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Explore how collaboration between workforce development and economic development agencies can drive regional growth and create more resilient, inclusive communities. Anchored by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the article highlights practical strategies, common challenges, and real-world examples—like Pennsylvania’s Industry Partnership program—that demonstrate the power of aligning systems, data, & goals. By shifting from siloed efforts to coordinated action, regions can better meet the evolving needs of both employers and jobseekers while maximizing public investment.
AJC certification is more than a compliance task—it’s an opportunity to transform your workforce system. In this blog, EDSI breaks down what Local Workforce Development Boards need to know about designing and certifying high-performing American Job Centers under WIOA. Learn key strategies for service integration, employer engagement, performance management, and operational readiness—plus expert insights to help your region meet today’s workforce demands.
Internships are still booming in today’s economy, which is good news for students and employers alike. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers anticipate hiring 2.6 percent more interns this year than they did last year, continuing the upward trend that shows organizations are leaning on internship programs to attract budding talent. Employers who run successful internship programs can attest that this is an effective tactic to include in your recruiting strategy.
You may be wondering, when is the best time to begin thinking about a Succession Plan. As the saying goes, "there's no time like the present." Recent studies reveal that only 30% of small business owners have a formal succession plan, leaving a vast majority unprepared for future transitions. With over two-thirds of owners planning to retire in the near future, the absence of succession planning could lead to business closures and economic disruptions in local communities.
Wondering what B Corporation certification is all about? In this blog, you'll learn why becoming a B Corp was a natural step for EDSI and how the certification process works. The B Corporation emblem of excellence means that we pledge to operate under the highest standards of awareness, performance, transparency and accountability to help solve social and environmental issues. EDSI joins the ranks of over 3,600 trailblazing businesses fighting for social and environmental excellence.
Trauma is an unavoidable reality in today’s world, and its effects on children can have lifelong consequences if left unaddressed. Recognizing the need for a healing-focused approach, EDSI collaborated with Healing Center Restorative Engagement (HCRE) to create a training program for Head Start educators. This innovative program provides practical tools to help educators respond to trauma, build supportive environments for children, and prioritize their own well-being. By focusing on healing, the program equips educators to make a lasting impact on the lives of children facing adversity.
Curious about how to future-proof your business? Don’t miss this insightful Q&A with EDSI Consulting Managing Partner Jim Bitterle, a recognized expert in strategic planning. In this blog, Jim shares why strategic planning is essential, what makes a plan truly effective, and how EDSI’s unique approach helps organizations thrive in today’s competitive markets. Whether you’re building a new strategy or refining an existing one, this article offers practical advice to drive long-term success.
If there’s one thing that remains true in business (and life in general) it’s this: a crisis can strike any company … anytime, anywhere. Imagine you just found out a valuable, tenured employee is leaving and taking all his or her critical knowledge and experience with him to a competing organization. Your only hope to avert this crisis? Advanced planning!
Knowledge management is not just a stand-alone program or project. KM refers to the explicit and tacit information life-cycle that runs throughout the entire organization on a continual basis. This 10-step setup process will teach you everything you need to know to minimize risks and maximize results.