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March 12, 2026

The Credential That No One Could Find — Until Now

A Community College in Rural Appalachia A community college in rural Appalachia has been running an excellent HVAC certification program for over a ...

March 11, 2026

Why Your State Shouldn't Build This From Scratch (And What to Do Instead)

The Math Doesn't Work A state workforce agency wins Phase 1 of the CTO Challenge and receives $400,000 in prize money. The announcement generates ...

March 9, 2026

What Changes for the Citizen When the System Finally Works

Before and After: Marcus Marcus is 31 years old. He spent six years in the Army managing supply chains worth $40 million. He oversaw procurement, ...

March 9, 2026

7.2 Million Jobs, 7.1 Million Workers, and the People in the Middle

Two Miles Apart. Never Connected. There is a manufacturer in Youngstown, Ohio with 40 open machinist positions. Two miles away, a community college ...

March 6, 2026

discover the future of career growth with pepelwerk's ai-powered training

Embracing the Future of Career Growth If you feel like the job market is evolving faster than you can keep up, you're not alone. Imagine being at a ...

March 6, 2026

The Tribe Had the Workers. The System Had No Idea.

Two Hundred Workers. Zero Visibility. A tribal workforce director in the Pacific Northwest spent years building something real. Over 200 community ...

March 5, 2026

She Got the Certificate. The System Still Couldn't Find Her.

Maya Did Everything Right Maya was 24 years old when she finished her nine-month CTE welding program. She earned her AWS certification, updated her ...

March 5, 2026

How do i manage finances for my HR department as a buyer

Innovative Financial Management for HR Buyers: Strategies to Thrive If you've ever felt like managing finances for your HR department is a juggling ...

March 4, 2026

Citizen-First Workforce Infrastructure: The 7-Step Blueprint Powering the CTO Challenge

Why Citizen-First Workforce Infrastructure Matters for the CTO Challenge

December 20, 2025

Top 2026 Job Trends for Career Changers

If you feel like everything shifted overnight, you are not imagining it. After layoffs, rapid AI adoption and shifting skills demands, 2026 is ...