Workforce Development
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Treat internships as a tryout
The employers who offer internships are simply trying to prepare future workers for the real world.
MSU workforce and professional development courses open for spring registration
Extended University offers 21 courses this spring, including two new courses: "iPods, iPads, iTunes and Digital Media" and Dreamweaver: Cascading Style Sheets for mobile devices.
The line-up also includes courses on Excel, Access, Word, QuickBooks, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom and Dreamweaver.
The Debate Behind Disability Hiring
A proposed rule would force businesses to hire disabled workers. Why is that making companies with existing disability programs uneasy?
Montana Senator Max Baucus says he’s declaring ‘war’ on veterans unemployment
U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, speaking to the Montana Legislature on Thursday, said he’s declaring a "war on veteran unemployment" and will be pushing legislation to help veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan get jobs.
Metrics for Success: Critical Elements for Workforce Development Programs
Dr. Weigensberg discusses her recent research on key components of successful workforce development programs and provided recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness of the existing programs.
College critical to business: Great Falls College MSU provides worker training
Dr. Susan Wolff, who became dean and CEO of Great Falls College MSU last spring, talked to the Tribune about the college’s role in not only recruiting new industry to the area, but also how the college will meet new and changing workforce needs in the area.
The Next Government Workforce – It’s going to take planning and work to recruit the best
The role of government is rapidly evolving. Building the workforce that will be needed requires new approaches.
Montana – Locate a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist or Local Veteran Employment Representative (LVER)
The Employment Specialists at Montana’s Job Service offices can assist all Veterans in securing employment and training, as well as refer Veterans to other service providers in both public and private agencies and organizations.
Matching workers to jobs in Great Falls can be tricky
Finding workers can be a mixed bag with young people going back to school and the improving economy changing the dynamic of the work force.
More education is trend for future jobs
If you’re thinking about you or your child’s future, when it comes to educational requirements, here’s what those surveyed say to expect in three to five years:
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