workforce
Eco-devo intern program empowers future workforce
Aug. 15. Lake Norman Economic Development (LNED) has completed its second round of PIVOT internships which bridge the gap between education and workforce development for high school students. PIVOT provides hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades including motorsports, IT, marketing, planning, research and development, human resources, engineering and testing, HVAC and more. Quotable […]
Did COVID permanently change the labor market?
July 26. By Mike Walden. [Analysis] I doubt that anyone alive during the COVID pandemic will forget it. Many of us are reminded of it every day. Certainly, many remember being ill, or mourn friends or family who passed due to the disease. We still see people wearing masks, and this time of year we’re […]
Labor Day By the Numbers
Aug. 30. WalletHub’s Labor Day survey provides a snapshot of the American working public and some are struggling. For example, the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA have been striking for months to improve pay and ensure AI isn’t used to hurt workers. Some of the findings: —Many people have started working harder. 63% of people say […]
Charlotte No. 8 in diversity, according to new study
April 17. A recent report found that Charlotte is the eighth-most diverse city in the nation—more diverse than Los Angeles (No. 10) and Chicago (No. 17). With a significant rise in hate crimes, personal finance website WalletHub.com released its report on 2023′s Most Diverse Cities in America. Click here for the complete report. From a […]
Q&A: How to land a summer job
May 25. Finding part-time, seasonal or temporary work can be challenging for students—even in a tight labor market. That said, people can find summer jobs in industries that are returning to full capacity, like dining, entertainment and tourism. Some employers are also desperate to hire, which gives applicants leverage to get better compensation. By the […]
