RI: Rhode Island Signs Wind Energy Agreements with European Firms
The Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce was in Europe, where he signed agreements designed to make the state a focal point in the wind energy industry....
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Mount Sinai Health System Teams with Workforce Opportunity Services
Mount Sinai Health System has partnered with Workforce Opportunity Services to train and place underserved and veteran job seekers.
Dept. of Labor Advances Development of Apprenticeship Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor announced major milestones in the continuing effort to expand apprenticeships in the United States.
NGA, Strada Education Network to Assist States in Workforce Needs
The National Governors Association and Strada Education Network will work to support a data-driven approach to anticipating and meeting future workfor...
Electric Planes Generate Buzz in Paris, Herald a New Era of Aviation
The rise of hybrid and electric aircraft was on full display at the biannual Paris Air Show recently, reports CNN.
May Construction Starts Advance 10 Percent from April to May
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $757.0 billion, new construction starts in May climbed 10% from April, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
OSHA Inspections Continue to Climb to Record Numbers
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta recently said he “fully expects” OSHA inspections to increase once new inspectors are trained.
Baltimore Partners with Smart Growth America for Small-Scale Manufacturing
Around this time last year, Smart Growth America announced it was accepting applications for communities seeking assistance on small-scale manufacturi...
Study: 64% Less Likely to Stay at New Job After Bad Onboarding Experience
A study by HR tech platform Hibob says 64% of new employees are less likely to stay at a job after a negative onboarding experience.
OR: Innovative Recycling Demonstration Project Launches in Oregon
Responding to the urgent need to improve recycling rates, plastic and packaging makers launched a 60-day recycling demonstration project in Portland, ...