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The workforce is evolving, and communities are stepping up to ensure workers have access to the skills they need to succeed. In Missoula, partnerships between local organizations, businesses, and educational institutions are helping workers transition into new career paths. Programs like Job Site Ready are equipping individuals with hands-on training, connecting them with apprenticeship opportunities, and creating direct pathways into high-demand industries like construction. This skills-first approach is more than just training—it’s about building a stronger workforce and a more resilient economy.

Immigrants of all skill levels are vital to our economy.?One in five workers in America is foreign born and their contributions to the economy - locally and nationally - in taxes and economic activity are enormous. My thanks to Arturo Cazares, LBAN/Latino Business Action Network; Jina Krause-Vilmar, Upwardly Global; and Katie Brown, PhD, EnGen for joining me on-stage at SXSW EDU today in Austin to share what employers, nonprofits, and others are doing to help improve economic mobility for this vital population. Sorry you all couldn't be there in person to hear this brilliant and heartfelt conversation. The great news is we'll be sharing it on Work in Progress: A WorkingNation Podcast in the coming weeks. Watch this space. #immigration #economicmobility #economy #jobs #education WorkingNation

How do you break into a career in recruiting ?? Angela Mayhew - Recruiter at FabFitFun - shares how she navigates hiring, planning for department needs, and discovering the world of recruiting.

The workforce is evolving, and access to education is becoming a key advantage in the battle for talent. With rapid technological changes and a looming labor shortage, companies are turning to employer-paid education benefits to attract and retain workers. These programs provide employees with critical skills, industry credentials, and opportunities for economic mobility—helping businesses fill talent gaps while supporting their workforce’s growth. ?? We sat down with Bijal Shah to discuss how employer-sponsored education is shaping the future of work and why it’s becoming a must-have benefit.

Checking out what’s happening at #SXSWEDU! ?? At SXSW, we’re exploring the intersection of education and workforce development—from skills-first hiring to the future of AI-driven work. Here are some key sessions we’re excited about: ?? Putting Students on the Path to Good Jobs – How colleges and employers can better align education with workforce needs. ?? Wednesday | 11:30 AM ?? AI & the Future of Work: Essential Competencies – What skills are critical in an AI-driven workforce? ?? Wednesday | 4:00 PM ?? Skills IRL: Transforming Education & Employment – How educators and employers can close the skills gap. ?? Monday | 1:00 PM We hope you’ll join us at our session, "Making the Economic Case for Workforce Access for Immigrants," on Thursday at 11:30 AM CT. Let’s talk about building a more inclusive and skills-driven workforce! ?? https://lnkd.in/g_bpg7tg See you there!

What does it take to increase access to training and job opportunities that can lead to economic mobility and financial stability? Who's working to create those opportunities across the country? Check out the latest WorkingNation WorkingKnowledge newsletter for some of what we've heard and seen lately. #economicmobility #education #jobs #careers #americandream #reskilling #apprenticeships #ai #machinelearning #dataanalytics #olderworkers #K12 SXSW EDU Upwardly Global EnGen LBAN/Latino Business Action Network Howard University Google National Education Equity Lab Total Telecom The Encore Network Generation SHRM Foundation Boston College Jobs for the Future (JFF) Consumer Technology Association City of Kinston Apprenticeships for America Building Futures | Apprenticeship RI Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board BuildWithin Mona Mourshed Wendi Safstrom Mary J Cronin Alex Swartsel Jina Krause-Vilmar Katie Brown, PhD Arturo Cazares John Colborn Arthur Bilger Jane Oates Laura Aka Melissa Panzer Michael S. James Joan Lynch Lonia Guha

There's a workforce crisis and no one is talking about it. ?? This week at SXSW EDU, WorkingNation is presenting alongside EnGen, LBAN/Latino Business Action Network, and Upwardly Global. Together, we're making the economic case for workforce access for immigrants—and what it means for the future of work.

The Population is Shrinking—And It’s Changing The Workforce... The U.S. is in the first wave of a global population decline, with birthrates dropping far below replacement levels. As the workforce shrinks and the aging population grows, younger generations will face slower economic growth, higher costs, and shifting work expectations. ?? Immigration, increased productivity, and longer careers are helping—for now. But is that enough to sustain prosperity? McKinsey’s latest report outlines the challenges ahead and what needs to change: https://lnkd.in/ggZeitAD

We’re less than one week away from #SXSWEDU 2025 where we’ll be diving into the economic case for workforce access for immigrants. Immigrants drive $1.6 trillion in economic activity and contribute $579 billion in taxes—yet too many face barriers to career growth. How can we remove obstacles and create real economic mobility? Join us for this important conversation at SXSW EDU Crossover Day and be part of the movement for change. ?? March 6, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT ?? Austin Convention Center, Room 9C ?? Add to your SXSW schedule: https://lnkd.in/g_bpg7tg Will we see you there? ?? EnGen Upwardly Global SXSW Latino Access Business Network Ramona Schindelheim Katie Brown, PhD Arturo Cazares Jina Krause-Vilmar

Live sports broadcasting is high-pressure, fast-paced, and built on split-second decisions. There are no second chances—just real-time problem-solving and teamwork to bring the action to millions of viewers. In NASCAR, the challenge is even greater. With 36 cars on the track at once, keeping up with the race requires precision, coordination, and deep knowledge of the sport. From tracking data and building graphics to ensuring the right stats reach commentators at the perfect moment, every second counts. For those who thrive in high-stakes environments where timing, accuracy, and adaptability define success, live event broadcasting is more than just a job—it’s an adrenaline-fueled career like no other. WorkingNation jumped into the action to show what it’s like to produce a live NASCAR broadcast. FOX Sports