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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Success

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. But for some industries, much beyond the trades we all think of as using apprentices, these programs are a path to meaningful and lucrative careers.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Success

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. But for some industries, much beyond the trades we all think of as using apprentices, these programs are a path to meaningful and lucrative careers.

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Discover the Formula for Happy Employees

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Nelson explains that a 2004 Labor Department study really drove home a critical issue she had observed in her practice. Happy Employees Aren’t Just for Big Businesses. Based in New Richmond, Wisconsin, JA Counter was founded in 1976 as an insurance agency. We are still at what I call the 10% level,” she says.

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Insurer Puts Integrity in its Name and Appreciation at its Core

Energage

In 2006, company President and CEO Bob Ritchie created American Integrity Insurance after the 2004 multiple hurricane season significantly reduced the number of sound homeowners insurance options in Florida. We don’t recruit for talent. We don’t have televisions in our office. The radio isn’t playing.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

So, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the people who have made long-lasting, positive change in your life. And with that, we introduce to you, the SUCCESS 125. Jean Accius. Senior Vice President. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. But this is not where her journey began. Now, her team—also the No. Dave Conord.

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Blog Action Day 2008

Loosely Speaking

While I didn’t hear back from very many of the people I contacted, what I DID discover was some very good information on what’s happening right here in my community. Applications for repairs are accepted only as referrals from social service agencies and various faith-based organizations.

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