by Ivan Betancourt | Apr 18, 2024 | Local Government, State Government
From americanprogress.org Skills-based practices can spur an equitable recovery in the state and local government workforce by ensuring that positions are open to all qualified applicants. Introduction and summary State and local government workers deliver...
by Ivan Betancourt | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’re here to support and provide inspiration during these times. Our team loves the following poem by Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman and we want to share the positivity with you. We observe how burdens braved by humankind Are also the moments that...
by Ivan Betancourt | Apr 10, 2023 | New Research, Workforce Development
You’ve probably heard that 2023 is the Lunar Year of the Rabbit, but did you know Europe has named 2023 the European Year of Skills? According to Chinese Astrology, the rabbit symbolizes patience and luck, and will see a positive influence on people who are impulsive...
by Ivan Betancourt | Apr 6, 2023 | Colleges and Universities
Continued Growth of “Freshman Year for Free” Program Highlights Need for Alternative Pathways to College for Students of All Ages and Backgrounds Over 125,000 credit-bearing exams taken by students, and paid for by Modern States; an estimated $300 million savings on...
by Ivan Betancourt | Apr 4, 2023 | Skill Based Hiring
You don’t have to be a parent to know that offering career exploration to kids under the age of say 13, is highly controversial. But why this is taboo is puzzling. My own daughter plays competitive tennis. Before she began tennis, the advice was to have her take...
