For the one in four Philadelphians living below the poverty line, a jump into the technology sector — a high-opportunity area thought to be key to reducing levels of poverty — could be transformative. And despite Philly’s rise among national rankings of startup towns and the growth tech-sector employment has enjoyed, hiring managers still say they struggle to fill the jobs they need. … Continued
EVERY COMPANY GRAPPLES with the challenge of recruiting talent. But the need is especially dire in advanced manufacturing. According to a study conducted by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, by 2025, an estimated 3.5 million jobs will be created in the manufacturing industry, but 2 million of those positions are expected to go unfulfilled due to a gap … Continued
A severe shortage of affordable housing is the greatest threat to Long Beach seniors, one that could possibly get worse as the city’s population grows older, according to an analysis released Tuesday morning. The study analyzed gaps in the city’s services for residents older than 50; it painted, officials said, a “grim picture” of how many threats … Continued
With rent exceeding $4,500 a month for a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, housing is unaffordable for 73 percent of the city’s residents. We are losing teachers, artists, bus drivers, police officers, nonprofit workers and families every single day. The high cost of housing affects the very fabric of our neighborhoods and character of our … Continued
November 15, 2017 Published by: Managing Director’s Office, Department of Commerce, Office of the Mayor PHILADELPHIA — The Department of Commerce and Managing Director’s Office announced that the City of Philadelphia is partnering with FUSE Corps to welcome an executive FUSE Fellow who will support the development and implementation of a citywide workforce strategy. Barry Wilkins, the City’s … Continued
Fremont, California, is experiencing a boom in manufacturing. It’s the fourth largest city in the Bay Area, and home to over 800 manufacturing companies which employ 26,000, accounting for 25% of the workforce. Large companies such as Boston Scientific, Western Digital, Seagate Technologies and Plexus all have facilities there. And then Tesla moved in employing … Continued
How many children in this neighborhood are hungry right now? Why aren’t people from this county enrolling in a nutrition-assistance program? How can I ensure that people in this neighborhood know about our services? If we could eavesdrop on the minds of public sector leaders, we would hear questions just like these. Read the rest … Continued
The business operational systems of the City of Los Angeles comprise a $3 billion real estate asset portfolio, $7.9 billion in annual procurement spending, and $300 million in workers’ compensation liabilities. Budget innovation and reform have been largely thwarted by the city’s large bureaucracy. To jumpstart better government management of city assets, Mayor Eric Garcetti and former Deputy … Continued
In 2015, on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans became the first city in the world to complete a comprehensive resilience strategy. Doing so marked the beginning of a new era for New Orleans—one in which the city is as actively engaged in its future as it is in responding to present challenges … Continued