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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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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. An apprenticeship sponsor for a specific occupation runs the training program. Apprentice vs intern: What’s the difference?

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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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. An apprenticeship sponsor for a specific occupation runs the training program. Apprentice vs intern: What’s the difference?

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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Brad Anderson, founder of digital marketing and web development agency Fruition , partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder’s “ Leeds + TechStars Elevate ” program, where he connected with the first neurodiverse employee he hired, who had exceptional math and statistics abilities but was struggling to hold down a job. Be proactive.

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Should Your Business Talk About Politics Online? 

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“The decision to take a stand on political issues comes with a risk,” says David Prosperi, executive vice president and managing director of KemperLesnik, a Chicago-based public relations and brand activation agency. “It We tell physicians in training that if you can become anything other than a doctor, do that.

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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Age of Conversation 3: It Is In BookStores and Available On-Line

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McLellan, who heads McLellan Marketing Group, a Des Moines, Iowa advertising agency, has been writing DrewsMarketingMinute.com for several years. Yours truly has a chapter in this book as well as in the Age of Conversation 2. This year’s proceeds will be donated to an international children’s charity of our authors’ choosing.

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Transportation Security Administration criticized for poor customer service

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The subcommittee’s new efforts will now concentrate on their “poor customer service image and become a leaner, smarter agency,” according to Rogers. On the plus side, Pistole states that TSA personnel are now being trained and retrained as to respect for passengers as well as treating people professionally.