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Willie Cruz, a California oil refinery worker who earned $118,000 annually, faces uncertainty as multiple refineries in California close due to the state's shift away from fossil fuels, highlighting the need for effective support and retraining programs for displaced workers amid ongoing industry and policy changes.
The US Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education released a comprehensive workforce development strategy aimed at preparing Americans for a new economic era, emphasizing skills training, AI readiness, and streamlined programs to boost employment and maintain global economic leadership.
Denver has launched a new program to support migrants by providing six months of housing, job training, language instruction, and legal assistance for asylum claims. Nearly 800 people are currently enrolled, with more expected. This initiative aims to help migrants transition into stable lives and fill job vacancies in the city. The program is part of a broader effort to manage the growing migrant population more sustainably, shifting from short-term shelters to more comprehensive support.
Bloomberg Philanthropies is investing $38 million in a new initiative to prepare Boston high school students for careers in healthcare, partnering with the Mass General Brigham health system to address the system's 2,000 job vacancies. The program will train students for roles in nursing, emergency medicine, lab science, medical imaging, and surgery, offering college credits and the option to start full-time jobs upon graduation, reflecting a shift towards vocational training and addressing the growing demand for healthcare workers.
The Biden administration's push to boost U.S. semiconductor production is facing a major hurdle: a shortage of skilled workers. To meet the expected demand, the U.S. needs 90,000 to 100,000 more semiconductor technicians and must triple the number of engineering graduates by 2030. Community college programs, like the one in Arizona's Maricopa County, are offering boot camps to quickly train new entry-level technicians. However, the industry is concerned that the timeline to hire new workers may not align with the timeline to train them. The shortage of highly-skilled engineers is also a challenge, as chip companies compete with software and social media companies for hires.
ForwardThis Productions, the first film and TV production job training program located inside San Quentin State Prison, is providing incarcerated men with the opportunity to learn filmmaking skills and tell their own stories. The program aims to disrupt the cycle of recidivism by offering employment training and image-shaping, with the goal of creating a pipeline for incarcerated individuals to find jobs in the industry. The initiative has attracted support from Hollywood figures and is part of a larger effort to transform San Quentin into a rehabilitation center. The men in ForwardThis are using their firsthand experience to challenge stereotypes and create authentic portrayals of prison life through their films.
President Joe Biden plans to maintain a business-as-usual attitude and avoid commenting on former President Donald Trump's federal indictment, believing that doing so would only fuel Trump's claims of a political "witch hunt." Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are set to travel to North Carolina to promote his job training agenda and sign an executive order meant to help military spouses remain in the workforce. The trip is one of Biden's first outside Washington to sell his agenda since he announced his bid for reelection in April.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil a $1 billion initiative to promote women’s economic empowerment in Ghana, which will expand access to digital services, provide job training and support entrepreneurs. The money is expected to come from a mix of nonprofit foundations, private companies and the federal government. Harris has focused her efforts on Ghana’s economic development and its youth, meeting with civil rights leaders, businesspeople, and thousands of young people. She is the most senior member of the Biden administration to visit Africa, as Washington looks to build partnerships and bolster Africa’s growth amid global rivalry over the continent.