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Workforce Development
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foxbusiness.comfinance25 days ago
Meta Workforce Academy to Begin Pilot Programs in Four States in 2026
The program will operate in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas. It will offer training aimed at workforce development across the selected states.
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fortune.comfinance44 days ago
Researchers Apply Economist's Theory to Entry-Level Job Automation
A 1962 paper by economist Kenneth Arrow described how workers gain skills through on-the-job experience. Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta examined how automation of junior roles may affect long-term workforce development.
financialpost.comworld47 days ago
Uganda Oil Pipeline Project Advances Skills Training Ahead of 2026 Production
Uganda is preparing for first oil production in July 2026. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline project is emphasizing skills transfer and local workforce development.
koreaherald.comworld57 days ago
South Korea and U.S. Sign Agreement on Shipbuilding Cooperation
South Korea and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding on May 8 to establish the South Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Initiative. The pact aims to strengthen cooperation in commercial shipbuilding, workforce development, industrial modernization and maritime…
flipboard.comfinance64 days ago
MIT Researcher Warns Automating Entry-Level Jobs May Harm Future Workforce Development
An MIT research scientist cautioned that automating entry-level roles could disrupt companies' talent pipelines. Some firms like IBM and Salesforce are increasing hiring of recent graduates amid AI integration. Data shows Gen Z workers have high AI familiarity but face job market…
The Boston Globebusiness86 days ago
Liberty Mutual Foundation Establishes $600 Million Endowment for Philanthropic Funding
The Liberty Mutual Foundation announced a $600 million endowment on Wednesday to support long-term grantmaking. The endowment will fund nonprofits focused on housing stability, workforce development, and climate resiliency, particularly in the Boston area. This move comes amid br…