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What does a quality job look like? The Job Design Framework allows you to choose the combination of items that best fit the needs of your business and your employees. nationalfund.org/job-design-fra…

Here in Des Moines we do our best to be the best for you. Des Moines has been named the #1 Best Place to Live in the Midwest for High Salaries and Low Cost of Living according to The Ascent in 2021.

Today, we commemorate the incredible work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This article provides some great insights and truths to what the "Great Resignation" is all about. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Work-based learning opportunities like apprenticeships are powerful, win-win solutions for employers and workers. Dive into more workforce terms with our Words of the Workforce field guide. #TalkAboutWork workingnation.com/lets-talk-abou…

In this report, @RanitaJain1 & @VivianPVazquez describe how practitioners in @AECFNews’ #GenWork initiative—@AJACtraining, @1199CTraining, @GoodwillIndy, & @PowerCorpsPHL—work with young adults & employers to create #WorkBasedLearning opportunities. aspeninstitute.org/publications/u…

University diversity officers discuss how to make new diverse hires feel... youtu.be/BeNzt2r1bQY via @YouTube

When we focus on fostering an equitable, engaged and empowered community, we foster a thriving community. We are so proud to receive the 2021 Inclusion Award from the @DSMPartnership unitedwaydm.org/blog/united-wa…

How can #wkdev organizations advance #jobquality and #smallbiz success in the midst of a pandemic? Hear concrete examples from @Connies_CW, @CivicWorksInc, and more. aspeninstitute.org/events/job-qua… @AspenWorkforce @Aspen_BOI @National_Fund

The solutions framework is how we operationalize our mission. Learn more here about how we equip workers, activate employers, change systems, and co-invest for impact. #wkdev nationalfund.org/our-solutions/

Exactly! "Access to foundational and occupational-specific skills as well as reskilling is necessary to close the digital divide and achieve digital equity at work." #wkdev #digitaldivide nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/future-of…

Great Workforce Round Table at @DMACCNews visiting with Employers, Educators and Community leaders @IowaWORKS @iowaworkforce @futurereadyiowa @homebaseiowa

Today is #LatinaEqualPay Day, when the average Latina woman's pay finally catches up to the average white man’s pay from last year. Addressing related issues, like childcare, can help narrow that gap and support families to prosper. #wkdev cnbc.com/2021/10/08/aff…

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The chill didn't stop this awesome crew from coming out this morning to put their skills to work helping beautify our campus. Huge thank you to Turner Construction - Iowa ! #ChangingLives #OakridgeStrong

WATCHING NOW: Back to Work: Helping the Long-Term Unemployed, feat. @WorkforceAmanda thehill.com/event/575202-b…

Labor shortages are related to larger issues like job quality and the long-standing inequities baked into our institutions. Our new toolbox will reframe how you approach these critical issues by learning the principles behind systems change. #SCtoolbox nationalfund.org/are-labor-shor…

Designing quality jobs is an important part of workforce development. The four pillars of this Job Design Framework are a good place for employers to start when creating good jobs that attract and retain the best workers. nationalfund.org/job-design-fra…

We’re all working through the psychological damage of the pandemic. We created this to help employers and workforce development organizations understand toxic stress and the effects of trauma on individuals in the workplace. nationalfund.org/our-resources/…

Diesel Technicians are in high-demand here in #Iowa! Des Moines Area Community College (@DMACCNews) recently hosted a job fair for #students in their #DieselTech program. Here’s a glimpse of what job seekers can expect if they enter the Diesel Tech #career field. #FutureReadyIowa