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20180205T131426 February: African American History MonthEach February, our nation celebrates African American History Month and their contributions—as activists, educators, and leaders. We especially honor and recognize the efforts of these individuals as it relates to access to and success in the workplace for all Americans. |
20180221T114104 Community of Practice Spotlight: YouthBuildThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to the YouthBuild Community of Practice (CoP). |
20180525T074809 WorkforceGPS Community Spotlight: Older WorkersThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to re-introduce you to one of our Communities of Practice. May is Older Worker Month, and WorkforceGPS houses a community designed just for this population: Older Workers. |
20180322T172206 Community of Practice Spotlight: Business Engagement CollaborativeThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to the Business Engagement Collaborative Community of Practice (CoP). The Business Engagement Collaborative is a community that shares a commitment to providing economically valuable solutions for businesses across the business life cycle. This community exists to share our ideas, experiences, resources and outcomes, and it promotes innovations to business engagement strategies, tactics, partnerships, measurements, and more. |
20190802T075431 Find and Share Your Favorite ResourcesSave It! We've all had the experience of searching desperately for that useful guide, template, or tutorial you came across last week, month, or year and never finding it again. You won't have that problem on WorkforceGPS! When you're logged in, you can easily save any resource you find particularly helpful to your My Content folder, which you can access anytime from the My WorkforceGPS tab. With the Save function, you can curate your own personal library of WorkforceGPS resources. |
20191106T124904 Military Family MonthAs we recognize Military Family Month, visit the centralized collection of information for the Veterans programs, policies and initiatives which primarily affect the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) employment and training programs. |
20191105T130520 National Apprenticeship WeekNational Apprenticeship Week (NAW), now in its fifth year, is a nationwide celebration that gives businesses, communities, and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs and apprentices while providing valuable information to career seekers. NAW 2019 will be held November 11-17, 2019. |
20191105T083642 National Entrepreneurship MonthWIOA qualifying activities supporting entrepreneurship include skills and education training; career awareness and counseling; and services providing labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sectors. WorkforceGPS is full of reports, successful practices, tools and webinars that highlight the various entrepreneurial strategies. |
20191101T110527 National Indian Heritage Month"Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people." Chief Tecumseh |
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20191101T110411 Need Help? We’re Listening!Using WorkforceGPS is easier than ever, but you never know when you still might need a little help. |
20181214T140210 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)Reflecting a commitment to a robust and competitive American labor force, the 2018 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme is “America’s Workforce: Empowering All.” Observed each October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. |
20190207T080726 Career Videos Available from CareerOneStop!CareerOneStop Videos Depict Everyday Responsibilities of More Than 800 Careers and give career explorers, students, and job searchers a portrait of life in hundreds of careers—from Actor to Zoologist. The videos bring to life the responsibilities, work settings, and employment trends for a broad range of occupations with updated information and context for career explorers navigating today’s employment world. |
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20180905T114504 Community Spotlight: Older WorkersThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to the Older Workers Community of Practice (CoP). This community offers an online hub to share resources, news, and emerging practices about the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides on-the-job skills training to individuals 55 or older with limited financial resources. |
20190211T100207 Periodic Table of STEM Occupations Released by Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) created an interactive periodic table of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations instead of chemical elements. |
20200103T130414 National Mentoring MonthThis month we are highlighting National Mentoring Month, which is a campaign held each January to promote youth mentoring in the United States. It was inaugurated in 2002, and is spearheaded by the Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR, and the Corporation for National and Community Service. The publicly-funded workforce system has a long history in providing mentoring services to youth and adults. |
20200113T135838 Create A Custom Email AlertThis video will walk you through the steps of creating a custom email alert. |
20181214T140633 HIRE Vets Medallion ProgramThis is the landing page for the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which rewards employers who hire our nation's veterans. |
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20180509T142955 WorkforceGPS Spotlight: Our HomepageToday, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to re-introduce you to our homepage. Although much of it remains the same, we have recently implemented a small but significant change to the top-level navigation— |
20191004T110359 National Hispanic Heritage Month 2019In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week to recognize the rich culture and contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. Just two decades later, lawmakers expanded the observance to a month-long celebration, stretching from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. |
20191010T113132 National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019In October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. |
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20180820T094517 Summertime Beach ReadsCheck out the Workforce System Strategies community’s one-page fact sheet that highlights all of the great resources on the site and the different classifications of materials--from evaluation reports to policy and practice briefs to how-to guides and profiles. |
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20180806T102546 Apprenticeship Business Engagement ToolsThe Apprenticeship Community has developed three tools that provide resources for workforce, education, and apprenticeship practitioners directly conducting business engagement with employers. |
20190115T134638 Youth ApprenticeshipBusinesses, workforce professionals, educators, and others are looking to pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship as an effective way to start high school students and other youth on a career pathway that leads to good wages and opportunities for advancement. Check out these resources to help you grow apprenticeship for the youth and young adult populations. |
20190115T134034 Being a Mentor ResourcesJanuary is National Mentoring Month to help promote youth mentoring in the United States. To focus on serving the disability population, a number of specialized resources have been compiled to increase awareness of its impact and the different technical assistance tools available to help bridge the mentoring gap. |
20190115T134602 Assessing Recent Trends of Older Workers in the Labor MarketThese resources explore why older workers continue to work and provide a snapshot of their labor force participation rates by demographic group and type of occupation. |
20190715T083006 Searching Is Faster Than EverWorkforceGPS has a trove of technical assistance resources such as webinars and online trainings. |
20190621T141755 Joining Is Easier Than EverBecoming a WorkforceGPS member takes only minutes. If you are not already a member, there’s no better time to join. Just click the Become a Member button at the top of any page on the site and complete the simple form to join for free. Then you can log in and take advantage of WorkforceGPS’ numerous benefits and resources. |
20190617T150023 WorkforceGPS has had a makeover!By now, we hope you have had a chance to check out the new look for WorkforceGPS. We call it a makeover. |
20190617T133946 Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian Delta RegionThe U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration has just announced Funding Opportunity No. FOA-ETA-19-08. The closing date for funding applications is July 15, 2019. Applications must be received by 4:00pm ET. Click the link for specific details. Link: https://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/FOA-ETA-19-08.pdf |
20190528T073804 WIOA MythBustersIf you have a myth that needs clarification – please send it to dol.wioa@dol.gov MythBusters 2.0 Now Available As myths about WIOA continue to bubble up from the workforce system, we continue to work to provide facts to dispel them. Click on the link below to check out the second series of MythBusters featuring 11 new topics. |
20190528T073445 TEGL 14-18: Aligning Performance Accountability Reporting, Definitions, and PoliciesTraining and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 14-18 -- Aligning Performance Accountability Reporting, Definitions, and Policies Across Workforce Employment and Training Programs Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). |
20190402T131711 Connecting the Pieces – Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)On April 1, 2019, Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) grant resources were folded within the “Disability and Employment” Community in WorkforceGPS. The historical DEI grant resources to support the 55 DEI projects in 30 states can also help support the broader workforce. Today, there are 12 DEI Projects implementing the grant. |
20190419T075459 DOL YouthBuild Program ManualsThe DOL YouthBuild Program Manuals provide guidance and best practices for running a successful YouthBuild Program. These manuals comprise all of the necessary components in the YouthBuild Model. |
20190318T111234 Disability Employment Initiative and Career Pathways SeriesThis three part DEI Grantee Learning Opportunity provides examples of how DEI projects are using DEI intervention strategies to create inclusive career pathways. |
20190315T144425 AJC Customer Flow Scenarios now available in SpanishThe AJC Customer Flow Scenarios have been highly successful as a resource for American Job Center (AJC) customers and as a staff training tool. To expand their usefulness to a broader customer base there is now a Spanish translation for each scenario. Like the original scenarios, these are best utilized as a discussion guide when assisting a customer to identify and achieve their goals. |
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20190715T143123 Find Your Peers & New ContactsSuccessful workforce programs aren’t just about what you know, but also who you know. Once you log in to WorkforceGPS, you can see who’s who on the site and discover new colleagues in your field or your geographic area. |
20190715T143209 Trade Adjustment Assistance for WorkersWe are pleased to announce a new community — Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers |
20190726T110846 Find Your WebinarsWe know you find our webinars and other events useful. But how do you find them again later? WorkforceGPS lets you easily revisit past webinars via the My Events located in My WorkforceGPS. In My Events, you’ll find every webinar you’ve ever registered for, both past and upcoming. |
20190809T071853 Join the DiscussionMany WorkforceGPS communities host Discussion forums, and those that do could use your voice. Share best practices and discover new approaches from the like-minded professionals that populate these forums. Your My Content folder (located in MyWorkforceGPS at the top over every page) will even save your past comments and your subscribed discussion topics so you never lose track of a conversation. |
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20180703T121717 Innovations in ActionInnovations in Action are brief summaries of promising practices from across the public workforce system. Innovations in Action are noteworthy because they represent timely, real-world examples of practitioners finding creative solutions to the challenges they face in helping to improve work opportunities for Americans. |
20200115T103253 Martin Luther King, JrThe Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. |
20180126T101447 Community of Practice Spotlight: CCDThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to re-introduce you to the Customer Centered Design (CCD) Community of Practice—our newest Community of Practice (CoP). |
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20180925T123130 Workforce Innovation Cohort ChallengeAre you looking for an opportunity to engage with peers locally and nationally across the workforce system to pilot innovative solutions to address disability and employment issues? ETA is pleased to announce another exciting cohort challenge that will address three topic areas: 1) Accessibility; 2) Customer Service; and 3) Employer Engagement. Let’s brainstorm and develop solutions together to support individuals with disabilities enter, stay in, or return to the labor force. |
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20180920T093447 Celebrate NEOWW! It’s National Employ Older Workers WeekSeptember 23rd – 29th, 2018 is National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW). During the last full week of September, NEOWW annually recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce and aims to increase awareness of this segment of workers and develop innovative strategies to utilize it. |
20171024T091107 Collection Spotlight: Veterans’ PriorityThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to Veterans’ Priority, a centralized collection of information for Veterans’ programs, policies, and initiatives which primarily effect the Wagner-Peyser and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) employment and training programs. |
20171027T125107 Abridged Version of Universal Design Webinar Now AvailableLast spring, in March of 2017, the Innovation and Opportunity Network (ION) hosted a WIOA Wednesday on universal design and taking a customer-centered approach in the American Job Center. Although you can always access the event’s recording, the WorkforceGPS Team understands you might not have an hour to dedicate to watching it. That’s why we have created an abridged version that’s less than three minutes long, as well as an executive summary of the full event. |
20171018T075407 WorkforceGPS Is Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level; Chat (Beta Version) Now Available!We know you’ve been in love with WorkforceGPS for a while now, and things are getting pretty serious. That’s why we’re taking things to the next level and introducing you to Chat. |
20171010T104503 Youth Services Team to Hold WIOA TA SeriesOn October 24th and 25th, the Youth Services Team within the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) will host a series of webinars entitled, "Our Journey Together: The WIOA Youth Program Technical Assistance (TA) Series." These four events will support the workforce system in their programming efforts to improve outcomes for youth. |
20171004T113555 WorkforceGPS Welcomes H-1B Strengthening Working Families Initiative (SWFI) Community of PracticeWorkforceGPS is proud to announce that a new Community of Practice (CoP), specifically for H-1B Strengthening Working Families Initiative (SWFI) grantees, is now available. |
20180111T122014 WorkforceGPS Welcomes Customer Centered Design Community of PracticeThe WorkforceGPS Team is proud to announce that a new Community of Practice (CoP) focused on Customer Centered Design (CCD) is now available. |
20180102T151524 WorkforceGPS Welcomes H-1B America’s Promise Community of PracticeWorkforceGPS is proud to announce that a new Community of Practice (CoP), specifically for H-1B America’s Promise grantees, is now available. |
20171221T123637 Community of Practice Spotlight: H-1B Strengthening Working Families InitiativeThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to H-1B Strengthening Working Families Initiative (SWFI) Community of Practice. |
20170822T124920 Community of Practice Spotlight: Older WorkersThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to the Older Workers Community of Practice (CoP). This CoP offers an online hub to share resources, news, and emerging practices about the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides on-the-job skills training to individuals 55 or older with limited financial resources. |
20170831T084356 Happy Labor Day from the WorkforceGPS TeamCelebrated annually the first Monday in September, Labor Day is a national holiday that pays tribute to the workers who have contributed to the social and economic well-being of America and its people. |
20170810T140436 New Tutorial Available; Learn How to Update Your Member ProfileAn up-to-date Member Profile on WorkforceGPS is the first step in connecting with your colleagues as it enables your peers to find you in the Member Directory. If you haven’t updated your WorkforceGPS Member Profile recently, check out our latest tutorial on how to do it, then visit your Member Profile and ensure your information is current, so you don’t miss a thing! |
20170629T081256 Community of Practice Spotlight: Youth Summer JobsWith summer officially underway, the WorkforceGPS Team wants to take a moment to highlight one of our newest Communities of Practice: Youth Summer Jobs. |
20170612T114832 2017 WIOA National Convenings Toolkit ReleasedFollowing the 2017 WIOA National Convenings, the WorkforceGPS Team has compiled additional related technical assistance materials and resources, including relevant webinars, policy guidance and toolkits, and organized them by the six convening tracks, as well as a section for the special sessions on civil rights. |
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20170425T075926 2017 WIOA National Covenings Resources AvailableThis spring, the U.S. Department of Labor, in collaboration with its Education and Health and Human Services partners, will host three national convenings. These convenings will continue to support WIOA implementation, building upon the regulations and guidance, virtual training, and resources already available to the system. |
20170926T103632 Community of Practice Spotlight: Disability and EmploymentThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to the Disability and Employment Community of Practice (CoP), an online learning destination for public workforce system staff and partners, jobseekers, community-based organizations, grantees, and businesses that provide services and programs to people with disabilities and/or other challenges to employment. |
20171002T094841 October 2017: National Disability Employment Awareness MonthOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). |
20170920T104334 Celebrate NEOWW! It’s National Employ Older Workers WeekThis week, September 24th – 30th, 2017 is National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW). During the last full week of September, NEOWW annually recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce and aims to increase awareness of this segment of workers and develop innovative strategies to utilize it. |
20171120T080852 Community of Practice Spotlight: ApprenticeshipLast week, NationalApprenticeship Week celebrated apprenticeship as a proven talent development strategy helping to close the skills gap in the U.S. As interest in apprenticeship continues to build, the WorkforceGPS Team wants to make sure you know that the ApprenticeshipUSA Community of Practice (CoP) is available to help you turn interest into new apprenticeship opportunities. |
20171108T101158 National Apprenticeship Week: November 13 - 19, 2017Mark your calendars! Next week— November 13 - 19, 2017—is the third annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). |
20171115T123520 New WorkforceGPS Collection: Performance ReportingWorkforceGPS is proud to announce the release of its latest collection, Performance Reporting. This is a centralized collection of information for Performance Reporting-related policies and resources for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) employment and training programs. |
20170725T115919 Collection Spotlight: LMI CentralThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to LMI Central, a portal to innovative and relevant sources of workforce and labor market information for data-driven planning. The Labor Market Information (LMI) Central collection (or LMI Central for short) provides a diverse palette of LMI resources to assist you in "painting a picture" of your labor market and to help you improve your employment and training programs and policies. |
20170718T095728 WorkforceGPS Welcomes H-1B TechHire Community of PracticeWorkforceGPS is proud to announce that a new Community of Practice (CoP), specifically for H-1B TechHire grantees, is now available. The H-1B funded TechHire grant program is a key component of the TechHire Initiative, a bold multi-sector effort that provides American workers with critical information technology skills for today’s high-growth careers. |
20170801T115327 AJC Customer Flow Scenarios Now AvailableMany states and local areas have expressed a need for tools that help American Job Centers (AJCs) coordinate staff and partners to work collaboratively across programs. This newly released tool features five illustrated stories that represent scenarios of customer experiences and the guidance an AJC staff member might provide. These stories demonstrate the characteristics of a high-quality one-stop center, as described in TEGL 04-15. To view this resource, click here. |
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20180712T091144 WorkforceGPS Community Spotlight: Grants Application and ManagementThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team is pleased to highlight the Grants Application and Management Community. We recognize that managing a grant can sometimes be an overwhelming responsibility. This site is your one-stop source for tools, training, and resources to ensure effective management of your ETA grant. |
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20180629T121053 WorkforceGPS Community Spotlight: Youth Summer JobsThis month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to re-introduce you to one of our Communities. June is the end of the school year and many youth that are of working age are experiencing their first summer job. WorkforceGPS houses a community designed just for Youth Summer Jobs. |
20181214T141002 The Evaluation and Research Hub is live!We are pleased to announce the launch of the Evaluation and Research Hub! The Eval Hub is a platform for workforce development professionals to increase their organization’s capacity to evaluate its workforce development programs, services or interventions. |
20180301T163528 March: Women’s History MonthEach March, the United States observes Women’s History Month, which is dedicated to the contributions that women have made to this nation over the years. |
