Based on the results of a new survey by The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturers are estimated to have spent at least $26.2 billion in 2019 on internal and external training programs for new and existing manufacturing employees. Conducted by the Center for Manufacturing Research Director […]
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As IAWP works to focus on growing membership and educational offerings, we are simplifying and taking a new approach to our awards program for 2020. IAWP will honor outstanding work and service within our association as well as in the workforce development system over the past year. Unlike past years, the service, work, and/or contribution
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Organizations are increasing the frequency of online meetings and virtual events. One of the biggest mistakes that can be made is to think about online facilitation as an extension of face to face teaching. It isn’t. Amber Drake, IAWP Vice President, will provide the tips that online facilitators need to consider in holding an online
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January is membership month at IAWP and in 2020 we are striving to grow like never before! IAWP is now offering new marketing materials to help chapters market membership within their communities. These new membership resources can be customized and services to create even more custom resources for print or electronic formats is also available.
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A new study,funded by the March of Dimes underscores the long-term effects of paid family leave on women’s participation in the workforce. The analysis of states that have implemented paid leave policies found a 20 percent reduction in the number of women leaving their jobs in the first year after welcoming a child, and up
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How can professionals stand out from the crowd and score a job this year? According to a new survey, senior managers are most impressed when candidates network on social media with employees at the company of interest (49%) and provide access to an online portfolio or personal website (47%). The tactics that hurt workers’ chances
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Employers interested in applying for the 2020 program may now create accounts in preparation of the program’s launch on January 31. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who recruit, retain, and employ veterans. Over 400 employers were recognized in 2019 for their commitment to recruiting, employing,
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced a final rule that will allow states to tailor their staffing approach when providing services in the Employment Service program. Established under the Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933, the Employment Service program was originally a national system of public employment offices. To further the Workforce
Wishing you happy holidays and best wishes for a joyful new year from your friends at the International Association of Workforce Professionals. The IAWP office will be closed December 24 to January 2 for the holidays. However should you need to contact us, you can reach us at info@iawponline.org.
A new report from the Council of Economic Advisers, finds that making child care more affordable could help up to 10.4 million parents chose to enter the labor force or increase their work hours. As of December 2016, there were 3.8 million nondisabled, working-age parents with children under age 6 outside the labor force, and
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