1917 US Debt Ceiling Legislation The US debt limit legislation was initially put in place in 1917, during World War I. The legislation was intended to give the US Treasury Department more flexibility in managing the country’s finances during the war. At that time, the US government was borrowing heavily to fund the war effort,…
Workforce Development in the News – Week of May 15
Governor Cooper Announces Building Bright Futures Apprenticeship Program and …Governor Roy Cooper – NC.govGovernor Cooper Announces Building Bright Futures Apprenticeship Program and Recognizes Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Today, Governor Roy …Flag as irrelevant NTT DATA Introduces TalentBASE Platform to Modernize Employee LearningBusiness WireLearn: Upskill and reskill to help individuals advance their careers; Activate: Apply learned skills to drive a skills-led organization; Measure: …Flag as…
Upskilling and Reskilling Defined
As we discuss workforce development, the terms upskilling and reskilling and often used and thus we want to be clear about how they are used. Upskilling and reskilling are both important strategies for developing new skills and improving employability, but they differ in their focus and goals. Upskilling refers to the process of learning new…
Worker exploitation in the US told in detail by Saket Soni in “The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America”
Review enhanced by ChatGPT and Grammarly I thoroughly enjoyed Saket Soni‘s book “The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America“. This book is an eye-opening and heart-wrenching account of the experiences of immigrant workers in Mississippi and Texas who were exploited and abused while working in the United States. Soni’s…