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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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3 hours ago

Commission flags birthing-hospital closures, workforce shortages and upcoming reimbursement changes Commissioners raised alarms about recent and potential birthing-hospital closures (Methuen and others), linked many closures to workforce shortages and insufficient training slots, and noted a January 2027 reimbursement change that could affect obstetric care delivery; they urged exploring funding and policy responses.

Massachusetts is facing a looming crisis as birthing-hospital closures and workforce shortages threaten to turn communities into 'maternity deserts.'

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#MA #HealthcareAccess #CitizenPortal #WorkforceDevelopment

Innovations Institute

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5 hours ago

Active listening starts before you even say hello. Our latest CCFG short shares quick, practical tips for being present, building trust & minimizing distractions.
⏱️Under 5 min
🎧s.uconn.edu/ccfg-2
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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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17 hours ago

House General & Housing panel debates applying prevailing-wage rules to treasurer's housing loan program Witnesses and committee members debated whether Vermont's prevailing-wage requirements should apply to projects that use treasurer-backed financing (the transcript refers to a "10% for Vermont" loan program). Members asked for fiscal studies and treasurer input; no vote was taken.

Vermont lawmakers are grappling with whether to apply prevailing-wage laws to treasurer-backed housing projects, as debates unfold over labor costs and project feasibility.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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18 hours ago

Postsecondary Education Committee clears suite of higher-education bills, including age cap for concurrent enrollment The committee approved multiple bills affecting higher education: an age limit for concurrent enrollment, a ban on content‑based security fees for campus expression, optional workforce assessments (WorkKeys), graduate-instructor training standards, and pilot paid apprenticeships for career-tech students.

Oklahoma's Postsecondary Education Committee just passed a game-changing package of bills that includes an age cap for concurrent enrollment and new training standards for graduate instructors!

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#OK #CitizenPortal #StudentSupport #HigherEducation #WorkforceDevelopment

Behavioral Health News

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1 day ago

Re-imagining Conservatorship: Recovery and Career Planning Through Peer Support How peer support specialists with lived experience transform mental health recovery, employment, and conservatorship through workforce training.

Peer support programs transform lived experience into careers, creating purpose, income, and stronger mental health recovery outcomes.

#PeerSupport #MentalHealthRecovery #WorkforceDevelopment #BehavioralHealth

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation

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1 day ago

Did you know that HealthCare Access Maryland visits the Anne Arundel County Career Center every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 9 AM – 3 PM? Stop by to explore your health coverage options.

#AAWDC #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityResource #CareerSuccess

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1 day ago

MID SUMMER ARTS FAIR AND JWCC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Muddy River TV+ On the Daily Muddy, one of our favorite guests, Brendan Shea stops by to talk about the Mid Summer Arts Faire coming to Washington Park June 26 through the 28th – celebrating local art, community, and...

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Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation

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1 day ago

Today's the day! Join us tonight from 4 PM - 7 PM for our Community Hiring Event at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center!

Learn more and register at: CommunityHiringEventUMBWMC.eventbrite.com

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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1 day ago

Appropriations committee advances budget substitute with targeted K–12, higher-ed, and pilot program funding The committee reviewed and adopted the budget substitute (HB238), moving multiple line items for K–12, higher education, workforce development and pilot programs; members discussed broadband funding, school mental-health positions, robotics grants and other line-item changes before giving the substitute a favorable report (15 ayes, 1 abstention).

The Senate appropriations committee has just advanced a transformative budget substitute aimed at boosting K-12 education, mental health services, and broadband funding, but will it be enough to meet the growing demands?

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#AL #BroadbandFunding #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 day ago

Panel reports out bill raising Construction Industries Board fees to cover expanded duties The General Government Committee voted 4–1 to report Senate Bill 1732, which would revise the Construction Industries Board fee structure to cover added regulatory, compliance and licensure-tracking responsibilities the chair said the board has taken on since 2009.

Senate Bill 1732 aims to adjust construction fees for the first time since 2009 to meet growing regulatory demands—could this change impact your pathway into the trades?

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The St. Louis American

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1 day ago

Bell introduces BRIDGE Act to bolster American workforce Congressman Wesley Bell has introduced the “Building Reentry and Inclusive Development for Greater Employment (BRIDGE) Act, which he says could “strengthen the workforce by expanding pathways to economic mobility and employment for justice-impacted individuals.” The bill also lends support to youths seeking employment, another group that has “long faced significant barriers to entering the workforce.” “A […]

'Bell introduces BRIDGE Act to bolster American workforce'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Annelise Hanshaw | Missouri Independent

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FWD.us

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1 day ago

Without immigrant workers, industries across Texas would face major disruptions, and families could see costs rise by thousands each year.

#ProtectAmericasWorkforce #TexasEconomy #Immigration #DACA #TPS #WorkforceDevelopment

Kevin C. Nolan, PhD, RPA

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1 day ago

AAL #studentemployees work on all stages of these projects, including as coauthors on the technical reports & these published journal articles. #LearnWorkDiscover #ChertChert #WeFly #archaeology #HistoryMatters #WorkforceDevelopment 5/5

Kevin C. Nolan, PhD, RPA

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1 day ago

With projects like these, & #HistoricPreservationFund funding, AAL provides #experientiallearning for dozens of Ball State students. These experiences directly prepare students for #jobs and #careers in #CRMArch. #LearnWorkDiscover #WorkforceDevelopment 3/5

Web Chick

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2 days ago

Upcoming Events - Workforce Center - Fairfield County, Ohio The Workforce Center upcoming events calendar.

Gemini said
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Meeting Cancellation Notice
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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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2 days ago

Committee pauses MJ Foster age expansion amid funding shortfall; amendment adopted HB 4 07 would pause the lowered MJ Foster eligibility age and revert new applicants to age 21 for two years, grandfather current students; lawmakers pressed staff and regents on funding gaps and a $14.5 million executive budget item.

Rep. Larvadain's House Bill 407 aims to pause the expansion of the MJ Foster program, reverting eligibility to age 21 as lawmakers grapple with funding challenges.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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2 days ago

Rep. Brass seeks broader TOPS Tech access by adding dual-enrollment pathway House Bill 3 25 would add successful completion of nine dual-enrollment credit hours as a third eligibility route for the TOPS Tech award, so students need meet two of three criteria instead of the current combination of GPA, ACT or WorkKeys.

Rep. Jack Brass is shaking up the educational landscape with House Bill 325, proposing a new pathway for students to access the TOPS Tech award through dual-enrollment credits!

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#LA #TechnicalCredentials #DualEnrollment #CitizenPortal #LouisianaEducation #WorkforceDevelopment

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2 days ago

Talent Management Consulting Services Market Insights and Forecast Report 2026 www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/tale...
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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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2 days ago

Committee advances phased-retirement proposal to let universities retain part-time faculty HB 42 would permit phased retirement for higher-education faculty, allowing partial work with a proportional benefit to retain expertise; an amendment sets participation criteria and leaves participation optional for individual universities; the committee reported HB 42 as amended.

A new phased retirement proposal in Louisiana could allow faculty to work part-time while still earning retirement benefits, keeping their expertise in the classroom!

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 days ago

Calbright to partner with Launch Apprenticeship Network to expand registered apprenticeships Trustees heard a presentation on a partnership with the Launch Apprenticeship Network that would allow Calbright to connect students to registered apprenticeships, employer engagement and program sponsorship without building new apprenticeship infrastructure.

Calbright College is set to revolutionize education by partnering with the Launch Apprenticeship Network, giving students unprecedented access to paid, real-world career pathways!

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 days ago

Calbright and North Orange Continuing Education launch pilot to expand adult learner pathways Calbright trustees heard a presentation on a multiyear partnership with North Orange Continuing Education to pilot credit-for-prior-learning, streamlined onboarding, virtual supports and stackable pathways intended to improve outcomes for adult learners and inform statewide practice.

Calbright College is teaming up with North Orange Continuing Education to revolutionize adult learning with innovative pathways and support systems!

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 days ago

Calbright takes part in CBEN ‘‘QualAssurance’’ pilot to validate competency‑based programs Calbright staff described participation in the Competency-Based Education Network (CBEN) quality‑assurance pilot that reviews competency, assessment and program design; CBEN said the pilot will form the basis for a continuous improvement quality signal for competency‑based education.

Calbright's participation in the CBEN quality-assurance pilot is set to redefine trust in competency-based education, ensuring that skills, not just seat time, take center stage in the job market.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #QualityAssurance #CompetencyBased #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Indiana

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3 days ago

SCEDC presents Invest Steuben Enterprise Center; county appropriation request delayed to May David Koenig of the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation outlined plans for an Invest Steuben Enterprise Center at 907 S. Wayne Street, citing partnerships with Ivy Tech and Freedom Academy and a funding package that includes $100,000 in county EDIT funds, $100,000 from SCEDC and a proposed $250,000 bank loan; county council deferred its appropriation decision to the May meeting because the request missed the publication deadline.

Big plans are in the works for a new Invest Steuben Enterprise Center aimed at boosting workforce development in Steuben County, but a key funding decision is on hold until May!

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Citizen Portal News US

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3 days ago

Proposal for tourism-and-hospitality charter school wins broad support; senators press timeline and funding questions Bill 256‑38 would raise the charter cap to allow a tourism and hospitality‑focused charter intended to train students for Guam’s visitor economy; proponents said internships, AI literacy and industry certifications will supply local labor, while senators asked about facilities, procurement constraints, enrollment and budget tradeoffs.

A new charter school focused on tourism and hospitality could be the game-changer Guam needs to prepare students for thriving careers in the visitor economy.

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#US #CitizenPortal #TourismEducation #GuamCharterSchools #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News US

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3 days ago

Senators hear plan to allow GCC to open career-and-technical charter school by raising charter cap A proposed amendment would raise Guam’s charter-school cap from seven to eight to allow Guam Community College to create a CTE-focused charter offering dual credit, industry credentials and a direct pipeline into local jobs; proponents argued it would leverage GCC facilities and existing programs, while senators pressed for details about statutory language, selection and funding.

A new bill could pave the way for Guam Community College to launch an innovative career-and-technical charter school, creating a direct pathway for students into the workforce!

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#US #CitizenPortal #EducationAccess #CareerEducation #GuamCharterSchools #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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3 days ago

Council adopts housing-element amendment to allow use of hospitality tax revenue for workforce housing, schedules public hearing for addendum Georgetown County approved second reading of an amendment adding a required housing-impact analysis to the comprehensive-plan housing element, enabling use of up to 15% of local ATAX (hospitality) funds for affordable or workforce housing (provision sunsets Dec. 31, 2030); the planning commission recommended approval 7–0 and a public hearing will be held at the next meeting.

Georgetown County is paving the way for affordable housing by allowing up to 15% of hospitality tax revenue to be directed towards workforce housing initiatives!

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#GeorgetownCounty #SC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #PublicPolicy #GeorgetownCountyHousing #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News New York

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3 days ago

Allegany County approves multiple public‑safety staffing fills to ease workload The county board approved requests to fill vacancies in the district attorney
s, public defender
s, conflict defender
s, probation and sheriff
s offices, with several positions funded by grants or state funds; officials said the hires will address discovery burdens and operational gaps.

Allegany County's public safety departments are set to fill critical staffing gaps, including a paralegal for the DA's office, to streamline operations and enhance case prosecution.

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#AlleganyCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LegalServices #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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4 days ago

Student interns tell Milwaukee School District committee the internships build workplace skills and access Student interns at a Milwaukee School District Committee meeting described hands‑on work in community centers and district offices, while the district’s contract compliance manager outlined goals to expand student engagement and workforce pathways for high‑school students.

Milwaukee students are gaining vital skills and confidence through internships, transforming their futures while actively contributing to their communities.

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#WI #CitizenPortal #CommunityAccess #StudentEngagement #MilwaukeeSchools #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Indiana

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4 days ago

South Bend CFO says district saved about $20 million and used it to raise teacher and bus-driver pay Anaf Kamid, chief financial officer for South Bend Community School Corp, said operational changes — a new health-insurance vendor, insourcing facilities management and other efficiencies — produced roughly $20 million in recurring savings that funded historic teacher raises and higher bus-driver wages.

South Bend Community School Corp's CFO reveals how strategic changes saved the district $20 million, funding the largest pay raises for teachers and bus drivers in history!

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#IN #CitizenPortal #SouthBendSchools #OperationalEfficiency #WorkforceDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Alaska

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4 days ago

DOT asks Legislature to restore roughly $5 million for maintenance, cites fleet, staffing and winter-response gaps Department of Transportation officials told the Senate Finance Subcommittee they seek restoration of roughly $5 million to maintenance and operations, requested guardrail and wayside funding, and urged support for mechanic contracting and fleet replacement amid staff shortages and increased contractor use for winter response.

Alaska's DOT is pleading for $5 million to fix crucial maintenance gaps and address alarming staffing shortages that could jeopardize public safety.

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