Apprenticeship

NCCER Publishes Significant Revision to Industry-Recognized Electrical Curriculum

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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Alachua, Florida, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published the eleventh edition of its Electrical curriculum, providing a focused learner experience aligned with 2023 electrical codes and regulations.

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  • Alachua, Florida, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published the eleventh edition of its Electrical curriculum, providing a focused learner experience aligned with 2023 electrical codes and regulations.
  • The most robust revision of the curriculum to date, the eleventh edition includes newly updated content and extensive interactive features.
  • The curriculum was rewritten with help from top industry subject matter experts, many of whom are involved in the national code-making process.
  • To learn more about Electrical Levels 1-4, Eleventh Edition, contact your Pearson executive director or visit the Electrical craft page on the NCCER website.

Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding Announce Four (4) Scholarships Awarded to Young Women Entering Skilled Trades, Business, and Technology Programs at NSCC

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC.

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  • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC.
  • Today, over 13% of our skilled trades workers are women.
  • “As a Techsploration student in 2012, I had role models who were tradeswomen with Irving Shipbuilding who ignited the spark in me to pursue a career in the skilled trades,” Henneberry explains.
  • In addition to the Pathways to Shipbuilding program through the Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence and the National Shipbuilding Strategy, these scholarships only further their commitment to helping NSCC students and alumni thrive.” – Don Bureaux, President, NSCC
    For over twenty years, Techsploration has been offering scholarships to young women and non-binary youth entering post-secondary science, engineering, technology, and skilled trades programs.

Braille Institute Names Winners of the 2023 Braille Challenge

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute proudly announced the winners of the 2023 Braille Challenge this past Saturday at the Finals Award Ceremony held at the University of Southern California campus.

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  • 51 Visually Impaired Children From U.S. and Canada Invited To Compete in the Only Academic Competition of Its Kind
    LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute proudly announced the winners of the 2023 Braille Challenge this past Saturday at the Finals Award Ceremony held at the University of Southern California campus.
  • The top 51 students were invited to Braille Challenge Finals from the more than 800 students who participated in one of 57 regional competitions.
  • Braille Institute developed the Braille Challenge to promote the importance of braille literacy.
  • "Knowing braille gives those who are visually impaired a gateway to independence," said Jim (Dimitri) Kales, CEO, Braille Institute.

Fiber Broadband Association Explores “What Fiber Disrupts Next” in Fiber Connect 2023 Breakout Sessions

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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The Fiber Broadband Association today announced a series of Technical Deep Dives and breakout sessions planned for Fiber Connect 2023 .

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association today announced a series of Technical Deep Dives and breakout sessions planned for Fiber Connect 2023 .
  • “Fiber Connect 2023 has grown to become the largest fiber broadband event in the world, and we continue to offer the best content for the fiber broadband industry,” said Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association.
  • “Partnering with the Fiber Broadband Association, a strong advocate of fiber broadband deployments, strikes the right balance as our BASe series educates and drives important technical discussions.
  • Fiber Financials: The Economics of Fiber Broadband: Sessions will examine the financial considerations and opportunities operators need to consider when deploying fiber broadband services in either greenfield or existing network environments.

Sage Growth Partners Expands Staff, Announces Promotions

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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BALTIMORE, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a Baltimore-based healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, is pleased to announce recent staff hires and promotions that are designed to provide expanded services and support for continued national growth and client success.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP) , a Baltimore-based healthcare research, strategy, and marketing firm, is pleased to announce recent staff hires and promotions that are designed to provide expanded services and support for continued national growth and client success.
  • Ben is a graduate of the University of Maryland where he earned his bachelor's degrees in both psychology and finance.
  • He comes to SGP from Philips where he most recently served as the company's digital marketing integration lead.
  • "An organization's ability to succeed in today's changing landscape depends on how effectively it can engage with potential customers," said Boh Hatter, Sage Growth Partners Chief Marketing Officer and one of the firm's managing partners.

BuildWithin Hires Corporate Affairs and Communications Veteran Philip Minardi to Lead Strategic Engagement Efforts

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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BuildWithin , a venture-backed technology company and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved Apprenticeship Intermediary, has added Philip Minardi to its executive team as Vice President of Strategic Engagement.

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  • BuildWithin , a venture-backed technology company and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved Apprenticeship Intermediary, has added Philip Minardi to its executive team as Vice President of Strategic Engagement.
  • Minardi will also be responsible for managing BuildWithin’s brand, marketing, and external affairs’ efforts.
  • During his seven-year tenure at Expedia Group, Minardi successfully built and scaled the company’s Public Affairs department into a global team driving corporate, public policy, advocacy, and communications results across borders and issues.
  • Minardi joined Expedia Group from The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) where he led public relations strategy as the Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs.

HII’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding Selected for National Apprenticeship Program

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been selected for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Ambassador program.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been selected for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Ambassador program.
  • The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School is one of 98 organizations selected in the second cohort to serve as an ambassador.
  • “This recognition is a testament to Newport News Shipbuilding’s commitment to apprenticeships,” said Dr. Latitia McCane, director of education at The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
  • Accredited by the Council for Occupational Education, The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School is certified to offer associate’s degrees of applied science in maritime technology in 26 educational programs.

IEC Pennsylvania Accepting Applications for Paid Electrician Apprenticeships Starting May 24 for Fall Program

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IEC Pennsylvania, the state chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), announced it is accepting applications May 24 through June 2 for its next electrical apprenticeship class which starts in late August.

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  • Individuals accepted into the four-year program work full-time as apprentices for electrical contractors and attend employer-paid instructional classes in-person and online.
  • The program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council.
  • "Demand for electricians is growing and choosing to become an electrician provides excellent earning potential," said IEC Pennsylvania Executive Director Marissa Bankert.
  • IEC Pennsylvania also offers a state-registered pre-apprenticeship program for high school students and individuals who are interested in the electrical field.

Finalists Announced for 2023 Braille Challenge Finals

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute is proud to announce the 50 finalists for the 2023 Braille Challenge Finals competition. These competitors achieved the highest scores in the braille literacy testing competition, out of over 800 youth across the U.S., Canada, and U.K.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute is proud to announce the 50 finalists for the 2023 Braille Challenge Finals competition.
  • The full list of Finalists can be found on Braille Institute's website.
  • Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind in North America and the U.K. for students who are blind or visually impaired.
  • "We are excited for Braille Challenge Finals and to provide an arena for youth to showcase their braille literacy skills at the highest level.

Boulo Solutions Founder Shares Expertise at Second Annual Governor's Summit on Talent Retention and Work-based Learning

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boulo Solutions' founder and CEO Delphine Carter will share her front-line insights during a panel discussion on "The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely" at the Second Annual Governor's Summit on Talent Retention and Work-based Learning. Boulo Solutions is the recruiting industry's go-to resource connecting results-driven employers with a diverse talent pool—including women, mothers, and caregivers—looking for flexibility.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boulo Solutions ' founder and CEO Delphine Carter will share her front-line insights during a panel discussion on "The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely" at the Second Annual Governor's Summit on Talent Retention and Work-based Learning .
  • Boulo Solutions is the recruiting industry's go-to resource connecting results-driven employers with a diverse talent pool—including women, mothers, and caregivers—looking for flexibility.
  • Boulo Solutions matches growth-mind employers with the talent they need to succeed.
  • The firm advocates for flexible work arrangements to reach "hidden talent" not found on traditional job boards or applying to company postings.