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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. P83 Innovation Center campus conceptual renderings. Arizona’s solid reputation and assertive stance on innovation led Fast Company to rank Arizona No. City of Peoria). In 2016, U.S.

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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

Vocational education is disappearing. The problem is the systematic de-emphasis of vocational education in America’s schools. That led to a perception that vocational education was reserved for “second-string” students who couldn’t cut it in more rigorous academic settings. It started in the 1950s , when attitudes in the U.S.

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The Next Generation in Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Industry Innovators  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. Winners of the contest earned scholarship prizes totaling $50,000 to support educational expenses such as tuition, books, room and board, transportation, and childcare. . But its future relies on the minds and passions of our youngest generations. .

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Infosys Chooses Rhode Island For Design And Innovation Hub

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Infosys will open a new Design and Innovation Hub in Providence, RI, creating 500 jobs in the state by 2022. Infosys has made significant progress towards that commitment, and is investing in Technology and Innovation Hubs in Indianapolis, IN and Raleigh, NC. ” Gov. ” Gov. Gina Raimondo/Twitter).

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Ivan O’Garro, AIA joins LEO A DALY as a vice president

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In higher education , he has led teams on major projects at the University of California, Irvine, and University of Texas at Austin. Ivan brings a passion for architecture and a track record of leadership and innovation,” said LEO A DALY President Steven A. He was responsible for establishing the SmithGroup office in Atlanta in 2021.

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Milwaukee, WI Selected As Global Hub For New Energy Innovation Center

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Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and others to unveil plans for the new Energy Innovation Center (EIC), a facility that will accelerate the development of innovative technology in the energy, power and control industry. This is an opportunity to harness that innovation all in one place.”

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. Employers must understand any areas that pose a risk to workers, including overhead platforms or areas that may have unguarded holes in walking, working surfaces. Fall Arrest Systems can be used to stop a worker’s fall. OSHA Regulations.

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