Training & Credentials

92% of Workers Surveyed Without College Degrees Say Employer Training Would Make Them More Likely to Stay

A Citizens and Jobs for the Future survey of 1,000 low- and moderate-income adults without college degrees found 92% would be more likely to stay with an employer that invests in training.

Arizona’s Mesa Aerospace Workforce Accelerator Is Designed for Nearly 1,000 Students a Year

Arizona’s Aerospace & Defense Future48 Workforce Accelerator at Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Williams campus in Mesa, backed by more than $6 million from the Arizona Commerce Authority, is designed to train nearly 1,000 students a year for advanced-manufacturing careers.
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Amazon Plans to Train Up to 100,000 Workers a Year for Data-Center-Era Skilled Jobs

Amazon said it plans to prepare up to 100,000 learners a year for skilled jobs by the end of 2028 through 25 modular training centers near its data centers, part of a $1 billion-plus, five-year Built Together commitment.

Fulton County Residents Can Apply for Free AI Training Starting This Month

AI Ready Fulton County offers free AI training and certification, with monthly cohorts starting in October. Here is who it is for, how the three pathways differ and how to request a seat.

Hands-On ‘Maker’ Skills Underpin Nearly Half of Global Jobs, WEF Report Says

A World Economic Forum report published September 24 says practical 'maker' skills in construction, operations and resource handling account for almost half of global employment, and that employers struggle to recruit and credential them.

Labor Department Awards $65 Million to Help Community Colleges Build Workforce Pell Programs

The sixth round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants sends $65 million to college consortia in seven states to develop short-term programs that can qualify for Workforce Pell funding.

The Bachelor’s Degree Still Pays. Federal Hiring Is Testing Whether It Should Be Required

Bachelor's degree holders earned about 63% more per week than high school graduates in 2025, BLS data show. Federal hiring rules are nonetheless shifting from diplomas toward tested skills, and the two facts are not in conflict.

Semiconductor Expansion Is Turning Technician Pipelines Into a Strategic Workforce Issue

Career OutlookThe buildout of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is intensifying demand for engineers and technicians, pushing universities, employers and workforce...