Hear from my wonderful colleagues @WorkforceAmanda and @tjmstrong about the State of our Workforce! youtu.be/wbk2wOSNEz8

Our Board Treasurer, Shannon Reed of United Way GMWC talks what motivates him and makes #Milwaukee shine. More here: madison365.com/12-rounds-with… via: Madison365

Our member @MilwaukeeEmploy is still accepting applications for Summer Youth Employment. Learn more here: employmilwaukee.org/Employ-Milwauk… #wkdev #youth

In light of what we are hearing about possible reductions to #wkdev funding in future recovery bills, JFF urges Congress to fund workforce development at the full $100 billion proposed by President Donald J. Trump in the American Jobs Plan (AJP). jff.org/points-of-view…

Local businesses are vital to our neighborhoods. The Live & Revive Business Summit on July 29 from 9 am–Noon will provide valuable information, resources and networking to help businesses stabilize and grow while navigating pandemic recovery. Register at mke-cni.eventbrite.com.

Excited to Announce MUS's Inaugural Cohort of Workforce Innovators! Can't wait to introduce them to you starting this week. In the meantime, learn more about the program here: midwesturbanstrategies.com/workforce-inno… #wkdev #midwest #innovation #partners

Celebrating the Future of Workforce Development: Meet our next Workforce Innovator, Daniel Sipe! Dan is Procurement and Performance Manager for our member partner OMJ Stark Tuscarawas. Welcome Dan! Learn more here: bit.ly/3f7517b #wkdev #innovation #Midwest cc:Jerry Roberts

Congratulations to our Board Member, Shannon Reed ! Shannon's commitment to the City of Milwaukee, along with his knowledge and compassion make him more than deserving of this promotion! He certainly makes us stronger! cc: United Way GMWC #MKEProud #equity #justice #wkdev

"How apprenticeships can bridge the employment gap for workers without college degrees" pbs.org/newshour/show/… via: *NewsHour #wkdev

Congrats to our partner & member @MilwaukeeEmploy for another successful #earnandlearn Summer Youth Employment Program! See more here:bit.ly/3zuzPHl 16 years strong! Thanks @MayorOfMKE via: TMJ4 News

In less than 15 mins I'll be joining this Twitter chat: Get America Back to Work, led by Atlanta Fed @PhiladelphiaFed Kansas City Fed Fed Communities and WorkingNation. I’ll be there at the hashtag #InvestInWork, 1-2p ET cc:Midwest Urban Strategies Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance

Can't wait to hear how our peers #InvestInWork !

A1: We need to address the barriers head on: #racism, sexism, gender bias are not the problem of the job seeker. We need to hold the systems accountable for their action and/or inaction. #InvestInWork #equity

September is Workforce Development Month! Learn about the ways #wkdev builds prosperity for the whole community! Follow #WkDevMonth2021 for updates. cc: Jerry Roberts

This Labor Day, we again recognize essential workers. Working under dire conditions, they have shown true grit to keeping us all safe. We have a lot of work to do to ensure these workers get the recognition, dignity, and respect they more than deserve! #wkdevmonth2021 #wkdev

Increasingly, cities across the United States recognize the need to embrace an equity-focused approach to complex problems involving multiple systems. The Advancing Workforce Equity Guide can help begin the process. #WkDevMonth2021 bit.ly/3ztrDqU

#Apprenticeships are a powerful, win-win solution for workers and employers! #WkDevMonth2021 youtu.be/QBYjxrrPfPo

The #WordsofWorkforce field guide is out today! Read common definitions for #wkdev terms, and learn more about how language relates to issues of equity and inclusion: workingnation.com/lets-talk-abou… #YoungEmployedSuccessful

National Apprenticeship Week is Nov 15-21 NAW is a celebration to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities.#WKDEV More here: apprenticeship.gov/national-appre…

“It is essential to intentionally center women of color in discussions about the economy, earnings, and the wage gap to ensure that their experiences are not only recognized but also that the inequities they experience are remedied.” americanprogress.org/article/women-…