Category Archives: Workforce Development/Job Assistance

Library Helps Local Businesses

Posted on April 26, 2013 by mheintz

By Donna Olson Information Specialist, Howell Carnegie District Library Howell Carnegie District Library in Howell, Michigan, was typical of many public libraries, struggling from the poor economy before we decided to infiltrate our business community on the grassroots level. Like many … Continue reading →

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From Resumes to Robots

Posted on March 20, 2013 by mheintz

By Eleanor Greene Intern, IMLS For Willie Wright, Cumberland County Public Library in Fayetteville, N.C., is more than just a place to check out books. Located near Fort Bragg, a military base that up to 65,000 soldiers are affiliated with, the … Continue reading →

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Best Buy Announce Connect 2 Compete Partnership

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mheintz

By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS I was pleased yesterday to join FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski at the Southwest Family Enhancement Center in Washington, D.C., to welcome HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan and Best Buy’s Scott Durchslag to the Connect2Compete initiative. Connect2Compete, … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Skills, Broadband, Director's Messages, Information Infrastructure/Systems/Workflows, Workforce Development/Job Assistance | Comments Off

Role of Libraries and Workforce Development Highlighted in Washington D.C. Briefing

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin

By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS Last week we had a great opportunity to brief Washington policymakers about our partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). We had a terrific panel of state and local … Continue reading →

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