As part of its effort to diversify the workforce and increase recruitment of women into the skilled trades, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. teamed up with Ignite Worldwide to provide $100,000 in tuition grants for female and female-identifying students interested in pursuing a technical education at UTI and careers in STEM-related fields. “We’re constantly hearing from … [More]
Education Group Launches New Training Solution to Reskill and Upskill the Skilled Trades
StrataTech Education Group, a long-time leader in training skilled professionals, launched StrataSkills Industry Solutions as a workforce development and retention solution for electrician, welder, and HVAC/R employers nationwide. StrataSkills launches when industry demand for trained workforces and certain skillsets are at an all-time high. “Reskilling and upskilling are … [More]
Real Estate License Can Open Door for Career Change
With an unprecedented number of workers reexamining their career paths, the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® (SAAR) is kicking off its next Raise The Bar Pre-licensing Class on Feb. 7. In just six weeks, aspiring agents will be equipped with the knowledge and tools for a new career into one of the nation’s hottest real estate markets. “Whether you’re looking to … [More]
Phoenix Water Services Seeking to Hire over 55 Critical Positions
Phoenix Water Services is seeking to hire over 55 utility technician trainee positions immediately. Interested applicants must apply by Dec. 28, 2021, to be invited to the utility technician trainee hiring event. The hiring event will take place on Jan. 11, 2022, at South Mountain Community Center located at 212 E. Alta Vista Rd. Interviews will be held between 8:30 a.m. - … [More]
First-of-Its-Kind Virtual Reality Training Aims to Help Growing Demand in Skilled Trade Jobs
StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools, launches an all-new virtual reality training program called OcuWeld. The program, which uses Oculus Quest 2 technology, will be among the first to use this revolutionary technology for students to practice welding skills outside of the classroom. The program launches at a time when demand for skilled … [More]
From Paycheck to Purpose
For those who question: “Does the work you do matter to you? Are you unsure what you want to do for a living? Are you in the right place but looking to advance?” No matter where we are in our career, we were born to do work we love. National bestselling author and career expert Ken Coleman was stuck in an unfulfilling career until he realized he didn’t have to be. In his latest … [More]
Ignite
Every entrepreneur starts with the same fears, doubts and anxieties about turning that small spark of an idea into a flaming success. From business planning to balancing well-being and hectic life schedules, this book breaks down the seemingly impossible journey into small manageable steps that can be covered over a matter of weeks, months or even years. Readers can use the … [More]
