The Golden Arches is taking aim at a big labor problem: the soft skills gap. Quick-service giant McDonald’s, which employs some 850,000 individuals across the U.S. either directly or through its franchise partners, is beginning to craft thoughtful, calculated solutions to a problem affecting its restaurants and other businesses across the country. (QSR)
Read MoreIn support of the Administration’s “Pledge to America’s Workers,” an effort to step up workforce development efforts across the country, the National Restaurant Association and its Educational Foundation announced a commitment to provide training and education to nearly 400,000 people seeking jobs and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry over the next five years. Representatives from both the Association and the Foundation joined other businesses and trade association leaders at the White House on July 19 for the signing of an Executive Order that promises to impact 369,975 people through a variety of workforce programs such as pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, certification, credentials and continuing education. (National Restaurant Association)
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