A major change just hit the U.S. labor market conversation: a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions for workers applying from outside the United States. While existing H-1B holders and renewals aren’t affected, the fee is high enough to make employers pause. For workforce development professionals, the real question isn’t the politics — it’s […]
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The Department of Labor’s new AI workforce development initiative, launched under the White House’s America’s AI Action Plan, signals a significant shift in national workforce priorities. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping jobs across industries. This program is not simply another policy announcement; it is a call to integrate AI literacy and training into the fabric
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Is your career AI-proof? The question is no longer speculative; it’s an immediate reality check. Artificial Intelligence is not just knocking at the door of the global workforce—it’s already inside, fundamentally overhauling industries, redefining essential skills, and redrawing the lines between human endeavor and machine capability. This isn’t a gentle current of change; it’s a
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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of credentials out there, you’re not alone. Certificates, licenses, bootcamps, apprenticeships—today’s learning landscape is crowded, and not all credentials are created equal. Some open doors. Others don’t move the needle at all. That’s where the Credential Value Index (CVI) comes in. Developed by the Burning Glass
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently announced a new step in their ongoing effort to bring workforce and education programs closer together. The move is designed to streamline how federal programs are managed, improve coordination, and reduce duplicative processes for states and local providers. At the center
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The U.S. labor market has reached a turning point, according to the most recent releases from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for July, the August Employment Situation report, and the annual benchmark revision released in early September paint a picture of a cooling labor market, shifting
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Labor Day reminds us that behind every innovation, every service, and every community achievement, there are people whose dedication makes it possible. This holiday is more than a pause—it is a recognition of the teachers, builders, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, public servants, and countless others who shape our present and build our future. Among them are
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A new report from Lightcast has put hard numbers behind what many of us already suspected: workers with AI skills are being rewarded in today’s job market. On average, jobs that require AI knowledge pay 28% more—that’s about $18,000 extra per year. And here’s the twist: this isn’t just happening in tech. More than half
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A new report from Stanford University is already making waves in the workforce world. The study, titled Canaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial Intelligence, digs deep into payroll and employment data from late 2022 to mid-2025. Its findings are striking and should grab the attention of everyone
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It’s conference time! The Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) and the Ohio Workforce Association invite you to join us for the 3rd Annual Workforce Development Conference. This event is designed to bring workforce development professionals together for two days of learning, networking, and collaboration around the future of our field.
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