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.

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.
Take the Agency Pandemic Readiness Quiz: Sep 25, 2009 - "What can your agency do ahead of time to make sure you continue serving citizens, even if you have many employees absent from the workplace?"
Perry Names Bacarisse Presiding Officer of Texas DIR: Sep 11, 2009 - Bacarisse is vice president for advancement at Houston Baptist University and past chair of the Texas Online Authority.
Study: Federal Government Projected to Fill 11,500 IT Jobs: Sep 4, 2009 - Will hiring prompt state and local exodus?
Recession Calls for Innovative Thinking (Opinion): Sep 4, 2009 - Local government leaders must collaborate during tough economy.
Texas Launches its First Government Blog, Texas2Work.com: Aug 13, 2009 - Texas Workforce Commission blog aims to help job seekers and employers.