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If AI Does the Beginner Work, Where Will Experience Come From?

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For generations, workers gained experience by performing routine tasks, learning from mistakes, and gradually taking on greater responsibility. But what happens when AI begins performing much of that beginner-level work? This Workforce Intelligence Report explores a growing challenge facing employers, educators, and workforce leaders: if traditional pathways to experience are disappearing, how will the next […]

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Resumes in the AI Era: Adapting for Success

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Part of the Workforce Signals series, highlighting emerging developments that workforce professionals should be watching. The way employers evaluate job candidates is changing. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into hiring processes, resumes are no longer being reviewed exclusively by human recruiters. In many cases, technology is helping determine which candidates move forward and which

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The Jobs Report Says One Thing. Workforce Professionals Are Seeing Another.

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The latest jobs report delivered good news. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, significantly exceeding expectations. Unemployment remained low at 4.3 percent. On the surface, the labor market appears healthy. Yet if you spend time talking with workforce professionals, employers, and job seekers, you may hear a different story. Many job seekers report that finding

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Make Better Workforce Decisions with Better Data — Webinar Tomorrow

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Hosted by the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP)Presenter: Monica Dukes, U.S. Census Bureau Date: May 13, 2026Time: 2:00 PM Eastern | 1:00 PM Central | 12:00 PM Mountain | 11:00 AM Pacific Every day, workforce professionals are expected to make important decisions based on changing labor market conditions, economic trends, and community needs. Yet

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Workforce Trends Roundup — May 2026 Feature Edition

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Executive Summary The U.S. labor market in 2026 is stable on the surface but rapidly evolving underneath. Employers are refining hiring strategies, technology is reshaping job roles, and demographic pressures are intensifying. For members of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP)—especially front‑line workforce staff—these shifts highlight the importance of adaptability, strong employer engagement, and

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The Workforce Professional of 2030 May Look More Like a Systems Coach Than a Case Manager

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For years, workforce development has often been described through the language of programs, eligibility, case files, and placements. Those things still matter. They are part of the work. But something larger has been happening quietly underneath the surface. The role itself is changing. Many workforce professionals today are already doing far more than traditional case

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$100 Million Bet on “Good Jobs”: What It Signals for Workforce Professionals

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A recent announcement from the Rockefeller Foundation highlights a significant new investment in the future of work: a $100 million, three-year initiative aimed at connecting Americans to “good jobs” in the face of rapid economic and technological change. At first glance, this may read like another large-scale funding announcement. But for workforce professionals, it signals

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