Culture
Washington Post reportedly gutting one-third of its workforce(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Washington Post is reducing its workforce by roughly one-third, affecting both the newsroom and other departments, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. The outlet… Read More
Public Education
Ohio schools failing to prepare graduates for workforce, economists concludePublic-school graduates in Ohio have limited job options because their education hasn’t fully prepared them for the workforce, a new survey of economists finds. The survey,… Read More
Politics
Trump signs executive order to improve foster care(The Center Square) – In line with First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to improve the foster care system, the president signed an executive order Thursday to better support foster children, those… Read More
Government
Trump to sign groundbreaking executive order bolstering foster care(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump will sign an executive order strengthening the foster care system, The Daily Signal has learned. The executive order, which the… Read More
Government
Trump EPA to slash workforce by 25% as administration targets bureaucratic waste(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on track to reduce its workforce by nearly 25% by the end of the calendar year, the Daily Caller… Read More
Public Education
Ohio must foster competition in higher ed, stop favoring four-year degrees, policy expert saysA new report by Ohio’s Buckeye Institute features numerous recommendations to help college education better equip the next generation. “The reforms outlined in The Buckeye Institute’s report will foster competition… Read More
Employment, Missouri
Missouri allocates $30M in federal ARPA funds to 19 organizations for workforce training(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday the distribution of $30 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to 19 organizations throughout the state. The… Read More
Local News
Jobs for America’s Graduates program thrives at Dora High SchoolDORA, Mo. – In its second year of operation, the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program at Dora High School is already seeing success in helping students navigate… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s ‘Fast Track’ grant incentive program passes Senate and heads to house for major expansion overhaulJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s “Fast Track” incentive grant program to help adults obtain college degrees or receive advanced job training is now being considered by the House Economic Development… Read More
National
Study: America’s economy has seen talent ‘shift’ to heartland over the last decade(The Center Square) – America’s economy has seen a “shift” in workforce talent from coastal cities to the country’s heartland over the last decade, according to a new study. The … Read More
State Government
Health care, technology sectors dominate Missouri’s current, projected labor market(The Center Square) – As the nation’s workforce celebrates Labor Day, a new Missouri report shows the sectors with the most jobs, areas where job seekers are pursuing employment and projected… Read More