The Division of Workforce Development publishes an annual report on behalf of the workforce system.  Reports contains highlights of strategic initiatives, awards, and performance information for the system.

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WIB Benchmarking Project 

The WIB Benchmarking Project researched and identified high-profile, top-performing WIBs for a series of site visits and interviews with staff and Board members at each of the participating sites. The WIBs ranged in geographic scope and population from rural, to suburban, to urban, and were located in the states of Texas, Connecticut, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Florida.  

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Posted by admin, filed under Advocacy, Best Practices, Research, Tools. Date: December 7, 2007, 7:41 am | No Comments »

WIRED LogoThe WIRED Initiative (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development), launched in November 2005, stresses the critical role talent development plays in creating effective regional economic development strategies.  WIRED goes beyond traditional strategies for worker preparation by bringing together state, local and federal entities; academic institutions (including K-12, community colleges and universities); investment groups; foundations; and business and industry to address the challenges associated with building a globally competitive and prepared workforce. Click here for more information on WIRED from U.S. DOL. 

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CRC LogoMissouri is joining 11 other states to offer a basic workplace readiness credential, the Missouri Career Readiness Certificate (MoCRC) in partnership with ACT, Inc. as part of a National Career Readiness System to help states increase the foundational skills of its workforce.

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Posted by admin, filed under Advocacy, News, Research, Tools. Date: October 31, 2007, 8:06 am | No Comments »

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Workforce-3-One

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Workforce3 One offers workforce professionals, employers, economic development, and education professionals a dynamic knowledge network featuring innovative workforce solutions. Online learning events, resource information, and tools help organizations learn how to develop strategies that enable individuals to be successful in the 21st century economy by understanding the skills and competencies needed by business and industry.

Posted by admin, filed under Best Practices, Research, Tools. Date: June 29, 2007, 9:15 am | No Comments »