Location: Columbus, OH
Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy. Policy makers often face challenges in meeting business demands for skilled workers on one hand and potential employees in a welfare setup on the other. Economic developers can play a strategic role in bridging this gap. Learn about the basics of workforce development including the structure of the workforce system and sources of funding. Learn how economic developers can better integrate workforce strategies into their development plans.
Course Highlights:
• Objectives of the workforce development system
• Sources of local, state and federal funding
• Understanding occupational data analysis
• Recruitment and retention of a skilled labor force
• The role of higher education in workforce development
• Integrating workforce development into regional economic development strategies
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