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Award Submission Deadline Extended

The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) has extended the submission deadline for its awards program to March 15, 2018. To submit an award application, simply complete a short online form, download the required files and submit electronically. For additional information and award submission applications, please click here. Award winners will be announced during the 2018 Workforce […]

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Organizations Invited to Apply for Innovations in Workforce Systems Award

The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) opened its acclaimed recognition program to both public and private sector organizations, providing products and/or services to improve workforce systems. The Innovation in Workforce Systems Awards recognizes extraordinary innovation that directly or indirectly impacts systems, customers, or professionals within the workforce system. Contributions can take many forms and

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New Survey Reveals Crisis of Confidence in Workforce Readiness Among College Students

Representing the views of more than 32,000 students at 43 randomly-selected four-year institutions, a new survey released by Gallup and Strada Education NetworkSM  reveals a crisis of confidence among most students regarding their readiness to launch careers: Only a third of students believe they will graduate with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the

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HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration is Now Accepting Applications

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration is now accepting applications! The Program Demonstration will allow the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) to initially run applications, raise awareness of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, and enable more employers to prepare to successfully garner recognition when the Program launches in 2019. The

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Amazon Announces Candidates for Second HQ – Expects 50,000 New Jobs in Selected City

Today, Amazon announced it has chosen the following 20 metropolitan areas to move to the next phase of the process (in alphabetical order): Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Boston, MA Chicago, IL Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Indianapolis, IN Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Montgomery County, MD Nashville, TN Newark, NJ New York City, NY Northern Virginia,

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New Report Identifies Best Practices for Creating and Sustaining Apprenticeship Programs

A new report, called “Jobs Now” aims to help U.S. organizations tap new sources of talent for in-demand skills that will drive growth and innovation – which is particularly important given that 95 percent of U.S. corporate leaders say finding the talent they need is problematic. Jobs Now presents key elements of Switzerland’s successful apprenticeship model,

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IAWP Chapter Leaders to Present Successful Membership Growth Strategies

Membership growth is important as it helps to carry out our overall mission which includes providing quality benefits and services to members. Because chapters play an important role in membership growth, we’re pleased to announce that the presidents of three IAWP chapters will share their share their success stories during an upcoming conference call scheduled

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