Workforce development

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery focuses on resilient housing and upskilling for Canadian communities

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities across Canada.

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  • Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities across Canada.
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) provided $3,036,000 to C2R2 institutions to execute the Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities project until March 31, 2024.
  • Throughout the implementation of the project, C2R2 is committed to three key goals:
    Consulting with Indigenous communities to identify and co-develop housing opportunities and training needs.
  • Creating resources to guide Indigenous communities through the planning and construction of their own housing solutions.

Siena Heights University Partners with Henry Ford Health to Combat Michigan Healthcare Worker Shortage

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siena Heights University (SHU) is proud to announce a partnership with Henry Ford Health designed to address the critical worker shortage in Michigan's healthcare sector.

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  • ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siena Heights University (SHU) is proud to announce a partnership with Henry Ford Health designed to address the critical worker shortage in Michigan's healthcare sector.
  • Under this collaboration, Henry Ford Health full-time employees can use a $1,000 tuition benefit to enroll in any one of 20 online healthcare certificate programs offered at SHU.
  • "We're very excited to partner with Henry Ford Health," said Siena Heights University President Doug Palmer, Ph.D. "Our goal from the beginning with launching the Workforce Development program was to help shape the future of healthcare workforce.
  • Henry Ford Health employs over 33,000 individuals and has more than 250 locations across the state.

Unitek 2023 Conference: Building Momentum Through Caring Partnerships

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On September 15, 2023, Unitek hosted their eighth annual conference. Dr. Eric Mazur, the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics and Area Chair of Applied Physics at Harvard University, served as the welcome keynote speaker. This event also featured Angela Ramirez, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as the closing keynote speaker. The virtual event focused on the theme of "Expanding Equity: Building Momentum Through Caring Partnerships." Guest speakers from academia, practice institutions, and national nursing and healthcare advocacy organizations explored megatrends in teaching, learning, and healthcare delivery shaped by responses to the most expensive and widespread public health crises of our time.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On September 15, 2023, Unitek hosted their eighth annual conference.
  • The virtual event focused on the theme of "Expanding Equity: Building Momentum Through Caring Partnerships."
  • "This conference focused on building equity and fostering caring partnerships across the healthcare and education industries.
  • Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Unitek Training Healthcare, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College.

Larry Hogan Joins Worldwide Speakers Group

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is proud to announce that former Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan has joined their roster of global thought leaders. WWSG will facilitate the former Governor's global speaking engagements exclusively.

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  • Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is proud to announce that former Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan has joined their roster of global thought leaders.
  • BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is proud to announce that former Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan has joined their roster of global thought leaders.
  • "Worldwide Speakers Group is a leader in its industry, and I am honored to join the roster of distinguished thought leaders that WWSG currently represents.
  • Worldwide Speakers Group operates on six continents representing an elite roster of global thought leaders, working with multinational financial services and healthcare organizations, trade associations, colleges and universities, and public lecture series to skillfully connect them with the world's top speakers.

greater:SATX to Present at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Talent Pipeline Management® National Learning Network's Fall 2023 Summit

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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TPM is a framework launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in 2014 and shared with EDOs and local workforce strategy teams across the nation to help them align local employer workforce needs with the local talent pipeline. The Summit is a focal event for TPM NLN and aims to convene TPM Academy graduates, participating employers and industry partners to share best practices in leveraging the TPM framework to meet local employers' workforce needs -- a crucial strategy to regional economic, community and workforce development competitiveness.

Key Points: 
  • TPM is a framework launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in 2014 and shared with EDOs and local workforce strategy teams across the nation to help them align local employer workforce needs with the local talent pipeline.
  • greater:SATX representatives presenting include Romanita Matta-Barrera, Chief Workforce Officer, who will address the more than 120 attendees, and Christopher Mammen, VP of Workforce Development, who will lead a roundtable discussion.
  • "Across the U.S., communities are struggling to ensure their education and training programs align to the needs of the employers hiring in their communities.
  • greater:SATX's partnership in the TPM Fall NLN Summit and willingness to share what is working for their region helps everyone succeed."

PHDC, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AND JEVS' ORLEANS TECHNICAL COLLEGE HOST 3RD BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION HIRING FAIR

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), The City of Philadelphia, and Orleans Technical College (Orleans Tech), a program of JEVS Human Services, are hosting a Building Trades and Construction Hiring Fair.

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  • Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), The City of Philadelphia, and Orleans Technical College (Orleans Tech), a program of JEVS Human Services, are hosting a Building Trades and Construction Hiring Fair.
  • The event is designed to match persons skilled in the trades with developers and contractors looking for talent.
  • Ample parking in Orleans Technical College parking lot.
  • According to the National Association of Home Builders, the top 25% in most construction trades professions earn at least $60,000 annually.

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group Sign MoU for Future Mobility Collaboration

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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"Proximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility.

Key Points: 
  • "Proximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility.
  • Congratulations to Georgia Tech, Hyundai Motor Group, and all of the partners we are celebrating today."
  • The elements of the Georgia Tech and Hyundai partnership include:
    Research and Innovation: Hyundai will collaborate with Georgia Tech on joint research and development programs focused on the future of sustainable mobility, including battery technology and expanding the hydrogen economy.
  • The benefits of the partnership are wide-ranging and substantial for Georgia Tech and the state of Georgia.

Princeton NuEnergy Receives $4.375 Million From DOE-EERE Grant to Drive Advancements in Cathode Active Materials Manufacturing

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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This prestigious grant underscores PNE's commitment to advancing the field of battery materials and technology, specifically focusing on advanced Cathode Active Materials (CAMs) manufacturing and enhancing manufacturing competitiveness through groundbreaking technological progress.

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  • This prestigious grant underscores PNE's commitment to advancing the field of battery materials and technology, specifically focusing on advanced Cathode Active Materials (CAMs) manufacturing and enhancing manufacturing competitiveness through groundbreaking technological progress.
  • This achievement marks a significant milestone for PNE as it represents their fourth award from DOE in recognition of their relentless pursuit of excellence in battery innovation.
  • PNE, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and Princeton University will collaborate closely to revolutionize advancements in Cathode Active Materials manufacturing.
  • For the official announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy, please visit the DOE's official website for more information.

CompTIA celebrates national workforce development month

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Downers Grove, IL, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, is proud to support National Workforce Development Month reinforcing its commitment to developing the tech talent pipeline and putting individuals on alternative paths to high paying, quality tech jobs.

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  • Downers Grove, IL, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, is proud to support National Workforce Development Month reinforcing its commitment to developing the tech talent pipeline and putting individuals on alternative paths to high paying, quality tech jobs.
  • The nationwide celebration was established by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals to highlight the successes and value of workforce development for re-building our economy and supporting underserved communities.
  • Year to date, CompTIA Workforce Solutions has trained more than 3,000 learners through workforce programs across 16 states, Washington D.C., Canada and the United Kingdom, putting them on the path for great careers in tech.
  • Coinciding with Workforce Development Month, CompTIA has launched the CompTIA Tech Workforce Solutions LinkedIn page to share information and insights on topics such as industry trends, career pathways and skills based learning for government, workforce, academia and community based organizations.

BlocPower Awarded $1.2 Million Grant by MassCEC to Launch Workforce Development Program for Returning Citizens

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlocPower, a national climate tech company focused on decarbonizing aging buildings, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1.2 million grant by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to create and implement a groundbreaking workforce development program in partnership with local nonprofit, Browning the Green Space. The program will recruit and train returning citizens in high-demand job skills for building electrification, providing them with valuable career opportunities and supporting the transition to a clean energy future.

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  • Donnel Baird, CEO and founder of BlocPower
    The workforce development program will consist of two cohorts, each accommodating 15 participants.
  • "Roxbury Community College (RCC) is pleased to partner with MassCEC and the other renowned program partners to provide training and support to returning citizens," said Salvador Pina, Dean of Workforce and Business Development.
  • BlocPower and its partners are excited to embark on this groundbreaking initiative and empower returning citizens with sustainable employment opportunities.
  • For more information about BlocPower and its workforce development program, please visit blocpower.io/workforce .