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Externships Connecting Higher Ed to Industry in Washington State
Externships Connecting Higher Ed to Industry in Washington State

The Associated General Contractors Education Foundation (AGCEF) is a nonprofit created by the construction industry to promote and develop careers in construction through education and training. 

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Ricardo IbarraNovember 19, 2019
How Washington Colleges Can Engage with Industry to Match Students with Employers’ Needs
How Washington Colleges Can Engage with Industry to Match Students with Employers’ Needs

Whether the job is repairing aircraft, manufacturing parts or flying a plane, most employers want to train new hires “their way” before somebody’s else’s techniques or technology intrude. 

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Ricardo IbarraOctober 15, 2019
Career Exploration & Experiences for Teens
Career Exploration & Experiences for Teens

High school students in Washington State are experiencing amazing possibilities in the world of work in innovative ways, thanks to the Centers of Excellence (COE) outreach model and the efforts of proactive employers, both public and private.

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Ricardo IbarraSeptember 17, 2019
How Apprenticeship Programs can Partner with Washington State Colleges
How Apprenticeship Programs can Partner with Washington State Colleges

Colleges want to help their students find good jobs. Employers looking to fill good jobs need help finding and training qualified candidates.

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Ricardo IbarraAugust 13, 2019
An HR Recruiting Tool of the Future in Action Today: Apprenticeships
An HR Recruiting Tool of the Future in Action Today: Apprenticeships

With U.S. unemployment at historic lows and soaring costs of a 4-year college degree turning many college students and young people off, how can employers find and develop the qualified employees they need?

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Ricardo IbarraJuly 16, 2019
Developing up-to-date Skill Standards for Washington's energy industry
Developing up-to-date Skill Standards for Washington's energy industry

At the request of its advisory board of utility partners, the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy convened a two-day focus group meeting to update skill standards for Washington’s energy industry.

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Case StudiesRicardo IbarraApril 25, 2019Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, Skill Standards
Washington State Centers of Excellence Launch New Website
Washington State Centers of Excellence Launch New Website

Launching themselves into the 21st century with a modern, mobile-friendly website, the Washington State Centers of Excellence are positioned to support the Evergreen State’s economic growth.

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News & PressRicardo IbarraMarch 4, 2019
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