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Joelle Gamble - Nov 08, 2022
Historic investments are helping spur manufacturing growth, which now provides 137,000 more jobs than it did before the pandemic.
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October Jobs Report: Manufacturing Makes a Comeback
Apprenticeships Beyond Construction
Ryan Farrell, Bill Lawhorn - Nov 07, 2022
Explore 10 occupations outside of construction with the largest numbers of active apprentices.
Honoring a Life of Impact
Taryn M. Williams - Nov 04, 2022
Lois Curtis, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 55, was a guiding light of the disability rights movement.
October 2022 Jobs Report: Continued Stable Growth
Secretary Marty Walsh - Nov 04, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 261,000 jobs in the month of October, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5%, continuing to remain near historic lows for the past several months. With an average of 289,000 jobs added per month over the past three months, this economy continues to produce steady, stable job growth that benefits workers and their families.
Growth Across Industries
October’s job gains were broad-based across industries, with notable growth in manufacturing and healthcare. Manufacturing grew by 32,000 jobs
STEM Day: Explore Growing Careers
Emily Krutsch, Victoria Roderick - Nov 04, 2022
STEM occupations are projected to grow by almost 11% by 2031, over two times faster than the total for all occupations. Here are 10 jobs that are likely to grow much faster than average.
3 Ways to Jump-Start Your Labor-Management Partnership Forum
Andrew Hasty, Darnice Marsh - Oct 31, 2022
A Labor-Management Partnership Forum, sometimes referred to as a labor-management committee, serves a valuable purpose by allowing management and workers to sit down together and collaborate on important issues. However, like any recurring meeting, over time they can become stale or even feel counterproductive.
Advancing Disability Inclusion All Year Round
Renee Tajudeen - Oct 28, 2022
Here are a few ideas on how you can continue to foster a disability-friendly workplace all year long.
Honoring America’s Nuclear Weapons Program Workers
Rachel Pond - Oct 28, 2022
Every Oct. 30, we remember the sacrifices made by nuclear weapons workers and their family members in the interest of our national defense.
Empowering Future Leaders With Pathways to Better Opportunities
Office of Public Affairs - Oct 27, 2022
We spoke with Brianna, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders program in New Orleans, on meeting her personal and professional goals.