Jobs & Employment
4 storiesReaders will see hiring and layoff updates, labor-market data, workforce guides and employment policy explainers; union employment and career programs provide recurring context. Jobs & Employment distinguishes an isolated event from a continuing process.
Data Center Industry Faces Growing Pushback in North Carolina
A wave of new data center proposals in North Carolina is meeting increased public resistance, as residents and local governments question industry claims and demand greater transparency about energy use, tax breaks, and community impact
Cheshire Police Department Opens Applications for Full-Time Officers
The Cheshire Police Department in Connecticut is seeking applicants for full-time police officer positions, including both entry-level and POST-certified lateral transfers. Applications must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
Bay City Charter School Expands Free Lineman Training for Teens
The Tri-County Trades High School Lineman Program in Bay City offers free, hands-on training for high school juniors and seniors, preparing them for skilled jobs in the electrical trades immediately after graduation.
U-M Confirms $1.2B Data Center in Ypsilanti Township Despite Opposition
The University of Michigan will move forward with a $1.2 billion research computing center in Ypsilanti Township, partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Local officials say too many project details remain undisclosed and vow to keep fighting.