Talent

The future of work and talent in our region will dominate the business world for the next decade and longer raising key questions about work, inclusiveness, organizational design, space, people, productivity, and management. Our programs like Pathways to Prosperity, TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series, and our engaging professional roundtables help keep our region engaged in trends surrounding workforce talent and professional development.

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus opens in Alexandria

This 11-story, 300,000-square-foot facility will house Master of Engineering programs in computer science and computer engineering

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Did you know a child’s math scores are tied to salary at age 30?

How students score in mathematics is not only crucial for fields related to math, but for their overall success; recent research shows math scores are closely tied to salary at age 30, regardless of a student's background.

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Maryland Unveils $24M Workforce Grant for Transportation Careers

The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results in mathematics should alarm us all and spur urgent action.

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IRS workforce surpasses 100,000 employees, but faces ‘war of attrition’ retaining staff

Recent figures reveal that the IRS has expanded its workforce to over 100,000 employees, marking the first time the agency has reached this staffing level in nearly three decades.

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DC's federal workforce is shrinking

New statistics from 2023 show D.C. ranked dead last when it comes to growth in federal government jobs

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Full-service restaurants in Washington, D.C., have cut 3,700 jobs

Full-service restaurants in Washington, D.C., have cut 3,700 jobs—about 12% of their workforce—since the jurisdiction began rolling back its tip credit in May 2023.

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George Mason University tapped by HRSA to lead health workforce initiatives

Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner allocate $921,000 to expand training capacity and accelerate workforce development. Federal funding supports Mason’s Center for Health Workforce to serve as centralized technical assistance hub for Virginia health workforce development.

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AI is a boon for Washington — and its federal workforce

A year after ChatGPT burst into the world, a once wary Beltway establishment sees it as a tool for real government efficiency.

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