Labor Force Participation Rates are Higher for People with Professional Certifications or Licenses
Labor force participation rates are substantially higher for people who have a professional certification or occupational license than for those without such credentials. In 2018, the rate was 87.7 percent for workers who had such credentials, compared with 57.8 percent for those without them. In addition, people with certifications or... Read more »
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Use LinkedIn Like a Pro
Workforce Professionals will have the opportunity to learn about LinkedIn, from one of their own. Kimberly Myers, CWP is a LinkedIn guru and Outreach and Resource Coordinator at WorkSource Pierce, County Washington. To achieve her goals, Kim leads social media initiatives and utilizes LinkedIn. Kim’s presentation will address questions like:... Read more »
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Study: Shortage of Workers With Degree Will Cost the U.S. Economy $1.2 Trillion Over the Next Decade
A new study estimates that, over the next decade, employers in nearly every state will face significant shortages both of workers with an associate degree or some college (nearly 800,000 workers) and of workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher (over 8.5 million workers), leading to nearly $1.2 trillion in... Read more »
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USDOL Awards $11.1 Million to Enhance State Workforce Data Systems
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $11.1 million in Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grants designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state workforce data systems, and ultimately, the workforce programs in these states. The Department awarded nine grants – each approximately $1 million – to... Read more »
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New Research Finds The Internet Perpetuates Job Market Inequality
Recent research finds the internet is giving both employers and job seekers access to more information, but has not made the hiring process more meritocratic. Instead, lower-wage jobs have become “black holes,” with intense competition for positions, while many higher-wage jobs are going to targeted candidates and are open to... Read more »
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Labor Force Participation Rates are Higher for People with Professional Certifications or Licenses
Labor force participation rates are substantially higher for people who have a professional certification or occupational license than for those... Read more »
Use LinkedIn Like a Pro
Workforce Professionals will have the opportunity to learn about LinkedIn, from one of their own. Kimberly Myers, CWP is a... Read more »
Study: Shortage of Workers With Degree Will Cost the U.S. Economy $1.2 Trillion Over the Next Decade
A new study estimates that, over the next decade, employers in nearly every state will face significant shortages both of... Read more »
USDOL Awards $11.1 Million to Enhance State Workforce Data Systems
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $11.1 million in Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grants designed to... Read more »
New Research Finds The Internet Perpetuates Job Market Inequality
Recent research finds the internet is giving both employers and job seekers access to more information, but has not made... Read more »
Use LinkedIn Like a Pro
Workforce Professionals will have the opportunity to learn about LinkedIn, from one of their own. Kimberly Myers, CWP is a LinkedIn guru and Outreach and Resource Coordinator at WorkSource Pierce,... Read more »
USDOL Awards $11.1 Million to Enhance State Workforce Data Systems
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $11.1 million in Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grants designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state workforce data systems,... Read more »
New Research Finds The Internet Perpetuates Job Market Inequality
Recent research finds the internet is giving both employers and job seekers access to more information, but has not made the hiring process more meritocratic. Instead, lower-wage jobs have become... Read more »
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