Workforce Development

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Florida veterans in professional settings, symbolizing successful career transitions supported by Duke Energy Foundation grants.
Services

Duke Energy Foundation invests $50,000 in Florida veteran careers

Five Florida non-profits, including Seminole State College and Heart of Florida United Way, received $50,000 in 2026 from the Duke Energy Foundation.

Victor Huang·May 19, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating and mentoring, illustrating internal mobility and career growth within a company.
Insights

How Skills-Based Talent Development Drives Internal Mobility

For mid-market organizations with 1,000 employees and a 15% annual turnover rate, the cost of employee departures can reach $2.

Marcus Ellery·May 15, 2026
Diverse employees participating in a leadership development program, showcasing collaboration and growth across all organizational levels.
Leadership

Companies Expand Leadership Programs to All Workforce Segments

Executive coaching commands upwards of $1,000 per hour, yet nearly half of organizations now extend leadership development to every worker, not just the C-suite.

Alina Petrov·May 12, 2026
Nurse leaders collaborating in a modern conference room, discussing strategy and positively impacting patient care outcomes.
Leadership

Nurse leaders drive quality care through teamwork and collaboration.

At Rochester Regional Health, nurse leaders do more than manage wards; they directly influence executive strategy, workforce decisions, and innovation in patient care Rochester Business Journal .

Alina Petrov·May 12, 2026
Diverse professionals working in a green cityscape, symbolizing corporate adaptation to sustainability demands and the high demand for green skills.
Insights

Green skills demand outpaces supply, fueling corporate adaptation strategies

Workers possessing green skills are currently being hired at a rate 46.

Marcus Ellery·May 11, 2026
Students and instructors collaborating in a bright classroom at Joliet Junior College, focusing on small business development and clean energy innovation.
Entrepreneurship

Joliet Junior College Secures $800K Grant for Future Small Business Training

Joliet Junior College's Entrepreneur & Business Center just secured an $800,000 federal allocation, thanks to U.

Jenna Wallace·May 10, 2026
Diverse individuals participating in a career guidance workshop, receiving mentorship and support in a bright community center, symbolizing opportunity and growth.
Services

4 Career Guidance Programs for Underserved Communities

Maricopa County just approved a $500,000 grant for its Workforce 2 You program, yet across the country, a single California grant program offers over $18 million for similar initiatives.

Victor Huang·May 6, 2026
Diverse group of former Spirit Airlines employees looking towards a hopeful sunrise over the Florida coast, symbolizing new career opportunities.
Careers

Florida Offers Job Support for Displaced Spirit Workers in State

An estimated 17,000 Spirit Airlines employees globally became unemployed when the company announced its closing, according to Florida Politics .

Nathaniel Brooks·May 6, 2026