Workforce Development

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Tiered certificates at Montana 2-year colleges to speed students to workforce

"This grant is really focused on providing workforce development and training opportunities centered around energy development and advanced manufacturing across the state."

Saskatchewan manufacturing sales top record $15.2 billion in 2013, but more work to be done

Saskatchewan manufacturers continue to lead the world in product and process quality, reliability, and innovation, creating value not only for their employees and customers, but for all residents of the province.

Setting Up Autistic Employees to Succeed

Experts say there is no "ideal" work setting for autistic employees, but HR can help create an environment that enables autistic workers to thrive.

Intellectually disabled struggling to find work

Employment is seen as crucial for improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities and considered a benchmark for measuring the success of special education programs. Yet the jobs picture is as bleak now it was more than a decade ago.

Governors Pitch Novel Tactics to Create Jobs

As the U.S. economy gains strength and states are in their best financial position in years, governors are proposing unconventional tactics to create jobs, especially in health care and high-tech.

New website launches to help Montana veterans transition to civilian life

According to Montana Veteran Affairs, Montana has tens of thousands of military veterans, and thousands of active duty members.

Resources are available for them, but Matteucci said not many know help is out there.

Montana’s Gov. Bullock learns about job recruitment, work force training efforts

Bullock said Montana is among just nine states that don’t offer early childhood education programs to help children get a jump start on their education. Studies have shown that children who have received pre-kindergarten education are less likely to have to repeat grades or drop out of school. Every dollar spent on early childhood development returns $17 in benefits to society, he said.

Our College Graduates Can’t Write!

While adept at crafting bullet points, they often have difficulty writing in declarative sentences and complete paragraphs – thus impeding the effectiveness of their business communications, including memos, letters, and technical reports.

With a Shortage of STEM Graduates, Accenture Hopes to Grab Them Early

The stats above should go a long way toward explaining why Accenture (ACN) is launching a global mentor program for college students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Feds to Mayors: Work with Industry on Workforce Development

In Idaho, where state leaders are rebranding K-12 education "K-through-career," Gov. "Butch" Otter is calling for more instructors in high-demand programs to reduce the time needed to graduate.