Workforce development

Advisory Board of Major Downstream Executives Meeting in Houston to Discuss Meeting Rising Workforce Demands

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Friday, November 9, 2018
Economy, Human resource management, Workforce, Economic development, Workforce development

In a presentation to the Advisory Board, Peter Beard (SVP Workforce Development, Greater Houston Partnership) will explore the critical resource needs in the petrochemicals industry to better measure workforce availability stresses over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • In a presentation to the Advisory Board, Peter Beard (SVP Workforce Development, Greater Houston Partnership) will explore the critical resource needs in the petrochemicals industry to better measure workforce availability stresses over the next five years.
  • Moreover, what needs to be done to overcome corporate barriers and respond to the urgency of the gap between resource need and projected capacity.
  • Attendees will then join roundtable sessions which will first agree on a definition of the "workforce equation."
  • Each table will also come up with one "blue sky" solution and discuss strategies to address urgency at the executive level.

Institute for the Future and Innovate+Educate Join Forces to Produce Leading Future of Employment Tech Summit in US

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Economy, Human resource management, Economic development, Workforce, Workforce development

"As Close It enters its sixth annual summit we see more momentum now more than any time previously.

Key Points: 
  • "As Close It enters its sixth annual summit we see more momentum now more than any time previously.
  • This year brings together incredible thought leaders from across the globe to tackle the future of work and learn.
  • "We're living in a tumultuous time, when tech is disrupting higher education, workforce development and the types of jobs available.
  • Their vision is to create multiple pathways to employment and their focus is on industry driven solutions to education and employment.

Building Trades Apprenticeships are Advancing Ohio's Workforce Transformation Goals

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Monday, September 24, 2018
Economy, Business, Human resource management, Workforce, Apprenticeship, Training, Workforce development, John Kasich

With nearly $60 million invested in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople, Ohio's Building Trades are committed to creating jobs for Ohioans as key stakeholders in the workforce development efforts led by the state Office of Workforce Transformation.

Key Points: 
  • With nearly $60 million invested in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople, Ohio's Building Trades are committed to creating jobs for Ohioans as key stakeholders in the workforce development efforts led by the state Office of Workforce Transformation.
  • Ohio's Building Trades are investing heavily in apprenticeship programs to develop that workforce," said Duffey.
  • Registered apprentices earn competitive pay and benefits while training in one of the over 80 Building Trades training facilities across the state.
  • "We value Governor Kasich's focus on workforce development, and look forward to continuing the growth of our Building Trades workforce."

Alcami and UNCW Awarded $1.12M Biomanufacturing Workforce Development Grant

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Economy, Business, Biopharmaceuticals, Biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, Food industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Workforce development

The grant will fund the UNCW program "Partnership for Workforce Development in the Biopharmaceutical Industry," which will be co-developed and taught by Alcami subject matter experts.

Key Points: 
  • The grant will fund the UNCW program "Partnership for Workforce Development in the Biopharmaceutical Industry," which will be co-developed and taught by Alcami subject matter experts.
  • "Partnership for Workforce Development in the Biopharmaceutical Industry" is a comprehensive laboratory, lecture, and internship series approved by NIIMBL's Project Call 1.0, a program which solicits projects that address biomanufacturing technology and workforce development issues.
  • NIIMBL's governing committee chose the Alcami-UNCW proposal for its thorough, well-qualified, and innovative approach to workforce development.
  • "Alcami and UNCW are together advancing the local employment pipeline, with a workforce already trained in biopharmaceutical processes and protocols.

Alcami and UNCW Awarded $1.12M Biomanufacturing Workforce Development Grant

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Economy, Business, Biopharmaceuticals, Biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, Food industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Workforce development

The grant will fund the UNCW program "Partnership for Workforce Development in the Biopharmaceutical Industry," which will be co-developed and taught by Alcami subject matter experts.

Key Points: 
  • The grant will fund the UNCW program "Partnership for Workforce Development in the Biopharmaceutical Industry," which will be co-developed and taught by Alcami subject matter experts.
  • "Partnership for Workforce Development in the Biopharmaceutical Industry" is a comprehensive laboratory, lecture, and internship series approved by NIIMBL's Project Call 1.0, a program which solicits projects that address biomanufacturing technology and workforce development issues.
  • NIIMBL's governing committee chose the Alcami-UNCW proposal for its thorough, well-qualified, and innovative approach to workforce development.
  • "Alcami and UNCW are together advancing the local employment pipeline, with a workforce already trained in biopharmaceutical processes and protocols.

Panel discussion about libraries and workforce development in Ohio features keynote remarks from Congresswoman Marcia Fudge

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Economy, Business, OverDrive, Inc., Rakuten, Cleveland, Workforce development, Library

CLEVELAND, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, a panel of leading Ohioans will highlight how libraries address community workforce needs.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, a panel of leading Ohioans will highlight how libraries address community workforce needs.
  • The program, titled "Libraries Educate Today's Workforce for Tomorrow's Careers," features keynote remarks from Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11).
  • "Libraries play a unique role in addressing community needs, and our role in workforce development continues to expand," says Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director of Cleveland Public Library.
  • The full program for "Libraries Educate Today's Workforce for Tomorrow's Careers" includes:
    Rakuten OverDrive, Inc., is located at One OverDrive Way, Cleveland, Ohio.

ManpowerGroup Signs Workforce Development Pledge to Upskill More than 130,000 U.S. Workers

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Monday, July 23, 2018
Economy, Business, Employment, ManpowerGroup, Workforce, Human resource management, Workforce development

ManpowerGroup supports the Administration's workforce development initiative and pledges to upskill 130,000 workers over the next five years, helping people in the U.S. learn in-demand skills, move up in their careers and achieve more than they imagined.

Key Points: 
  • ManpowerGroup supports the Administration's workforce development initiative and pledges to upskill 130,000 workers over the next five years, helping people in the U.S. learn in-demand skills, move up in their careers and achieve more than they imagined.
  • The commitment will be delivered through a suite of offerings including experience, assessment and education as part of ManpowerGroup's MyPath program.
  • MyPath enables people to access meaningful and sustainable jobs in in-demand careers through accelerated learning programs, on-the-job training, certification and experience.
  • See how ManpowerGroup is powering the future of work: www.manpowergroup.com
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White House: America Faces a Reskilling Challenge; NASSCOM: Challenge Accepted

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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Economy, Business, Economic development, Design, Innovation economics, Human resource management, Workforce, Workforce development, Innovation

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, the White House Council of Economic Advisers released a report highlighting the growing skills gap faced by American companies.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, the White House Council of Economic Advisers released a report highlighting the growing skills gap faced by American companies.
  • The report describes how worker training typically takes place early in life, with less emphasis placed upon reskilling workers as the labor market and technology evolve.
  • Throughout the U.S.from urban to rural communitiesthey are supporting the complete skills and workforce development ecosystem from K-12 curriculum and teacher professional development to reskilling.
  • Indian companies are an integral part of America and the American economy and work to help U.S. companies adapt to evolving technological innovation.

Government of Canada launches Future Skills Centre call for proposals and Future Skills Council call for applications

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Human resource management, Sector Skills Councils, Economic development, Workforce, Workforce development

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour announced that the call for proposals for the new Future Skills Centre and the call for applications for the new Future Skills Council are now open.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour announced that the call for proposals for the new Future Skills Centre and the call for applications for the new Future Skills Council are now open.
  • The Government will invest $225 million over four years, and $75 million per year thereafter, in Future Skills.
  • The Future Skills Centre and Future Skills Council will be tasked with exploring new and innovative approaches to skills development, identifying the skills employers will need now and in the future and sharing information to inform future investments and programming.
  • The Future Skills Centre will operate at arm's length from government to develop, test and rigorously measure new approaches to skills assessment and development.

Duke Energy Foundation empowers Florida students, teachers and workforce through $1.56 million in grants

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Economy, Duke Energy, Workforce development, Business

The grants are administered through the Duke Energy Foundation, which provides philanthropic support to communities served by Duke Energy, with a focus on "K to Career" educational and workforce development initiatives, the environment and community impact.

Key Points: 
  • The grants are administered through the Duke Energy Foundation, which provides philanthropic support to communities served by Duke Energy, with a focus on "K to Career" educational and workforce development initiatives, the environment and community impact.
  • Duke Energy workforce development grants have helped train workers across the country, including a program for energy workers at Lake-Sumter State College in Leesburg, Fla: https://illumination.duke-energy.com/articles/how-to-prepare-the-workfor... .
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs of communities where its customers live and work.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation is part of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK).