STEM Careers: Women in the Workforce

You have probably heard about the need for more workers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, especially women.  Because of the demand in these areas, women have a chance to close the gender gap that exists, as well as be part of the closing wage gap with their male counterparts.  However, in order to see more women enter STEM careers, there need to be opportunities for them to succeed.  The following infographic has more information. Continue Reading

Workforce Trends to Watch in 2013

Both job seekers and employers should be aware of workforce trends which may affect them in 2013.  Learn more in the following post.

As we continue into 2013, what trends will drive the workforce and what can businesses and job seekers expect to see in the months ahead? With recent advancements in social media, an increasingly diverse workforce and continued demand for skilled talent, employers and job seekers have much to prepare for in the New Year. Continue Reading

Strengthening the American Workforce through Innovation

The following post explains a new initiative for career development to create a better prepared workforce in the U.S. for employment opportunities.

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Strengthening the American Workforce through Innovation

Lessons For Gen Y From The Senior Workforce

When it comes to success in the workplace, it seems that young people could learn a thing or two from mature workers.  The following post has some lessons which can benefit the young workforce.

Gen Y job seekers have recently received a large amount of flack from the older generations, being labeled as the generation that has postponed growing up, living at home, and even lacking driver’s licenses. Studies even show that younger Americans have seen a 68 percent drop in their net worth, while

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Baby boomer retirements under way, vacancies go unfilled

It seems that more government workers are retiring, which is leaving a void in this workforce.  Find out what problems now exist in the following post.

The long awaited mass of retirements is finally hitting the federal government sector, but it comes at a time when attrition is high, budgets are tight and salaries are frozen, causing a number of workforce issues for agencies, Federal Times reports.

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Baby boomer retirements under way, vacancies go unfilled

Grants Given to Nine States for Building a Better Educated Nursing Workforce

For future nurses in certain states, more money is coming to improve the quality of their educations and better prepare them for nursing careers.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) recently announced nine states that have been chosen to receive two-year, $300,000 grants through its new program, Academic Progression in Nursing (APIN). APIN will advance state and regional strategies aimed at creating a more highly educated, diverse nursing workforce. It is run by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) on behalf of the Tri-Council for Nursing, consisting of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, American Nurses Association, and AONE, which is leading the $4.3 million, Phase I two-year initiative.  RWJF will support an additional two years of work at the close of Phase I, to help states that have met or exceeded their benchmarks continue to make progress. Continue Reading

Returning To The Workforce After An Extended Absence

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

Be able to explain why you have decided that now is the time for you to return to the work force – why now?

Have a convincing statement about your goals or intentions of staying in the work force after being away for a period of time – this is best done by scripting and practicing your answer so that you feel confident saying it in the interview. Continue Reading

Changing Careers or Re-Entering The Workforce – It’s In The Attitude

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

Changing careers or re-entering the work force can feel very intimidating to someone who is facing a tough job market plus a tough sell. Employers are in the “driver’s seat” with so many applicants to choose from and this can put you in a position of feeling less qualified than others. Continue Reading

College Education Concerns for the United States

Americans constantly hear about the importance of getting a good college education.  Of course, this then should lead to getting a good job.  According to a recent infographic from Civitas Learning, a start-up backed in part by Adam Dell’s Austin Ventures and focused on improving key academic outcomes in higher education through data analytics, there are some concerns for the U.S. when it comes to students earning degrees. Continue Reading

Veterans in The Workforce

Harry Croft M.D.

With most all troops now out of Iraq, and soon Afghanistan, many of them are dealing with Combat-Related PTSD. For those returning with, as well as those without PTSD, reintegrating in to civilian life can be difficult, and returning back into the workforce can be especially challenging.

The unemployment rate for veterans ranges from nearly 12.1% to 17%, depending on who is reporting the numbers, and for some (younger soldiers, reservists and guardists) even higher. This far exceeds the national unemployment rate. Even with the military’s provided Transition Assistance Program (TAP) in play, when a veteran returns to civilian culture they are wholly responsible for their own preservation and behavior and must learn to re-socialize themselves for living and working in mainstream society.

What do veterans need to know about entering the workforce and what do employers need to know about hiring veterans? Here are some tips: Continue Reading