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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team.

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How to Start a Career in Construction

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Construction is more innovative and technically advanced than ever before, making a construction career is a great choice for all generations. The good news: The role compensates well and offers excellent growth potential. While not necessary, internships and professional certification improve job marketability.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Discovered In PA-Developed In PA: Grant program established by the Corbett Administration to build capacity to better support Pennsylvania businesses and to spur creativity and innovation in the provision of economic development services. It is a companion program to the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) program. Tax Incentives.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

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Construction contracts come in different forms, including: Cost-Plus Contract, where contractors are compensated for all construction-related expenses. certifications, addenda, due dates) slip through the cracks. Do your research and keep up to date on the latest innovations in the industry and can showcase their value in the proposal.

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Women’s History Month: Pursuing Gender Equality in the Workplace

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In fact, our desire for equitability was one of the primary motivators behind designing our own org structure and pursuing the JUST Label and B Corp Certification. Transparent compensation process. An objective compensation process is also a stepping stone to salary transparency, further ensuring gender pay equity over time.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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In this report, we’ll take a close look at innovative worker development and education programs that have been recipes for success for local economic development agencies and public and private training providers. The RTP is considered one of the world’s most innovative and futuristic training centers. MADE IN ALABAMA.

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