Communities rely on local champions to attract workers
Childcare, education and affordability key concerns of recent arrivals
Workforce
National driver shortages impacting ND schools, businesses
Regulatory changes increase times, costs of certification
For some, mail does not come through
Staffing shortages, reforms, delivery inefficiencies to blame
Labor shortages give ex-cons opportunities for second chance
Businesses building companies and reshaping lives
Rural communities desperately seeking workers
Long-term commitment sought, small-town living offered
Child care provider shortage
More training, higher pay needed to keep caregivers working