Apprenticeship

Principal® announces new 12-month Apprentice Program

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Mittwoch, Mai 29, 2024

Principal Financial Group® has created the Principal® Apprentice Program (the Program), a 12-month immersive program that provides pathways to full-time employment at Principal for individuals without a four-year degree.

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  • Principal Financial Group® has created the Principal® Apprentice Program (the Program), a 12-month immersive program that provides pathways to full-time employment at Principal for individuals without a four-year degree.
  • The Program focuses on recruiting applicants who have completed career readiness programs through community colleges, nonprofits, and organizations that work with military veterans and their families.
  • “The Apprentice Program is well-aligned with the commitment of Principal to expand access to financial security by addressing community workforce needs,” said Jo Christine Miles, director, Principal® Foundation and Principal Community Relations.
  • “The Apprentice Program allows us to rethink how we recruit, develop, and retain early career talent and align our efforts to modern workforce trends.”

Körber Pharma and Siemens Take the Lead in ABI Research's MES Software for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Cell & Gene Manufacturing Competitive Ranking

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024

"Overall, the MES software market for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cell & gene manufacturing is highly competitive, and the top innovators offer very comparable solutions.

Key Points: 
  • "Overall, the MES software market for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cell & gene manufacturing is highly competitive, and the top innovators offer very comparable solutions.
  • Körber Pharma and Siemens came out on top in the competitor ranking, with both firms scoring well across all criteria.
  • "Pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell & gene manufacturing have been slow to embrace digital transformation but are now catching up.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's MES Software for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Competitive Ranking report.

Körber Pharma and Siemens Take the Lead in ABI Research's MES Software for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Cell & Gene Manufacturing Competitive Ranking

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024

"Overall, the MES software market for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cell & gene manufacturing is highly competitive, and the top innovators offer very comparable solutions.

Key Points: 
  • "Overall, the MES software market for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cell & gene manufacturing is highly competitive, and the top innovators offer very comparable solutions.
  • Körber Pharma and Siemens came out on top in the competitor ranking, with both firms scoring well across all criteria.
  • "Pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell & gene manufacturing have been slow to embrace digital transformation but are now catching up.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's MES Software for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Competitive Ranking report.

Finalists announced for 2024 Braille Challenge Finals

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute proudly announces the 50 finalists who will compete in 2024 Braille Challenge Finals, a prestigious competition testing and promoting braille literacy among children who are blind or visually impaired. These students achieved the highest scores in the braille literacy testing competition, out of nearly 1,100 youth across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute proudly announces the 50 finalists who will compete in 2024 Braille Challenge Finals, a prestigious competition testing and promoting braille literacy among children who are blind or visually impaired.
  • The full list of Finalists can be found on Braille Institute's website.
  • The top ten scorers in each category advanced to the Finals following rigorous regional competitions held earlier in 2024 across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
  • "We are excited to host Braille Challenge Finals which provides an important platform for youth to demonstrate their braille literacy skills at the highest level.

From Luxury Real Estate to Gold: Donald Trump Jr. Teams Up with Birch Gold Group

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024

"To me, Don Jr. represents a microcosm of the U.S." said Phillip Patrick, Senior Precious Metals Specialist at Birch Gold.

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  • "To me, Don Jr. represents a microcosm of the U.S." said Phillip Patrick, Senior Precious Metals Specialist at Birch Gold.
  • He's a luxury real estate developer who's also an enthusiastic hunter and the #2 fundraiser for the 2018 midterm elections."
  • As a prominent figure in business, politics, and media, Donald Trump Jr. brings a wealth of experience to his partnerships with Birch Gold Group and Rumble.
  • With Don Jr.'s endorsement, Birch Gold Group stands as a trusted partner in helping investors navigate today's economic landscape with confidence.

HII Celebrates 2023 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Samstag, März 23, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 133 graduates of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 133 graduates of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
  • Thomasina Wright, NNS vice president of fleet support programs, and a 1986 graduate of The Apprentice School, delivered the keynote commencement address.
  • “Newport News Shipbuilding is the best place to be to support our national defense and become a leader,” Wright said.
  • The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been accredited since 1982.

Shop TJC Ltd. Teams Up with The Apprentice: A Triple Triumph!

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Freitag, März 29, 2024

LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shop TJC Ltd. (TJC) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its third collaboration with the iconic BBC One series, The Apprentice. This partnership, which has now become a beloved tradition, saw this year's candidates take on the challenge of selling TJC's exquisite selection of beauty items, home decor, and lifestyle products in an episode that aired on March 28, 2024.

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  • TJC celebrated its third collaboration with BBC One's The Apprentice, airing an episode on March 28, 2024, that showcased candidates selling TJC's products.
  • LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shop TJC Ltd. (TJC) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its third collaboration with the iconic BBC One series, The Apprentice.
  • However, the true test came when they took to the live stage, tasked with selling to TJC's discerning audience.
  • Through its engaging live shows and a wide array of products, TJC continues to captivate and cater to the needs of its vast audience across the country.

Apprenticeship Programs to Forge New Paths in UAE Education Sector

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Montag, März 18, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As global education trends evolve, there's a noticeable shift towards a more integrated approach, blending academic learning with practical, real-world experience. This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market. According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students. Here in the Middle East, as the UAE propels forward, it embraces innovative strategies to equip its youth with the skills necessary for tomorrow's challenges, ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of educational excellence and economic advancement, ready to meet the demands of an ever-evolving global marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market.
  • According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students .
  • The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE's largest Federal Higher Education Institute, through its applied educational model transformation aptly named "Shaping the Future" is adopting apprenticeship-based programs to enhance its educational offerings.
  • The first 4-month apprenticeship period commenced in September 2023, with students registered to undertake the hands-on training as part of their education requirement.

Apprenticeship Programs to Forge New Paths in UAE Education Sector

Retrieved on: 
Montag, März 18, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As global education trends evolve, there's a noticeable shift towards a more integrated approach, blending academic learning with practical, real-world experience. This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market. According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students. Here in the Middle East, as the UAE propels forward, it embraces innovative strategies to equip its youth with the skills necessary for tomorrow's challenges, ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of educational excellence and economic advancement, ready to meet the demands of an ever-evolving global marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market.
  • According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students .
  • The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE's largest Federal Higher Education Institute, through its applied educational model transformation aptly named "Shaping the Future" is adopting apprenticeship-based programs to enhance its educational offerings.
  • The first 4-month apprenticeship period commenced in September 2023, with students registered to undertake the hands-on training as part of their education requirement.

Lowe's Foundation Awards Over $6 Million in Gable Grants to Innovative Community-Based Nonprofits to Shore Up America's Skilled Trades Workforce

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Mittwoch, März 13, 2024

MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation has selected 10 community-based nonprofits as Gable Grants recipients to enhance their innovative skilled trades training programs. These nonprofits expand the foundation's roster of grant recipients to 24 organizations offering inclusive and scalable training programs in 25 states nationwide.

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  • MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation has selected 10 community-based nonprofits as Gable Grants recipients to enhance their innovative skilled trades training programs.
  • The grants are the latest investment in the Lowe's Foundation's five-year, $50 million commitment to support the training of 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
  • Through these grants, students will strengthen their skills across carpentry and construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair.
  • Eligible community and technical colleges that offer skilled trades training can submit Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant applications until March 31 at Lowes.com/Foundation .