Tag Archives: skills

Energy boom begins to ripple through US economy

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin

The boom in new oil and natural gas flowing through U.S. pipelines is beginning to ripple through the wider American economy.Just ask Edrick Smith.In September, Smith traded temp agency jobs for full-time employment with Baltimore-based Marlin Steel Wire Products, which makes wire baskets for industrial customers. An experienced machinist, Smith is now expanding his skills by learning to set up an… Continue reading →

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Harper Government Supports Employment and Skills Training for Students in Ukraine

Posted on March 10, 2013 by sysadmin

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN — (Marketwire) — 03/09/13 — Men and women from underprivileged groups in Ukraine will gain access to skills training and improve their employment opportunities, thanks to… Continue reading →

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Frost & Sullivan: Australian, New Zealand Governments’ Support Spurs Use of Membrane Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

- Government initiatives to develop workforce skills drive market growth KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The membrane technology market for water and wastewater treatment in … Continue reading →

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Impatient employers step in to educate workers

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

Employers and colleges are teaming up to provide opportunities for working adults to earn a living while they upgrade skills to take on specific, high-demand jobs. Continue reading →

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Help wanted: Official marijuana consultant (no, really)

Posted on February 1, 2013 by admin

The job description requests an unlikely mix of skills: five years of regulatory experience, with a law degree preferred, and extensive knowledge of all things marijuana. Continue reading →

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Mathematics: The Subject Parents Fear Most

Posted on January 24, 2013 by admin

Maths whizz and TV presenter Carol Vorderman says it is “worrying” that so many parents lack confidence in their own maths skills. Continue reading →

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Study: U.S. students struggle with vocabulary

Posted on December 7, 2012 by admin

Study finds vocabulary skills closely track reading comprehension levels. Continue reading →

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Revealed: Secrets of a smartphone bill under $50

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

Roger Dluzak used survival skills to fight his way through the jungles of Vietnam in the 1960s. He says he uses those same skills now to navigate the jungle of being a U.S. consumer. Continue reading →

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Brain training may help elderly drive better

Posted on September 25, 2012 by admin

Can elderly drivers exercise their brains to prevent or delay age-related declines? Studies show that they can. Now, scientists want to figure out how to apply that knowledge to driving to help retirees preserve driving skills in their golden years. Continue reading →

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Tax hikes a threat to charitable giving, say billionaires

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

When billionaires are asked why they give, they usually talk about their desire to apply their business skills to social change, and the responsibilities of wealth. Continue reading →

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