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Data can tell us interesting things about the workforce and help us make decisions about where to spend our efforts in recruiting. The following is a summary of…

The United States Department of Labor has a valuable career resource called the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which can also be accessed through their new app. This online resource…

Now in its fifth year, National Apprenticeship week celebrates apprenticeships and gives businesses, communities, and educators an opportunity to highlight what they are doing. Events are happening across…

Apprenticeship is a formalized type of on-the-job training that often includes classroom study and results in recognition or certification through state or federal programs or educational institutions. Apprenticeship…

“For 15 months in a row, the unemployment rate has been at or below 4.0% as May’s unemployment rate remained at 3.6%, the lowest rate since 1969.” U.S.…

Let’s say you are a high school student who loves to work with your hands. Ever since you were young you took apart appliances and built things out…

It isn’t difficult to find messaging that discourages individuals from seeking careers in the skilled trades. Overwhelmingly people see trade careers as “dirty jobs” that are low paying…

Join us to jump start this initiative Desk Free Nation announces the launching of its new program designed to address the shortage of trade workers in the residential…