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Focus on Jamestown, New York: Manufacturing is the backbone of the local economy

Workplace Access

Support programs can expand access to jobs for deaf and hard of hearing workers and jobseekers

Employment Journeys
/In-Demand Industries
/Mentoring

Opportunity Near You: Pathways in California for people with hearing disabilities and jobs for immigrants in North Dakota

Employment Journeys
/In-Demand Industries

Opportunity Near You: Green jobs in California and robotics in Nebraska

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growth in the next decade in for participation in the workforce

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growth expected in employment by 2030

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increase in growth for people with disabilities in tech related fields

12/09/2024

In-Demand Industries ,

Laura Aka

Opportunity Near You: Energy in Arkansas and Kansas – and manufacturing in Indiana

Take a look at our most recent job pathway finds

Laura Aka

December 9, 2024

11/06/2024

Credentials/Certifications ,
In-Demand Industries ,
Postsecondary Education ,

Laura Aka

Focus on Jamestown, New York: Manufacturing is the backbone of the local economy

Mayor Kimberly A. Ecklund: "Everybody deserves a place to work and not have a stigma with it.”, Mayor Kimberly A. Ecklund: "Everybody deserves a place to work and not have a stigma with it.”

Laura Aka

November 6, 2024

10/28/2024

Employment Journeys ,
In-Demand Industries ,
K-12 ,

Laura Aka

Opportunity Near You: Commercial fishing in Maine and EMT training in South Carolina

Check out the latest workforce opportunities we discovered from around the country

Laura Aka

October 28, 2024

10/25/2024

Workplace Access ,

Victoria Lim

Support programs can expand access to jobs for deaf and hard of hearing workers a...

California initiative is investing in service centers to increase employment opportunities

Victoria Lim

October 25, 2024

10/03/2024

Additional Videos ,
Entrepreneurship ,
Featured Videos ,

Melissa Panzer

Building a stronger, more resilient company culture through disability inclusion

Creating a truly inclusive workplace, where diversity and inclusion thrive, is not just a goal, it’s essential to building a positive and respectful company culture

Melissa Panzer

October 3, 2024

09/16/2024

Employment Journeys ,
In-Demand Industries ,
Mentoring ,

Laura Aka

Opportunity Near You: Pathways in California for people with hearing disabilities...

Take a look at our recent findings in workforce development

Laura Aka

September 16, 2024

08/12/2024

Employment Journeys ,
In-Demand Industries ,

Laura Aka

Opportunity Near You: Green jobs in California and robotics in Nebraska

Check out our latest findings in the workforce

Laura Aka

August 12, 2024

06/03/2024

Employment Journeys ,
In-Demand Industries ,

Laura Aka

Opportunity Near You: CNA training in Maryland and a job board for South Carolina...

WorkingNation shares workforce opportunities from around the country

Laura Aka

June 3, 2024

05/31/2024

Employment Journeys ,
In-Demand Industries ,
K-12 ,
Work-based Learning ,

Laura Aka

Competition sparks career-connected learning innovation in Birmingham, Alabama

Catalyze awards grants to local nonprofits to help address regional challenges

Laura Aka

May 31, 2024

05/13/2024

Employment Journeys ,
In-Demand Industries ,

Laura Aka

Opportunity Near You: Paid climate gigs in Florida and jobs for people with disab...

WorkingNation is always looking for workforce pathways around the country

Laura Aka

May 13, 2024

04/11/2024

Employment Journeys ,

Jennie Sheffield

Workplace Realities: Disclosing Physical and Mental Health Disabilities

A WorkingNation original film on the power of disclosure in fostering a thriving work environment

Jennie Sheffield

April 11, 2024

04/09/2024

Ramona Schindelheim

Inclusive apprenticeships benefit everyone, so why are there so few for people wi...

A WorkingNation panel discussion from SXSW EDU with Josh Christianson, Zariah Cameron, Mike Hess, and David Fazio

Ramona Schindelheim

April 9, 2024

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Focus on Jamestown, New York: Manufacturing is the backbone of the local economy

Support programs can expand access to jobs for deaf and hard of hearing workers and jobseekers

Opportunity Near You: Pathways in California for people with hearing disabilities and jobs for immigrants in North Dakota

Opportunity Near You: Green jobs in California and robotics in Nebraska

WorkingNation equips workers with the tools and knowledge to stay competitive and prepared for the future of work.

Opportunity Near You: Energy in Arkansas and Kansas – and manufacturing in Indiana

Focus on Jamestown, New York: Manufacturing is the backbone of the local economy

Opportunity Near You: Commercial fishing in Maine and EMT training in South Carolina

Support programs can expand access to jobs for deaf and hard of hearing workers a...

Building a stronger, more resilient company culture through disability inclusion

Opportunity Near You: Pathways in California for people with hearing disabilities...

Opportunity Near You: Green jobs in California and robotics in Nebraska

Opportunity Near You: CNA training in Maryland and a job board for South Carolina...

Competition sparks career-connected learning innovation in Birmingham, Alabama

Opportunity Near You: Paid climate gigs in Florida and jobs for people with disab...

Workplace Realities: Disclosing Physical and Mental Health Disabilities

Inclusive apprenticeships benefit everyone, so why are there so few for people wi...

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