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Offshore wind job training built for a boom is facing down a bust

Workforce programs try to ride out the legal, administrative and economic headwinds of the Trump administration

by Chris Berdik September 22, 2026

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — A former Navy sailor and union laborer from Local 1298 on Long Island, William “Billy” Bishop …

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Quiet chaos: Record turnover in the second Trump administration

Senate-confirmed officials are departing the second Trump administration at record rates—and with the president making historically few nominations to replace them, more of the government is left in the hands of acting officials who never face Senate confirmation.

Author: Chris …

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A student shares their internship experience with the Niskanen Center

This summer, I worked at a non-partisan think tank called the Niskanen Center in Washington, DC. The internship is part of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program. At Niskanen, I worked on the health policy team conducting research, …

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Skill building courses

Moving from Government Work into Other Sectors: A Conversation with Nick Martin

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
Transitioning from government work to other sectors can be challenging—but also full of opportunity. In this course, TechChange CEO Nick…

Selling Into Industries: Government

Taught by Deanna Grady
Governments are among the largest buyers in the world—projected to spend over $4 trillion in the US alone. If you’re…

Leading in Government

Taught by Adelle Dantzler
Many people feel that leading in government is a puzzle. While it certainly has its challenges, serving the public can…

Project Management: Government Projects

Taught by Oliver Yarbrough
Want to transition from managing corporate projects to government project management? Learn the nuances of managing government projects—a subset of…

Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…

Navigating Challenges in Nonprofit Management

Taught by Kelly Soifer
Is your nonprofit facing challenges that impact its ability to achieve its mission? In this course, Kelly Soifer shares how…

Nonprofit Fundraising: Using Relationships to Drive Growth

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Fundraisers are an integral part of building a nonprofit organization. The values, mission, and services of your organization don’t sell…

Industry Primer for Energy and Utilities: Core Foundations

Taught by Starweaver
Energy and utilities power modern civilization, yet consultants often struggle to engage confidently with clients in this highly regulated, capital-intensive…

Mistakes to Avoid When Obtaining Your PMP Certification

Taught by Madecraft
There are projects everywhere you go, and most likely you’re involved in a few. You may not even be aware…

Choosing the Right Project Management Certification for Your Career

Taught by Asya Watkins
In this course, discover which project management certification can help you meet your career goals. Follow along with Asya Watkins,…
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Moving from Government Work into Other Sectors: A Conversation with Nick Martin

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
Transitioning from government work to other sectors can be challenging—but also full of opportunity. In this course, TechChange CEO Nick…

Selling Into Industries: Government

Taught by Deanna Grady
Governments are among the largest buyers in the world—projected to spend over $4 trillion in the US alone. If you’re…

Leading in Government

Taught by Adelle Dantzler
Many people feel that leading in government is a puzzle. While it certainly has its challenges, serving the public can…

Project Management: Government Projects

Taught by Oliver Yarbrough
Want to transition from managing corporate projects to government project management? Learn the nuances of managing government projects—a subset of…

Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…

Navigating Challenges in Nonprofit Management

Taught by Kelly Soifer
Is your nonprofit facing challenges that impact its ability to achieve its mission? In this course, Kelly Soifer shares how…

Nonprofit Fundraising: Using Relationships to Drive Growth

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Fundraisers are an integral part of building a nonprofit organization. The values, mission, and services of your organization don’t sell…

Industry Primer for Energy and Utilities: Core Foundations

Taught by Starweaver
Energy and utilities power modern civilization, yet consultants often struggle to engage confidently with clients in this highly regulated, capital-intensive…

Mistakes to Avoid When Obtaining Your PMP Certification

Taught by Madecraft
There are projects everywhere you go, and most likely you’re involved in a few. You may not even be aware…

Choosing the Right Project Management Certification for Your Career

Taught by Asya Watkins
In this course, discover which project management certification can help you meet your career goals. Follow along with Asya Watkins,…
View All Classes

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