Darin Germyn’s Post

🌟 #HappyLaborDay 🌟 As the Vice President of Workforce Development and Special Projects at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) I'm reminded of the significance of today in recognizing and honoring the hard work and dedication of our labor force in Los Angeles County. In the face of rising cost of living, affordable housing challenges, and inflation, we understand the struggles many residents face. However, LA County remains a beacon of opportunity with robust sectors, unparalleled opportunities, and strong educational infrastructure that can help individuals secure living/family-sustaining wages and achieve their dreams. Our #talent attraction and #retention strategies are more crucial than ever. We’re committed to: ✨ Attracting Top Talent: By promoting a diverse range of industries, we continue to draw skilled professionals to our region. ✨ Supporting Our Workforce: Through continuous education, upskilling programs, and professional development opportunities, we're empowering local talent to thrive. ✨ Creating a Sustainable Future: Collaborating with community partners to address housing affordability and cost of living, ensuring our workforce can live and prosper here. Together, we can build a resilient, inclusive, and thriving community where every resident has the opportunity to succeed. 💼 Let’s continue to invest in our people and our future! #LaborDay #LAEDC #WorkforceDevelopment #TalentAttraction #TalentRetention #LosAngeles #EconomicOpportunity

Business is the expression of the community ... Over the past week, I've sat with professionals across several industry sectors, exploring Skills Street as a vehicle to enable even the most prominent of our South #Yorkshire business brands to think differently about approaching a future for their industry. For some ... it's the HERE AND NOW with ongoing implications of accessing and retaining a skilled (and enthusiastic!) workforce. For others, it's scaling a growth model that adapts to emerging markets and trends. What will your business look like in 5 years time (when a current South Yorkshire 11 year old will leave mainstream #education to find employment?!). For ALL of us, it's recognising the need to excite people, much earlier about the possibilities of working in industry. Consider the prospect of a primary school pupil seeing that they don't have to be a Doctor to work in health. That designing games and #digital coding is applying English, literacy and an ability to pass on messages. That #engineering is as much about solving problems as it is working with numbers, maths and technical ability ... #Sheffield #Rotherham #Doncaster #Barnsley - we're great (world leading 🌍) at a lot of things ... we can all be better at inspiring our future leaders, starting here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eXzgXy_A

Alabama is in the midst of a transformative journey, positioning itself as a hub of opportunity and growth, improving quality of life for all. In a recent article from AL.com, the state’s progress in its workforce development efforts is highlighted as Alabama has been named “most improved” in the areas of net migration of college educated workers, career readiness programs, workforce infrastructure, education and the cost of doing business. It’s clear that education is at the heart of Alabama’s progress. Initiatives like the Alabama Talent Triad have proven to be pivotal in addressing the skills gaps and leveling the playing field. Through investing in workforce and education, Alabama is driving meaningful change and creating a brighter future for all Alabamians. With the Alabama Talent Triad providing residents with easy access to education and employment opportunities and resources, Alabama is on its way to becoming THE state for business and individuals to thrive in. Read the article: alabama-is-americas-most-improved-state-for-business-cnbc-says-heres-why.html Join the Triad: https://lnkd.in/ejWAbVde #AlTalentTriad #AlabamaBusiness #Workforce #Laborforce #Infrastructure #SkillsGap #SkilledWorkers #Education #Improved #Migration #CostofLiving #WorkingForAlabama

🗣️ #COMMUNITY FEEDBACK NEEDED! 🗣️ 🅿️ The City of Aurora and Walker Consultants are conducting a #parking study for the greater #downtown area. As part of the planning process, we want to learn more about parking and mobility patterns within the study area for #business #owners, #employees, #residents, and #visitors to gauge their #attitudes toward parking and transportation-related issues. 🚧 The study’s purpose is to assess the usage and #satisfaction of the current parking system in the downtown study area and identify opportunities for future improvement. 🚗 Please provide your input via the link below. We value your #feedback and are looking forward to improving our downtown parking #strategy for you! Click here to access the survey: www.aurora-il.org/Surveys #learnmore #opportunity #feedback #help #support #local #study #aurora #community #outreach #engagement

Discover Willoughby Heights: Unveiling the Charm of Langley's Hidden Gem Have you ever stumbled upon a neighborhood that just felt like "home"? 🏡 Let me take you on a journey through Willoughby Heights, Langley's best-kept secret, and show you why this could be your next dream community! Tell me, what does your ideal community look like? Share your thoughts or ask me anything about Willoughby Heights below! 👇 Let's find a place where your heart feels at home. #RealEstateRealTalk #asabhomes #realestateinvesting #powernegotiation #bcrealestatemarket #canadahousingmarket

🗣️ #COMMUNITY FEEDBACK NEEDED! 🗣️ 🅿️ The City of Aurora and Walker Consultants are conducting a #parking study for the greater #downtown area. As part of the planning process, we want to learn more about parking and mobility patterns within the study area for #business #owners, #employees, #residents, and #visitors to gauge their #attitudes toward parking and transportation-related issues. 🚧 The study’s purpose is to assess the usage and #satisfaction of the current parking system in the downtown study area and identify opportunities for future improvement. 🚗 Please provide your input via the link below. We value your #feedback and are looking forward to improving our downtown parking #strategy for you! Click here to access the survey: www.aurora-il.org/Surveys #learnmore #opportunity #feedback #help #support #local #study #aurora #community #outreach #engagement

Alabama is investing resources to support students, job seekers, education and training programs, while cultivating relationships with companies that are growing and looking for skilled workers, bringing their businesses to the state. With the Alabama Talent Triad bridging skills, education and workforce opportunity gaps, and the Working for Alabama legislation addressing barriers like childcare and housing disparities, Alabama is showing its commitment to improving not only the workforce participation rate, but the quality of life for all Alabamians. They’re creating the playbook for other states that want their workforce economy to grow. So, keep your eyes on Alabama! There’s big things happening! Find out more about how skills-based hiring initiatives are being implemented by visiting www.alabamatalenttriad.com. #ALTalentTriad #WorkingForAlabama #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #Skills #SkillsBasedHiring #EBSCOed #OpportunitiesForAll #WorkforceTransformation #WorkforceDevelopment

Responsibilities include regular field work for data collection, site inspections, and completion of trail assessments; use of social media, websites and other digital tools to promote the K&P Trail and other economic development initiatives. ~ does this sound like you? so many projects in this role - #economicdevelopment #projectmanagement

✨ 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐨. 𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 '𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞' 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒.!! ✨ If you're searching for a place with top-notch living standards, look no further! Raleigh, NC, has been ranked No. 5 in the U.S. by *U.S. News and World Report* for its 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 🌳🎨🎶 From lush green spaces and family-friendly museums to a vibrant art and music scene, Raleigh has it all! It's no wonder this city stands out on a national scale. Whether you're relocating or already living here, you've got some major bragging rights. 💪 📊 According to the report, factors like 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 were key in determining the rankings. Raleigh shines in all these areas! 🏡 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: $382,677 💼 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞: $87,708 Raleigh isn’t the only NC city making waves—Asheville also ranked No. 10! So, if you're looking for a place to settle down with a high quality of life, North Carolina has some of the best options. 🙌 #RaleighNC #QualityOfLife #RelocateToRaleigh #RaleighLiving #BestPlacesToLive #AshevilleNC #NCRealEstate #HeatherGowerRealEstate

San Antonio leads the nation in population growth – again! For the second consecutive year, San Antonio has claimed the title of fastest-growing city in the United States. In 2023, we welcomed over 22,000 new residents, marking an impressive 1.5% year-over-year increase. This growth isn't isolated – four of the top 10 fastest-growing cities are right here in Texas, including our neighbor, New Braunfels. According to Texas State Demographer Lloyd B. Potter, our thriving economic landscape is driving the growth. “Companies are recognizing that San Antonio is a great place to come and either bring their headquarters or bring a significant portion of their business,” Potter said. “People that generally are moving here tend to be people with higher levels of educational attainment and are working in jobs that are higher-skilled, higher-paid kinds of jobs.” Over a five-year period, the SATX region’s educational attainment rate increased by more than six percentage points. This growth isn't by chance – it's the result of strategic investments in our PEOPLE and PLACE. We're laying the groundwork for sustainable job growth that will benefit generations to come. Read the San Antonio Express-News article: https://hubs.li/Q02PSx2R0 #SATX #Population