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The Strategy Behind The Pentagon’s Bold Remote Work Pivot

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This transformation, deeply rooted in the embrace of remote work and telework, is unfolding against a backdrop of political debates and bureaucratic challenges, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of workplace cultures within federal agencies. The discourse surrounding telework in the federal domain has been notably politically charged.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Announces the 4+1 Commitment to Reduce the Military Spouse Unemployment Rate

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BlueStarFam.org explains that the commitment helps because 69% of active-duty spousal respondents in their research want to work remotely if offered the opportunity in their field in a position aligned with their education and experience. Adecco Adecco is a recruitment company with its own Military Alliance for veterans and military spouses.

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Workforce Coalition Aims to Fill America’s Cybersecurity Talent Gap

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This initiative involves nine government agencies, more than 200 nonprofits, and multiple corporations, colleges, and universities, according to The Record. The National Cyber and Workforce Education Strategy will provide over $24 million in grants for cybersecurity education in various states.

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Niké Ojekunle Got Scammed. Now She’s Helping Others Avoid the Same Fate By Advocating for Financial Literacy

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But when a group called the Carter Agency reached out, the offer was a good one. She wanted someone else to take the wheel for a bit, and the talent agency’s website listed Netflix, Amazon and the NFL as “strategic partners.” It’s not an accident that the Carter Agency and other organizations like it primarily scammed women of color.

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The “World Footprints” Podcast Shares Untold Stories for Socially-Conscious Travelers

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Since owning horses would be an expensive venture, they opted to create a travel agency. “We We started it [the travel agency] with the intention of making sure our clients had a transformative travel experience,” says Tonya. At the time it was too difficult for them to run a podcast and travel agency.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The government also reports increases in some industries beyond the trades, such as plumbing, electrical and other common apprentice fields including public administration, educational services, health care, social assistance and others. He says the “real-time” education is a must. And it’s not just a post-pandemic or recent trend.

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Tech Talent Shortage Threatens U.S. Innovation Despite Record R&D Spending

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However, federal officials are raising concerns about the country’s ability to sustain this momentum due to challenges in both tech workforce development and STEM education. Attracting and retaining international students and talent also remains a priority. As the U.S.

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