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This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, on H.R. 7900, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023."
The Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council will convene early childhood stakeholders and business leaders in nine communities across the country to explore innovative solutions to child care issues
As the cost of payroll goes up, businesses increase prices as much as they can so that they can maintain their profit margins and stay in business.
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on the Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Severe labor shortages are hitting seasonal summer businesses like pools and amusement parks hard. Despite upping pay and offering big bonuses, there are few applicants.
First round of awards announced for highly-competitive skills training scholarship funded by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Donohue Family Foundation and managed by the SkillPointe Foundation
Increasing employment of millions of formerly incarcerated individuals, or those with a criminal record, would help alleviate the worker shortage crisis and create opportunities for those who need a second chance.
This guide provides detailed information on second chance hiring tax credits and programs for employers who are willing to give individuals with a criminal record an opportunity.
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 7309, the “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022.”