Learning
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Upskilling search engine connects Texans with training opportunities
Employers' ability to survive the digital disruption will depend on their willingness to upskill workers, a previous report revealed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 19, 2020 -
JPMorgan Chase invests $75M to prepare youth for money-making careers
"[B]usinesses, government and communities must work together to prepare young people for the future of work," a company spokesperson said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 18, 2020 -
'They outperformed everyone': How training can transform an incarcerated workforce
The benefits of Televerde's program may extend to many parties, including its clients, program participants, their children and even the state.
By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Randstad RiseSmart's new platform to train employees in more than 80 countries
Employers are opting to modernize their programs to improve the agility of their organizations — even if they are spread across the world.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Relaxing academic requirements, upskilling could open the door for STEM talent
Aside from recruiting hurdles, workers also struggle to develop STEM skills due to a lack of opportunity.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Millions of US workers have 'limited or no digital skills'
National Skills Coalition hosted a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to address digital gaps — and to explain why they're so pervasive.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 11, 2020 -
New Jersey $2M grants will allow apprentices to earn college credits
State and local governments' incentives for registered apprenticeships range from tuition reimbursement to tax credits for employers.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 11, 2020 -
NYC, Flatiron School to train 75 city residents in software engineering
Experts say such partnerships will be necessary for employers and employees to remain competitive in the future.
By Kate Tornone • Feb. 11, 2020 -
State skills coalitions to focus on apprenticeship, upskilling policy in 2020
Given the magnitude of the skills gap problem, institutions including the government, businesses, schools and nonprofits are pushing to solve it.
By Katie Clarey • Feb. 04, 2020 -
Coaching to become talent development mainstay, study suggests
Calls for a more personalized learning experience, particularly from younger generations, have become a fixture in the L&D space.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 04, 2020 -
AI-powered L&D is a revenue generator, report says
Data on training front-line employees uncovers valuable key performance indicators.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 04, 2020 -
How can employers avoid the 'hidden tax' of obsolete skills?
Observers agree on one key point: training must appeal to workers' desire to learn.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 04, 2020 -
Researchers to test whether 'mindfulness' training improves safety
A professor said the project aims to make mindfulness work for workers, who may see it as something akin to a yoga class.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 31, 2020 -
Lack of data literacy costs employers 5 days of productivity each year, study says
Employers can't expect employees to work with data without the right training or appropriate tools, researchers said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2020 -
SponsoredThe skills of tomorrow need to be taught today. Are you ready?
With large-scale technology disruption, L&D teams need to rethink how their organizations approach workforce skills and talent management.
By Jennifer Juo, Content Marketing Team Lead at Udemy for Business • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Ohio to reimburse employers for upskilling workers
For companies to stay competitive without displacing workers, upskilling employees across industries has become essential.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 28, 2020 -
For hybrid jobs, a 'hunger to learn' is key
Experts weigh in on how to train for the reality of a job landscape that requires a blend of technical and soft skills.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Analysts expect 'dramatic' long-term growth in AR, VR training tech
Extended reality technologies have emerged as one of the top HR industry trends going into 2020.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Honda to provide expanded job training to 50K workers
The move is part of a White House initiative, the Pledge to America's Workers.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Randstad: Upskilling will be necessary to survive the digital disruption
Learning and development has proven to be business critical in 2020 and beyond in more than a few studies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2020 -
McDonald's app connects workers to education benefits, growth opportunities
The mobile application may touch on a few trends: employer branding, talent pathways and retention.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Workers' data security, AI knowledge gaps carry risks
These failings point to a need for employer training, according to GetApp.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Report: Alabama academy to offer free building trades training
As the labor market tightens, more employers appear to be offering training opportunities to bulk up talent pipelines.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 21, 2020 -
PepsiCo launches 'work readiness skills' course
The "gender-smart" program features scenarios with women in positions of authority and non-traditional professional roles.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Nationwide announces $160M employee digital literacy training
The notice comes amid other highly publicized training announcements.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2020
