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EASTEC 2023, The Northeast’s Largest Manufacturing Trade Show, Unites Manufacturing Ecosystem

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

“The technology on the show floor runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation.

Key Points: 
  • “The technology on the show floor runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation.
  • In a show-floor tour, manufacturing professionals overwhelmingly shared with elected officials that finding and hiring talent is the biggest challenge they’re currently facing.
  • EASTEC 2025 will take place at Eastern States Exhibition in West Springfield, Mass., May 13-15, 2025.
  • Stay up to date on EASTEC by visiting easteconline.com and follow the event on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

FHU College of Business Further Expands Robust Career Services for Students

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business has continued its investment in career services for students by expanding the Launch Virtual Career Center with a remodeled Launch Virtual Studio and adding Launchpad Coworking Spaces. These expanded areas are in the Brown-Kopel Business Center.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business has continued its investment in career services for students by expanding the Launch Virtual Career Center with a remodeled Launch Virtual Studio and adding Launchpad Coworking Spaces.
  • The Launch Virtual Career Center was established in 2019 in response to the need for ongoing career development, networking and virtual vocational communications.
  • It unites all career services and spaces and allows current and former business students to make connections with potential employers.
  • FHU alumni and friends are invited to help students maximize their potential by providing internships and partnering with the Launch Career Center.

SkillsUSA Instructors are Honored for Teaching Excellence

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

LEESBURG, Va.,  Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence was presented to 20 teachers across the United States this week, including 12 registered SkillsUSA instructors. The prize recognizes outstanding instruction in the skilled trades in U.S. public high schools and the teachers who inspire students to learn skills for life after graduation.

Key Points: 
  • LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence was presented to 20 teachers across the United States this week, including 12 registered SkillsUSA instructors.
  • The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence program began in 2017.
  • "It is exciting to see so many SkillsUSA instructors recognized by our partner Harbor Freight Tools for Schools," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.
  • These SkillsUSA instructors have demonstrated a passion for teaching and innovation in the classroom."

CHANNELLOCK® Announces 2021 Trade School Trade-Up Winner

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

MEADVILLE, Pa., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHANNELLOCK® is proud to announce its fourth annual Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, for their commitment to supporting the skilled trades sector.

Key Points: 
  • Channellock, Inc. is proud to announce its fourth annual Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center.
  • MEADVILLE, Pa., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHANNELLOCK is proud to announce its fourth annual Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, for their commitment to supporting the skilled trades sector.
  • The CHANNELLOCK Trade School Trade-Up Competition seeks to help close the nation's skills gap by funding initiatives and tools that will positively impact America's future tradespeople.
  • "The CHANNELLOCK Trade School Trade-Up Competition not only helps to close the nation's growing skills gap but also motivates students to give back to their community and take pride in their future craft," says Ryan DeArment, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Channellock, Inc. "We are very excited to announce Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, a SkillsUSA-affiliated school, as our 2021 winner."