Workforce development

Bumbershoot Announces Camilla Walter as New Executive Director of Nonprofit Arm, Third Stone

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Today, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announces the appointment of Camilla Walter as the executive director of its nonprofit entity, Third Stone .

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  • Today, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announces the appointment of Camilla Walter as the executive director of its nonprofit entity, Third Stone .
  • Walter brings over 10 years of experience in fund development, along with strategic planning and fundraising skills to her new role.
  • As the new executive director for Third Stone, Walter will guide organizational operations and growth while also leading strategic planning, fundraising, program development, and community engagement efforts.
  • It was these same endeavors that drew me to Third Stone,” said Camilla Walter, Executive Director, Third Stone.

NJMEP CEO Peter Connolly Joins Board of Directors for the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence and Junior Achievement

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) has recently broadened its reach with Peter Connolly, CEO, having been added to the board of two impactful organizations across the New Jersey business community.

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  • CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) has recently broadened its reach with Peter Connolly, CEO, having been added to the board of two impactful organizations across the New Jersey business community.
  • Mr. Connolly was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence (FORME), an entity that serves as the educational foundation for NIST MEP Centers.
  • He has also joined the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement, an organization focused on educating young people in work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
  • “As I step into this role on the board for FORME,” says Connolly about his recent appointment, “I am committed to leveraging NJMEP's legacy of excellence to drive positive change and progress.

St. Petersburg College Unveils Workforce Innovation Hub

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is now welcoming visitors to the Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub at the Tarpon Springs Campus.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is now welcoming visitors to the Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub at the Tarpon Springs Campus.
  • It celebrates his vision of cultivating a skilled workforce by fostering skill development, encouraging collaboration, and contributing to the growth of local manufacturing businesses.
  • The Hub is made up of three separate and distinct areas that can be rented:
    "The Hub is a solution to building a sustainable talent pipeline for the future," said Dr. Jackie Skryd, SPC's Vice President of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships.
  • "With the unveiling of our innovation workforce hub, this is a momentous event," Rod Davis, Provost of the SPC Tarpon Springs Campus, said in his opening remarks at the Hub's kickoff ceremony earlier this year.

St. Petersburg College Prepares Students for High-Demand Jobs in the Semiconductor Industry

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Sunday, March 31, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is collaborating with companies and CEOs in the semiconductor industry to design a curriculum for job opportunities as a semiconductor technician.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is collaborating with companies and CEOs in the semiconductor industry to design a curriculum for job opportunities as a semiconductor technician.
  • Short-term workforce training and certificate options are part of St. Petersburg College's Engineering, Manufacturing, and Building Arts programs that provide cutting-edge skills, hands-on training and industry certifications.
  • St. Petersburg, Florida-based semiconductor chip manufacturer Plasma-Therm has partnered with St. Petersburg College's Workforce, Community, & Corporate Partnerships team to develop a talent pipeline for technician-level employees.
  • St. Petersburg College's curriculum will also offer progression pathways to advanced-level careers and high-wage jobs in the engineering technology field.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Celebrates Official Grand Opening Of New Pet Food Factory in North Carolina

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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EDEN, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- State officials, community partners and Nestlé Purina PetCare leaders gathered today to commemorate the official opening of the pet care company's newest pet food factory in Eden, North Carolina. The grand opening celebration is the culmination of more than three years of work to bring the more than $450 million operation to life and establish the first Nestlé manufacturing facility in the state.

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  • EDEN, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- State officials, community partners and Nestlé Purina PetCare leaders gathered today to commemorate the official opening of the pet care company's newest pet food factory in Eden, North Carolina.
  • The new Purina factory in Eden has already created more than 300 new positions, with plans to add more personnel in the future.
  • Between 2020 and 2025, Nestlé is on track to invest $2 billion in Purina's factory and capital expansion projects to enhance its manufacturing footprint.
  • North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recognized the significant investment and commitment from all parties to make the facility a reality.

The Love Unity & Values Institute Launches Three-Year Strategic Plan; Welcomes New Board Members

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Love, Unity & Values (LUV) Institute launches a three-year strategic plan to expand its board and career verticals, and build playscapes/healing spaces for youth and families in eight neighborhoods. It also aims to provide professional development to 450 youth-serving professionals.

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  • Its specialists use restorative practices and evidence-based strategies to help youth build resiliency and access economic opportunities.
  • The LUV Institute also offers training and certifications for nursing assistants and restorative practices (circle keeper).
  • LUV Institute's board members represent a cross-section of the business, education, and nonprofit sectors.
  • "Our board members are invested in young people, and they are concerned about their welfare and their futures," said Cosette Nazon-Wilburn, Executive Director of LUV Institute.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters receives $4.8M from the Government of Canada to provide Apprentices with financial supports and wrap-around services, eliminating certain barriers and obstacles to their progress in training and completion of their certifi

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Developed and led by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District, the program is focused on increasing the UBC's apprenticeship completion and retention rates.

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  • Developed and led by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District, the program is focused on increasing the UBC's apprenticeship completion and retention rates.
  • The project is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
  • First-year apprentices, particularly those from equity deserving groups, may also be eligible for financial assistance from the program.
  • Working collaboratively, the advisory groups will provide expertise and guidance to regional mentorship coordinators as they implement the UBC's National Mentorship Program for apprentices.

Calumet Electronics And Schmid Group Collaborate To Establish First-Ever US Advanced Substrate Facility

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Calumet Electronics (Calumet), a leading American printed circuit board manufacturer, is pioneering the domestic production of advanced packaging substrates.

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  • Calumet Electronics (Calumet), a leading American printed circuit board manufacturer, is pioneering the domestic production of advanced packaging substrates.
  • Through this strategic partnership, Calumet and Schmid are working collaboratively to scale domestic production capacity for advanced substrates.
  • Schmid is providing innovative equipment, while Calumet is taking the lead in expanding its manufacturing capabilities.
  • Together, they are aligning their efforts with construction milestones to establish the first-ever US-based advanced substrate facility.

Opening doors for women in skilled construction trades

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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EDMONTON, AB, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The mission of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is to open doors for more women to enter and advance their careers to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The mission of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is to open doors for more women to enter and advance their careers to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.
  • OAWA Alberta offers ongoing support to tradeswomen seeking work or already employed in the skilled construction trades.
  • "Our investment today is putting women at the forefront in skilled trades training and supporting them to succeed in rewarding, high-paying construction and manufacturing trades that will help build the country's housing supply."
  • While the International Women's Day 2024 campaign theme is to 'Inspire Inclusion', women unfortunately continue to be underrepresented in the skilled construction trades.

SIMULATED GAME OF LIFE OFFERS AREA STUDENTS A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO A TOTAL OF $50,000 IN 'MAD CITY' SCHOLARSHIP MONEY

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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MENTOR, Ohio, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cardinal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving the community through high-performance banking products and services, is once again co-hosting its annual Mad City Money Scholarship competition from March 12 to April 17 across five area high schools, including Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Lake Catholic High School, Eastlake North High School, Mentor High School, and Willoughby South High School. Participating student teams have an opportunity to win up to $10,000 in scholarship money per school for a total of $50,000 across all five schools.  

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  • Participating student teams have an opportunity to win up to $10,000 in scholarship money per school for a total of $50,000 across all five schools.
  • Mad City Money challenges high school seniors with the financial responsibilities of adulthood.
  • Learning to manage money is a critical skill set and one that Mentor Schools believes is essential to preparing our students for their next step in life.
  • It is here that students have a chance to learn more about positive money management through a hands-on approach to finances.