workforce

The workforce development rankings are based on an updated index that measures factors such as educational credentials, technical skills, productivity and return on investment for both workers and employers. #ranking #midwest

The program debuted this semester with 22 students, filling every available seat. Classes meet during evening hours, with clinical rotations held on weekends—an option designed for students balancing full-time jobs or family responsibilities. #nursing

He warned that the shutdown will hit the most vulnerable Americans hardest, including families relying on SNAP benefits, seniors waiting on Social Security claims, and federal workers facing missed paychecks. #shutdown

The number of unemployed workers fell to 292,500, a 2.7% decrease from the previous month and down 12.7% compared with August 2024. #unemployment

The initiative, set to begin classes in January, will give students hands-on training in installing and maintaining EV charging stations, power distribution systems, and smart grid integration — all critical components of the rapidly expanding EV market. #ev

“It's extremely difficult to start and grow a new business in Illinois because everything that the Democrat majority does leads to higher costs, more regulation and more restriction,” Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, told The Center Square. #business

Prairie State College to Host 2025 Manufacturing Symposium on August 21 (Chicago Heights, IL) - Prairie State College (PSC) will bring together #manufacturing

“Bringing Voortman Steel to the district is proof that Illinois has the tools and leadership available to attract new business to the state,” said Joyce (D-Essex). #machinery