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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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Skilled biotech workers are in big demand in North...

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2021/09/16

North Carolina, once primarily known for its agriculture and textile industries, developed some years ago into a major science and biotech hub with the creation of the Research Triangle Park in 1959. As the biotech industry continues to expand in the state, so has the need for a skilled workforce. “As the biotech industry grew globally to a juggernaut—and nothing validates that more than the pandemic—we’re seeing the integration with agriculture, health, data science, and technology, all

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‘A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reboot’

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2021/09/15

“Resuming life after so many months of lockdown offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reboot.” That bold statement is found in a new report The Indispensable Institution from Opportunity America, in partnership with Lumina Foundation and Wilder Research. Last year, Opportunity America set out to determine which community and technical colleges are working with employers, offering short job-focused programs and stackable credentials. At that time, Tamar Jacoby, president of Opportunity

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AI-powered hiring systems screen out qualified...

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2021/09/14

In this episode of Work in Progress, Joe Fuller, Harvard Business School (HBS) professor and co-chair of the school’s Managing the Future of Work project joins me in a discussion about the widening labor shortage and some ideas about how business leaders can improve their hiring practices to uncover untapped talent pools. That's the focus of a new report from HBS and Accenture, Hidden Workers. "Companies are increasingly desperate for workers. As they continue to struggle to find people with the

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18 months into a pandemic, where do we go from here?

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2021/09/13

The last 18 months have been unprecedented in our modern economy. The shock to the workforce triggered by the onset of the pandemic was quick and devastating—nearly 21 million jobs lost in just six weeks by May 2020, resulting in a jobless rate of 14.7%, a level not seen since the Great Depression. After months of workforce recovery, job growth took a step back last month with the resurgence in COVID-19 infections, particularly the Delta variant. There are 8.4 million people out of work and

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WorkingNation honors and remembers the lives lost and...

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2021/09/11

This article was first published on September 11, 2021. Today, WorkingNation joins the rest of the country in remembering the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the thousands of first responders who became chronically ill as a result of the terrorist attacks. Among those who died on that day 20 years ago was Akamai Technologies co-founder Danny Lewin, a friend and colleague to WorkingNation founder and CEO Art Bilger who describes Lewin as “the most remarkable” person he has

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Colorado working to break down age barriers in the...

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2021/09/10

There is much discussion about worker shortages around the country. In Colorado, for example, as the state looks toward economic recovery, it expects to face the same challenges that existed before COVID-19 and the subsequent shutdowns. Not enough people to fill existing jobs. “It’s real hard for workers and employers to remember February of 2020 when any skilled occupation in Colorado was really struggling to find talent,” says Joe Barela, executive director of the Colorado Department of Labor

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Hands-on learning increases Oklahoma’s nursing talent...

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2021/09/09

We are all aware of the strain that the pandemic put on health care systems and the difficulty states face due to nursing shortages. Oklahoma’s nursing talent pipeline has been addressing the shortage for decades. Caring for COVID-19 patients exacerbated the strain on nurses and added a new sense of urgency to the problem. A number of factors are cited including an aging workforce, nurses leaving the state for better pay elsewhere, and a shortage of nursing programs faculty. Addressing the

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A cleaner, greener, more inclusive economy

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2021/09/07

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Daniel Ferguson, the director of workforce development at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), a nonprofit organization that incubates promising cleantech startups in underserved communities and then helps to develop the local L.A. green jobs workforce through training and internships. "There are two working definitions for green jobs. One is an actual company that has sustainable practices to be able to create a green product, and then

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Back to Work: Here’s a look at some efforts to help...

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2021/09/06

U.S. employers added 235,000 jobs last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase is sharply lower than the 943,000 jobs gained in July. Additionally, the unemployment rate declined by 0.2% to 5.2% in August with unemployed people numbering 8.4 million. Meanwhile, jobless claims for the week ending August 28 dropped to 340,000. The Department of Labor notes, " This is the lowest level for initial claims since March 14, 2020 when it was 256,000." We are always on

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Hiring returns to the nonprofit sector, slowly but...

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2021/09/03

Prior to the pandemic, the nonprofit sector was among the biggest employers in America, employing more people than the manufacturing sector and trailing only the retail and leisure industry in the number of workers. But, like others, the nonprofit sector experienced significant job losses as the pandemic took its toll on businesses across the country. During the initial months of the COVID outbreak, nonprofits lost 1.64 million jobs, about 13% of its workforce. It's estimated that staffing won't

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#InvestInWork: Get America Back to Work

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2021/09/02

It’s been almost 18 months since the onset of the pandemic and today, millions of job seekers continue to look for their places in the workforce. Many face barriers that are keeping them from landing well-paying jobs that provide family-sustaining wages. To kick off National Workforce Development Month, the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Kansas City, and Fed Communities, along with WorkingNation, invited educational, philanthropic, corporate, and workforce development thought

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Survey: Tech schools and credentialing programs offer...

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2021/09/01

A majority of Americans think colleges are not adapting to the changing needs of students fast enough, and that alternatives to four-year schools are offering a better option for young adults looking to kickstart a good career. In a new survey released by the Charles Koch Foundation, more than half of Americans say they believe tech schools and credentialing programs better prepare students for their future in the workplace. "51% would recommend someone they know pursue a credential

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Cybersecurity specialist

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2021/09/01

Last year saw a marked increase in scams due to COVID-19. The FBI notes there has been “a wave of criminals seeking to prey upon an anxious public.” Additionally, with many more people working remotely—cybercrime has had more potential targets—all of whom are more dependent on digital tools. Businesses need to be aware of these threats, but also develop a strong cybersecurity culture. These are challenges facing people working in cybersecurity. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures,

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The workforce in transition: What you need to know

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2021/08/31

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management—better known as SHRM—sits down with me at the ASU+GSV Summit 2021 to discuss upheaval in the workforce, the questions hiring managers and employers want answered now, and the issue that makes him want to climb onto his soap box. An Unprecedented Period of Adjustment "We're in the middle of a level of transition that we've never seen in such a short period of

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How is the pandemic affecting working moms?

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2021/08/30

Working women continue to be disproportionately hit by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as 4.3 million people have found work this year, women are returning to work at a much slower pace than men, and this is particularly true for working mothers. Melissa Panzer, executive producer, WorkingNation WorkingNation's Melissa Panzer—executive producer who oversees all our video production and development—has a nearly three-year old son, and she has personally struggled to find a

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Back to Work: Check out these opportunities in...

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2021/08/30

WorkingNation is always looking for job and training opportunities available around the country. This week, we found some programs in five states, including access to tech jobs in Florida, logistics positions in Georgia, and boosting the logging talent pipeline in Maine. Take a look. From Florida: Refresh Miami reports REEF Technology plans to hire more than 1,000 employees in Miami over the next three years with a commitment to include hires from underserved communities. From Georgia:

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New online platform helps build career paths for the...

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2021/08/27

For members of the military-connected community, the civilian workforce can prove daunting whether you’re among the 200,000 members transitioning out of the military each year or the spouse of an active duty member who has had to move frequently with new deployments and have your career disrupted. To address these challenges, Walmart has made it a priority to hire veterans and military spouses. But the retail giant is taking its commitment to another level with a new program called Find-a-Future

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Equity in the Last Mile

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2021/08/25

A lot has been written about last-mile training programs that provide just-in-time training around the specific skills and business experiences that employers are looking for in their open positions. By starting with employer needs and working backward to education and training, last-mile training programs are highly responsive to shifts in the labor market, create a fast track for talent, and improve employment outcomes—especially in emerging technical fields plagued by skills gaps. But,

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The digital divide has been especially detrimental to...

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2021/08/24

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Diana Caba, assistant vice president for policy and community engagement for the Hispanic Federation joins me to discuss the digital skills gap in the Latino community and what is being done to close that gap. "The dire need for digital skills is a longstanding issue for communities of color in general. And before the pandemic, the digital divide has been especially detrimental to the economic prospects of Latinos of all ages," says Caba. "The

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Back to Work: Opportunities in agriculture,...

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2021/08/23

Millions of people are looking for the pathway into the workforce. WorkingNation is always looking for job and training opportunities available around the country. This week, we note some programs in five states, including Alaska and Ohio. Check out what we found. From Alaska: Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reports a certified nursing assistant training program is helping fill area health care needs. From New Mexico: Deming Headlight reports agriculture businesses can apply for internship

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