Professional and Workforce Development News and Articles

Department of Labor Boosts Funding for Unemployment Insurance Technology

Sep 28, 2009 - More than $164 million will be distributed to state unemployment insurance departments for improvements to IT, cyber-security and system modernization.

Colorado Launches New Public Benefits Web Site: Nov 20, 2009 - "Allowing our clients the ability to check their benefits at anytime without delay is a key goal for the program."
Microsoft and North Carolina Launch Free Tech-Training Initiative: Nov 19, 2009 - Twenty-four thousand training vouchers will be made available to state residents.
DHS Launches Web Site With Resources for Veterans: Nov 10, 2009 - Includes business opportunities, guidance on adjusting to civilian employment and more.
America's Heartland and the Rural Brain Drain: Nov 10, 2009 - With one out of every five Americans still living in non-metropolitan areas, and considering that those areas now face natural decline with more deaths than births, the problem of the youth exodus from rural America is one that simply cannot be ignored.
CareerOneStop Web Site Wins Award: Nov 10, 2009 - Offers career-related data to more than 24 million unique job seekers per year.
Chicago Academy of Advanced Technology Opens: Nov 2, 2009 - Chicago IT school trains future work force, concentrating on science and engineering.
PTI Announces Appointment of New CIO: Oct 30, 2009 - Former CIO of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Maine CIO Richard Thompson Receives NASCIO Meritorious Service Award: Oct 28, 2009 - Outstanding service, advocacy and leadership in state government.
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter Wins NASCIO State Technology Champion Award: Oct 27, 2009 - "Governor Ritter has a keen awareness that technology enables change, cost-savings to the state, and better delivery of services to citizens."
The Public-Sector CIO's Changing Tasks (Opinion): Oct 20, 2009 - CIOs evolve as problem-solvers, not just procurement managers.
Public CIOs' Role Shifting to Leader: Oct 19, 2009 - CIOs manage IT, money, employees and political terrain.
Recovery Through Retrofit Green Jobs Report Released: Oct 19, 2009 - Helping homeowners save money while reducing carbon emissions and creating a healthier environment.
Missouri Department of Transportation Receives Governor's Awards: Oct 16, 2009 - Excellence in efficiency, innovation, technology, process improvement, customer service and employee development.
Virginia Announces Winning Technology Programs: Oct 5, 2009 - Judges included representatives of state, local and educational government interests.
Houston High School Trains Students as 911 Phone Operators: Oct 2, 2009 - A unique high school curriculum offers Houston students a career path in law enforcement and criminal justice.
Roscoe, Texas: Home of the World's Largest Wind Farm: Oct 1, 2009 - 627 wind turbines capable of generating 780 MW rise above 100,000 acres of cotton fields.
Seattle CTO Bill Schrier Elected President of Metropolitan Information Exchange: Sep 30, 2009 - Schrier also chairs the King County Regional Communications Board and the Puget Sound Regional Interoperability Executive Committee.
GovDelivery Acquires Social Network GovLoop: Sep 28, 2009 - Partnership reasserts importance of state and local market.
Department of Labor Boosts Funding for Unemployment Insurance Technology: Sep 28, 2009 - More than $164 million will be distributed to state unemployment insurance departments for improvements to IT, cyber-security and system modernization.
County ARRA Reporting Webinar on Sept. 29: Sep 28, 2009 - Essentials of Recovery Act Reporting.