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CareerHub

The Whistle Post

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING TRAINING TOWARDS A CAREER? Explore a career through the CareerHub. We offer skills training as well as job search and placement services. Our team of knowledgeable workforce specialists can help each young person discover their career interest and work toward attaining the skills needed to gain employment. We want to keep you moving in the direction of your goals.

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Ask A Librarian: Sharing links behind a soft paywall?

Librarian.net

From a friend in my trivia community: I’ll post a link to an article or something on FB and/or Twitter, and I hear from Euro folk about how they’re blocked from reading it. I’d like to have a go-to answer for them that would be broadly applicable. Can you give me a generalized technique for this problem when it arises? Sure! This is also how I get around soft-paywalls like “You have read all your free articles this month” (won’t work with “You have to pa

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How to Design Your Community Engagement Landing Page

Social Pinpoint

Having a well-designed, on-brand engagement page is important. With the right design elements in place, it can become an informative and compelling space for your community. The post How to Design Your Community Engagement Landing Page appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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3 Choices when things feel out of control

Grants4Good

Do you sometimes feel like you have no control over anything right now, whether it be at work, home, or in your community? I get it. But you DO have choices that can change everything! Let me tell you an important story about 3 choices… The scene: I’m at a week-long surf camp in Costa […]. The post 3 Choices when things feel out of control appeared first on Grants4Good.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Dallas: Welcome to Your New Network

Human Transit

The Dallas area’s new bus network goes live on January 24, 2022! It’s the result of our three-year collaboration with the transit agency DART and its member cities. The project relied on extensive input from the community, and the Board, about what kind of transit system they want to see. But it’s still a no-growth network, which means that DART couldn’t add new operating budget.

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Bainbridge Island Flotilla

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

There are all different types of volunteer teams. 4X4 search and rescue; horse search and rescue; drone teams; cadaver dogs; search dogs; mountain rescue teams—and then there is a Volunteer Boater Disaster Team. In this podcast we explore how one city, Bainbridge Island, Washington State has established and organized a volunteer flotilla of boat owners to help in times of disasters.

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Community partner spotlight: Eating For Your Health

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with the many municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month, we spoke with Marion Renson, executive director of Eating For Your Health (formerly The Suppers Program). The library has worked with this group for several years to help our community […].

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Health CareeRx Academy

The Whistle Post

Let Us Build Your Pathway to a Brighter Future! The Southwestern Connecticut Health CareeRx Academy provides tuition assistance and support to help participants obtain a career in the growing healthcare field. The WorkPlace’s Health CareeRx Academy (HCA) is a broad partnership of healthcare providers, educators, trainers, and community-based organizations in Southwestern Connecticut.

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Ep. 56 - How DC DOEE is Using ARPA Funds to Improve Energy Performance of Local Buildings

Decisions That Matter

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, we are joined by several leaders from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), including: David Epley - Associate Director at Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) Katie Bergfeld - Chief, Building Performance & Enforcement Branch at Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) Nicole Goines - Acting PIO at Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) This in-depth discussion goes into the agency's overall mission, DOEE's plans for

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S 26 Episode 04: Volunteer Stewardship

ParkTalk podcast

Volunteer and retired teacher David Cleveland shares stories from decades of environmental projects with children and adults and his nature experiences while running locally and internationally. Volunteer and retired teacher David Cleveland shares stories from decades of environmental projects with children and adults and his nature experiences while running locally and internationally.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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Celebrating Parks & Recreation’s 30 Under 30 — February Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and I’m excited to finally be back with a bonus episode since we had taken a break on bonus episodes over the last few months. And, the reason I’m so excited about it is that we are celebrating the second annual 30 Under 30 ! Parks & Recreation magazine’s 30 Under 30 honors the top young park and recreation professionals who serve as everyday superheroes in their respective communities, and while you can read about all 30 of

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Episode 187: New spending transparency initiative, the Gray Fox

FedHeads

Delaware’s State Auditor, Kathy McGuiness joined #FedHeads to tout the state’s new spending transparency initiative, Gray Fox, which allows Delawareans to see and compare how their counties, municipalities and school districts are spending the millions in tax dollars received from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Check out Gray Fox here: [link] Delaware’s State Auditor, Kathy McGuiness joined #FedHeads to tout the state’s new spending transparency initiative, Gray Fox, which allows Delawa

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Ep. 56 - How DC DOEE is Using ARPA Funds to Improve Energy Performance of Local Buildings

Decisions That Matter

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, we are joined by several leaders from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), including: David Epley - Associate Director at Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). Katie Bergfeld - Chief, Building Performance & Enforcement Branch at Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). Nicole Goines - Acting PIO at Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE).

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Data Update: Analysis Of Renters At Risk As Eviction Moratorium Expires

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

This post has been updated to reflect court guidance issued on Sunday, January 16. On January 15, the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act (“CEEFPA”) expires in New York State. Despite the existence of CEEFPA and additional tenant protections that include the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“CERAP”) and the Tenant Safe Harbor Act , there was never a complete moratorium on eviction cases proceeding through the New York City Housing Court

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Shaping the Future With Next Practices in Parks and Recreation — Episode 107

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

I am so excited for today’s episode for a few reasons. One, I’m always excited when I get to have a wonderful conversation for an episode of Open Space Radio. Two, I really enjoy learning about the innovative things happening in parks and recreation that are helping to create stronger, healthier, more resilient communities. And three, I’m joined by one of my all-time favorite guests of the show today, Neelay Bhatt.