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transcosmos forms business alliance with eLogiT, a logistics firm specializing in e-commerce

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company has formed a business alliance with eLogiT co., ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President & CEO: Masaya Tanitsuji), and officially started the partnership on November 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging this new business alliance, transcosmos will combine its abundant know-who in CX business operations the company has accumulated with distribution warehouses and automation technologies that eLogiT owns.
  • Setting CX as the pillar for e-commerce business growth, transcosmos e-commerce one-stop service offers a diverse range of e-commerce services at one-stop, covering CX fulfillment, sales and marketing, and system domains.
  • As its e-commerce business volume continues to expand, transcosmos is now focusing on enhancing the CX fulfillment domain by drastically enhancing its logistics services.
  • Leveraging this new business alliance, transcosmos will combine its abundant know-who in CX business operations the company has accumulated with distribution warehouses and automation technologies that eLogiT owns.

CHARGE SOLAR AND LONGI EMPOWER EQUITY-DESERVING STUDENTS WITH BURSARY TOWARDS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM AT NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Charge Solar together with solar module vendor LONGi , is proud to announce a transformative award agreement with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Charge Solar together with solar module vendor LONGi , is proud to announce a transformative award agreement with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).
  • The award aims to financially support eight deserving students enrolled in the Electrical Technician program at NSCC's Kingstec Campus .
  • "We, along with LONGi, are excited to partner with NSCC and empower students with the education and training to pursue successful careers in the solar industry," said Jeff MacAulay, CEO of Charge Solar.
  • This opportunity will empower them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the fast-growing solar sector.

Paris Junior College and Pfluger Architects Break Ground on New Workforce Training Building

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Austin, Texas, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paris Junior College has invested significantly in its workforce training program by constructing a new 23,000 SF addition to its existing Greenville campus facility.

Key Points: 
  • Austin, Texas, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paris Junior College has invested significantly in its workforce training program by constructing a new 23,000 SF addition to its existing Greenville campus facility.
  • The college hired Pfluger Architects to design the addition to provide space for specialized HVAC, Electricians, Mechatronics, and Plumbing labs.
  • Pfluger designed the addition to provide flexibility for programs to evolve with the ever-changing needs of students and the industries in which they will work.
  • “What sets this project apart is PJC’s commitment to students and their future,” said Pfluger’s Higher Education Director Chris Lammers.

National Technical Institute Launches Regional Immersion Program to Expand Workforce Training Solutions for Contractors

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Technical Institute (NTI), a state approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Houston, has launched the Regional Immersion Program that offers specialized online trade school educational opportunities to expand workforce training solutions for HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical contractors. Regardless of a potential employee's skill level, the new program allows for a diverse range of individuals to conveniently complete virtual instruction followed by four days of intensive in-person training, for contractors looking for entry-level workers.

Key Points: 
  • NTI launches the Regional Immersion Program for contractors looking for entry-level workers in HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical, regardless of a potential employee's skill level.
  • The Regional Immersion Program presents an excellent opportunity for contractors to overcome their recruitment hurdles and secure the qualified workforce they require.
  • "We partner with contractors who are constantly searching for new employees and hiring our students before they even graduate.
  • They can literally hire someone with little or no trade experience, put them through NTI's Regional Immersion Program and in no time have a fully functioning technician.

Skillit Craft Intelligence Report Q1 2023 Finds A Material Disconnect Between Desired and Actual Wages for Skilled Construction Workers

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Skillit , the data-driven recruiting platform for skilled, full-time construction labor, today announced the release of its Q1 2023 Craft Intelligence Report .

Key Points: 
  • Skillit , the data-driven recruiting platform for skilled, full-time construction labor, today announced the release of its Q1 2023 Craft Intelligence Report .
  • The company’s latest report analyzed disparities in the wages of skilled trade workers across the southern U.S., where large ENR builders are particularly active.
  • The Skillit Craft Intelligence Report is produced on a quarterly basis, leveraging data from its customers, skilled worker network, recruitment technology database and construction industry trends.
  • Just as they do in the so-called white-collar world.”
    To access the Skillit Craft Intelligence Report Q1 2023, visit: https://skillit.com/skillit-craft-intelligence-report-q1-2023/

Classet Raises $3M Seed Round to Grow Its Hiring and Training Platform for Skilled Trades

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Classet, a recruiting and training software startup for skilled trades companies, today announced that it has raised a $3 million seed round. This initial funding round will be used to scale out their platform and enable more trades businesses to leverage Classet to fill open roles. The round was led by Starting Line with participation from Weekend Fund, Wayfinder, SV Angel, and Liquid 2, amongst other angels and venture funds.

Key Points: 
  • Classet raises $3 million seed round to fuel the growth of its hiring platform, which enables companies to find and train skilled trades professionals.
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Classet , a recruiting and training software startup for skilled trades companies, today announced that it has raised a $3 million seed round.
  • This initial funding round will be used to scale out their platform and enable more trades businesses to leverage Classet to fill open roles.
  • Launched in 2022, Classet is building a network specifically for the skilled trades community that employers utilize to promote their opportunities, find people to hire, and accelerate the training process for entry level talent.

National Technical Institute Launches First-of-its-Kind Nationwide Immersion Program for a Fast-Track Career in the Trades

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas and Phoenix specializing in HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical training and certificates, has created a first-of-its-kind nationwide Immersion Program for fast-track training.

Key Points: 
  • National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas and Phoenix specializing in HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical training and certificates, has created a first-of-its-kind nationwide Immersion Program for fast-track training.
  • To learn more about the Immersion Program, visit www.ntiarizona.com to schedule a time to attend a live webinar.
  • Graduates of the Immersion Program can also take advantage of NTIs career placement services that help students secure employment with contractors across the United States.
  • For those interested in learning more about the Immersion Program, NTI is conducting live webinars that allow for questions about the program in real time.

Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center Adds Electrical and HVAC/R Related Programs to Houston Campus

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Monday, May 16, 2022

HOUSTON, TX, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help address the skilled labor shortage, StrataTech Education Groups Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) is adding Electrical Applications and Electro-Mechanical Technologies (Electrical and HVAC/R-combined) programs to its offerings at its campus in Houston, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, TX, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help address the skilled labor shortage, StrataTech Education Groups Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) is adding Electrical Applications and Electro-Mechanical Technologies (Electrical and HVAC/R-combined) programs to its offerings at its campus in Houston, Texas.
  • The new programs are one of many ways in which our school is meeting the needs of local employers and students looking for professional training to start their careers in the skilled trades industry, said Kimberly Knox, Campus President of Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center.
  • Holding an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, StrataTech Education Groups portfolio includes The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) (Phoenix, AZ), Tulsa Welding School (TWS) (Tulsa, OK), Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville (FL) , and Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (Houston, TX).
  • Average starting salaries for the Electrical Applications and Electro-mechanical Technologies programs have not yet been reported for Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center.

Co-Owner of GSM Services Speaks on Employee Shortages in Trade

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Friday, March 25, 2022

GSM Services helps homeowners and business owners improve the comfort, energy efficiency, and health of the environments in their homes and offices.

Key Points: 
  • GSM Services helps homeowners and business owners improve the comfort, energy efficiency, and health of the environments in their homes and offices.
  • I am not a professional researcher, but I have personally experienced a few things that have brought us to where we are.
  • I was lucky that my summer job was in the HVAC world, so I was exposed to trade work early in my life.
  • For every five tradesmen (this does not apply to every single trade) that retire, only one new person is coming into that trade.

International Education Corporation and the Building Talent Foundation Partner to Strengthen Talent Pipeline Amid Severe Shortage of Skilled Trades Professionals

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

"The Building Talent Foundation seeks to address the severe and persistent talent shortage across skilled trades by improving talent supply, training, and retention," said Branka Minic, CEO of BTF.

Key Points: 
  • "The Building Talent Foundation seeks to address the severe and persistent talent shortage across skilled trades by improving talent supply, training, and retention," said Branka Minic, CEO of BTF.
  • "At BTF, our mission is to advance the education, training, and career progression of young people and people from underrepresented groupsso they can advance in the skilled trades.
  • One way we do this is by serving as a line of communication between companies and training providers," Minic said.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the Building Talent Foundation to support our students in the skilled trade programs," said Joan Yourstone, Vice President of Career Services at IEC.