by luke | Jun 23, 2025 | Insights, Veteran Services
Veterans who put down roots in a community bring more than a resume. They bring lived experience, a service mindset, and the potential to strengthen the very systems that often fail them. As of 2023, there were nearly 16 million veterans across the U.S.—about 6% of...
by luke | Jun 3, 2025 | Career Pathways, Community Impact, Insights, Veteran Services
Over 200,000 service members take off their uniforms every year and step into civilian life. That moment—what many call “the exit ramp”—is filled with promise and uncertainty. While the Department of Defense might initiate the transition, our communities, employers,...
by luke | May 27, 2025 | Career Pathways, Insights, Veteran Services
Over 200,000 service members transition from the military to civilian life each year. For many, this is not a reset—it’s a continuation of a career built on leadership, discipline, and real-world problem-solving. However, despite substantial experience, veterans often...
by luke | May 12, 2025 | Housing Assessments, Housing Strategies, Insights
Heads up Economic Development experts! We have yet another acronym to add to the vegetable soup. YIGBY – Yes, in God’s Backyard – is popping up in conversations across the country as communities look to the original carpenter himself to help boost housing...
by tpmatemp | Mar 13, 2025 | CTE Strategies, Insights, Talent Solutions for Emerging Industries, Work-Based Learning and Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce Development
Technology moves fast. Markets shift overnight. Talent expectations are evolving. Companies that invest in workforce development today are the ones setting the pace tomorrow. With talent shortages hitting industries across the board, employers are feeling the pressure...
by tpmatemp | Dec 29, 2024 | Economic Development, Economic Development Plans, Insights
Well, folks, 2024 was quite the rollercoaster, wasn’t it? It was a year of wild swings, unexpected turns, and a whole lot of divided opinions. It seems like we humans just can’t agree on anything these days, from politics to pop culture. To confirm this,...
