Employers bear some responsibility for fixing the college-to-job process, especially for applicants from groups whose potential is underestimated, says Joan Lynch, WorkingNation’s chief content officer.

“Manufacturers … are having a little bit of trouble finding the people to fill those [600,000 open] jobs because these are now more tech jobs than the older manufacturing jobs we’ve seen in the past.” -Ramona Schindelheim

“Training the Visually Impaired in Cybersecurity” argues that “visually impaired individuals, with accommodations like screen readers, are well-suited for [cybersecurity] roles,” explains its director, Melissa Panzer.

“It is very clear to me. Without thought to this part of the labor force, I fear that these older workers won’t have the opportunity to advance in their jobs and will be relegated to lower-wage, lower-skill work.” - Ramona Schindelheim

Rural areas have long struggled with lack of job opportunities and an aging workforce, but that is slowly changing, says Joan Lynch, WorkingNation chief content officer

“People hear that wages are going up, people hear that it's really easy to get a job, and yet that's not what they're finding.” -Jane Oates

“It’s a scary trend. … We now have the most robust economy in the world. We have to fight to keep that.” -Jane Oates

“The language has changed, the understanding has changed, [veterans’] value as workers in this country has gone up, and the bottom line is our economy needs them.” - Joan Lynch

“The simplest way to ensure people convicted of a criminal offense are able to successfully return and thrive in their communities is by securing employment.” – Jane Oates

“Women who graduate from community college or get any sort of degree that are single moms make way more money … and their children are much more likely to go to college.” -Melissa Panzer

Glory in Overcoming, directed by Melissa Panzer, highlights three women of color, all single mothers, who completed the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator.

"I'm surprised by the findings. The number of older workers who feel like they've been discriminated against because of their age — the evidence seems overwhelming." - Ramona Schindelheim

“I do believe we can get back on track through the education of where the opportunities will be. It’s not just about the bottom 20%, it’s about the heart of America." - Art Bilger, Founder & CEO

“I think the word 'flexibility' has really come front and center in terms of talent acquisition and talent retention since COVID,” according to president Jane Oates.

Melissa Panzer discusses Glory in Overcoming, the WorkingNation documentary on a tech training program from Goodwill and Google.

Joan Lynch explains how employers and government officials are creating a mix of programs and initiatives to train workers and move them quickly into these open jobs and careers.

Jane Oates discusses which industries are hiring, what jobs we’ll need in the future, and the type of skills they require at the virtual Wall Street Journal Jobs Summit 2023 in March.

In their new video series How to Make Money Doing What You Love, Melissa Panzer and Joan Lynch examine jobs in fan-favorite fields and how to get them.

“Whether it is written directly by a job seeker or written with the help of an AI program, it comes down to this: Employers put a premium on employees who communicate well and show attention to detail.” - Ramona Schindelheim

“If predictions are true that the next economic downturn is going to hit harder on white collar workers, it’s going to be interesting to see if these workers have a renewed interest in some kind of organizing capability.” – Jane Oates

With the renewed emphasis on skills-based hiring, there’s never been a better time for veterans to show potential employers the skills they have acquired in the military, according to Joan Lynch.

Ramona Schindelheim moderates the Opportunity@Work LinkedIn Live discussion on the importance of looking at the skills and talent of STARs – workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes – to fill open jobs.

There are 70 million-plus workers without a four-year college degree. The Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign encourages employers to stop using a diploma as a job-screening tool, explains Joan Lynch.

“Many older adults need to keep working to pay their bills. Unfortunately, many face some major roadblocks in their pursuit of meaningful, well-paying jobs.” – Ramona Schindelheim

"I'm not the least bit concerned that unemployment ticked up, because it means that over 300,000 people got back in the game, and that's what we need.“ – Jane Oates

“WorkingNation released in July a promising report saying green jobs for Hoosiers would grow 29.2% in the next five years, which is far above the national average of 5.7%”

Atlanta is better positioned than most places to ride out any Fed rate hikes, partly because it draws young people from around the country, says Jane Oates.

“People are talking about the Great Resignation. This is really a Reset. This is people who took jobs to get by, to make ends meet, and now they’re looking to restart their career.” – Jane Oates

“A degree is not the same thing as a skill. Your experience as a problem-solver or a leader isn't determined by a piece of paper.” – Ramona Schindelheim

“Two years ago, every sector was at least disrupted if not completely shut down. But we’ve had such a quick recovery that things are almost back to normal.” – Jane Oates

Efforts to protect the environment have the potential to create many job opportunities, says Paula DiPerna, citing our Green Jobs Now reporting.

“Employers are recognizing that learning by working is just as effective as a degree or certificate.” - Jane Oates

WorkingNation and Emsi Burning Glass kick off new national series with a look at green jobs in Pennsylvania

“Even once COVID settles down and, as a nation, we're able to leave our homes and go back to work, I do think the skills gap is going to be magnified dramatically.” – Art Bilger

Next Avenue asked Ramona Schindelheim to write about the complicated jobs future older workers are now facing

The hiring frenzy left some employers too busy to report their new hires to the Labor Department on time, says Jane Oates

The kids are home. Day care is suspended. How can a working mom cope, and how can she re-engage once the pandemic has passed? An interview with Melissa Panzer

CNBC invited Art Bilger to explain why employers have problems finding the workers with the skills they need for high-paying jobs

Local TV news special airs based on our original reporting on the city’s efforts to keep its middle class alive

Read about the origins and ongoing mission of WorkingNation in this interview with two of our leaders, Joan Lynch and Ramona Schindelheim