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Students take part in apprenticeships Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:29AMRACINE — The Racine Unified School District’s Youth Apprenticeship program allows high school students to experience different career options with both classroom and onsite, work-based learning. The one- and two-year programs in areas such as health services, finance, printing, manufacturing, engineering and architecture offer students the opportunity to study material related to their interest ...
Apprentice programs build futures Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:53AMStudents need to plan ahead to take part in apprentice programs. Taylor Oostenbrug took part in the carpentry apprenticeship program offered through Aldergrove Community Secondary.
Study: Ohio short of skilled workers Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:05AMLUCASVILLE — According to an article published in the Columbus Dispatch last week, a Washington policy research group finds that Ohio suffers from a shortage of skilled workers. At Scioto County C...
Shortage of skilled workers frets employers Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:24AMThe so-called skills gap is a national problem that has left businesses without a crucial pipeline of the skilled workers they need in a rapidly changing economy.
Some firms can’t find skilled workers Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:02AM"Our system for preparing young adults is broken," one Harvard expert says. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- John Russo's chemical lab in North Kingstown has been growing in recent years, even despite a deflated economy, and he expects to add another 15 to 20 positions to his 49 employees over the next year.
Gap in skills force manufacturers without trained worker pipeline Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:05AMCareer and technical education programs, once derided as being for those who couldn't cut it academically, offer one path. But growing those programs has not been a national priority and their quality is inconsistent at best.
Blog » Movie Cricket Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:35AMLaboratory technician Roger Avita pours a solution while working in the Manufacturing lab at Ultra Scientific Analytical, a company that develops water purification standards and testing, in North Kingstown, R.I., Wednesday afternoon, June 29, 2011. The company is looking to add 15 to 20 employees to the 49 currently employed over the next year but is having difficulty finding qualified workers.
Update: Virginia man to lead Florida ed department Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:11AMThe state Board of Education this morning voted for Gerard Robinson to be Florida's next education commissioner. Robinson is the secretary of education for Virginia.
New door to apprenticeships Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:03AMA job is a job. But helping people acquire skills can put them on the road to a career. The Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a free training program concentrating on job-readiness and skills training, is designed to do just that, organizers said.
'Intern Nation' review: Ross Perlin on reconsidering the wisdom of unpaid internships Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:44PMIn April 2010, the Department of Labor announced that it would begin cracking down on unpaid internships within the for-profit sector for what it termed "violations of minimum-wage laws."
Munroe: State face skills gap crisis for job creation Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 5:12PM"All work is learning" -- Peter Drucker California's competitive future is at risk if we do not begin to address the skills-gap problem.The state not only faces a skills gap for jobs requiring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates, the state is also experiencing a
Gazette.Net: Lawmakers call for union labor mandate for county projects Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:25PMPrine George’s County lawmakers are considering a mandate requiring union labor for major development projects, sparking a debate between labor leaders and builders.
Wastewater professionals in short supply Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 4:29PMConference in Anderson to focus on issues confronting industry
Certificates help teens' job searches Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:56PMAny job seeker knows it's tough to work. It's even harder for the young and inexperienced. With more than 18,000 midstate residents actively seeking work, employers who are hiring can be very picky.
NEA gives grants to Sundance, other Utah groups Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 2:15AMNEA gives grants to Sundance, other Utah groups By SEan P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 21, 2011 01:01AM MDT The National Endowment for the Arts is giving the Sundance Institute a big boost: A $150,000 grant. Sundance was one of 1,145 not-for-profit arts groups recommended for some $88 million in the second round of the NEA’s fiscal 2011 grants, the agency announced this week. It’s ...
CCHS Career and Technology Department featured in MDE video distributed statewide Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 8:40AMThe Mississippi Department of Education chose their five top Career and Technology programs throughout the state to showcase their program for a state produced video.
The Apprentice?in Your Workplace? Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 8:37AM(5/18) Behind the hit TV show is a venerable tradition that is hundreds of years old. Apprenticeships have been around since the Middle Ages as a practical arrangement that benefits both new workers and established businesses.
Filling the gaps, big and small Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:12PMThe government's plan for investing in training isn't perfect but those involved in the small-business sector are hopeful it will help address skills shortages.
Cowichan has good schools, big or small Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 5:38PMIn my opinion: Schools making the best of their size
New bill would boost job-finding help for vets Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:43AMThe Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairwoman is pushing for a dramatic expansion of government programs aimed at helping separating service members find jobs.
Wayne Swan Budget Lock-Up Media Conference Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 6:55PMI'm pleased to report our economy and finances are strong – amongst the best in the developed world – despite all of the near-term challenges that we face. This Budget gets us back in the black, gets more people into better jobs, and spreads the opportunities of the boom.
The 2011-12 Budget - A Stronger Economy For All Australians Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 6:49PMhe 2011-12 Budget will get Australia back in the black, get more people in jobs and spread the opportunities of the mining boom to more Australians.
The Budget winners and losers: What's in it for you Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 9:00AMBy Jane Lee SOME parents will get relief under the Budget but uni students and the unemployed might be in for a shock.
The Budget: What it means for you Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 5:05AMBy Jane Lee SOME parents will get relief under the Budget but uni students and the unemployed might be in for a rude shock.
BUDGET 2011: Skills to pay the bills Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 4:54AMThe government has announced a raft of measures to reduce Australia’s skills shortage. But business shouldn’t get too excited by these new training dollars. 10 May 2011 7:44 PM
Wayne Swan's 2011-12 Budget Speech Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 4:51AMTEXT of Treasurer Wayne Swan's 2011-2012 Budget Speech.
SACRED SENIORITY- Another Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 10:35PMIn reply to Hard Work PM Goes Hard On Battlers : SACRED SENIORITY - Another example of the LP and ALP representing old people more than young people. The way I see it, current retiring generations got a lifetime of cheaper education, cheaper health, cheaper housing, and less competitive jobseeking than what’s available now. They even borrowed from the future, leaving current workers Climate ...
I’m in my first year of a Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 10:35PMIn reply to Hard Work PM Goes Hard On Battlers : I’m in my first year of a two-year full-time TAFE course. The staff consists of one full-time teacher, one part-time and the three contractors. We have been informed that there is no guarantee the course will still be going next year. Hardly an incentive to set the alarm clock earlier only to find the doors shut when you get there.
What is the connection Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 10:35PMIn reply to Hard Work PM Goes Hard On Battlers : What is the connection between throwing young women and their babies out into the cold night and bringing old soldiers in from the cold? Answer: The bastard boys who are the cold heart of the ALP government. 1. Who are these old soldiers? While I have complete sympathy for the men taken prisoner during WW2 , very few are left alive now, if any ...
Climatec Captures First Place in SMACNA Arizonas Eighth Annual Spring Golf Tourney Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 7:45PMPhoenix - A team representing Climatec of Phoenix has won the Eighth Annual SMACNA Arizona Invitational Golf Tournament.
Camdenton High School students compete for national science award Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 5:20PMThree local high school students will join some of the top high school science students from all over the nation competing for prize money and prestige at the 49th National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) in San Diego, April 27-May 1.
Mining giants too busy taking out to put back Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 9:57AMMatt Wade says ''we have failed to invest adequately in training'' (''Digging deep to pay for training'', April 27). Norman Carter (Letters, April 27) hits the target: mining companies have not instituted apprenticeships.
Young, cerebral VCU coach connects with team Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 5:33AMHOUSTON - You know it's a new day at the Final Four when a coach pulls Emily Dickinson off his bench to bolster his argument for winning the national title.
Wheaton-based arts nonprofit wins county service award Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 4:01AMArts on the Block, a nonprofit that provides job training in the arts to county high schoolers, received the 2011 Nancy Dworkin Outstanding Service to Youth Award for the organization category.
Agnes Gund: No Overlap -- About Small Cultural Institutions Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 10:04PMWhen I think about museums -- the arts institutions I know best -- I find many "whys" and "hows" and "wherebys" for their flowering on the cultural landscape.
Programs make learning relevant Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 12:13PMStudents of the Simon Sanchez High School Tourism Academy prepare a three-course meal during a luncheon presentation on April 6. The Tourism Academy -- a joint effort between the Guam Department of Education and Guam Community College -- aims to prepare students for college and careers by teaching them industry skills -- from cooking to running a kitchen and serving, to applications of math ...
Young, cerebral VCU coach connects with team Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 7:34AMHOUSTON - You know it's a new day at the Final Four when a coach pulls Emily Dickinson off his bench to bolster his argument for winning the national title.
Indonesia Provides Agricultural Training for 6 Countries Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 8:21PMIndonesia continues to reinforce the South-South cooperation by providing agricultural apprenticeships and training
Workforce Development Benchmarking Session Between Oberg Industries and The South African Government Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 8:35AMFREEPORT, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oberg Industries, a world leader in providing precision manufacturing solutions, recently hosted an international delegation from South Africa to discuss the importance of workforce development through apprenticeships and continuing education of current employees. Mr. Herman Pienaar, Curriculum Program Manager and Mr. Peter Lategan, National Program Manager for ...
Workforce Development Benchmarking Session Between Oberg Industries and The South African Government Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 8:28AMOberg Industries, a world leader in providing precision manufacturing solutions, recently hosted an international delegation from South Africa to discuss the importance of workforce development through apprenticeships and continuing education of current employees.
9 ways to attend college for free Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 7:45AMDon't let the soaring cost of college tuition get you down -- check out these nine ways to attend college for free. Your wallet will thank you, and you might even gain some needed experience in your field.
9 Ways to Attend College for Free Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 3:59PMThere are still options for students who need someone else to foot their college bills.
Labor Department websites help workers switch jobs or plan future careers Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 8:34AMLabor Department websites help workers switch jobs or plan future careers
Making space Saturday, February 26, 2011 @ 5:53AMA local university kicks off its campaign to make the campuses more inclusive.
Learn more about trade apprenticeship programs Saturday, February 26, 2011 @ 1:10AMADAIR VILLAGE — Anyone interested in learning more about trade apprenticeship programs is invited to a free workshop from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Friday, March 4, at the Laborers Training Center, 6011 N.E. Marcus Harris Ave. in Adair Village.
Resident asks Salem boost machine shop program Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 11:25PMSALEM — District resident Doug Moffett asked the school board to consider strengthening the machine shop program at the high school on Thursday.
Passaic County satellite office opens in Wanaque Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 2:10AMWANAQUE Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite county office at 1237 Ringwood Avenue in the Haskell Section of Wanaque Borough.
McGraw-Hill Research Foundation Policy Paper Questions the Purpose of High School in Today's Society Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 9:11AMIf high schools are to succeed in preparing students for college and/or careers in the 21st century, they will need to be more responsive to student needs, make better use of new technology, provide teachers with greater professional development opportunities, and re-evaluate their very structure.
Program gives students real-world training, skills Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 4:18AMMANITOWOC Justin Jagodinsky, 17, would like to be an orthopedic surgeon helping athletes recover from serious injuries.
BLACK HISTORY PIONEERS Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 12:35AMMany black members of Penn State’s faculty and staff have had a major impact on the lives of