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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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1 lesson we’ve learned is that training is meaningless unless the students have a job outlet,” says Scott Thorson, COO of Denver-based Oakwood Homes. The academy teaches welding, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting. Students who complete the course receive certificates that are recognized by the Department of Labor.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. But converting energy from the sun, wind or water into electricity is only the first step in the migration from fossil fuels to a greener future. power by 2030.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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While a wealth of industries and companies are adding advanced manufacturing jobs in Kentucky—including healthcare products and pharmaceutical production, factory robotics systems fabrication and integration, aerospace composites, chemicals engineering and production to name a few—none is growing as fast as aluminum.

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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In the Rochester area, CNSE’s Smart System Technology and Commercialization Center (STC) offers state-of-the-art capabilities for MEMS fabrication and packaging. “If Apart from Albuquerque, centers will be located in Denver; Orlando, Florida; Burlington, Vermont; and Las Vegas.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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AIDT’s workforce selection and training processes have achieved the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification for a state-funded workforce training program. The time is right for Airbus to expand in America,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President & CEO at the announcement in Mobile. aerospace industry.