Articles tagged under: workforce
Stump Joins Workforce Council
Published May 9, 2024
National FFA Organization CEO Scott Stump has been appointed to the National Workforce Readiness Council board of directors. NWRC was created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to focus on workforce development, training and advocacy.Back to the Office
Published November 8, 2021
All USDA employees will need to submit a proof of vaccination by tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9. Today is the deadline for the first dose COVID-19 vaccination and USDA staff should be fully vaccinated by November 22. Senior USDA staff will…Connecting Ag Employers to Top Talent
Published November 5, 2021
During the Minnesota Ag and Food Summit, AgriGrowth launched the Minnesota Ag Talent and Workforce Corner. AgriGrowth and a dozen other partners are collaborating on this project. This resource highlights opportunities in the Minnesota agriculture sector and facilitates the connection…Investing in Rural America
Published June 16, 2021
On Tuesday, a House Agriculture subcommittee reviewed opportunities for growth and investment in Rural America. Ranking Member Michelle Fischbach said broadband connectivity is important, "but there are other challenges facing our constituents, including limited access to capital, worker shortages, aging…Federal Offices Prep for In-Person Staffing
Published June 11, 2021
The Biden Administration has directed government agencies to prepare for employees to come back to work in-person. Plans for reentry of the workforce should be in place by July 19. This new guidance eliminates the 25 percent limit on the…