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History Happenings: Oct. 7, 2024
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Become a School Food Reform Leader: Apply for the 2025 Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship
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Since 2023, Chef Ann Foundation’s Fellowship Has Empowered School Food Professionals in 17 States and U.S. Territories to Cultivate School Food System Change
BOULDER, Colo., August 14, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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Experienced school food professionals committed to driving healthy, sustainable, and equitable school food reform can now apply to become a Fellow through the Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship. Administered by the Chef Ann Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting whole-ingredient, scratch-cooking in schools, the Fellowship offers mid- to upper-level school food professionals the opportunity to learn how to lead successful scratch-cooking school food programs. Previous cohorts have included school food leaders from diverse roles, including assistant directors, head chefs, area supervisors, and directors.“Our Fellowship is building a community of passionate school food leaders dedicated to making healthy, scratch-cooked meals the standard in districts nationwide,” said Laura Smith, Executive Director of Programs at the Chef Ann Foundation.
Over 13 months, Fellows engage in interactive learning experiences while continuing their full-time work. The program includes virtual learning sessions, training at the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition, and visits to exemplary scratch-cook school food programs. Fellows also complete collaborative research projects, cultivating leadership skills and deepening knowledge of the broader U.S. food system and its impact on school food.
The program culminates with a self-led capstone project to increase scratch cooking in Fellows’ home districts. Previous capstone projects have introduced students to regionally inspired scratch-cooked menu items, utilized state-of-the-art equipment for efficient meal preparation, and incorporated fresh, local ingredients into new breakfast and lunch entrees.
Since 2023, the program has empowered Fellows from 17 states and U.S. territories. Graduates have already seen significant impacts in their districts associated with serving more high-quality, scratch-cooked items.
“The Fellowship has by far exceeded my expectations, and I feel very thankful to have been selected as a Fellow. I have met so many amazing individuals, participated in once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and have learned from the best in our industry,” says Fellow Christina Lawson from Western Placer Unified School District in California. “I am so excited to use the skills and knowledge I have gained from the Fellowship to better serve our students delicious, nutritious, scratch-cooked meals.”
Applications for the 2025 Fellowship are open until Sept. 12, 2024. School food leaders eager to advance their careers and drive school food reform are encouraged to apply.
The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship is open to school food professionals across the country thanks to the program’s founding partners, Whole Kids (a program of the Whole Foods Market Foundation) and the State of California, as well as support from the Waverley Street Foundation. The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship is part of the California Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnerships, which is funded through the Department of Education.
Source: Chef Ann Foundation
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Applications Now Open for Fall 2024 California Healthy School Food Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship
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Paid seven-week program offers entry point to a career in healthy, scratch-cooked school food
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 6, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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California residents interested in exploring a career in scratch-cooked K–12 school food can now apply to become a Pre-Apprentice through California Healthy School Food Pathway. The program is administered by the Chef Ann Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting scratch cooking in schools.Pre-Apprentices are hosted by school districts across California. Over seven weeks, Pre-Apprentices receive paid on-the-job training, complete online courses, and network with other school food professionals. Almost 200 Californians and approximately 50 school districts are currently participating in the program, which is the largest cohort since it launched in 2022.
“School food can be an incredibly fulfilling culinary career, particularly when it’s rooted in scratch cooking,” said Chef Ann Foundation Senior Director of California Workforce Programs Emily Gallivan. “As in other culinary careers, scratch cooking in schools involves a lot of skill and creativity. Cooking for kids is special because you’re not only supporting their health and learning, you’re influencing their relationship with food and cultivating their eating habits for life.”
Healthy School Food Pathway was designed to support districts’ school food staffing needs as well as student health. Since the start of the pandemic, schools nationwide have reported school food staff shortages to be a persistent challenge.
A 2024 study conducted by the California School Nutrition Association and the Chef Ann Foundation revealed the rate of school food job vacancies in California is three times higher than the national job vacancy rate for public school teachers — a sector that lost 9% of its workforce since the pandemic began. California’s universal free school meals program has also increased demand for workers.
“California was the first state to enact universal school meals, which was a monumental victory for children’s health,” said Chef Ann Foundation Chief Executive Officer Mara Fleishman. “We know that universal meals significantly increases the number of students participating in school food programs. Without enough employees to keep up with higher demand, schools are often forced to rely on serving kids pre-packaged and processed foods instead of fresh, healthier meals prepared from scratch.”
Healthy School Food Pathway offers one solution to pervasive underemployment in the sector. Pre-Apprenticeship graduates can participate in a more comprehensive Apprenticeship, which is nine months long and also paid. The Pre-Apprenticeship is registered with the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards, while the Apprenticeship is registered with both California and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Teresa Vigil, a Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship graduate, offers this advice to anyone considering participating: “Do it! You will never regret learning … and helping serve others. You will learn about things that make you more confident in your current position and even think of going into higher positions to reach [your] dreams.”
Source: Chef Ann Foundation
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Tech Impact Receives $2M in CARES Act Funding to Provide Free IT Training to Delawareans Impacted By COVID-19
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updated: Oct 28, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, October 28, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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In partnership with, and funded by, the Delaware Department of Labor, Tech Impact today announced that it has received $2 million to lead the IT training and certification programs under Forward Delaware, Gov. John Carney’s Rapid Workforce Training and Redeployment Training Initiative. Tech Impact will use the funding, a portion of Delaware’s $10 million allocation through the federal CARES Act, to act as the intermediary service provider to place people in technology training, certification and job placement — all for free — as the state assists workers and their families who have lost jobs and income due to the COVID-19 crisis.Tech Impact, a 501 (c)(3) is a leading provider of technology education and solutions for nonprofits and operates award-winning IT and customer experience training programs designed to help young adults launch their careers. With over a decade of experience in workforce development in the Delaware Valley, Tech Impact has deep partnerships with scores of employers that are seeking tech talent and is creating a skilled IT workforce with people from all walks of life who have been impacted by COVID-19. Through the nonprofit’s Tech Hire program, Tech Impact will act as an intermediary with Delaware’s workforce system and will be responsible for recruiting more than a hundred people into free certificate training programs, helping recruits build soft skills while they learn their new trade and then connecting them to employers.
“COVID-19 has created thousands of unemployed or underemployed workers who are in need of skills to get back into the workforce quickly,” said Patrick Callihan, Executive Director of Tech Impact. “Tech Impact is thrilled to partner with the state’s workforce development program to meet the growing demand for skilled technology professionals and fill Delaware’s tech talent pipeline while empowering workers to earn a living and support their families. Our mission is to not only have a positive impact on the lives of these individuals and the future of these organizations but to also strengthen Delaware communities in need by developing job growth in key industries and the overall tax base.”
In order to build a more inclusive talent pool, Tech Impact will be partnering with Code Differently, an experiential learning program and coding bootcamp that introduces students in underrepresented communities to computer science and industry practices through hands-on practical instruction.
“The research is clear that diversity unlocks innovation; however, technology development representation does not nearly mirror the customers that use technology,” said Stephanie Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer of Code Differently. “We focus on increasing diversity in technology. The Forward Delaware initiative will allow us to remove barriers associated with technology career awareness, access, and education by providing flexible training schedules, technology equipment, and a community of instructors and supporters. Looking forward to early 2021, we hope to see an immediate increase in underrepresented people in technology being employed in our local market.”
Information on Tech Impact and the Tech Hire Delaware program can be found at (www.techhirede.org), an Equal Opportunity employer/program. The program is seeking advisors, mentors, and employers to aid in accomplishing the goals of the program.
Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funded with Coronavirus Relief Fund (the “CRF”) in section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) by the Delaware Department of Labor and the Delaware Workforce Development Board.
Contact: Caitlin Wolf, Tech Impact, 410-935-2363, caitlinrwolf@gmail.com
Source: Tech Impact
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Penn College, NJIT Get Nearly $8 Million for Apprenticeships
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updated: Jul 1, 2019
WILLIAMSPORT, Penn., July 1, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Pennsylvania College of Technology (www.pct.edu) and New Jersey Institute of Technology (www.njit.edu) have been awarded a $7,996,530 federal grant to develop industry-driven strategies for apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing fields.Penn College, a leader in innovative apprenticeship programs and a special mission affiliate of Penn State, and NJIT, New Jersey’s public polytechnic university, received the funding as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s awarding of $183.8 million in grants to 23 academic institutions and consortia nationwide. The goal is to further expand apprenticeships and address the skills gap. The educational institutions are partnering with companies that provide a funding match. The ultimate aim is to satisfy the industry’s enormous demand for trained American workers.
“Penn College has been addressing the skills gap for a long time,” said President Davie Jane Gilmour. “In the past few years, we’ve added apprenticeship training as an integral part of this effort. We are pleased to partner with New Jersey Institute of Technology to expand the reach of apprenticeship. Collectively, we anticipate providing training to more than 3,000 apprentices over the next four years. This collaboration will extend Penn College’s mission of creating ‘tomorrow makers’ and meeting significant industry demand for skilled workers.”
“We are extraordinarily pleased to be partnering with Pennsylvania College of Technology to provide on-ramps to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York citizens to high-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing,” said New Jersey Innovation Institute Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Timothy Franklin, who also serves as NJIT’s associate vice president for business and economic development and special advisor to the president. “The apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs we will be able to offer through this grant will help employers in biopharma, lightweight metals, plastics and other advanced manufacturing industries meet the rapidly increasing demands associated with new technologies and processes.”
The advanced manufacturing sector will benefit from apprenticeship training for mechatronics technicians, computer numerical control operators, plastics process technicians, light metals machinists and welders, biological technicians, as well as shorter-term programming to fill gap needs in areas such as project management and front line supervisor.
Penn College’s innovative approach has led to many firsts, including unique multicentered delivery models, never-before-apprenticed occupations and blended training approaches. With a mutual focus on technology education and complementary programs in niche industries, Penn College and NJIT are ideally matched to address employers’ skills shortages through development of a multistate program.
Aligned with the Department of Labor’s interest in scalability, Penn College will share successes from three years’ experience with apprenticeship programs as it works with NJIT through development and launch, serving new industries, locations and occupations.
Penn College and NJIT have been designated for grant funding to create Modular, Industry-Driven Apprenticeship Strategies (MIDAS).
Goals for MIDAS are:
· Reinvent apprenticeship models by reconfiguring existing, inflexible structures into leading-edge systems designed to meet the complex, rapidly changing needs of advanced manufacturing. This will involve the use of smaller training modules that are flexible, customizable and stackable to meet employer needs for multiple occupations and have seamless options for registered programs and academic credit for prior learning.
· Retrofit and expand current registered apprenticeships and develop complementary programs applicable across the sector.
· Create new modular apprenticeships in specialty advanced manufacturing industries aligned with Penn College and NJIT’s expertise.
· Create pre-apprenticeships to increase the number of people entering high-demand occupations.
· Continuously improve program effectiveness and scalability.
This grant program is designed to assist companies who have committed to building their skilled workforce and provides assistance toward the cost of training.
“The apprenticeship model of earning while learning has worked well in many American industries, and today we open opportunities for apprenticeships to flourish in new sectors of our economy,” U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta said in announcing the grants. “With 7.4 million open jobs and job creators searching for skilled job seekers, apprenticeship expansion will continue to close the skills gap and strengthen the greatest workforce in the world – the American workforce.”
For more about New Jersey Institute of Technology, a leader in STEM education, research, economic development and service, visit www.njit.edu.
For more about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education, visit www.pct.edu. For more information about the grant, please contact workforce@pct.edu or call 570-327-4775.
Press Contact:
Joseph Yoder
Associate Vice President for Public Relations & Marketing at Penn College
570-320-2400 x. 7218
jyoder@pct.eduSource: Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Jack Laurie Group Launches Nation’s Only Merit Shop Floor Covering Apprenticeship Program
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Dept. of Labor-certified program addresses massive construction worker shortage, offers participants chance to ear free associate’s degree
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updated: Jan 18, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS & FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, January 18, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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Jack Laurie Group (JLG), Indiana’s largest commercial flooring and interiors contractor, has partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) to offer the nation’s only merit shop floor covering apprenticeship program. The program was created to boost the talent base of skilled floor covering installers and address the construction industry’s staggering workforce shortage, which began during the Great Recession.With guidance from the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA), Jack Laurie Group developed a four-year curriculum in floor covering installation that culminates with a graduate’s certification as a trade journeyman. Participants are paid for on-the-job training, and a minimum rate of pay is guaranteed throughout the program. Participants also have opportunity to earn an associate’s degree from Vincennes University completely free of charge, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
“This is a huge opportunity for the entire construction industry and the men and women who strive to make it their profession, and we are optimistic about the impact the program will have on the local economy. I feel responsible for finding, developing and supporting the next generation of construction tradespeople.”
Tom Postell, JLG vice president of operations and chief architect of the program
The program has been certified by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as an official or “bona fide” apprenticeship. This is the first time the nation’s labor department has approved an apprenticeship program in Indiana created by a private employer. Until now, all DOL-certified programs were offered by trade unions. Indiana is a Right-to-Work state, so nearly 80 percent of the construction work is completed by merit shop employees.
“This is a huge opportunity for the entire construction industry and the men and women who strive to make it their profession, and we are optimistic about the impact the program will have on the local economy,” said Tom Postell, JLG vice president of operations and chief architect of the program. “I feel responsible for finding, developing and supporting the next generation of construction tradespeople here at Jack Laurie Group and in our communities. Ultimately, the success of our company depends upon it.”
Following the 2008 financial crisis and housing debacle, construction-related occupations declined by nearly 1 million or 16 percent overall, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of those who left never returned, even when the industry rebounded, instead pursuing jobs that were considered less cyclical. This led to a critical shortage in skilled workers, particularly in the 25- to 45-year-old age group, and higher wages in the industry.
Hardwood flooring installers make an average of $52,477 per year, according to Salary Expert. The average journeyman at Jack Laurie Group also makes north of $50,000 annually, and the minimum starting rate is $18 an hour.
The apprenticeship program is the latest addition to JLG’s Jack Laurie University, an in-house employee development program that offers ongoing training and certifications in a variety of services and professions.
The apprenticeship includes classroom, lab and field training by JLG’s own National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)-certified instructors. More specifically, requirements include 8,000 on-the-job hours and 576 classroom and lab hours. The program is completely tuition free, but participants must have a high school diploma or GED. Participation in the Vincennes University associate’s degree program is optional.
The Indiana/Kentucky chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors will host a graduation ceremony at Lucas Oil Stadium, including dinner for two and a tour of the stadium, for participants who complete the program.
Interested candidates are asked to visit http://jacklauriegroup.com/careers/. Click on the ‘register’ tab and fill out the short contact form.
About Jack Laurie Group
Jack Laurie Group (JLG) is Indiana’s largest provider of interior contracting services, including commercial and residential flooring, athletic floors, framing, drywall, paint, ceilings and facilities cleaning services.
Locally owned and operated, JLG has offices and showrooms in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. The company was founded by Jack Laurie in 1950 with nothing more than a tiny rented garage, an old Chesterfield cigarette truck and plenty of gritty determination. We have grown to nearly 300 employees, and our customers include many of the state’s largest employers.
The JLG motto is “Making Spaces Better Places to Work and Live.” But beyond that, we’re obsessed with providing customer service like you’ve never seen. We’re so determined to impress you and blow away the competition that we offer the World Famous Puppy Guarantee. If a customer feels like we’ve dropped the ball in any way, we will credit their account for the service AND make a matching donation to Make-A-Wish in their name. If they’re still not happy, we’ll given them a puppy because … well … it’s a puppy.
About Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national trade association that advances and defends the principles of merit-based shops in the construction industry, representing merit shop contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms in the United States.
The Indiana/Kentucky Chapter ranks in the top five in the nation for membership size, and in the top three for education and training. The local chapter has received numerous awards for grassroots initiatives, internal operations, member retention and more.
Contact:
Ashley Smith
603-988-6758 (c)
ashley.smith@jacklauriegroup.comSource: Jack Laurie Group
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IEC Foundation Receives Equipment Grant From Schneider Electric/Square D
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 24, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Foundation has received an in-kind training equipment donation from Schneider Electric/Square D valued at $75,453.52. This equipment will be used at the following IEC Chapter Training Centers: Northern Ohio, Central Ohio, and Atlanta.The IEC Foundation works with industry partners of IEC National to help secure corporate donations of materials and equipment for updating the student labs in IEC campuses on an annual basis through the IEC Foundation Equipment Grant program. To date, the Equipment Grant program has provided over $5M in new laboratory equipment to IEC career schools nationwide. These upgrades in equipment complement the world-class IEC 4-year electrical apprenticeship education program and directly benefit the hands-on learning experience of IEC students, helping to ensure that IEC produces the highest-caliber electricians in the industry.
This game-changing support from Schneider Electric enables IEC campuses throughout the country with some of the best technology in the electrical and systems contracting industry. Together, with this tremendous support, we will ensure a stronger future for our skilled tradespeople in America.
Spenser Villwock, IEC Foundation CEO
About Schneider Electric/Square D
Between energy generation and its usage, Schneider Electric provides technology and integrated solutions to optimize energy usage in markets like energy and infrastructure, industry, data centers, buildings, and residential. With a unique portfolio in electrical distribution, industrial automation, critical power and cooling, building management, and security, Schneider Electric is the only global specialist in energy management and a world leader in energy efficiency. With more than 130,000 employees in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric leverages its people diversity as a strength to understand its customers and the world we are living in.Schneider Electric evolves in an industry tackling the most exciting challenge of our time: the energy and climate change challenge. Since 2004, the Group has created a unique business portfolio and doubled its size in terms of revenue and people, both by a strong organic growth and a selective acquisition strategy. Schneider Electric has also built a balanced footprint in terms of end-markets and geographies to be more resilient and agile in capturing growth opportunities.
For more information about Schneider Electric/Square D, visit www.schneider-electric.com.
Thank you, Schneider Electric/Square D, for all you do for the IEC Foundation and our students.
About IEC Foundation
Founded in 1996, the IEC Foundation has provided nearly $5 million in cash and equipment to IEC training centers across the country. The Foundation seeks to support not-for-profit organizations to create opportunities introducing and guiding men and women to successful and satisfying careers in the electrical and communications industries through Equipment Grants for use by local training and education centers.Source: Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation
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IEC Foundation Receives Equipment Grant From Eaton
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 24, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Foundation has received an in-kind training equipment donation from Eaton valued at $223,220. This equipment will be used at the following IEC Chapter Training Centers: Atlanta, Austin, Central PA, Greater Cincinnati, Central Ohio, El Paso, Kentucky & Southern Indiana, Northern Colorado, Northwest Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, Oregon, and Greater St. Louis.The IEC Foundation works with industry partners of IEC National to help secure corporate donations of materials and equipment for updating the student labs in IEC campuses on an annual basis through the IEC Foundation Equipment Grant program. To date, the Equipment Grant program has provided over $5M in new laboratory equipment to IEC career schools nationwide. These upgrades in equipment complement the world-class IEC 4-year electrical apprenticeship education program and directly benefit the hands-on learning experience of IEC students, helping to ensure that IEC produces the highest-caliber electricians in the industry.
This commitment from Eaton is crucial in elevating the ability of our IEC nonprofit training campuses across the country to educate and train the skilled workers of tomorrow. We are grateful for the partnership in paving the way for our collective future success in the electrical and systems contracting industry.
Spenser Villwock, IEC Foundation CEO
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that had 2016 sales of $19.7 billion. They provide energy-efficient solutions that help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.Because of the pivotal role they play, Eaton is committed to creating and maintaining powerful customer relationships built on a foundation of excellence. From the products they manufacture to their dedicated customer service and support, they know what’s important to you.
For more information about Eaton, visit www.eaton.com/Eaton/index.htm
Thank you, Eaton, for all you do!
About IEC Foundation
Founded in 1996, the IEC Foundation has provided nearly $5 million in cash and equipment to IEC training centers across the country. The Foundation seeks to support not-for-profit organizations to create opportunities introducing and guiding men and women to successful and satisfying careers in the electrical and communications industries through Equipment Grants for use by local training and education centers.Source: Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation
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