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Philadelphia High School Students Learn Carpentry Skills by Building Boats

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They’re also an opportunity for union carpenters to share insight into the possibilities and potential of a career in the trades; particularly for families who may seek ways for students to rise in their career paths, secure a sustainable job with benefits, and not accumulate large amounts of debt from school.

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HBI President Ed Brady’s Call to Action to Solve the Construction Industry’s Labor Shortage

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At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando last month, Ed Brady, president of the Home Builders Institute (HBI)—the educational arm of the national Association of Home Builders ( NAHB )—led the call to action for solving the housing industry’s chronic skilled labor shortage. . His dad is a union electrician.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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Work-related education. Most notably, the (1) deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, (2) exclusion for qualified tuition reductions, (3) exclusion for educational assistance programs, (4) exclusion for employer-provided housing, and (5) exclusion for adoption assistance programs all survived the Tax Bill.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent); Education & Health Services (2.4 Navy Federal Credit Union. Florida’s thriving financial and professional services industry is getting a boost from Navy Federal Credit Union, Verizon, Deutsche Bank and DTCC. “Sectors expected to have the strongest average growth during 2013-2016 are Construction (6.1 percent).”.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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The mHUB community consists of entrepreneurs, manufacturers, investors, mentors, engineers and designers, as well as education and industry partners.”. If you seek a STEM job or a design job once you graduate from college you have a real chance of having your student debt relieved.”. Photo: Mike Baker).

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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The organizations provide lending and technical assistance services to small businesses and MWBEs to help these businesses grow, such as: Assistance with completion of loan applications, Business Plan development, Mentorship and peer group programs and Credit Union services (where available). Not Eligible. ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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A retreat in the public markets in 2011 resulted in overall financing levels that are back to those seen in 2008, reflecting the continuing struggles of the Eurozone countries over the sovereign debt of some member countries. Its goal is to coordinate companies, research and education institutes to foster collaboration and innovation.

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