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U.S. grid buildout raises demand for workforce housing
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Rising electricity demand, data centers and industrial growth are driving a wave of U.S. transmission and grid-modernization spending that is also increasing the need for skilled construction labor and temporary housing.
Spanish-language MSHA training targets mine safety gaps
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Industrial Consulting & Training LLC is emphasizing Spanish-language MSHA instruction for miners across the U.S. as federal rules require training in a language workers understand.
White paper warns of U.S. education flatline as AI changes workforce needs
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A new white paper from educator and business leader James Prendamano argues that American schools have seen decades of stalled reading and math performance just as AI is reshaping entry-level jobs.
Devlane launches calculator to compare U.S. and Latin America engineering costs
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Devlane has released a free tool that lets technology leaders model engineering hiring costs across the U.S. and Latin America in minutes.
Deepfake job applicants are showing up in hiring interviews, report finds
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A new iprospectcheck survey of 1,500 U.S. hiring managers and owners found rising concern about AI, identity fraud and FCRA compliance in background screening.
Tyson & Mendes promotes Michael S. Greenfield to partner in New York
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Tyson & Mendes has elevated Michael S. Greenfield to partner in its New York office, recognizing his trial experience in general liability and healthcare litigation.
MPLT Healthcare rises to No. 169 on SIA's 2026 largest staffing firms list
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MPLT Healthcare was again named one of Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2026 Largest Staffing Firms in the United States, climbing to No. 169. The ranking underscores the Boca Raton locum tenens firm’s growth and its role serving healthcare providers…
Impact Soccer adds St. Lawrence to AI analytics living lab
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Impact Soccer is bringing St. Lawrence University’s men’s and women’s soccer programs into its “Living Lab,” giving coaches and student-athletes early access to AI and computer-vision tools.
Blue Collar Virtual Trade School, Lincoln Tech team up on trades training pipeline
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The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School and Lincoln Tech are partnering to connect more students and employers to skilled trades training in electrical, HVAC, automotive and welding.
Marquiesha Gillispie recognized for federal acquisition leadership and military family advocacy
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Influential Women is spotlighting Marquiesha Gillispie, a General Services Administration leader with more than 26 years of public service.
Power Home Remodeling opens Cleveland territory
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Power Home Remodeling has expanded into Cleveland, making it the company’s 28th U.S. territory and third in Ohio. The move adds a new office in Brook Park, local hiring, and a community rollout tied to volunteer work and a $25,000 donation.
Terik Hashmi to release guide for international job seekers
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Immigration attorney Terik Hashmi says his forthcoming book will help newcomers navigate the U.S. job market and work-visa questions at the same time.
New marriage map shows where young Americans are most likely to wed
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The Institute for Family Studies released an interactive county-by-county map tracking marriage rates for adults 22 to 39 across the U.S. The data shows sharp regional gaps, with the highest rates concentrated in parts of the interior and South,…
KRS CPAs makes debut on 2026 IPA 500 list
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Paramus-based KRS CPAs has been named to the 2026 IPA 500 for the first time, marking a new milestone for the accounting firm.
Illinois small business confidence trails state GDP growth
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Illinois posted $1.2 trillion in GDP in 2025, but small business optimism still lagged the national average, underscoring a widening gap between the state’s headline growth and Main Street conditions.
DOXA Talent ranks No. 1073 on 2026 Inc. 5000 list
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DOXA Talent earned No. 1073 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, its second straight year on the list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Quality Training Centers launches calculator for cost of waiting on trade careers
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Quality Training Centers has introduced a free online calculator that estimates how much income people could lose by delaying a move into skilled trades.
Modigent wins 2026 Apprenticeship Program of the Year from Interplay Learning
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Modigent received Interplay Learning’s 2026 Apprenticeship Program of the Year award for its national workforce training effort.
KPG Healthcare launches referral program with Staffing Referrals
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KPG Healthcare has teamed up with Staffing Referrals to expand a clinician referral program that offers bonuses of up to $1,000. The effort is meant to help the staffing firm fill travel and contract roles faster while rewarding healthcare workers…
iT1 Nucleos, Forklift Simulator team up on correctional workforce training
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iT1 Nucleos and Forklift Simulator announced a partnership Aug. 12 to expand simulation-based forklift training in correctional education and reentry programs across North America.
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