Overcoming the skills gap
Author:Alan Richter Published September 1, 2016 The difference in the skills required on the job and the actual skills job candidates possess—the skills gap—has been a topic of discussion […]
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Manufacturing USA: New Brand for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 12, 2016 Office of Public Affairs 202-482-4883 [email protected] Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that “Manufacturing USA” is the new brand name […]
Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Leadership Council Newlsetter
Download the latest newslettter here: August September 2016 Newsletter For Information, Contact: RMAs: Jayne C. Fifer, President/CEO, Volusia Manufacturers Association,[email protected] Workforce Partners: Dehryl McCall, Director, Business & Workforce Development, […]
CareerSource Brevard Develops Talent Solution Around Sector Strategies
By Ken Datzman of Brevard Business News ROCKLEDGE — As the job market rebounds, businesses are scrambling to find skilled talent to fill positions in order to stay competitive and […]
Artemis Receives Palm Bay Chamber Business of the Month
At its Monthly Membership Luncheon, The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce awarded Artemis IT its Business of the Month award. The Chamber recognized Artemis CEO, Travis Proctor, for his […]
Lockheed Martin Selects Brevard County for Space Business Expansion
Lockheed Martin plans to expand capabilities at its Astrotech Space Operations site in Titusville, Florida with the assistance of the North Brevard Economic Development Zone and the State of Florida. […]
5 Essential Skills You Need To Keep Your Job In The Next 10 Years
This article at Fast Company goes over the skills workers will need to stay competitive in the evolving manufacturing industry. By some estimates, roughly half of U.S. jobs will be […]
Perspectives on Manufacturing Skill Development – Part 1: Why Certification Matters
This article from Industrial Equipment News covers the advantages of Plant Floor Certifications. Plant floor certifications have not always been par for the course, therefore the benefits may not be […]
Would You Encourage Your Kid to Choose Manufacturing?
This article from New Equipment Digest explores the misconceptions parents have about manufacturing. A national survey of parents indicates that half of parents are ignorant to how lucrative a career […]
Changing Perceptions / Marketing Discussion Group Notes – January 19, 2016
AIM SECTOR STRATEGY Marketing- Image Discussion Group Notes