Tag: Work Force Development

North Dakota Launches ROOT Grant Program to Tackle Workforce Shortages

by: MinotVoice  |  

 Today, the North Dakota Department of Commerce is launching the Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent Grant Program (ROOT) to help businesses attract and retain skilled workers by offering relocation incentives. “North Dakota employers are facing critical workforce shortages, and the ROOT program is designed to bridge that gap,” Commerce Workforce Director Katie Ralston Howe said. “By supporting relocation

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New Data Collection Shines Light on Broader School Staff Shortages

by: MinotVoice  |  

When schools struggle to find teachers, the problem is visible. But another staffing crisis is unfolding quietly—one that affects nearly every aspect of school life. North Dakota’s schools are facing a growing shortage of paraprofessionals, bus drivers, and other non-licensed staff, essential workers who support classrooms, supervise students, and keep schools running. New data reveals

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Dept. of Commerce asks employers asked to participate in North Dakota survey to support workforce development

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The North Dakota Department of Commerce, in partnership with Deloitte, a leading global provider of consulting and advisory services, is conducting a statewide employer survey to assess and improve the state’s workforce ecosystem. “This survey provides a valuable opportunity for North Dakota employers to directly shape the future of our workforce development strategies,” said Commerce

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Iowa lawmakers take on tackling doctor shortage

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Iowa is facing a pressing physician shortage, prompting lawmakers to advance bills aimed at addressing this issue. The House Health and Human Services Committee is exploring initiatives to expand medical residency opportunities and potentially shorten medical school programs. This comes as Iowa ranks low in patient-to-physician ratios and is experiencing alarming declines in physician retention.

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Bill proposes repeal of North Dakota immigration office amid workforce crisis

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota’s workforce shortage is no secret—job openings far outnumber available workers, and businesses across industries are struggling to keep up. Yet, a new bill aims to eliminate the Office of Legal Immigration, a program designed to help employers navigate the complex process of hiring foreign workers. Supporters of the bill argue that Americans should

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A workforce solution at our border

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota is at a crossroads. With 10 job openings for every three unemployed workers, the state faces a labor shortage that threatens economic growth. Despite significant investments in workforce development, gaps remain in essential sectors like healthcare and construction. A potential solution lies in the underutilized TN visa program for Canadian and Mexican professionals,

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International teachers complete their journey to Grand Forks

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

What do you do when you run a school district and finding teachers is tough? In Grand Forks, they cast their net beyond the U.S. borders, and on their first haul they brought in three new teachers from as far away as Zimbabwe and Ghana. And now that the district has been through the red

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