U.S.growth consulting company Frost&Sullivan research report published in September said,with the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games approaching,the two major international events to promote the construction of infrastructure projects ...
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British Columbia has confirmed it will invest$6.3 million to expand trades programs at NorKam Secondary.The funds will be used to develop a new NorKam Secondary Trades&Technology Centre of Excellence at a total cost of$7.4 million. The ...
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The New York metropolitan area has the highest demand for H-1B workers in the United States, according to a new study that examines regional use of the work visa. That's followed by Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose and Washington ...
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Xstrata Copper’s Antapaccay copper mine in southern Peru commenced production of commercial grade copper in concentrates at the beginning of November and has delivered its first shipment to Matarani Port for delivery to customers ...
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November 30, 2012 - BC Hydro says it will provide $100,000 in funding over two years to the North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS) to support trades training under its North East Aboriginal Trades Training (NEATT) program. The NEATT ...
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November 26, 2012 - BC Hydro has announced a $1-million investment toward supporting trades and skills training at Northern Lights College in B.C.—the funds will provide student bursaries, focusing on recruitment and retention of ...
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Mopani Copper Mines PLC has observed that Zambia's mining sector is bright as evidenced by the massive investment in the industry. Mr Danny Callow CEO of Mopani Copper Mines said that his mine has invested about USD 2 billion in the ...
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) has pledged to support the families of the victims of the Karachi garment factory fire and announced a plan to strengthen workplace safety, to prevent a similar tragedy from happening in the ...
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The lack of availability of skilled workforce is one of the reasons that impede the growth of Myanmar apparel sector, according to the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA). Sanctions imposed by the US on imports from Myanmar ...
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UK-A number of important additions to the London edition of the PLASA Professional Development Programme have been announced.The 80 free-to-attend sessions form the backbone of the 2012 edition of the PLASA Show,which takes place on Sunday ...
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IBM announced a collaboration agreement with the University of Mauritius to help meet the demand for Computer Science skills in the Indian Ocean island region. The joint academic initiative will provide technology and training resources ...
Buckinghamshire New University has partnered with HP to deliver the HP Institute Accredited Technical Associate (ATA) programme. Commencing this autumn, the pay-as-you learn programme is based around the new HP Institute course, which ...
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