Employee Learning Week Recognized in Congressional Record

ASTD Staff

Thanks to Rep. Jim Moran of Virginia, ASTD and Employee Learning Week are recognized in the Congressional Record this week. Part of the proclamation reads: "...ASTD has declared December 5th through December 9th, 2011 as 'Employee Learning Week' and des... More »

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) legislation introduced in the House of Representatives.

ASTD Staff

The House Education and Workforce Committee today introduced several bills to streamline and consolidate worker training programs.  Here is the press release from the Committee. http://edworkforce.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=271815 ... More »

Floridas Unemployed Could Be Forced to Upgrade Skills to Receive Benefits

ASTD Staff

(From the Sun Sentinal) -- Unemployed Floridians who don't take free training to upgrade their skills could lose their benefits for any week they don't comply, in proposed legislation by Rep.  Doug Holder, R-Sarasota. The bill passed the Florida House's Bus... More »