Author: CareerOneStop

NIIT leverages competency models for new Talent Hub

Read how the NIIT leveraged competency models to support apprenticeships, competency-based hiring, and our nation’s businesses and job seekers.   The Competency Model Clearinghouse (CMC) serves as an information hub that supports and promotes the use of competency data in workforce

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5 careers you can start with short-term training

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Looking for a career you can qualify for quickly?

Check out these options.

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Soft skills—what are they and how do you know if you have them?

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You may have heard that employers are interested in hiring people with good “soft skills.” But what exactly are good soft skills? Soft skills are sometimes called people skills, or work-readiness skills. They are your personality, attitudes, and manners. They

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Could you qualify for free training?

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Wonder how public training funds work?

Or whether you might be eligible?

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Who’s hiring? Transportation, warehouse and delivery!

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Curious about who’s hiring in your area?

One of the strongest employment sectors nationwide is transportation, warehouse, and delivery.

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Will there be a delay in unemployment benefit payments?

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Some states may need a couple weeks to upgrade thier unemployment insurance systems to include the latest payment enhancements.

Find out how to check on your payments.

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It’s not too late to land a holiday job

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Businesses are hiring for in-store retail assistance as well as sorting, packing, and shipping help to handle the holiday shopping rush.

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Virtual job search assistance for veterans

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This Veterans Day comes with unique challenges for veterans seeking civilian employment. As workplaces and the labor market adapt to the changing environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, job searching can seem more complicated than ever. But there are many

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Curriculum for career advisors

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CareerOneStop offers printable curriculum for five separate “User Paths” to help career professionals guide clients through key CareerOneStop resources,

Promote workplace inclusivity and expand your hiring pool

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Every October, U.S. employers are reminded of the opportunity they have to hire and retain a ready workforce that is often underutilized.

Find ideas to recruit candidates, engage, and support workers who have disabilities in your organization.

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