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Update: 2020 Workforce Development Conference
UPDATE March 25, 2020 IAWP is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak, and as of this writing, we remain committed to hosting the 2020 Workforce Development Conference in Pittsburgh, June 28 – July 1, 2020. As we continue to monitor, we will provide you with regular updates on the status of WDC2020. Our research shows that most air carriers are offering customers …
IAWP Announces Virtual Social Hours
IAWP is announcing new Virtual Social Hours to help the workforce community we serve connect and support one another in these constantly changing and challenging times. With remote work a temporary new norm for the workforce development community, everyone is grappling with a laundry list of questions and issues. During our first Virtual Social Hour …
New Final Rule Expands Apprenticeship Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule that will help expand apprenticeships in the United States by establishing a system for advancing the development of high-quality, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). IRAPs are high-quality apprenticeship programs, recognized as such by a third-party entity under standards established by the department in the new rule. Through …
US DOL Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance for preventing the …
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Report: Record Blue-Collar Labor Shortages Will Continue Through 2030
Today, America’s businesses face the challenge of staying competitive amid record labor shortages. To help reverse this trend and combat its consequences, a new study explains the factors causing labor shortages and how companies are filling their job openings. The study, which features the results of its new survey of more than 200 human resource executives. They …
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New Guidance Announced for States to Administer Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Labor announced new guidance outlining flexibilities that states have in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the guidance, federal law permits significant flexibility for states to amend their laws to provide UI benefits in multiple scenarios related to COVID-19. For example, federal …
Workforce Development Pre-Conference Program to Feature Dr. Rich Feller
The 2020 Workforce Development Conference will feature a thought leader in career development, Dr. Rich Feller. A licensed professional counselor, certified coach, and a distinguished teaching scholar at Colorado State University, Dr. Feller will present his renowned program Who You Are Matters! Who You Are Matters! uses a narrative approach to help leaders and employees get …
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Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Bolster Nation’s Infrastructure Workforce
Bipartisan legislation was introduced to bolster the nation’s infrastructure workforce by prioritizing strategic long-term planning and investments in career and technical education (CTE) and on-the-job training. The Transportation Workforce Investment Act aims to create a robust workforce pipeline to meet the growing demand for skilled workers to maintain and upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure. A …
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Early Registration Discounts for Workforce Development Conference End March 13th
Don’t miss your opportunity to secure the deepest registration discounts for the 2020 Workforce Development Conference, June 28 – July 1, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Early registration discounts expire Friday, March 13, 2020. To register, please click here. WDC2020 will allow you to get to know your fellow attendees and is professional and yet affordable …
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CDC Offers Interim Guidance for Workplace Planning and Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID – 19)
This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. CDC is working across the Department of Health and Human Services and across the U.S. government in the …