Workforce development

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $35 Million to Accelerate the Growth of Florida's Semiconductor Industry

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Student, Commissioner, Workforce, Education, Florida College System, Workforce development

Because of the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida is already #5 in the US for semiconductor manufacturing jobs and #3 in the nation for semiconductor establishments.

Key Points: 
  • Because of the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida is already #5 in the US for semiconductor manufacturing jobs and #3 in the nation for semiconductor establishments.
  • This investment will help cultivate a highly skilled workforce, which is integral to sustaining Florida's growing semiconductor industry.
  • "By providing workforce education in our classrooms, students learn skills they can use to obtain high-paying jobs in growing industries like semiconductor manufacturing," said Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • "This investment continues our commitment to making Florida number one for workforce education and positioning our state at the forefront of innovation."

College of Adaptive Arts Celebrates 15 Years of Lifelong Learning

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Ageing, Student, Learning, Sign language, C3, Problem solving, School, Perception, Curriculum, West Valley College, IDD, Digital art, Disability studies, Disability, Workforce development, CAA, Apprenticeship, Organic, Confidence, Education, Nursing

SARATOGA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When College of Adaptive Arts first opened its doors in 2009, it was just one class of 12 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities looking for an outlet to express themselves.

Key Points: 
  • College of Adaptive Arts, a 501 c3 non-profit based in Saratoga, California, is the first of its kind to offer a revolutionary special education model for adults which is centered on lifelong learning.
  • "We recognize adults with IDD require their own unique instructional approaches and ongoing learning journeys without imposed time or age limits," said Dr. Pamela Lindsay, College of Adaptive Arts co-founder and Director of Research.
  • Recently, College of Adaptive Arts introduced a new Apprenticeship and Workforce Development program designed to train students in positions like Teacher's Aide and Receptionist.
  • College of Adaptive Arts is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing a lifelong, equitable collegiate experience to adults with special needs who historically have not had access to college education.

$5 Million Grant to San Francisco Nonprofit Homebridge Aims to Remove Language Barriers for Home Care Workers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Employment, Workforce, SAN, Partnership, Curriculum, VESL, Innovation, Language, Communication, Workforce development, IHSS, Vocabulary, Nursing

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based Homebridge - California's only nonprofit dedicated to providing both direct in-home supportive services and workforce training to home care providers - has received a two-year, $5 million grant to develop an immersive, on-the-job English language training program for 150 new in-home care providers in San Francisco. The vocational English as a Second Language Home Care Immersion Training Program funded by the California Workforce Development Board, will provide paid Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) home care training with ongoing language support to strong job candidates whose native language is other than English.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based Homebridge - California's only nonprofit dedicated to providing both direct in-home supportive services and workforce training to home care providers - has received a two-year, $5 million grant to develop an immersive, on-the-job English language training program for 150 new in-home care providers in San Francisco.
  • This career advancement program is funded through an ongoing partnership with the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
  • Past programs provided traditional language courses for employees with limited English, but did not have specific home care language training tied to on-the-job language and skill development.
  • "It will open the door for many more caring individuals in the San Francisco region to join the home care workforce."

Only 22% of Higher Education Institutions Fully Embrace Skills-Based Frameworks According to The Evolllution, CAEL, and Modern Campus

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Student, Experiential learning, Learning, Student Services, Research, Monte Carlo algorithm, Work, CLR, Workforce development, Workforce, Council, Experience, Education, Nursing

TORONTO and INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While a vast majority (86%) of higher education institutions acknowledge that postsecondary education models need to be designed around well-defined skills and competencies vital for today's workforce, only 22% have fully implemented skills-based frameworks across all of their programs.

Key Points: 
  • Higher education can't fall behind when it comes to competency-based approaches that are valued by learners and sought after by employers.
  • This insight comes from the Comprehensive Learner Records (CLR) report , a collaborative effort between The EvoLLLution, CAEL (the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning), and Modern Campus.
  • The report explores the role of skills and competencies in higher education, assessing the degree to which these frameworks have been adopted.
  • "Higher education can't fall behind when it comes to competency-based approaches that are valued by learners and sought after by employers."

Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance Host Governor Glenn Youngkin and State Officials to Discuss Workforce Development

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Workforce, Workforce development, Career, Aviation, Vocational education, Woman, School, Student, Newport News Shipbuilding, Aircraft, Health, Welding, CTE, HVAC, PT6A, Commonwealth, Growth, Local government, Automotive industry, Nursing

“Aviation Institute of Maintenance graduates 77% of all Virginians who graduate from Aviation Maintenance programs, according to the Aviation Technician Education Council.

Key Points: 
  • “Aviation Institute of Maintenance graduates 77% of all Virginians who graduate from Aviation Maintenance programs, according to the Aviation Technician Education Council.
  • Following their visit to Tidewater Tech, the group proceeded to Aviation Institute of Maintenance.
  • “It was incredible to tour Tidewater Tech and the Aviation Institute of Maintenance to see firsthand the workforce training and skills they provide students.
  • The visit highlighted the commitment of Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance to providing quality education and training in the skilled trades.

The Fedcap Group Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Financial Results

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Finance, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Socially Responsible Investing, White House, Federal Government, Social Services, Continuing, Training, State, Local, Education, Hive, Mental, Employment, Organization, Apex, O'Hara, U.S. Treasury, Workforce, Investment, Disability, CDFI, Work, Health, Biophysical environment, Workforce development, Growth, Single Stop, DSM-IV codes, Open educational practices, Welding, United Nations, Tourism, Nursing, Renewable energy, Health insurance, Security (finance), Social, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services

The Fedcap Group reported its operational and financial results for fiscal year 2023 ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Fedcap Group reported its operational and financial results for fiscal year 2023 ended September 30, 2023.
  • In FY2023, The Fedcap Group served nearly 230,000 people, including those screened for state and federal benefits through our Single Stop program.
  • During FY2023, The Fedcap Group successfully educated 2,330 individuals—an annual increase of 4.5%—across four states, achieving an overall completion rate of 77%.
  • At fiscal 2023 year-end, The Fedcap Group had $34.9 million in cash and investments, total assets of $358.3 million, and long-term debt of $249.1 million.

Eastern N.C. Chooses Fiber Broadband Association’s OpTIC Path™ Fiber Technician Training Program

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
5G, IOT (Internet of Things), Other Technology, State, Local, Telecommunications, Urban Planning, Other Policy Issues, Networks, Internet, Other Construction & Property, Technology, Congressional News, Views, Public Policy, Government, Construction & Property, Utilities, Energy, University, Training, Education, Public service, FBA, Employment, Organization, Workforce, Optical path length, College, Path, Edenton-Chowan Schools, College of The Albemarle, Albemarle County Public Schools, Workforce development, Optics, Internet service provider, Nursing, Research

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that College of The Albemarle is the latest education institution to offer FBA’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification (OpTIC Path™) program.

Key Points: 
  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that College of The Albemarle is the latest education institution to offer FBA’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification (OpTIC Path™) program.
  • Partnering with broadband internet provider Fybe , the two organizations will leverage the OpTIC Path course to produce a pipeline of expertly-trained fiber broadband technicians that will connect rural, eastern N.C. communities to high-quality fiber broadband networks.
  • Like in many areas of the country, the need for fiber infrastructure in eastern N.C. continues to increase.
  • “It is thrilling to see the OpTIC Path program grow and help communities across the nation build high-speed fiber broadband networks,” said Deborah Kish, Vice President of Research and Workforce Development at the Fiber Broadband Association.

Avangrid, University of Bridgeport Host Offshore Wind Workshop for Local High School, College Students

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 20, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Utilities, Carbon, Research, Wind, NYSE, Employment, Education, University of Bridgeport, Mechanical engineering, Vineyard Wind, College, Student, AGR, Equivalence relation, University, Workforce development, Environment, Electricity, FTE, Central High School, Nursing, Renewable energy, Avangrid

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and University of Bridgeport (UB) last week held the first Offshore Wind Workshop on campus to outline opportunities and career pathways for local high school and college students in the New England region’s emerging offshore wind industry.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and University of Bridgeport (UB) last week held the first Offshore Wind Workshop on campus to outline opportunities and career pathways for local high school and college students in the New England region’s emerging offshore wind industry.
  • The workshop, which took place on November 9, 2023, hosted more than 80 local students from Fairchild Wheeler High School, Central High School, University of Bridgeport, and other local schools, and included panel discussions detailing the diversity of job opportunities within offshore wind, as well 1-on-1 engagement with students and current Avangrid employees.
  • “It’s important to run this workshop at University of Bridgeport,” said Dean of the College of Engineering, Business, and Education, Dr. Khaled Elleithy.
  • The program concluded with 1-on-1 meetings between students and Avangrid employees, and a tour of University of Bridgeport’s campus for prospective students.

4imprint® Honored with Vets Ready Employer Award for Third Consecutive Year

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Veterans, Publishing, Other Retail, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Specialty, Retail, Defense, Employment, Organization, Gold, Commerce, Tony, Military, DVA, Silver, Spouse, Wisconsin Veterans Home, Workforce development, DWD, 4imprint, Certification, Workplace, Environment, Disabled American Veterans, Nursing, Veteran

Promotional products retailer 4imprint, Inc., has earned an award for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative for the third year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Promotional products retailer 4imprint, Inc., has earned an award for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative for the third year in a row.
  • “We’re honored to have veterans choose to join and remain part of our team,” said Kevin Lyons-Tarr, CEO, 4imprint.
  • Tony Evers when he recently announced the award winners, who were honored in ceremonies in Milwaukee and Oshkosh.
  • Award program partners include the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Wisconsin Department of Disabled American Veterans, and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Gratia Health Emerges From Stealth With ScionHealth Partnership to Support Frontline Caregivers With Its Incentive Compensation Platform

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Nursing, Health, Apps, Applications, Technology, Hospitals, Health Technology, Preceptor, Face, Entrepreneurship, Workforce, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Caregiver, COVID-19, Partnership, Workforce development, Hospital, Molina Healthcare, Fine chemical, Management, Renewable energy

Gratia Health , a 25m Health portfolio company, is emerging from stealth with seed funding led by JumpStart Capital , and a major contract with strategic partner, ScionHealth , to implement its incentive compensation platform across ScionHealth’s more than 70 specialty hospitals.

Key Points: 
  • Gratia Health , a 25m Health portfolio company, is emerging from stealth with seed funding led by JumpStart Capital , and a major contract with strategic partner, ScionHealth , to implement its incentive compensation platform across ScionHealth’s more than 70 specialty hospitals.
  • Gratia’s technology enables caregivers to participate in a uniquely designed shift pick up incentive program.
  • “ScionHealth’s purpose is to empower the hands that heal to do what they do best,” said Daniel Brywczynski, President of Specialty Hospitals for ScionHealth.
  • Newly formed Gratia, which was incubated by 25m Health , met ScionHealth’s needs by offering a comprehensive incentive compensation platform specifically designed for the healthcare industry.