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Good deeds: Great spirit and incredible marketing

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Now, most likely you aren’t reading this note as a union business manager and I know some employers personally who have rather strong feelings about the union (and organized labour in general).

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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In early 2014, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced a new workforce initiative allowing employers to service all their workforce needs—including training, recruiting, and certification—in one place, rather than through various agencies. In addition, pre-employment services were provided to over 92,000 Kentuckians last year.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Employers are able to tap into an abundance of highly skilled labor, including workers with expertise in technically demanding fields such as bioscience, medical devices, and motorsports. Hendricks County is home to VULTC, Vincennes University Logistics Training Center offering a certification in logistics and materials handling.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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A primary focus for those in workforce development is to bridge the gap between employers and potential employees, addressing the issues of skills training and talent building. Once the overall expansion is complete, total employment at the Mobile complex is expected to reach approximately 4,600 people. MADE IN ALABAMA.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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It provides training in specific technologies, computer skills, safety certification, leadership, management and team building. The Utah State Legislature allocates annual funding to Custom Fit, covering a substantial portion of the cost to employers. This spirit is made possible by a strong business environment.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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Employers are searching for skilled workers who can propel their business forward. “We GOED has convened several public-private partnerships to focus on employer needs and training efforts, creating a unique career pathway program that begins with students in high school and provides them with a pathway for life-long career development.