Articles by tag: Apprenticeship
The purpose of apprenticeship and training programs is to offer on-the-job training where people can gain a wealth of knowledge in their field of interest. In skilled trades, it is an especially valuable and beneficial program that many trade workers will find themselves in at some point in their career, and every company has […]
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Building Management
Connecting Tradespeople in the Skilled Trade Industry
With 650,000 available jobs in the construction industry alone, the skilled trade labor shortage is considered one of the biggest challenges facing the U.S. economy. To complicate the situation further, fewer than 16% of young people claimed they would consider a skilled trade career in a recent research study by Stanley Black & Decker. With […]
Education & EdTech
Multiverse Apprenticeships
The world of education and work is drastically changing. According to the Department of Labor, apprenticeships have been growing steadily over the last ten years compared to the ten years prior. In 2021,there were 2,879 new apprenticeship programs established nationwide. Higher education is ingrained in our society. Many job postings for work outside of […]
EdTech Today
Upskilling Strategies That Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the nation’s economy, with 13.6 million Americans out of work in August 2020. According to McKinsey, even before the current crisis, evolving technologies and new ways of working were disrupting jobs and the skills employees needed to do them. This shift, coupled with a dramatic split in college attendance between higher and […]
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Smart City Technologies Rely on Edge Computing for Responsive Disaster Recovery
How can smart city technologies enhance local and national response efforts, particularly in disaster recovery scenarios like the Virginia Beach flood resilience initiative? Dustin Seetoo, a Rugged Edge Computing Industry Leader, suggests that the intersection of IoT and rugged edge computing is critical for deploying resilient and responsive smart city solutions. “Specifically, in this […]
Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality in Dentistry
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in dentistry, particularly in enhancing the precision and efficiency of dental procedures. Though often mentioned in the same breath, these technologies offer distinct experiences and have varied applications in dental practice. The Distinction Between AR and VR in Dentistry […]
Dental Surgeries Enhanced by The X-Guide System: Elevating Dentist and Patient Experiences
Elevating dentist and patient experiences reach a new level of ease with the introduction of the X-Guide® System from X-NAV Technologies. This system marks a significant advancement in dental implant surgery, offering a blend of precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction previously unattainable. This dynamic 3D navigation system provides real-time guidance during implant placement, revolutionizing […]
School Violence Prevention and Response
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with Adam Coughran, President, Safe Kids, Inc. During the conversation, they discussed proactive strategies for preventing violence in schools, focusing on the importance of communication channels within schools, behavioral awareness, and community involvement to aid in early detection and […]
