CNC Grad Changes Career and Life with Grant from ALL WITHIN MY HANDS FOUNDATION
It may just be a coincidence that machinist Bill Watson, an alumnus of Polk State Corporate College’s Computer Numeric Control
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Shift Will Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Jobs
Even before the start of 2020, a trend toward nearshoring to North America was emerging. Now, in the midst of
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Manufacturing is a Thriving and Viable Career Option for our Kids
Parents worry about their kids not being able to support themselves. It’s frustrating and scary when your teenager isn’t excited
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Finding a Manufacturing Internship or Apprenticeship
The outlook for manufacturing is actually much brighter than you might realize. Although many companies have paused their apprenticeship programs,
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Springfield Tech Gives Students a Pathway to Prosperity
According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the annual manufacturing output of Massachusetts has increased by over $10 billion steadily
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Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills
Around the world, 2020 has emerged as one of the most challenging years in many of our lifetimes. In six
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Manufacturing Institute Sees Demand for Reskilled Workers
During its 8-week shutdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, two students enrolled in the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) secured
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Building a Strong Middle Class Through Career Pathways Programs
The Center for American Progress recently released a report that both identifies the gaping need for the restructuring of the
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Aviation Workforce Development Initiative
An informal coalition, previously facilitated through the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), has officially incorporated and will provide a new
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School to Career Program Breaks the Cycle of Poverty
In a new interview with CMRubinWorld, OPDC’s School to Career Program Director discusses how soft skills education ensures their graduates
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