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The National Board for Respiratory Care Invests $4 Million Into Accredited Respiratory Therapy Programs Press Release

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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More than 450 Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) -accredited respiratory care educational programs will each receive $10,000 to use toward scholarships for current and future respiratory care practitioners.

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  • More than 450 Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) -accredited respiratory care educational programs will each receive $10,000 to use toward scholarships for current and future respiratory care practitioners.
  • “By giving these monies, we are carrying out our mission-driven commitment to supporting education in hopes of recruiting and retaining more people into the field of respiratory care.
  • In 2022, they invested over $2 million in scholarship funds to CoARC-accredited respiratory care programs.
  • In addition, the NBRC annually funds respiratory therapy scholarships through the American Respiratory Care Foundation ( ARCF ), the American College for Respiratory Therapy Education ( ACRTE ) and the Lambda Beta Society (the national honor society for respiratory care).

A strong rebound in the residential sector drives construction employment forward in Saskatchewan

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The BuildForce Canada 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Saskatchewan , released today, finds that short-term outlooks for the province’s residential and non-residential construction will chart diverting courses.

Key Points: 
  • The BuildForce Canada 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Saskatchewan , released today, finds that short-term outlooks for the province’s residential and non-residential construction will chart diverting courses.
  • As a result of these factors, overall construction employment is projected to increase across the forecast period.
  • Residential employment is projected to grow by 18% above 2023 levels by 2033, with gains greatest in new housing.
  • Non-residential employment is poised to rise by less than 1%, with gains in industrial, commercial, and institutional building employment and maintenance employment offsetting a loss in engineering-construction employment.

Construction demands in Ontario remain elevated through 2029

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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BuildForce Canada published its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Ontario today.

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  • BuildForce Canada published its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Ontario today.
  • They wind down in the latter years of the forecast as these projects reach peak activity and demands start to subside.
  • The outlook for the complete forecast period sees construction and maintenance employment rising to a peak in 2028.
  • The construction market in Northern Ontario is heavily influenced by activity in the mining and utility sectors.

WIN Learning Named 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist for Best College and Career Readiness Solution

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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KINGSTON, Tenn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WIN Learning, a national leading developer of career readiness solutions, announced today that its career planning and exploration tool My Work Ready was named a 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the Best College and Career Readiness Solution category.

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  • KINGSTON, Tenn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WIN Learning, a national leading developer of career readiness solutions, announced today that its career planning and exploration tool My Work Ready was named a 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the Best College and Career Readiness Solution category.
  • Named as finalist in the CODiE Awards, an incredible honor, My Work Ready recognized as a top career readiness solution.
  • "Being named a finalist in the CODiE Awards is an incredible honor and we are excited that My Work Ready has been recognized as a top career readiness solution."
  • CODiE Award winners will be announced during the Virtual Celebrations May 21, 2024 at 1pm EST.

Tech hiring eclipses expectations, CompTIA analysis reveals

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers accelerated their hiring of technology workers and expanded their search for new tech talent in March, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers accelerated their hiring of technology workers and expanded their search for new tech talent in March, according to analysis by CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
  • "With all key tech employment tracking metrics in the positive for the month, it's a welcome return to stability."
  • Employers also added 191,000 new job postings for tech positions, an increase of 8,000 from the previous month and the highest volume since August 2023.
  • CompTIA's report shows that 46% of all tech jobs postings in March did not specify that candidates have a four-year degree.

Labour market tightness in Nova Scotia is expected to persist over the short term

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BuildForce Canada released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Nova Scotia today.

Key Points: 
  • BuildForce Canada released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Nova Scotia today.
  • “The challenge for Nova Scotia’s construction sector will be matching labour force growth with anticipated employment demands in the short term.
  • Based on current trends, Nova Scotia is expected to see elevated levels of immigration over the forecast period.
  • While progress is ongoing, initial efforts are showing encouraging signs,” says Trent Soholt, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council.

As construction output grows strongly in New Brunswick after 2027, the sector must contend with replacing retirees

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BuildForce Canada released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for New Brunswick today.

Key Points: 
  • BuildForce Canada released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for New Brunswick today.
  • Non-residential employment follows a similar path, growing consistently after 2026, and rising to 10% above 2023 levels by 2033.
  • “New Brunswick’s labour force is coming off a period where market conditions were challenging,” says Bill Ferreira, Executive Director of BuildForce Canada.
  • The development of skilled tradespersons in the construction industry takes years, and often requires participation in a provincial apprenticeship program.

University of Phoenix Collaborates With Military Police Regimental Association to Provide Full-Tuition Scholarship

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), the University of Phoenix is offering one full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member.

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  • Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), the University of Phoenix is offering one full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member.
  • Military members and families may encounter challenges of time, commitments, and circumstance to reaching their academic and career goals.
  • The University of Phoenix Military Police Regimental Association Scholarship is intended to recognize military service commitment and provide an opportunity to further education goals for military police members and families.
  • “University of Phoenix is pleased to continue honoring the service of military police and their families through this scholarship opportunity,” stated Eric Ryan, Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at University of Phoenix.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. continues to execute its strategy of growth, diversification and optimization as its UTI division launches HVACR program expansions

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions education provider, continues to execute its strategy of growth, diversification and optimization with the launch of additional HVACR programs by its Universal Technical Institute (UTI) division.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a leading workforce solutions education provider, continues to execute its strategy of growth, diversification and optimization with the launch of additional HVACR programs by its Universal Technical Institute (UTI) division .
  • Two of the four HVACR program expansions announced last fall are now enrolling at the UTI-Avondale (Ariz.) and UTI-Long Beach (Calif.) campuses, with classes planned to begin in June and July, respectively.
  • Pending regulatory approvals, HVACR programs will also launch at UTI Bloomfield (N.J.) and UTI-Sacramento (Calif.) , adding to the programs currently offered at UTI-Austin (Texas) , NASCAR Technical Institute (N.C.) , MIAT-Canton (Mich.) and MIAT-Houston .
  • By leveraging our existing campus footprint, we are able to quickly expand these training programs in response to industry demand," said Tracy Lorenz, president of the UTI division.

CompTIA releases State of the Tech Workforce 2024, detailing growth projections across the nation, states and metro areas

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. technology employment gains may see a brighter outlook in returning to growth in this year, according to reporting by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.

Key Points: 
  • CompTIA's " State of the Tech Workforce 2024 " forecasts net tech employment1spanning the aggregate tech sector and tech occupation workforces reaching 9.9 million workers this year, an increase of more than 300,000 net new workers.
  • Projections indicate that 20 states and 14 metropolitan areas will exceed the average growth rate.
  • Twenty-six metro markets are expected to at least double last year's job growth rate, reflecting the diversity of tech hub concentrations across the country.
  • The report includes data on employment, wages, business establishments, job postings, workforce diversity, emerging tech metrics and more.