Workforce Development
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How Skills-Based Hiring Works for a Diverse Workforce
By 2025, an astonishing 85% of companies globally will be using skills-based hiring, marking a rapid and fundamental shift in how talent is acquired.
Michigan youth grant initiative tackles skills gap
Six months into Michigan's $3.
Mass. invests $14.4M in youth employment initiatives
The Healey-Driscoll Administration just committed nearly $14.
7 Strategies to Attract and Retain Cybersecurity Professionals in 2026
Just 34% of cybersecurity professionals plan to stay in their current role in the coming year, a stark indicator of a widespread retention crisis despite a critical national talent shortage, according
How to Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis for Talent Needs
Nearly 40% of workers' skills are expected to become obsolete or significantly altered by 2030, according to muchskills.
What are workforce development programs for company culture and advancement?
Companies experience a 17 percent increase in productivity and a 21 percent boost in profitability when employees receive targeted training, according to HBS Online .
Workforce Development Inc. Names 2026 Best Workplaces in Southeast Minnesota
For the fourth consecutive year, Olmsted County secured a top-five spot in the large employer category for 2026, earning recognition as one of Southeast Minnesota's Best Places to Work.
Workforce Development Inc. names 2026 Best Places to Work Southeast Minnesota
For the fourth consecutive year, Olmsted County has been recognized as one of Southeast Minnesota's Best Places to Work.
What Is Skills-Based Hiring? A Practical Framework for Employers
Skills-based hiring is a recruitment strategy that prioritizes a candidate's demonstrated skills and abilities over traditional qualifications. This approach helps organizations expand their talent pool, foster diversity, and make more effective hiring decisions.