Apprenticeship

HII Celebrates 2023 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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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.

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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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Friday, March 29, 2024
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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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Monday, March 18, 2024
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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.

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  • 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

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Employment, Growth, University, Learning, Apprenticeship, Private sector, Student, Curriculum, Future, Labour, Workforce, Higher, Inclusive, HCT, Nursing

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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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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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. 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 .

IBM Launches Mainframe Skills Council with SHARE and Other Key Organizations to Support New Generations of Mainframe Talent

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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In addition to IBM, the council includes organizations spanning IBM clients, IBM partners, academia, user groups, non-profits, and open communities that will collaborate to implement mainframe skills development solutions.

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  • In addition to IBM, the council includes organizations spanning IBM clients, IBM partners, academia, user groups, non-profits, and open communities that will collaborate to implement mainframe skills development solutions.
  • The Mainframe Skills Council brings together organizations to share experiences and collaboratively implement solutions to build a strong global workforce for the mainframe platform.
  • New today, IBM is introducing the IBM Z Mainframe Skills Depot , a comprehensive platform for accessing mainframe skills training.
  • To connect mainframe talent to employers, IBM sponsors IBM Z Virtual Career Fairs around the world to bring together IBM clients, partners, and badged mainframe talent.

IBM Launches Mainframe Skills Council with SHARE and Other Key Organizations to Support New Generations of Mainframe Talent

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Cloud, Northern Illinois University, RedMonk, AI, M&T Bank, IBM, Growth, Learning, University, COBOL, SHARE, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Apprenticeship, Albany State University, DNB ASA, Organization, Workforce, Environment, Education, Student, Video game

In addition to IBM, the council includes organizations spanning IBM clients, IBM partners, academia, user groups, non-profits, and open communities that will collaborate to implement mainframe skills development solutions.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to IBM, the council includes organizations spanning IBM clients, IBM partners, academia, user groups, non-profits, and open communities that will collaborate to implement mainframe skills development solutions.
  • The Mainframe Skills Council brings together organizations to share experiences and collaboratively implement solutions to build a strong global workforce for the mainframe platform.
  • New today, IBM is introducing the IBM Z Mainframe Skills Depot , a comprehensive platform for accessing mainframe skills training.
  • To connect mainframe talent to employers, IBM sponsors IBM Z Virtual Career Fairs around the world to bring together IBM clients, partners, and badged mainframe talent.

IEC Pennsylvania Accepting Applications for Paid Electrician Apprenticeships Feb. 14-23 for Fall 2024 Program

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IEC Pennsylvania, the state chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), announced it is accepting applications Feb. 14-23 for its next electrical apprenticeship class which starts in September 2024.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IEC Pennsylvania, the state chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), announced it is accepting applications Feb. 14-23 for its next electrical apprenticeship class which starts in September 2024.
  • The program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council.
  • "Becoming an electrician provides excellent earning potential and demand for electricians is growing," said IEC Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Coordinator Kristi Wickard.
  • IEC Pennsylvania also offers a state-registered pre-apprenticeship program for high school students and individuals who are interested in the electrical field.

College of Adaptive Arts Celebrates 15 Years of Lifelong Learning

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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SARATOGA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When College of Adaptive Arts first opened its doors in 2009, it was just one class of 12 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities looking for an outlet to express themselves.

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  • College of Adaptive Arts, a 501 c3 non-profit based in Saratoga, California, is the first of its kind to offer a revolutionary special education model for adults which is centered on lifelong learning.
  • "We recognize adults with IDD require their own unique instructional approaches and ongoing learning journeys without imposed time or age limits," said Dr. Pamela Lindsay, College of Adaptive Arts co-founder and Director of Research.
  • Recently, College of Adaptive Arts introduced a new Apprenticeship and Workforce Development program designed to train students in positions like Teacher's Aide and Receptionist.
  • College of Adaptive Arts is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing a lifelong, equitable collegiate experience to adults with special needs who historically have not had access to college education.

Belmont Abbey College Announces a New Graduate Degree in Classical and Liberal Education

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Belmont, NC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Belmont Abbey College announces the launch of a Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education.

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  • Belmont, NC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Belmont Abbey College announces the launch of a Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education.
  • Through this degree, Belmont Abbey and its partner institutions will provide strong formation in classical pedagogy, the Great Books, the liberal arts, and the Christian and Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Intended for individuals with a passion for classical education, this degree program will enlighten classical educators on the formation of their students in the moral, intellectual, and theological virtues.
  • In turn, these qualified educators will address the growing demand for classical liberal arts education coming from K-12 students and their parents.