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Natalicia Tracy - Nov 14, 2022
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National Apprenticeship Week 2022 is Here!
Brent Parton - Nov 14, 2022
From Nov. 14-20, we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
5 Good-Paying, Fast-Growing Careers in Sales
Emily Rolen - Nov 08, 2022
The outlook is bright for certain sales occupations. Find out which ones are projected to grow over the coming decade.
Building a Stronger Workforce and a Cleaner Environment
Office of Public Affairs - Nov 08, 2022
Since 2006, RecycleForce has provided job training to thousands of citizens returning to their communities from the justice system.
October Jobs Report: Manufacturing Makes a Comeback
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.
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.