What “Persistence and Retention” Means for Adult Learners – Higher Learning Advocates
Posted on July 18, 2019 Leave a Comment
In an era when declining enrollment looms large, and the demographics of higher education are undergoing an unprecedented shift.…
— Read on higherlearningadvocates.org/2019/07/18/what-persistence-and-retention-means-for-adult-learners/
Maryland Governor’s Business Summit – Open for Business
Posted on July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
This will be a great event. I feel honoured that I have been invited to participate in the panel for breakout session 1 (see below). Come and hear about how “Modern Apprenticeships” can support your business In getting the skills you need now, and in the future!
Because of Governor Hogan, Maryland has built the successful call to action of being “Open for Business”.
Likewise TranZed believes that business will flourish and be more competitive if they were “Open 4 Apprenticeships”.
www.open4apprenticeships.com.
Come and be part of the “Apprenticeship Revolution” that is sweeping across the USA.
www.tranzedapprenticeships.com
Join Governor Hogan for the annual Maryland Governor’s Business Summit. Explore topics on human capital, global trends and business strategy.
— Read on marylandbusinesssummit.com/
What stands between youth and decent jobs? – InfoStories
Posted on July 16, 2019 Leave a Comment
More than 200 million young people are either unemployed or have a job but live in poverty. Explore this InfoStory to learn more about global employment trends.
— Read on ilo.org/infostories/en-GB/Stories/Employment/youth-decentjobs
Introducing the Twitter Engineering Apprenticeship Program
Posted on July 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
As we look to make our company reflect the diverse voices that come to Twitter every day, we are excited to announce the launch of the Twitter Engineering Apprenticeship Program.
— Read on blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2019/engapprenticeshipprogram.html
Apprenticeships: ‘You can’t beat theory and on-the-job-training’ | Tes
Posted on July 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
Francesca Clarke had no idea what she wanted to do after school – until her employer visited her secondary school and was inspired to do an apprenticeship
— Read on www.tes.com/news/my-apprenticeship-got-me-career-ladder
Brewdog – Investing in workforce development | Skills Development Scotland
Posted on June 30, 2019 Leave a Comment
“Supporting the development of our crew at our HQ in Ellon is critical to our people strategy and it made absolute sense to get our workforce on board with gaining qualifications to benefit them both personally and professionally.”
— Read on www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/a-human-future-strategic-plan/brewdog-investing-in-workforce-development
Apprenticeship Revolution
Posted on June 29, 2019 Leave a Comment
Employers, join the “Apprenticeship Revolution”. Get the skills you need.
Don’t get trapped in the “national skills downturn” that is starting to bite back at the 40% of employers who tell us they have skills shortages that are now starting to hit their bottom line.
Get Open4Apprenticeships at open4apprenticeships.com. NOW!!
Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Inaugural class of ‘Working Students’ graduate high school
Posted on June 27, 2019 Leave a Comment
This month, 44 Montgomery County students, from 19 different high schools, celebrated the completion of their senior year from Maryland’s first-ever…
— Read on mdchamber.org/inaugural-class-of-working-students-graduate-high-school/
Investing in Apprenticeships Pays Off for Employers
Posted on July 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
A panel of HR professionals with experience managing work-based learning programs like apprenticeships explained how these initiatives have helped address skills shortages in their companies, provide greater opportunity to under-represented talent pools a
— Read on www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/investing-in-apprenticeships-pays-off-for-employers.aspx