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ADOT Partners With Tucson-Area Tribe On Construction Academy

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Twenty-seven members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe earned their certification to work as flaggers on tribal construction projects through a free Construction Academy sponsored by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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ADOT Partners With Tribe On Construction Academy

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Twenty-seven members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe earned their certification to work as flaggers on tribal construction projects through a free Construction Academy sponsored by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. Last year, Arizona-based Taylor Morrison launched Voyager , an immersive six-week, paid superintendent training program that, through June 2022, had trained 21 people.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Education • MBA, Leadership Concentration, Liberty University • BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Postbaccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .

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Conferences Micro-Lessons: 6 Ideas Worth Sharing

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2: Insulator seeks LPC certification. Specifically, they highlighted the use of a bio-phase change material that acts as an insulator for a school they designed in Arizona. Best of all, this bio-PCM is completely natural and is pursuing ILFI’s Living Product Certification! Rocky Mountain Green | Denver, CO. #2:

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. Team members credited the newly formed Arizona Commerce Authority, created by Gov. manufacturing.”

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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Jobs in this industry are in line with the types of employment opportunities that are sought after: stable, well-paid, semi- and high-skilled labor jobs, as well as managerial, design and engineering positions. semiconductor employment is the biggest job growth sector overall with employment rising nationwide by 3.7 In the U.S.

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