There was big news in the OPM world this month — we'll let you know all the details about the recent Education Department decision in this episode. As we near Election Day, we’re taking a look at what presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump envision for skills-based hiring. Plus, we’ll let you know about a $150M Series F coding bootcamp fundraise, and the 6 new coding bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory in October. https://bit.ly/3NKCxkI

October 2024 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup

AI jobs are top of mind as we kick off 2025! We're sharing more about fascinating reports on how to train for the changing tech job landscape. January ushered in a new federal administration, and we summarize what that’s meant so far for workforce development and veterans benefits. Here at Course Report, we released our Best Coding Bootcamps of 2025, which acknowledges this year’s best software engineering and web development programs. We’ve got the latest details about a significant coding bootcamp acquisition, and we’ll let you know about the two new coding bootcamps in the Course Report listings. https://bit.ly/3CDGllM

January 2025 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup

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

Changing inland northwest lives since 1939. More then a store, it's local lives changed for good.

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.

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