Workforce Development

Workforce development is an American approach to economic development that focuses on enhancing a region's economic stability and prosperity by developing a human-resources strategy. It has evolved from a problem-focused approach to a holistic approach considering participants' barriers and the overall needs of the region. Workforce development has historically occurred in two forms: place-based strategies and sector-based strategies, with successful programs typically having a strong network of ties in a community and responding to changes in their environment. The government has been responsible for workforce development in the United States since the advent of public schools, with traditional approaches focusing on problem-solving but recent efforts viewing it as a way to increase equity among region inhabitants.learn more on wikipedia