT, staffing and recruitment, and

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“My dream job”: 15-month apprenticeship creating a...

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2021/11/09

Trying to figure out how to break into the tech industry can be daunting. Traditional four-year institutions can be expensive places to learn computer science and lack of exposure to the skills needed in the industry as a whole can derail a career before it gets started. In this Expanding Opportunities in Tech Work in Progress podcast series produced in partnership with Cognizant Foundation, we examine alternative, free training programs, each offering a foot in the door to teens and young adults

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Back to Work: This week, we found career pathways in...

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2021/11/08

More than a half million jobs were added to the U.S. economy in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 531,000 new jobs are coupled with a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.6%. Meanwhile, President Biden is expected to sign the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure investment and jobs act, passed early Saturday morning by the House. The legislation includes more than $550 billion for upgrading the nation's transportation infrastructure, utilities, and broadband service, as

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The tech industry still has a diversity issue. We’re...

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2021/11/06

You've probably heard it a thousand times—the tech industry has a diversity problem. Here's something you haven't heard enough about—there are programs and initiatives working to fix that problem by breaking down barriers that have kept people from historically underrepresented groups from pursuing a tech career. Figuring out how to break into the tech industry can be daunting. Traditional four-year institutions can be expensive places to learn computer science and lack of information on

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Veterans leave military service with skills valued in...

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2021/11/05

Finding a place in the civilian workforce can present a challenge for some of the 200,000 women and men who separate from the military every year. In October, the unemployment rate among veterans was 4.2%, up from 3.9% the previous month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Julia Pollak, labor economist, ZipRecruiter (Photo: ZipRecruiter) Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter, tells WorkingNation editor-in-chief Ramona Schindelheim that skills learned during military service

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Cannabis employers creating certificate programs to...

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2021/11/03

For the cannabis industry, one of its biggest challenges is also a sign of one of its greatest strengths: its growth. Sales of legal marijuana in the United States jumped 45% during the pandemic in 2020 to $17.6 billion. The momentum isn't expected to stop anytime soon. Sales are estimated to reach $41.2 billion by 2026. Recreational use of marijuana in small amounts is legal in 18 states, and medical use of marijuana is legal in 36 states. Increased consumption of legal marijuana translates

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Pathways to in-demand jobs for veterans and military...

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2021/11/02

Each year, more than 200,000 men and women make the transition from military service to civilian life. Securing employment has always been a major priority—and sometimes challenge—for the recently separated and their spouses. Many veterans have found pathways to work using the skills and grit they acquired in the military. Still others remain unemployed. To address the issue, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs this summer launched the Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program to help

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Back to Work: Pathways to jobs for those who have...

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2021/11/01

Veteran unemployment in September moved up to 3.9% from the previous month’s figure of 3.8%, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Earlier this year, a white paper issued by the National Military Spouse Network puts that number for military spouses closer to 25%. The DOL lists a number of resources available to military families, but WorkingNation is always looking for opportunities for jobs and training around the country. As Veterans Day approaches, we focus this week on what’s

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Unlocking learning potential by rethinking...

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2021/10/27

My guest on this episode of Work in Progress is Ryan Stowers, the executive director of the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF), a philanthropy whose mission is to remove barriers that prevent people from reaching their potential. One of their key focus areas is education and their role in preparing us for the workforce. Stowers cites cost and inflexibility as two of the biggest barriers standing in the way of Americans getting the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers. He says

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Back to Work: This week, we found pathways in the...

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2021/10/25

The resignation of workers around the country has resulted in more than 10 million open jobs. People have postponed their returns to the workforce for a number of reasons, including lack of childcare and COVID-related health concerns. For those on the hunt for job and training opportunities, WorkingNation found offerings in these five states. Take a look. From California: Your Central Valley reports the Central California Food Bank is helping people transitioning out of homelessness learn

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Pilot training academy partners with HBCUs to fill...

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2021/10/22

As more Americans feel it is safe to travel again, airlines that previously trimmed their workforces due to the pandemic are scrambling to adjust again. Last year, airlines encouraged buyouts or were forced to lay off employees when passenger numbers plummeted during the height of lockdowns. An aging workforce and early retirements share part of the blame. As a result, airlines rehiring or staffing-up are now facing a shortage of workers, including pilots. The gap between demand for pilots and

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