Facebook Will Offer Platforms Teaching Tech Skills in Cities
“When people get the opportunity to get the training they need, they can get great jobs,” said COO Sheryl Sandberg.
R.I. Gov. Toughens Rules for State Lawyers After Costly Mistakes
The new policies also effect state employees who need certifications and licensures.
Federal Immigration Reform Could Boost Boston’s Economy
The city faces a potential labor shortage in key industries it’s typically filled with immigrants.
Vermont Will Pay You $10,000 to Move There and Work Remotely
A rapidly shrinking tax base has prompted some creative solutions from state officials.
State and Local Governments Rely on Gig Economy to Fill Some Positions, Survey Says
“Positions filled via the gig economy may include those that have a high degree of independent contractors available … or which lend themselves to temporary services," according to the 2018 state and local government workforce survey.
Tech-Minded Colorado Has a Bay Area ‘Poaching Strategy’
Those scraping by on six-figure salaries in Silicon Valley may be enticed by this ad campaign.
San Francisco City Attorney’s Subpoenas Put New Pressure on Uber, Lyft
Any lawsuit that may come could set a precedent across all of California.
The U.S. Might Need Self-Driving Trucks to Avoid a Labor Shortage Crisis
The American Trucking Association says their industry needs to hire 900,000 more drivers in the next 10 years to keep up with demand.
The Importance of Scaling and Supporting Apprenticeship Programs
Whether it’s in high schools or vocational training, “we’ve got to find a better pipeline, and the federal government needs to be part of that partnership,” said National League of Cities president Mark Stodola.
New Jersey Bill Would Strip Pensions for Workers Convicted of Sexual Offenses
The bill, passed by committee, requires that the offenses be somehow related to an individual’s public employment.
This Small Nebraska City Uses Cash Incentives to Attract Skilled Workers
To be eligible for the matching grant program, employers must be recruiting for “quality jobs,” paying at or above the state’s median wage.
Cities Need Equitable Workforce Pipelines
The National League of Cities has been working with six in particular to improve access to skills training and postsecondary education like their economies depend on it—because they do.
Chinese Tariffs Will Hit California's Most Vulnerable Counties Hardest
The Trump administration's escalating trade disagreement with China doesn't bode well for eight counties with high unemployment.
Automation Presents Workforce Challenges—and Opportunities
“Technology will displace workers from some, and potentially many jobs...but we have no reason to think technology will eliminate work in the economy as a whole,” said John Schmitt, vice president of the Economic Policy Institute.
‘We Have No Bill. We Have No Deal’ to End Arizona Teacher Protests
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | N.Y. plans new assistance for Puerto Rico recovery ... N.M. legal battle over secret recordings … Richmond, Va. is an eviction hub … and a “silent impasse” at an Ohio village hall.
E-Verify Immigrant Job Screening Is a Game of Chicken, Politics and State Laws
A critical tool for preventing the illegal hiring of undocumented workers hasn’t been used uniformly even in the states that require it.
Report Shows Cities That Have Gained the Most Workers
The findings from the jobs website Linkedin also look at the "skills gap" that exists in various U.S. metro areas.
Transforming State Government IT Into an Amazon Prime-Like Experience
North Dakota’s tech entrepreneur turned governor wants to use savings from budget cuts to boost investments in IT infrastructure.
Community-Driven Approaches to Equity to Receive $10M to Grow
The Rockefeller Foundation and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative have teamed up to create the Communities Thrive Challenge, which will have 10 winners.
State Legislatures—And Careers—Are Shaped by Gender Bias
A new analysis of 25,000 careers in state legislatures suggests women are being pigeonholed into “women’s issues,” and passed over for key roles in favor of their male counterparts.
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