Recent News

When it comes to unemployment and the state of Michigan's economy, one thing is certain: the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate tell two different stories.

As a workforce development and talent solutions company that works one-on-one with job seekers and employers, EDSI's Chief Servant Leader has a lot of thoughts around the current labor market. Be sure to read the entire article for all the details.

Congratulations to Andre Hardy, who recently completed his Policy and Advocacy Fellowship with the PA Workforce Development Association.

“It was a great experience learning about advocacy, policy, and networking with the workforce colleagues and stakeholders across the state. A special thank you to PWDA and my colleagues for all the work, effort, and planning that went into making this an enjoyable, professional experience,” shared Andre Hardy, Regional Director of Operations.

EDSI was named a 2022 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, as well as selected as an Elite winner in the category of Employee Education and Development. Elite winners are the organizations that scored the highest, above all other National applicants, in that specific category. We are beyond proud of our Talent Team for leading our organizational learning efforts in order to gain us this deserved recognition.

EDSI's newest Painted Picture video that looks ahead to 2026 and highlights the company’s strategic thinking is now live on our company website. The 3-year vision features Chief Servant Leader Kevin Schnieders walking us through EDSI’s history, organizational growth, program innovations and more. If you haven’t had a chance to view it, check it out on the homepage of our website.

Great work happening in our St. Louis region! As a result of a partnership between the SLATE Missouri Job Center, EDSI and St. Louis Public Schools, and money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), city residents aged 17 or older who dropped out of high school will have the opportunity to complete their education or get job training.

Check out this press coverage from 5 On Your Side/ksdk.com broadcast network.

Workplace inclusivity can often be lacking at many organizations but that could soon change in the PA region thanks to a government-backed grant. The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board (MontcoWorks), in partnership with the Delaware County Workforce Development Board, announced they have received an LGBTQIA+ Support Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Workforce Development Partnerships. EDSI is proud to collaborate with these business partners to ensure inclusivity for employees.