tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:26:16 +0000Latest Workforce News from around the nationhttp://nawbblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))Blogger1606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-4501996103764756186Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:44:00 +00002013-03-04T05:44:08.218-08:00Darlene Miller and Marlena Sessions A significant percentage of our work force lacks critical education and skills needed in today’s economy — of that there can be no argument. Even though we have a large pool of unemployed workers, there’s a skills gap: They lack the technical skills and credentials necessary to work in a more technologically advanced economy. In Washington http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-high-cost-of-cutting-workforce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-8482034457044115012Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:51:00 +00002013-03-01T13:51:43.948-08:00By Bruce Ferguson, Candace Moody and Bryan Stone At a recent workforce conference, a speaker gave his vision for WIA in the next decade: “We should call for the end of the Individual Training Account, and reinvest the funds in the Pell Grant program.” A bold idea, and dead wrong. Here’s why. Since Senator Claiborne Pell introduced the federal student financial aid http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/lets-push-reset-button-on-pell-grants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-3087865884887089067Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:31:00 +00002013-02-28T08:35:06.272-08:00By Rob Sentz The skills gap and public scrutiny on the true effectiveness of the workforce investment system are two major hurdles confronting WIBs in 2013. In both cases, we would suggest that the right data is the best ally. We live in a world of Big Data, which means we live in a world of way too much data. Big Data is an ocean with no reference points, or dense fog that induces decisionhttp://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-improved-cost-benefit-models-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-8634011740380758857Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:10:00 +00002013-03-07T07:33:01.507-08:00by Bojan Cubela Lately, I get this question a lot: “How can workforce organizations make better use of data to improve their performance?” This may be the single most important question that workforce leaders must answer in order to stay ahead and stay relevant in the age of shrinking budgets. There has been a growing emphasis on data in workforce development programs and across the public http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/compliance-withers-wibs-only-managing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-5615716820841058692Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:28:00 +00002013-03-01T13:45:25.641-08:00 The National Association of Workforce Board (NAWB) President/CEO Ron Painter launched a new blogtalkradio show, Workforce Central that focuses on key workforce issues and investment strategies to help America compete globally.  Drexel University’s Paul Harrington joined Painter the day after the election to talk about the re-election of Obama and insights into what is actually happening in http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/behind-curtain-real-look-at-state-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-4356953454702156294Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:11:00 +00002012-10-28T11:17:52.114-07:00On Thursday, October 18th, NAWB and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation co-hosted a gathering in Pittsburgh to discuss what impacts the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may have on the healthcare workforce. Read the article.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/whats-on-horizon-in-health-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-1861733893383299407Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:57:00 +00002012-10-28T11:11:55.297-07:00Workforce Investment Board prepared to help businesses and job seekers through economic recovery San Bernardino, CA (August 15, 2012) – The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) surveyed 2,220 local businesses regarding growth, employment trends and quality of workforce for the region and industry sector. The top three industries in the County – healthcare, transportation and http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/san-bernardino-county-businesses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-371197352890482892Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:00:00 +00002012-08-01T09:08:49.218-07:00County, city hope program would spur new high-paying jobs By Eric Gneckow, North Bay Business Journal, Business Journal Staff Reporter NAPA COUNTY – Efforts to create a first-ever business incubator in Napa County could take another step forward in the coming weeks as project members seek additional startup funding from the county Board of Supervisors and the Napa City Council.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/napa-explores-incubator-at-former.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-3068312978497977586Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:30:00 +00002012-08-01T09:16:35.562-07:00Missouri's jobless rate in February dropped to 7.4 percent -- its lowest mark since late 2008. And while that's good news, companies still seem to be moving cautiously when adding new staff. Read more...http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/more-employers-are-hiring-but-taking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-1239100969595974575Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:02:00 +00002012-08-01T09:02:50.956-07:00Calling adult education and job training the “path to prosperity” for Fresno, Mayor Ashley Swearengin launched the Learn2Earn initiative, a public awareness campaign aimed at removing the obstacles for Fresno adults looking to obtain more education or gain additional skills for the changing workplace. Read more...http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/mayor-launches-learn2earn-initiative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-7404678358970891517Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:10:00 +00002012-08-01T09:15:08.535-07:00The Jobs Creation Commission has been hold regional hearings across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to solicit public testimony from local businesses, hiring agencies and workers to learn more about the key factors necessary to increase job creation. Read more...http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/job-seekers-talk-about-ageism-and-need.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-376169590972501043Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:54:00 +00002012-08-01T09:09:10.079-07:00Local employer benefits through County Workforce Investment Process Improvement Program San Bernardino, CA (April 13, 2012) –Bishamon Industries Corporation faced increased competition with their EZ Loader product, which could have translated to lost sales and lost jobs. With the introduction of the new model, they needed to make sure they could efficiently produce and deliver this product http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/bishamon-industries-corporation-retains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-3291231992431281052Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:04:00 +00002011-12-15T06:05:53.201-08:00SoMDNews.com Since opening its doors in September 2009, the Job Match Re-Employment Project has helped find new jobs for more than 150 unemployed people, a few of whom shared their success stories with U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin during a Friday morning meeting at the project’s Waldorf office.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/cardin-endorses-job-match-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-5888939668916073973Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:38:00 +00002011-12-11T13:15:02.021-08:00Cincinnati.com The Greater Cincinnati Construction Career Pathway Collaborative, an initiative to promote construction training and careers, was recognized nationally by the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) with a Workforce Development Award.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/construction-career-collaborative-wins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-3428059116683450195Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-12-11T13:12:20.591-08:00Waukesha Patch Center making use of federal and state programs to meet the needs of Waukesha County job seekers and employers Finding jobs in this economy can be difficult but for the past year, the Workforce Development Center in Pewaukee has received extra help from the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/increased-demand-allows-workforce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-366220964635424355Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +00002011-12-11T12:52:31.003-08:00Hesperia Star At 52 years old, Lennie Alvarez found himself out of a job and - without more education - unable to get hired in the field where he'd worked for decades. The recession had dumped him into a job market where certification was required to get hired, but going through a multi-year apprenticeship program at his age seemed unlikely.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/county-program-trains-vets-for-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-2547907141589355085Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:31:00 +00002011-12-11T13:05:08.256-08:00PRESS RELEASE - SAN BERNARDINO, CA Workforce Investment Board’s program aids employers and employees in crisis The Business Resource Team immediately reached out to Team One Employment Specialists, LLC offering help through their Rapid Response program after receiving the WARN notice that 480 employees at a local manufacturing plant were to be laid off.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/business-resource-team-rapid-response.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-8720126667480559928Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:53:00 +00002011-12-11T13:08:07.481-08:00PRESS RELEASE - SAN BERNARDINO, CA Board expands as it increases development and implementation of workforce programs to assist local employers and job seekers Chair Josie Gonzales, County of San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor, appointed At-Large Member Joseph Williams, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Action Project (YAP). Williams has worked for the County of San http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/workforce-investment-board-of-san.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-6752899442689545859Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:02:00 +00002011-11-11T08:05:01.914-08:00Trib Local New Lenox The Mobile Workforce Center is a state of the art computer lab that travels to communities throughout Will County.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/officials-gather-to-recognize-local.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-8588766844244674648Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:59:00 +00002011-11-11T08:01:59.851-08:00MAYNARD, Mass. (BUSINESS WIRE) Bi-annual report reveals the unique skills current veteran job seekers possess and the business value they can bring to employers.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/monstercom-unveils-first-ever-veterans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-1993652023169907032Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:33:00 +00002011-11-09T06:08:06.361-08:00SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board's partnership with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting(R) (CMTC) helped a local manufacturer, Microdyne Plastics, create a more competitive pricing structure and identify cost savings to maintain profitability.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/microdyne-plastics-regains-strength.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-2417047578591120569Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:12:00 +00002011-11-09T06:05:37.422-08:00SAN BERNARDINO, Calif (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/in-house-employee-development-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-8026356034647866716Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:54:00 +00002011-11-09T06:00:26.850-08:00The Times Leader WILKES-BARRE -- With the unemployment rate in Luzerne County hovering near 10 percent, area education institutions are reaching out with training programs in high-growth sectors for workers who have lost jobs.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/good-healthy-jobs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-4691208592543746537Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:13:00 +00002011-11-09T05:58:44.194-08:00Laney Tower Online Medical Device Engineering's pilot takes off After being laid off, Sunita Verma had to decide where to focus her hunt for a new job. Describing the experience, she said, "I opened a deck of cards again and (had) to make the decision, which card am I going to pick? Is it a winning ace or a loser's card?"http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/program-aims-for-jobs-in-growing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5595556843070241215.post-7594912422320373085Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:32:00 +00002011-10-27T12:34:11.784-07:00PRESS RELEASE - EATONTOWN, NJ Monmouth County’s Workforce Investment Board (WIB) members, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Division of Employment and Training staff, and community partners highlighted the accomplishments and challenges of 13 One-Stop Career Center alumni at a ceremony held at the Sheraton Eatontown today.http://nawbblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/one-stop-career-centers-add-to-local.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB))0