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EXPLORESmart Cities Dive · 2d ago

Cities need a new workforce strategy. Universities should be part of it.

Executive Brief

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Municipal governments facing critical labor shortages should integrate higher education institutions into their formal workforce development strategies. This collaborative approach aims to strengthen public sector talent pipelines while modernizing service delivery through academic expertise.

  • 01Deepen partnerships with local universities to address persistent government staffing vacancies
  • 02Leverage academic resources to improve the quality and efficiency of essential public services
  • 03Build sustainable talent pipelines by aligning university curricula with municipal operational needs

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London Business News: Executive Guide

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Local governments facing labor shortages can build stronger talent pipelines and improve public services through deeper partnerships with higher education, a criminal justice professor says.