“It is essential to intentionally center women of color in discussions about the economy, earnings, and the wage gap to ensure that their experiences are not only recognized but also that the inequities they experience are remedied.” https://t.co/NpzPw8YyRD
National Apprenticeship Week is Nov 15-21
NAW is a celebration to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities.#WKDEV More here: https://t.co/43w3bWhOIg
The #WordsofWorkforce field guide is out today!
Read common definitions for #wkdev terms, and learn more about how language relates to issues of equity and inclusion: https://t.co/bfgbgR9kae #YoungEmployedSuccessful
Increasingly, cities across the United States recognize the need to embrace an equity-focused approach to complex problems involving multiple systems. The Advancing Workforce Equity Guide can help begin the process. #WkDevMonth2021
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This Labor Day, we again recognize essential workers. Working under dire conditions, they have shown true grit to keeping us all safe. We have a lot of work to do to ensure these workers get the recognition, dignity, and respect they more than deserve! #wkdevmonth2021#wkdev
September is Workforce Development Month! Learn about the ways #wkdev builds prosperity for the whole community! Follow #WkDevMonth2021 for updates. cc: @JROB04
A1: We need to address the barriers head on: #racism, sexism, gender bias are not the problem of the job seeker. We need to hold the systems accountable for their action and/or inaction. #InvestInWork#equity
Congrats to our partner & member @MilwaukeeEmploy for another successful #earnandlearn Summer Youth Employment Program! See more here:https://t.co/TfV7Q94uro
16 years strong! Thanks @MayorOfMKE
via: @tmj4
Congratulations to our Board Member, @sdreed27 ! Shannon's commitment to the City of Milwaukee, along with his knowledge and compassion make him more than deserving of this promotion! He certainly makes us stronger! cc: @UnitedWayGMWC#MKEProud#equity#justice#wkdev
Celebrating the Future of Workforce Development:
Meet our next Workforce Innovator, Daniel Sipe!
Dan is Procurement and Performance Manager for our member partner @OmjStark.
Welcome Dan!
Learn more here: https://t.co/eUzHk3sM45 #wkdev#innovation#Midwest cc:@JROB04
In light of what we are hearing about possible reductions to #wkdev funding in future recovery bills, JFF urges Congress to fund workforce development at the full $100 billion proposed by @POTUS in the American Jobs Plan (AJP). https://t.co/iZalX6ggBE
Local businesses are vital to our neighborhoods. The Live & Revive Business Summit on July 29 from 9 am–Noon will provide valuable information, resources and networking to help businesses stabilize and grow while navigating pandemic recovery. Register at https://t.co/kV3K4X05VA.
Excited to Announce MUS's Inaugural Cohort of Workforce Innovators! Can't wait to introduce them to you starting this week. In the meantime, learn more about the program here: https://t.co/YReTFlS6AI #wkdev#midwest#innovation#partners