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Author Correction: A competency framework for digital public health in Europe: an updated scoping review
Department of Health Service Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands Jelena Schmidt, Brian Li Han Wong & Rok Hržič European Public Health Association (EUPHA) - Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Section, Utrecht, the Netherlands Jelena Schmidt, Nolwenn Le Meur, Brian Li Han Wong, Laura Maaß, Anamaria Malešević, Şükran Peker, Melanie Maria Kuhm & Kristina Weishäupl Leibniz ScienceCampus Digital Public Health,...
Massachusetts gained jobs in September but unemployment rate held at 4.3%
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Massachusetts gained 3,500 jobs in September, its jobless rate was unchanged, and its labor force grew, according to preliminary data from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. “There were several positive labor market signals in September,” said Mark Rembert, chief economist at the Department of Economic Research.
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Workforce Development Sep 25, 2026 2 min Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity and West Ada School District partner to build workforce skills and affordable housing Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity and West Ada School District partner to develop construction skills and affordable housing in Boise.
Manufacturing Day: A Crucial Catalyst for Modern Industry and Workforce Development
Manufacturing Day serves as a vital annual reminder that behind every innovative product, intricate supply chain, and groundbreaking technological advancement stands a dedicated team of skilled professionals. These individuals are the problem-solvers, the architects of smarter systems, and the indispensable engine that keeps entire industries operational. Despite their profound impact, their contributions often remain largely unrecognized by the wider public.
Building pathways from Alaska’s classrooms to the workforce
ANCHORAGE — Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) Commissioner Deena Bishop and Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) Commissioner Cathy Muñoz joined more than 50 participants from across the state at the third annual Alaska Career Guide Conference. During a panel discussion, the commissioners discussed the Career Guide initiative, its connection to Alaska’s education and workforce priorities, and their vision for its continued growth.
Missouri education agencies partner with Google to provide free AI training
Missouri launches a USDOL-aligned AI literacy course collection with Coursera, offering 60 hours of online workforce training.
Global health reform is missing a generation
FREE with registration! Log in or register to access the full article. References 1. Pate, MA ∙ Kaberuka, D ∙ Piot, P Transforming the global health ecosystem: lessons learned and a vision for the future Think Global Health, 2025 2. United Nations Population Fund Funding cuts undermine maternal health systems worldwide, putting millions at risk United Nations Population Fund, December, 2025 3. WHO Reform of the global health architecture and the UN80 Initiative.
Commentary: Mass. can lead the nation in hiring veteran talent
Approximately 200,000 service members transition out of the military every year. State officials say skills-based hiring can bridge the gap between their expertise and civilian jobs.
Tackle Your Biggest Workforce and HR Challenges
October 21-23, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona Construction workforce shortages remain one of the industry’s biggest challenges, making it more important than ever for workforce, HR and training professionals to stay connected and informed. AGC’s Construction Workforce & HR Conference brings together industry experts and peers from across the country to... For full access, please log in or sign up. Building Construction Workforce & HR Conference Federal/Heavy Highway Infrastructure Utility
Transformative public health education - are we there, yet?
Introduction The rapid evolution of public health challenges, including pandemics, climate change, and health inequities, requires a workforce that can adapt swiftly and continuously, along with a public health education system capable of training competent professionals. The Special Issue of Public Health Reviews on Transformative Public Health Education [] features 19 articles that inform public health educators and researchers about critical areas and trends in academic programming.
Alaska minimum wage will increase July
Alaska's minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour on July 1, 2026. In November 2024, Alaska Statute 23.10.065 was amended through the passage of Ballot Measure 1 to include this increase. The minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2027. Starting Jan. 1, 2028, the minimum wage will return to annual adjustments for inflation.
Alaska Minimum Wage will increase July 1, 2026
JUNEAU — Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour on July 1, 2026. In November 2024, Alaska Statute 23.10.065 was amended through the passage of Ballot Measure 1 to include this increase. The minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2027. Starting Jan. 1, 2028, the minimum wage will return to annual adjustments for inflation.
Uzbekistan Senate Requests Report on Anti-Corruption Measures in Construction
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Senate of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis at its 15th plenary session considered the issue of sending a parliamentary inquiry to Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services Sherzod Khidoyatov regarding compliance with anti-corruption legislation in the construction sector. During discussions, senators noted that construction is regarded as one of the key “engines” of the New Uzbekistan economy.
Uzbekistan Climbs Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan has recorded one of the most dynamic performances in the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, climbing 32 positions compared with 2023 and consolidating its status as one of the fastest-growing countries in innovation. According to the report, Uzbekistan ranked 79th globally in 2026, improving by 19 positions compared with the previous year.
Uzbekistan Senate Rejects Amendments to Military Law
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Senate of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis has considered amendments and additions to the Law “On Universal Military Duty and Military Service” at a plenary session and decided to reject the bill.
Germany and Uzbekistan Discuss Investment and Workforce Development
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Business Forum “Days of the German Economy in Uzbekistan” and the tenth meeting of the Uzbek-German Business Council were held in Tashkent on 18 May, where the sides discussed expanding economic cooperation, investment projects, and workforce development.
Uzbekistan Senate Approves Amendments to Agrarian Law
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Senate of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis has reviewed and approved a law introducing amendments and additions to a number of legislative acts related to the development of the agricultural sector and the improvement of state regulation in agriculture at a plenary session.
Uzbekistan Establishes International Uzbek Language Olympiad
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Government of Uzbekistan has approved regulations for holding the International Uzbek Language Olympiad named after Alisher Navoi. The relevant decree was adopted on 18 May 2026, under number 250 and defines the procedures for organizing and conducting the competition. The Olympiad is established for school students aged 14 to 18 living abroad.
Oakland to host free workshops, networking events for small business owners
Oakland entrepreneurs will have access to a week of free workshops, panels and networking events beginning May 3, as the city’s Economic & Workforce Development Department rolls out its annual small business programming through May 9. The seven free virtual workshops, offered in partnership with the East Bay Small Business Development Center, cover topics including planning and start-up; permits, structures and licenses; funding; using social media and AI.
Workforce Solutions Jam | Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Alaska’s Behavioral Health Aide Model
Event Details Addressing the workforce shortages in rural and frontier communities has been a decades-long concern. Rural and frontier communities have unique needs and require trusted relationships with a workforce that represents the communities it serves. The Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) program in Alaska was initiated in 2009 by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
44th Annual Alaska Governor’s Safety and Health Conference
Photo Credit: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development The Alaska Governor’s Safety and Health Conference serves as a premier event for Alaskan workers, business leaders, and government representatives. With a theme centered on empowering frontline industries, the 2026 conference focuses on fostering safer workplaces by sharing cutting-edge safety, health, and environmental information across various industries.
Use of clustering techniques for clinical and epidemiological research: practical tips using an example from rheumatology
aCenter for Statistics (CenStat), Data Science Institute (DSI), Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium bFontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands cDepartment of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre +, Maastricht, The Netherlands dDepartment of Rheumatology, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands eWHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health...
2026 Mat-Su Employer Expo
Photo Credit: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development The Mat-Su Employer Expo is a free, high-impact event bringing together job seekers and workforce partners from across the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and beyond.
Microgrid Knowledge 2026
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Start your day with breakfast and networking in the Exhibit Hall. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceans Ballroom 1 & 2 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Enjoy a networking lunch with peers and industry leaders. 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Oceans Ballroom 1 This panel explores how Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs) are transforming the built environment by integrating distributed energy resources, smart controls, and flexible loads.
This grant keeps small businesses open, but more funds are needed
The pandemic pummeled Oakland’s small businesses. Some closed. Others recovered, but were punched again and again — with slow-to-recover business, an uncertain economy and rising costs along with break-ins, shattered windows, and graffiti. To help these businesses hang on, the East Bay Community Foundation partnered with the Oakland Economic and Workforce Development Department to create a grant program.
Workforce Solutions Jam: The Future of Rural Behavioral Health
Event Details States and local governments are moving swiftly to launch efforts under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This presents an opportunity to elevate the role of behavioral health and apply lessons learned about the rural behavioral health workforce. Increasing demand and shortages in the workforce are long-standing challenges for rural communities.
Manufacturing boom in West Oakland aims to help the climate
A once dreary corner of West Oakland — where the I-880 freeway collapsed in the Loma Prieta earthquake and industry fled over the decades — is becoming a bright spot in Oakland’s economic growth. A hub of innovative manufacturing companies, with a focus on advancing climate technology, is springing up in old factories and warehouses. The new companies focus on sustainable materials, clean energy, construction supplies and waste regeneration.
Alaska workforce over 65
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Many Oakland building permits are now available online - in under 20 minutes
If you’ve ever done any home improvement in Oakland — or hired someone to do it for you — then you know what a slog getting the right permits has been. Between going downtown, waiting in lines, and filling out paperwork by hand, obtaining even simple permits could eat up half a day. At least, that’s how it used to be.
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Oakland cuts the red tape for business permits
Shortly before her April election, Mayor Barbara Lee shared her 10-point plan to jump-start action on public safety, homelessness, the local economy and more, in the first 100 days of her term. While much of the plan focuses on hot-button issues like illegal dumping, vegetation management, and the homelessness crisis, it also prioritizes permit reform. Permit reform? It seems like the odd one out in Lee’s plan, but the topic has found a surprising limelight in recent years.
Many building permits in Oakland now available online
Sponsored Learn More Advertiser content: This content was commissioned and paid for by City of Oakland Department of Economic and Workforce Development. The news and editorial staff of The Oaklandside had no role in the creation or production of this story. Many building permits in Oakland now available online Builders can skip the trip to city hall and get many permits online — the same day. Sponsored by City of Oakland Department of Economic and Workforce Development Aug. 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m.Aug.
The Leadership Gap: Why Your C-Suite Isn’t Ready for the Next Decade (And How to Fix It)
Let’s say your C-suite is humming along, steering the ship through today’s challenges—hybrid work, market swings, and tech disruptions. But as you peer into the next decade, a nagging question surfaces: are your leaders ready for what’s coming? The answer, for many, is a sobering no. A 2023 McKinsey study found 65% of executives lack the skills needed for future challenges like AI integration, climate-driven pivots, and inclusive leadership.
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Fitch Upgrades Uzbekistan’s Sovereign Rating to 'BB' with Stable Outlook Original
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — International rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Uzbekistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘BB-’ to ‘BB’, assigning a Stable Outlook. The upgrade reflects accelerated economic reforms and favorable medium-term growth prospects, which Fitch believes will help mitigate macroeconomic risks and support a sustained improvement in structural credit metrics.
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Proposes Regulation of the Installment Payment Market Original
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has proposed introducing regulatory oversight for the country’s fast-growing installment payment market, also known as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). The initiative was announced by Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov during a Senate plenary session on 26 June, where the regulator presented its 2024 annual report. As of 1 January 2025, the total credit portfolio associated with installment payments reached 8.5 trillion Uzbek soums.
Three Major Investment Projects Worth US$35 Million Launched in Ferghana Region Original
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Ferghana region has launched the implementation of several large-scale investment projects, which officially commenced in the Kuvasay zone of the Kokand Free Economic Zone. A ceremonial event marked the occasion, attended by Ferghana regional governor Khayrullo Bozorov, business representatives, local elders, and international partners.
Uzbekistan and Oman Strengthen Cooperation in Employment and Workforce Development Original
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Employment and Poverty Reduction, Botir Zakhidov, held a meeting with Mahad Baawain, Minister of Labour of the Sultanate of Oman. The talks focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in labor relations and employment. The Uzbek side provided a detailed overview of the Ministry’s activities and outlined current policy priorities in the labor market.
Uzbekistan Plans to Introduce Bolt Platform Original
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During his visit to London, Chairman of Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee Umid Shadiev held a meeting with Gert-Jan Kistemaker, Global Director for Partner Markets at Bolt. The discussions focused on the potential entry of the Bolt platform into the Uzbek market. Special attention was given to the possible implementation of various services offered by the company, including ride-hailing, food and parcel delivery, as well as electric scooter rentals.
Uzbekistan and Reuters Events Agree to Promote Tourism on the International Stage Original
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Chairman of Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee, Umid Shadiev, held negotiations in London with Lena Maas, Director of Partnerships at Reuters Events. The meeting focused on the prospects for Uzbekistan’s active participation in major international forums and summits dedicated to tourism, sustainable development, and global economic issues.
NJ Pathways connects students to workforce development
The American Hospital Association and American Medical Association are among the 11 organizations signing the letter. Healthcare organizations ask HHS to delay quality measure reporting for ACOs Ending racism in healthcare often begins with medical education - and is the target of a new national project Inequities can be found in every facet of the industry, but targeting medical students and residents can help stem the tide.
Alaska Minimum Wage will increase July 1st
JUNEAU — Due to the passage of Ballot Measure 1 in November 2024, Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $13.00 per hour on July 1, 2025. It will subsequently increase to $14.00 on July 1, 2026, and to $15.00 on July 1, 2027. Thereafter, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually for inflation starting January 1, 2028. The Alaska minimum wage applies to all hours worked in a pay period, regardless of how the employee is paid—whether by time, piece, commission, or otherwise.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Unclaimed employer and employee refund checks
JUNEAU — The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Employment Security Tax section provides public notification of any unclaimed employer and employee refund checks that were issued by Employment Security Tax. To verify if you are entitled to an unclaimed refund and request the refund be re-issued, visit http://labor.alaska.gov/estax/Refunds/unclaimed_refunds.htm or write to Employment Security Tax, P.O. Box 115509, Juneau, AK 99811-5509.
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The Loyalty Lab: Experimenting with New Rewards to Keep Top Talent
In today’s fiercely competitive talent market, retaining top performers is a strategic imperative. With employees increasingly prioritizing purpose, flexibility, and growth over traditional perks, organizations must rethink how they inspire loyalty. Research from Gallup indicates that high engagement correlates with 23% higher profitability, yet 60% of workers remain open to new opportunities, per LinkedIn data. The old playbook—annual raises, occasional bonuses—no longer suffices.
Roberts Electric has been keeping the lights on for over a century
Despite his many years as an electrical contractor, Dan Pitcock invariably experiences a moment bordering on magic at the end of every project. “It always hits me,” he said, “what a marvel electricity is.” Pitcock is the owner and president of Roberts Electric Co. (RECO), one of Oakland’s oldest existing family-owned businesses and one of the Bay Area’s most widely recognized electrical contractors. Pitcock, now 67 and a third-generation Oaklander, took over the business from his father in 1992.
Festival at Ogawa Plaza May 8 celebrates Small Business Week
Every few days for weeks, YaVette Holts has been checking the weather report for Thursday, May 8 — she’s got a festival to throw that day on Frank Ogawa Plaza. So far, the weather is holding steady: high of 71, sunset at 8:06. “Beautiful,” she said. The festival, from 3 to 7 p.m., is the highlight of Oakland’s Small Business Week activities. It’s a celebration and an acknowledgement of what small business means to The Town. “It’s about bringing foot traffic and revitalizing downtown,” she said.
Whether it's a lunch for two or a catered event, Oaklandia Cafe has the goods
As early as age 5, when Latorra Monk played in her family’s West Oakland yard, she brought along a pie tin. “I would park my Big Wheel against the fence and pick plums off the tree and sourgrass and collards from the garden,” pretending to cook and bake, she said. “These were just childhood pastimes, but they really stayed with me.” It should not be surprising, then, that Monk has fashioned her career around food and feeding people.
Lane the Loader™: Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals through Books
Lane the Loader™ is more than just an initiative—it’s a movement designed to spark interest in the skilled trades among young minds. From preschool classrooms to community colleges, Lane has delivered construction-themed books to students of all ages, inspiring curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the trades.
The Reverse Mentorship Revolution: What Gen Z Is Teaching Executives
Picture a boardroom: seasoned executives, silver-haired and sharp-suited, lean in as a 25-year-old in sneakers walks them through a TikTok trend that’s shifting market vibes. It’s not a one-off—it’s the reverse mentorship revolution, a seismic flip where Gen Z, the digital natives born between 1997 and 2012, are schooling the C-suite.
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