Exciting things are taking place to help the long term unemployed (LTU) in our country. The momentum has continued since my last blog post. On Oct. 15, the US Department of Labor (DOL) awarded almost 170 million dollars to 20 states and Puerto Rico to help long term job seekers. These Ready to Work grants are a culmination of efforts … Read More
It is an exciting time to be in the arena of workforce development. Our field is expanding, more people are realizing its importance and the federal government is taking action affecting our industry and those we serve. For 2014, the White House and the Department of Labor (DOL) have announced an ambitious but much needed focus on improving our economy … Read More
I would like to devote this blog to a recent personal experience, which was both an unexpected surprise and an enjoyable event in my career path. I was honored to be invited to speak as a panelist at the White House Job Clubs Forum on Sept 20, 2012. This once in a lifetime event came as a result of my … Read More
