by luke | Jun 23, 2025 | Veteran Services
Veterans who put down roots in a community bring more than a resume. They bring lived experience, a service mindset, and the potential to strengthen the very systems that often fail them. As of 2023, there were nearly 16 million veterans across the U.S.—about 6% of...
by luke | Jun 3, 2025 | Career Pathways, Community Impact, Veteran Services
Over 200,000 service members take off their uniforms every year and step into civilian life. That moment—what many call “the exit ramp”—is filled with promise and uncertainty. While the Department of Defense might initiate the transition, our communities, employers,...
by luke | May 27, 2025 | Career Pathways, Veteran Services
Over 200,000 service members transition from the military to civilian life each year. For many, this is not a reset—it’s a continuation of a career built on leadership, discipline, and real-world problem-solving. However, despite substantial experience, veterans often...
by tpmatemp | Mar 13, 2025 | CTE Strategies, Talent Solutions for Emerging Industries, Work-Based Learning and Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce Development
Technology moves fast. Markets shift overnight. Talent expectations are evolving. Companies that invest in workforce development today are the ones setting the pace tomorrow. With talent shortages hitting industries across the board, employers are feeling the pressure...
by tpmatemp | Dec 19, 2024 | CPL and Micro-Credentialing Support, CTE Strategies, Sector Partnerships, Talent Solutions for Emerging Industries, WIOA One Stop Operations, WIOA Strategic Planning, Work-Based Learning and Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce Development
There is a lot of uncertainty among workforce development professionals right now. All eyes are on Washington as we wait for WIOA reauthorization and watch the incoming administration take shape. We can’t predict the policy and funding landscape in the year ahead, but...
by tpmatemp | Sep 9, 2024 | DEI, Economic Development, Workforce Development
The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, overseen by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), aims to support initiatives that provide communities with the access and skills needed to thrive in the digital age, regardless of their...
