12 results for "workforce development"
🌍 Planet WinsThe solar industry now employs 7.24 million people globally, proving the clean energy revolution is creating real careers for millions of families. Despite slower growth, renewables are building a workforce that's transforming how the world powers itself.
💡 SolutionsSmall towns across South Carolina just secured their biggest economic win in 15 years, landing over 40% of the state's $9.12 billion in new business investments. Rural communities are proving they're just as attractive to major companies as big cities.
💡 SolutionsTennessee's job market is thriving with wonderful news for workers and families across the state. The unemployment rate dropped to an impressive 3.6% in November, while employers added nearly 35,000 new jobs over the past year, signaling a robust and growing economy that's creating opportunities for thousands of Tennesseans.
💡 SolutionsThe Lone Star State is leading America's economic surge with a record-breaking 146,000 new jobs created in the last fiscal year, representing an incredible one out of every six new positions nationwide. While the nation added modest job numbers in December, Texas continues its remarkable employment boom, offering hope and opportunity to thousands of families.
💡 SolutionsColorado's unemployment rate has dropped below 4% for the first time since early 2024, with 8,400 fewer people out of work and over 24,000 new jobs created in the past year. The turnaround marks a heartening recovery after months of challenging employment conditions across the state.
💡 SolutionsMorocco is soaring to new heights with the approval of a specialized aviation academy that will train up to 100,000 professionals for the nation's booming aerospace industry. The ambitious initiative reflects the country's commitment to developing homegrown talent while positioning itself as a global aviation hub, with the sector already generating over $2.54 billion in exports.
🦸 Community HeroesThirteen young people from Manipur, including one who was displaced by ethnic conflict, have secured prestigious jobs in Japan through a skills program that's opening doors to brighter futures. Their success story shows how determination and international cooperation can create opportunities even in the most challenging circumstances.
💡 SolutionsBrownsville, Texas has earned impressive national recognition, ranking #17 in economic competitiveness and #10 for population growth among U.S. metros. The city's rise reflects thriving workforce development, strategic investments, and an increasingly vibrant community that's attracting both families and businesses.
💡 SolutionsAlabama's economy is thriving with unemployment dropping to just 2.7 percent in November, marking three new state records including highest employment levels and wages. Over 31,000 more people joined the workforce, with families across the state benefiting from record-high weekly wages.
💡 SolutionsNew research reveals exciting opportunities for businesses to retain their valuable older workers through flexible arrangements and meaningful engagement. The findings show that when companies offer phased retirement and skill-sharing opportunities, more than half of experienced employees are eager to continue contributing their expertise.
💡 SolutionsQatar Career Development Center, in partnership with international education leaders, has introduced the region's first Arabic-led postgraduate diploma in career development. This innovative program will train 20-40 specialists in its first year, strengthening career guidance across schools, universities, and workplaces throughout Qatar.
In a heartwarming milestone, Oman's Sanad Service Centres are celebrating two decades of transforming young lives by creating over 2,350 meaningful employment opportunities. With an ambitious new training program launching to add 1,000 more positions, the future looks brighter than ever for Omani youth entering the workforce.