Laura Aka

2 months ago | workingnation.com | Laura Aka

In our continuing “Focus on” series, WorkingNation takes an in-depth look at cities and towns around the country – recognizing local efforts that create jobs as pathway to economic mobility. In our latest article, we Focus on Birmingham, Alabama. “The root of Birmingham is actually a blue collar city.” That’s how Mayor Randall Woodfin describes his city. Founded in 1871, Birmingham, Alabama was built on an abundance of iron ore, coal, and limestone, and the area’s iron and steel production.

2 months ago | workingnation.com | Laura Aka

Skip to content Dana Beth Ardi, PhD, Executive Committee, is a thought leader and expert in the fields of executive search, talent management, organizational design, assessment, leadership and coaching. As an innovator in the human capital movement, Ardi creates enhanced value in companies by matching the most sought after talent with the best opportunities. Ardi coaches boards and investors on the art and science of building high caliber management teams. She provides them with the necessary...

2 months ago | workingnation.com | Laura Aka

More than two-thirds (67%) of high school students feel their education is not preparing them for needs in the workplace. School district leaders can act as change agents by expanding access to career readiness programming and, subsequently, better equipping students for the future. To that end, Discovery Education has made available its latest free guide for educators – Expanding Opportunities: How District Leaders Can Champion Career Readiness.

Mar 7, 2025 | workingnation.com | Laura Aka

At the end of 2024, the federal government employed just over 3 million people, or just under 2% of the entire U.S. civilian workforce, according to BLS data. Through February, there have been more than 60,000 federal job cuts, according to tallying by The Challenger Report. In response to these job losses, Coursera is providing access to learning resources for federal workers as they determine next steps.

Mar 5, 2025 | workingnation.com | Laura Aka

In our “Focus on” series, WorkingNation takes an in-depth look at cities and towns around the U.S. – highlighting local efforts that create jobs and provide opportunity for family-sustaining wages and economic mobility. In this article, we Focus on Missoula, Montana. Once powered by its robust, nation-building lumber industry, Missoula, Montana’s economy has evolved over the years and diversified. As the country’s economy has shifted, so has the types of jobs driving the region.