ASTD is recognized for shaping discussions on workforce development. This page contains resources to help you learn more about workforce development and ASTD's Government Relations work in the U.S.
SKILLS GAP WHITEPAPER
Bridging the Skills Gap is ASTD's third whitepaper that explores the growing importance of talent to organizational performance and the skills gap that threatens so many organizations today.
WEBCASTS Upskilling the Workforce to Drive Economic Success. This archived webcast was presented by Sheila Murphy who wrote an article about a OneStop Career Center in Yuma, AZ. that was featured in the February 2010 issue of T+D.
RESOURCES
State Funded Training Resources This new tool helps learning professionals identify state resources for training including grant funding, tax credits, or other public programs for specific industries and populations. The tool, courtesy of IBM, provides the name of each state-based training program, the status of the program, and a direct link to more information.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
March 2011 T+D: Tax Relief for Tuition Reimbursement
December 2010 T+D: Policy Watch
September 2010 T+D: Legislative Round-Up
August 2010 T+D: Training Incentives Stimulate Employee Growth
May 2010 T+D: Focus on Training in Washington
April 2010 T+D: Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act
January 2010 T+D: How to partner with the public workforce system.