Across the workforce development sector, many organizations use the term placement to describe a key program goal. It is a powerful term. It signals economic inclusion, and in ideal circumstances, economic mobility. Yet even this... read more →
Picture this: a student walks into a community college advisor's office wanting a better job, a path forward, and is willing to put in the work. But that student... read more →
Every workforce development decision requires a “bet” on current labor market conditions and future trends. Without customized, regional, or population-specific data and evidence, these bets rely on perception, intuition,... read more →
For years, Michigan’s agriculture and food system has depended on workers, including migrant and seasonal farmworkers, to keep fields productive and supply chains moving. Yet, many food system jobs,... read more →
Across the country, workforce development organizations are hearing a message from young... read more →
As the new year begins, we want to pause to celebrate CSW’s many accomplishments over the past twelve months. 2025 was fraught with political and funding uncertainty, creating a... read more →
Workplace culture is a major factor in how effective and happy staff are at work. A SHRM study found that 83 percent of employees who described their workplace culture... read more →
Preparing young people for the jobs of the future is a complex task, even without the addition of AI tools. The question on everyone’s mind right now is: “Will... read more →
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how America works, learns, and competes. It influences everything from advanced manufacturing and logistics, to healthcare, education, and creative industries. The pace of this... read more →
Nonprofit workforce organizations face growing expectations to not only demonstrate their impact, but to also serve more participants both better and more efficiently. However, limited funding, resources, staff, and... read more →
Preparing students for today’s workforce is not as simple as helping them finish a degree or earn a credential. To really move the needle on students’ career success, colleges... read more →
When I began my career as a social worker, discussions about any type of trauma were rare. At that time, my work was in the Temporary Assistance to Needy... read more →