Happy World Essential Workers Day! Essential workers are employed across all of Anne Arundel County's top industries, supporting resident health and safety each and every day.

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The West Virginia Senate made significant strides by advancing a slew of House bills, tackling crucial issues from privacy law to potatosecurity and court penalties.

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West Virginia Senate advances dozens of House measures, adopts committee amendments The Senate spent its floor session advancing numerous House bills to third reading, adopting committee strike-and-insert amendments on several measures, and receiving multiple committee reports. Major policy topics included privacy law clarifications, court contempt penalties, cybersecurity procurement language and workforce development grants.

The West Virginia Senate made significant strides by advancing a slew of House bills, tackling crucial issues from privacy law to cybersecurity and court penalties.

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Senate committee advances bill to create West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program The Senate workforce committee advanced House Bill 5480 to establish the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program for ages 14–20, requiring minimum-wage pay, employer matching or in-kind contributions, and allowing a special account administered by the Department of Commerce; the committee adopted an immunity amendment for participating employers and reported the bill to the full Senate as amended.

West Virginia is set to empower youth with paid summer jobs and career readiness through a groundbreaking new program that just passed the Senate committee!

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State water regulators and farmworker groups urge coordination on winery permits, research and worker supports State Water Board staff described the winery general order, industry and labor groups urged research and workforce support, and tourism leaders warned that lost visitors compound the industry's financial stress; panelists recommended targeted relief and regulatory flexibility.

California's wine industry faces a critical crossroads as regulators and advocates push for coordinated efforts to safeguard growers, workers, and local economies amidst growing challenges.

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DC CISO Suneel Cherukuri and panelists Dan Lohrmann, Merlin Namuth, and Terry Loftus pose together in front of a Billington CyberSecurity branded backdrop following their panel discussion on closing the cybersecurity talent gap.

A speaker addresses the audience from a podium at the Billington CyberSecurity Summit while panelists Dan Lohrmann, Merlin Namuth, Suneel Cherukuri, and Terry Loftus listen from a table on stage.

Panelists Dan Lohrmann, Merlin Namuth, Suneel Cherukuri, and Terry Loftus seated at a table during the Billington CyberSecurity Summit panel discussion on closing the cybersecurity talent gap. Suneel Cherukuri, DC's CISO, is seen speaking to the group.

At the Billington Cybersecurity Summit, DC's CISO Suneel Cherukuri shared how 2 DC cyber pros started as interns straight from college. Now they're monitoring threats & responding to incidents expertly — built through DC's apprenticeship programs.

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Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides vital opportunities for students to launch their careers not only with technical skills and hands-on experience, but confidence as well.

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Huge congrats to Marx A., Sonoma Corpsmember of the Year! 🏆 Since Feb 2024, Marx has earned his HS diploma & became a Firefighter Type 1 & Sawyer 3 pro with CCNB. He is part of the workforce protecting California from wildfire risk. 🔥🛡️ #WildfireResilience #WorkforceDevelopment #SonomaCounty

Montgomery Public Schools board approves consent and personnel items, reviews policies and capital updates On March 10, 2026, the Montgomery Public Schools Board of Education approved the consent agenda and several personnel reports unanimously, heard a capital-project update for Percy Julian and Capitol Heights, and reviewed draft staff-conduct and social-media policies for future action.

The Montgomery Public Schools Board just made significant strides in enhancing educational opportunities and infrastructure with unanimous approvals and exciting updates on key projects!

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Committee advances HB2050 to modernize radiologic technologist training and supervision The Senate Health Committee gave House Bill 2050 a due‑pass recommendation after testimony from educators and clinicians who said reducing rigid program lengths and clinical hours and broadening approved accreditations would help address workforce shortages.

House Bill 2050 is set to revolutionize radiologic technologist training in Arizona, cutting down rigid requirements to tackle workforce shortages and enhance quality care.

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DEED: More than 80 teacher apprentices statewide as state uses SAFE grant to fund tuition and mentor stipends Deputy Director Kelly Manning told the Senate subcommittee DEED received $1,128,000 under the State Apprenticeship Expansion (SAFE) grant this year to fund teacher apprenticeships, and that as of February there were more than 80 apprentices across sponsors and 47 DEED-sponsored apprentices; DEED is partnering with REL Northwest on evaluation and reported a 16% response rate to a teacher turnover survey.

Alaska is revolutionizing teacher recruitment with over 80 apprentices benefiting from a $1.1 million SAFE grant aimed at tackling shortages in rural districts!

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EDD outlines three‑phase recession plan tied to unemployment thresholds; state agencies say data not yet signaling activation California Employment Development Department officials described a three‑phase recession response tied to 6%, 8% and 12% unemployment triggers, explained operational steps (overtime, hiring, vendor staffing) and said current data as of January 2026 do not indicate an imminent need to activate the plan.

California's Employment Development Department has unveiled a data-driven three-phase recession plan designed to respond to fluctuating unemployment rates—are we prepared for what comes next?

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#CA #DataDrivenPolicy #CitizenPortal #EconomicResilience #WorkforceDevelopment

Anne Arundel County residents who have been impacted by the justice system are invited to apply for our Spring 2026 CDL Cohort, offered in partnership with Best CDL!

To learn more, visit: tinyurl.com/QUESTCDL-Spring2026

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Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways Information Session Wednesday, April 1 at 2pm ET / 11am PT

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📣 We’re headed to #ATD26 and we’d love to see you there!

Stop by booth #838 to meet the PowerTrain team and chat with us about your learning goals.

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University of Minnesota launches AI Hub to drive statewide innovation, education and public impact University-wide initiative lunched to advance artificial intelligence innovation, education and workforce development

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House approves alternative teacher‑certification pathway after lengthy debate over standards and retention House Bill 30‑76, creating a new alternative teaching certification pathway, passed after extended debate on whether such pathways weaken preparation or help fill teacher shortages; proponents cited out‑of‑state retention statistics, opponents warned of disincentivizing traditional programs.

Oklahoma has taken a bold step to address teacher shortages by passing a bill for alternative certification, but the debate on its impact on education standards is heating up!

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Sen. Grooms-backed bill would allow 4‑year culinary arts degree at state technical colleges Lawmakers and hospitality educators urged approval of bill S.863 to authorize an applied baccalaureate in culinary arts management at state technical colleges, citing employer demand, workforce retention and assurances the program would be funded by tuition and fees; the subcommittee sent a favorable report to the full committee.

A new bill could pave the way for a 4-year culinary arts degree at South Carolina's technical colleges, addressing critical workforce needs and keeping talent local.

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#SC #CitizenPortal #CulinaryInnovation #SouthCarolinaCulinary #EducationAccess #WorkforceDevelopment

Committee advances bill allowing certain salaried adjusters to be licensed without Arizona exam Senate Bill 14 15 received a unanimous due-pass recommendation after staff outlined that it would allow salaried employees of insurers or managing general agents who meet specified qualifications to obtain an adjuster license without taking the Arizona examination; State Farm testified about workforce impact.

Arizona's House Commerce Committee just made a game-changing decision that could streamline licensing for thousands of adjusters—no exam needed for some!

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#AZ #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal #ArizonaAdjusters #LicensingPolicy #WorkforceDevelopment

GBI tells appropriations panel it needs pay adjustments and staff to retain examiners and lab technicians The Georgia Bureau of Investigation requested pay increases and staffing funding for medical examiners, lab scientists and evidence-receiving technicians, and explained a house-added transfer for a more robust gang case-management system and one-time startup funding for surveillance agent positions.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is pushing for significant pay increases and staff additions to tackle high turnover and enhance law enforcement collaboration.

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#GA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #WorkforceDevelopment

Hands-on, continuous training empowers behavioral health clinicians to manage complex cases confidently while improving care quality and reducing burnout.

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Committee approves bill requiring licensure boards to collect optional workforce contact data House Bill 459 (PSS 1) passed the committee unanimously; it requires health licensure boards to collect optional survey data—including date of birth and mailing address—to better identify who is practicing and address the health workforce shortage without collecting Social Security numbers.

Kentucky's House Bill 459 just passed unanimously, paving the way for better insights into health-care workforce shortages by collecting optional data from licensed professionals!

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Committee hears technical licensing updates to barber and cosmetology boards Bills updating licensing and exam rules for the Board of Barber Examiners and the Board of Cosmetology were laid over after testimony that changes will reduce duplicative education and speed entry to the workforce while implementing OLA recommendations.

Exciting changes are coming to Minnesota's barber and cosmetology licensing that could pave the way for a faster entry into the workforce!

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Senate committee lays over bipartisan bill designating January as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month Senate File 3737, sponsored by Senator Klein, would designate January as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month. Testimony from snow removal business owners described heavy workloads, safety-critical services, and workforce pressures; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.

January may soon be known as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month, honoring the dedicated workers who brave the elements to keep our roads safe!

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ACSA showcases classroom innovations and outlines recruitment push as Alaska faces teacher shortages At a legislature-hosted lunch-and-learn, Alaska Council of School Administrators presenters highlighted classroom projects, reported 573 teachers on visas and described recruitment efforts — including microcredentials, alternative certification and support for visa teachers — as the state contends with hundreds of vacancies.

Alaska's schools are innovating against a backdrop of teacher shortages, unveiling creative classroom projects and bold recruitment strategies to fill hundreds of vacancies.

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Judge pitches 100‑bed regional recovery campus for Halifax County Judge Joel Cunningham told supervisors a 100‑bed residential recovery center and 32 step‑up apartments on a 50‑acre site would serve South Central Virginia, cut incarceration costs and reduce recidivism, while offering workforce training and clinical services. He asked the board to support the regional project and consider potential partnerships.

A bold proposal for a 100-bed recovery center in Halifax County aims to transform lives and cut costs, offering hope and healing for those struggling with addiction.

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Data advisory commission reviews revised research agenda and nine draft recommendations for legislative report The commission reviewed an updated research agenda focused on workforce questions and cross-cutting analysis, discussed data gaps (retention, compensation, family childcare), and heard a proposed report structure and nine recommendations that staff will flesh out before a draft is circulated ahead of April.

The EEC commission is rethinking its research agenda to tackle urgent workforce questions, but what themes are emerging as priorities?

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Virginia Space urges 20-year master plan, cites growing launch cadence and workforce needs at Wallops Virginia Space director Ryan Kennedy told the Wallace Research Park Leadership Council that a 20-year master plan, new payload-processing and logistics facilities, and expanded site readiness are needed to support rising launch activity, attract suitable customers and grow the local workforce.

Virginia Space is embarking on an ambitious 20-year master plan to elevate Wallops Island into a bustling hub for increased launch activity and workforce development.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #STEMEducation #VirginiaSpaceport #WorkforceDevelopment

Support 2 Practice Management - in-person session spring 2026 | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC Building on the learning and feedback through delivering Support to Practice Supervision (S2PS) to over 16 cohorts, the Federation, through facilitators Chris Burt and Gord Cote, is now offering the…

New or mid-level social services manager?

Join our in-person Support 2 Practice Management training to build practical leadership skills for the B.C. social services sector.

📅 Mar. 30–Apr. 1
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Green Janitor Education Program - Smart Workforce Development The Green Janitor Education Program (GJEP) empowers janitors to operate and maintain healthier, safer workspaces by providing training which includes energy conservation, waste reduction, water…

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