February was a volatile month in the US on the federal level! We’re rounding up the latest news on where funding for apprenticeships, workforce development, VET TEC, and Pell grants for short-term programs currently stand. We’ve also got the latest on how AI is affecting software engineering, and how bootcamps are continuing to contribute to the tech talent pipeline. Plus, learn about the 7 bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory this month. https://bit.ly/3DdnmyU

February 2025 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup

How do we structure a concrete path to career growth and what are some tools we can leverage? Micro goals, mapping of our career trajectory and the value of mentorship is something we explore on this episode. 

Average Professional EP 5 (REV) - April 30th, 2025 (1)

Luis Garcia is President of PETE, a tech startup that is transforming workforce training through Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, he talks about the future of workforce development. 
Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Ep. 111 - The future of workforce development - Luis Garcia

In this episode, Hope and Michelle dive into building job skills!

✨ We spotlight Next Generation Zone for World Youth Skills Day, celebrate National Disability Independence Day, and share how Goodwill helps people of all abilities gain confidence and independence at work. 🎃 Get the scoop on our Halloween X-Spo sponsorship! Don’t miss our inspiring spotlight stories about Cole and Alicia—two participants who gained confidence, independence, and jobs with help from Goodwill.

Tune in to hear what’s good, right now, at Goodwill.

S4E7 Building Skills & Getting Spooky — July at Goodwill

In this, we explore how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is shaping the future of skill development and youth employability in India. Learn how companies, through CSR initiatives, are supporting training programs that are aligned with real industry needs.

🎙️ Presented by: CII Skills – India’s trusted platform for industry-led training and workforce development.
🌐 Know more: https://ciiskills.in

Key themes:

Role of CSR in skilling India

Industry-academia partnerships

Building job-ready youth

Vocational training impact stories

📢 Ideal for: CSR heads, industry leaders, NGOs, and students interested in impactful skilling programs.

Corporate Social Responsibility in Skills Development | Powered by CII Skills

Discover how the Recruit–Train–Deploy (RTD) model by CII Skills is reshaping the way India builds its skilled workforce. This audio brief outlines how the RTD approach connects employers with job-ready talent through a structured pipeline — starting from sourcing the right candidates, training them on industry-led curriculum, and deploying them into real job roles.

🎧 Listen to understand:
✅ The core idea behind the RTD model
✅ Why it's effective for bridging the skills gap
✅ How industries benefit from ready-to-deploy manpower

🌐 Learn more: https://www.ciiskills.in/recruit-train-deploy

Recruite Train Deploy

Covers key aspects of India’s vocational training system, including government programmes, industry-led courses, and digital upskilling efforts. Highlights how training in sectors like healthcare, IT, and manufacturing is improving youth employability and addressing the skill gap. Includes examples of training centres, course formats, and placement outcomes.

Vocational Training in India: Overview of Skilling Initiatives

Discover how CII Model Career Centres are transforming India’s youth into job-ready professionals. With over 15 lakh youth counselled and 10 lakh+ placements, these industry-driven hubs provide career guidance, skilling, and direct employer connections. Whether you're a job seeker or a recruiter, learn how CII MCCs are closing the skill gap and shaping a future-ready workforce across 18 states. Tune in and get inspired by a model that works!

CII Model Career Centres: Bridging Skills and Opportunities Across India

Hustle & Heart brings you stories of public service professionals who turn passion into impact.

In this episode, host Roberto Ayala interviews Brandy Orange, Assistant District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 2, and Isatou Fatty, a Coro intern, to discuss the future of community engagement, civic leadership, and public service careers.

Brandy shares her journey working in local government in Brooklyn, the role of Community Boards in shaping neighborhoods, her roles prior to the Community Board, and shares some of her best lessons. Isatou reflects on her experience as a young leader entering the public service field through her Coro summer internship, offering insights into youth leadership, and the next generation of changemakers.

If you’re interested in civic engagement, local politics, youth leadership, or building a career in public service, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration.

Episode 001: “Dancing Through the Red Tape”

Think Top Chef — but for welders, machinists and engineers. Ray Dick, founder of Project MFG and creator of the reality show Clash of Trades, discusses how his organization is inspiring the next generation of manufacturers through hands-on competition and community engagement. He shares how Project MFG evolved from local events into a national showcase during COVID, highlights its role in addressing the skilled labor shortage, and emphasizes manufacturing’s importance to economic and national security. Dick also explores how inclusivity and purpose-driven education can attract more people into the trades.

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This YouTube Manufacturing Competition Takes the Next Generation from Reality TV to Real Careers

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We talk about everything to do with coding bootcamps and technology education, including gender parity, scholarships, and the latest industry news.

I am Dhruv Banga, currently working with CII Skills, where I focus on initiatives that empower youth through skill development, vocational training, and career readiness.

I’m passionate about creating real impact by connecting students and job seekers with industry-aligned opportunities. At CII, I work closely on promoting Model Career Centres (MCCs), supporting employer-led training programs, and building scalable solutions for a job-ready workforce. I regularly share updates, insights, and resources that help bridge the gap between education and employment in India.

Manufacturing is having a moment. But what will it actually take to create more blue-collar jobs and strengthen our industrial base? Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul chats with policymakers, manufacturing experts and factory workers to find out.

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