Workforce Development
Workforce Development is a key priority for local and state government agencies focused on enhancing their communities’ skills, employability, and productivity. By investing in training programs, education, and job placement services, governments can help create a robust labor force that meets the demands of evolving industries. This directory offers articles on workforce development and related topics, like economic development, which examines strategies for fostering job creation and attracting business investments to stimulate regional growth.
Senate Bill 466, passed by the House, would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification and grant EMS agencies a grace period for state reporting
The Desk Trooper Program allows drivers to work remotely with an FHP trooper if they get into a minor crash on Central Florida Expressway Authority’s 125 miles of tolled roads
Under the new policy, recruits must hold a high school diploma or GED and have three years of full-time work experience
Children’s hospital, Philadelphia Fire Department team up to strengthen pediatric emergency training
A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
What’s changed since last year?
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
USBP says more than 34,000 people sought agent jobs from January through April, a 44% jump over the same period last year
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
Local, state, tribal and territorial agencies can seek up to $125K per officer, with initial filings due June 25
House Bill 2015 would set aside funds from the state’s operating budget to help cities and counties hire new law enforcement officers
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
California ranked #1 for the second year in a row, followed by Connecticut and Illinois; among the lowest on the list are Nevada, Hawaii and Alaska
A workforce pilot program aims to bridge the gap between incarceration and employment through trade skills and contractor mentoring
