The Blue Ridge Community College construction apprentices hit the job site for the first official build day with Habitat for Humanity of Transylvania County!

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Senate committee hears substitute that delays career‑connected learning deadlines and emphasizes flexibility A substitute to Senate Bill 328 delays several implementation deadlines to 2027–28, clarifies that middle‑school career exploration may be met through at least 60 hours across grades 6–8, and stresses that Department of Education guidance—not new mandated roles—will support districts; broad proponent groups praised the changes.

Ohio's Senate Bill 328 just got a major revamp, delaying implementation to 2027-28 and emphasizing flexibility for career-connected learning in schools!

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What if the biggest barrier to workforce shortages isn’t skills—but belonging?

Women make up just 5% of construction apprentices. Programs like Stephens College are proving: when you design for inclusion, participation follows.

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NDUS deputy commissioner urges systematic review of "low‑producing" programs; committee seeks detailed board plan by June Deputy Commissioner Lisa Johnson told the Higher Ed Funding Committee that states commonly use multi‑year thresholds to flag low‑producing academic programs and that the State Board of Higher Education is developing a system‑level policy; legislators pressed for clarity on cost metrics, exemptions for mission‑critical programs and whether funding should be used to push action.

North Dakota's education system is gearing up for a big shake-up, with plans to scrutinize low-producing academic programs and potentially reshape the future of higher education!

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Committee reviews draft FTE‑based funding formula for UND, NDSU and a separate proposal for nine other campuses Legislative Council staff presented a draft funding formula that uses recent fall census FTE as the base (sample placeholder rate $7,000 per undergraduate FTE, graduate rate 1.5×) and separate incentive buckets for in‑demand completions and research; the draft would raise NDSU funding and reduce UND funding under the illustrative rates, prompting calls for hold‑harmless protections and further analytic detail.

A new funding formula for North Dakota's universities could shift millions between campuses, raising eyebrows and sparking debates about fairness and future implications.

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Industry lays out workforce plan to support nuclear expansion, urges demand signals from states The Nuclear Energy Institute told North Dakota legislators that a national effort to recruit and train workers for new nuclear deployment is underway, recommending demand-driven timing, modernization of training and local supply‑demand analyses to avoid exporting trained workers.

The nuclear industry is on the brink of a workforce revolution, with a staggering need for up to 376,000 new workers—are we prepared to meet this demand?

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GCI, Alaska Communications and Pacific DataPort present projects and urge planning for operations, workforce and middle‑mile needs GCI, Alaska Communications and Pacific DataPort described BEAD‑funded projects—GCI’s $115 million IHUC expansion, ACS’s $124.5 million state award with private investment, and Pacific DataPort’s satellite solutions—and urged planning for maintenance, workforce training and middle‑mile resilience as BEAD moves to implementation.

Major Alaska providers are set to transform connectivity with over $239 million in BEAD awards, but challenges in maintenance and workforce training loom large.

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Skilled‑nursing providers press for WQIP restoration as DHCS crafts longer‑term financing reform DHCS outlined proposed one‑year SNF financing extensions and stakeholder engagement on a multi‑year redesign; nursing home workers, provider groups and public hospitals urged restoring the Workforce & Quality Incentive Program (WQIP) or temporary extensions to avoid workforce and care impacts.

California's skilled nursing providers are sounding the alarm as they push for the restoration of the crucial Workforce & Quality Incentive Program to prevent devastating impacts on care quality and staffing levels.

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Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce: Leadership Strategies for a System in Transition Explore solutions to the behavioral health workforce shortage with strategies to strengthen staffing and improve care.

Behavioral health care depends on stronger staffing, smarter systems, and leadership that prioritizes workforce wellbeing and innovation.

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Although a virtual interview might feel less formal than an in person interview, it is still crucial that you present yourself well. A little effort goes a long way!

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Bill to bar state aid for 'low-earning' programs laid over amid concerns about services and enrollment HF4572 would stop state financial aid from subsidizing postsecondary programs that lose federal eligibility for low graduate earnings. Testimony cited the federal 'do no harm' threshold; members requested more detail on program impacts (including disability-service programs and allied health) and enrollment effects, and laid the bill over.

A proposed bill in Minnesota could cut state aid for programs deemed "low-earning," raising concerns about the impact on vital services and student enrollment.

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Committee advances bill to extend and rebalance state housing tax credit HF3902 amid support from housing groups Representative Igoe’s HF3902 would align the state housing tax credit with workforce housing programs, add geographic balance to ensure Greater Minnesota receives a proportionate share, and repeal the program’s 2028 sunset. Nonprofit housing groups testified in strong support, while some members cautioned against removing the sunset completely and urged an extension or tweaks instead.

Minnesota's House File 3902 could reshape affordable housing by aligning tax credits with workforce needs and ensuring fair distribution across the state.

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University of Arizona pitches mining‑technology incubator, DOE pilot plant proposal University of Arizona officials described plans to expand mining‑technology testing at the San Xavier Mine, seek a $40 million Department of Energy grant to add 2,500 feet of tunnel for automation and microgrid testing, and said state seed support of $850,000 plus a $3 million follow‑on gift have advanced early planning.

The University of Arizona is set to revolutionize mining technology with a bold $40 million proposal to expand innovative testing at the San Xavier Mine.

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Nebraska Senate adopts apprenticeship reforms, adds state oversight and employer fee The Legislature adopted AM 28‑75 to LB 847, clarifying Nebraska’s Registered Apprenticeship Act, aligning state standards with federal 29 CFR 29 requirements, creating reciprocity pathways for out‑of‑state programs and establishing a graduated employer fee to sustain Department of Labor operations.

Nebraska's Senate has just adopted crucial apprenticeship reforms that promise to enhance training standards and create a fair fee structure for employers.

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Nebraska senators advance job‑search bill after heated debate over "ghosting" penalties The Legislature advanced LB921 — a business and labor package carrying a divided provision (LB544) that would disqualify unemployment claimants who skip job interviews without notifying employers — after hours of debate about implementation, fairness and administrative burden. Proponents cited employer "ghosting"; opponents warned of harm to displaced workers.

Nebraska lawmakers are sparking heated debates over a new bill that could cut unemployment benefits for those who skip job interviews, raising questions about fairness and support for displaced workers.

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DEED briefs committee on Youth at Work and YouthBuild funding and outcomes DEED presented details on Youth at Work and YouthBuild: eligibility, typical award sizes (Youth at Work awards ranged roughly $50,000–$700,000; YouthBuild max ~$150,000), participation (~11,800 youth served for Youth at Work), and FY funding levels (Youth at Work: $750,000/year general fund + $4.348M workforce fund; YouthBuild: ~$1,000,000/year). Committee members sought more outcome detail; DEED said disaggregated outcomes are in the report.

Minnesota's DEED just revealed impressive outcomes from its Youth at Work and YouthBuild programs, helping thousands of at-risk youth gain valuable skills and credentials.

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Interior design council defends voluntary certification as legislators press for transparency and consistency The California Council for Interior Design Certification told a joint legislative sunset review that its voluntary certification and IDEXX exam protect public safety; lawmakers and critics raised transparency, plan acceptance, and accountability concerns, and several designers described costly permit denials.

The California Council for Interior Design Certification defends its voluntary model amid growing concerns over transparency and costly permit denials affecting designers.

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House approves workforce-education data overhaul after debate over reports and funding House File 2725, which modernizes education-to-workforce data-sharing and creates statewide ROI reporting, passed after debate on timeliness and contingent appropriations; supporters warned failure could cost Iowa $5–$10 million in federal funds.

Iowa is on the brink of a major education-to-workforce data overhaul that could unlock up to $10 million in federal funding, but concerns over report delays are stirring debate.

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Respiratory Care Board defends move toward bachelor'level entry as stakeholders warn of workforce strain At a joint sunset review, Respiratory Care Board leaders described multi-year work on modernizing licensing and proposed raising entry education toward a bachelor'level; lawmakers and frontline therapists pressed the board on rural access, LVN scope, and fee changes.

The California Respiratory Care Board is pushing for a bachelor's degree requirement that could reshape the workforce, but frontline therapists warn it may deepen care shortages in underserved areas.

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Respiratory Care Board Defends Possible Shift to Bachelor's Degree as Stakeholders Warn of Workforce Strain Board leaders described a multi-year study of raising the entry-level requirement to a baccalaureate and cited potential benefits for reimbursement and public protection; frontline therapists and long‑term‑care providers warned the change could worsen rural shortages and urged exemptions for congregate living facilities.

The Respiratory Care Board is considering raising the minimum education requirement for new licensees to a bachelor's degree, a move that could improve care but may also exacerbate workforce shortages in rural areas.

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Committee approves pathway bill to certify formerly incarcerated hand-crew firefighters The committee voted to refer AB 24 83 to Public Safety after bipartisan support and testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters and program sponsors. The bill would provide certification and a permanent credentialing pathway for people who served on Cal Fire hand crews while incarcerated.

A groundbreaking bill has been approved that could transform the lives of formerly incarcerated firefighters by providing them with a permanent pathway to careers in firefighting.

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Committee advances SB1311 to let unlicensed dental assistants meet infection‑control requirements via approved courses or an exam SB1311 would let unlicensed dental assistants comply with infection‑control requirements either by passing the Dental Assisting National Board infection‑control exam or completing approved courses. Supporters argued it improves workforce access; some dentists urged amendments to require hands‑on training.

California is on the verge of transforming its dental workforce with SB1311, allowing unlicensed dental assistants to fulfill infection-control requirements through approved courses or exams!

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Jennings opens 60,000-square-foot community center Business Briefs Jennings opens 60,000-square-foot community center Jennings officials have opened a new $7 million community center, expanding recreational and educational space for residents. The nearly 60,000-square-foot facility includes a gymnasium, fitness area, multipurpose rooms and computer lab on an 11-acre site. City leaders said the project is intended to support youth programs, wellness and […]

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