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Career and Technical Education that includes Vo-Ag, business, marketing, health sciences and industrial technology, to name a few, help prepare students for life after they graduate high school—whether that path is through a University, 2 year college or straight into the workforce

It is well known and documented that Maine has a workforce shortage. “Help Wanted” signs appear often on Main Streets in every county. Demographically, Maine is the oldest and most rural state. More Mainers are retiring from, rather than entering, our workplaces. These subject matter experts need to impart their knowledge, skills and wisdom upon the upcoming generation of talent to help our economy thrive. Meanwhile, young adults are searching for new and increased onramps to the career pathways they want and need. Furthermore, to achieve its 10-year strategic goals, Maine needs to attract and retain 75,000 more workers into the state’s talent pool by the end of this decade. This is no small or temporary endeavor.

The Maritime Industry needs new workers in all segments - our workforce is aging out. Deck workers, pilots, shipbuilding, ports, infrastructure, technical service, engineering, administration, ferry workers, fishing, research, oil & gas offshore platforms, and the list goes on! No matter your gender, the Maritime Industry offers a great scale of pay and many advantages over a traditional job. The work you do is important. #maritimeindustry #marineindustry #shipbuilding #maritime

JVS alum Ibrahim Mohamed is featured in today's CalMatters article by Adam Echelman highlighting the High Road Training Partnership (HRTP), which provides state funding for programs that train workers for quality jobs and/or transform workplaces to provide better conditions, benefits, and wages for employees. Funding for workforce development programs that focus on family-sustaining careers in in-demand industries is vital to advancing economic equity and building a future where all workers can thrive. JVS receives HRTP funding for our training programs that support jobseekers on their paths to economic mobility, and our outcomes show what is possible when workforce development programs are adequately funded and centered around long-term worker achievements. Thanks to Ibrahim, JVS Senior Manager of Partnership Impact Elizabeth Toups, Contra Costa Water District, and CCWD DEI Workforce Development Program Manager Steven Currie (he, him, his) for being a part of this article. #HRTP #WorkforceDevelopment #QualityJobs #SustainableJobs #JVS #JVSBayArea https://lnkd.in/gmvuEQHW

The Work Ready Programme is such a great opportunity for people like Connor who are "doers", if this resonates with you - make sure you find out more at https://lnkd.in/eY_Z_Sku ECITB #WorkReadyProgramme #SkillsForSuccess #CareerDevelopment #Education #EngineeringConstruction

This was interesting! from the Careers and Enterprise Company. Getting teachers into the working world and back into the classroom to share notes. For sure making school relevant is excellent for raising the engagement and aspiration of students. #nicework #raisingaspiration #teaching #education #careerdevelopment #studentlife #schoolsuk

As I spend so much time in classrooms working with young people, it's evident that so many teenagers want to be independent, and to get that independence, they get their first job by the end of year 9. Those jobs mainly consist of the known pathways for a teenager, McDonalds, KFC or with their Parents/Guardian. What if we opened the doors for trades to be an option?#ConstructionAssociationofNovaScotia #CANS is doing just that. The #BuildingFuturesforYouth program run by Adam Gilbert and Tanya Reddick during the Summer holidays, provides opportunities for young people to learn life skills, get safety certificates, gain credits towards their high school graduation and GET PAID minimum wages (with the opportunity for double time like any other Employee), all with a wrap around check-in system. With a 95% successful completion rate and young women's involvement ever increasing (currently 16%), no wonder Industry Employers are coming back year on year for more students. Winston Churchill Trust (Australia) #EqualOpportunities #Construction #strongertogether

Florida had a record 19,605 individuals serving as apprentices or preapprentices, a 14% increase in the active number of apprentices and preapprentices, an 11% increase in the number of registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs and a 21% increase in the number of apprenticeable occupations since this time last year. Florida added 36 new registered apprenticeship programs and more than 5,000 new active apprentices. Florida registered its first post-baccalaureate and pre-baccalaureate teacher apprenticeship programs, helping to create new pathways for individuals to become certified teachers without incurring debt. To support Florida’s apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $14.4 million through the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) to fund 57 proposals at Florida school districts, colleges, state universities and private training entities. The funding supported over 5,400 participants as they committed to receive on-the-job training and related classroom instruction simultaneously. An additional $5 million was awarded by Governor DeSantis through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Teacher Grant to expand opportunities for teacher apprenticeships in Teaching

In Prince George's County, we are reimagining the re-entry process for our returning citizens! With informed perspectives and new systems, we are taking a holistic approach to re-entry, aimed at reducing recidivism in our County.   County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launched our Returning Citizens Affairs Division (RCAD) in 2022, led by Michael Williams, MPA, after recommendations made by our Returning Citizens Advisory Board, which was launched in 2019. Because we understand that securing a job is not the only thing one needs to do to successfully transition back into society, RCAD also offers mentorship, transitional housing, document preparation, and more.✅     The impact that these initiatives & programs have had on participants so far is promising and recidivism amongst participants is down significantly. For us, Second Chance Month is beyond just a holiday.    Learn more about our re-entry initiatives & programs at: mypgc.us/RCAD    Employers can find more information on our Re-Entry Employment Incentive Program at: https://lnkd.in/ermb7wrF 

The Conservative party launched their manifesto on Tuesday, and at Catch22 we welcome the commitment to combat online harms and keep children safe online, and the renewed attention on fixing the criminal justice system.   We welcome the focus throughout the manifesto on helping more people to work, but beyond the extra apprenticeships announced, we are lacking in meaningful announcements that would bridge the skills gap on many job seekers’ applications and offer for the wrap-around support many need when coming out of long-term unemployment.   We welcome the reform for community sentences but would have liked to see a different attitude to tackling youth violence in a way that helps young people become productive members of their community in the long run.   Finally, there is no concrete policy offering to care for experienced people, who we know are some of the most overlooked and would benefit the most from a uniform offering across local authorities.   For more information on how our manifesto aligns to the Conservatives' announcements, please see: https://lnkd.in/dUcPHNTs