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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Projects: IBM Tech Center (Louisiana Economic Development), Pinewood Atlanta Studios (Fayette County Development Auth.), The company will help strengthen our competitiveness for talent, help diversify our region’s economy, and work in a close relationship with our key partner, Louisiana State University.”. Honorable Mentions.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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These programs have resulted in substantial upward mobility for current and new Broward County residents, while providing substantial returns on investment to local municipal partners through the generation of new revenue as a result of capital investments. Louisiana is moving quickly to capitalize on this trend and maximize its impact.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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Once the overall expansion is complete, total employment at the Mobile complex is expected to reach approximately 4,600 people. It has a learning program for students at Calhoun Community College and has recently launched a mobile unit to demonstrate robotics. LOUISIANA FASTSTART: TOP RANKED. site where they employed 71 people.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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If natural gas, gumbo and Mardi Gras are the only things that come to mind when you think about Louisiana, think again. Name a growth sector—digital media, advanced manufacturing, IT/software—and Louisiana has a specific program geared to welcome new players, with a proven track record of successful startups.

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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. We have addressed this issue with the creation of Phase 1 of the Alabama Robotics Technology Park in North Alabama (Tanner) and the Maritime Training Center in South Alabama (Mobile).”.

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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In this photo, Louisiana Gov. Entered By: LED, Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, Port of Lake Charles. According to LED, the introduction of the new GIS mapping enabled Southwest Louisiana to pull ahead of a Canadian province that was competing for the project. Project Title: Sasol North America Inc.

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