Making the Case for Skills-Based City Governments

In addition to providing critical public services, municipalities are large employers. However, many local governments struggle to recruit qualified candidates, and chronic vacancies and turnover in these critical roles can negatively impact public service delivery. Skills-based practices (SBPs) - like Registered Apprenticeships - are one way cities can fill job vacancies and better reflect the demographics of the people they serve. By prioritizing skills, cities can expand talent pools and increase the number of qualified applicants. Join NLC for the launch of a new resource to support cities considering SBPs and to connect with leading experts in public-sector adoption of SBPs.