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Results for: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Researchers search for solutions to construct a comprehensive workforce , article“A lot of companies present what they're doing as a best practice, and yet in some cases, they don’t even know if it works within their own organization because the data isn’t there,” said Josh Iorio, assistant director for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
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Green technology requires mined materials — and a workforce to meet demand , articleThe mining industry is booming as more minerals are needed to produce next generation technologies. At the same time, enrollment is down in mining engineering programs across the country. Can an industry already struggling to find and retain talent keep up with the demand?
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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W_Internships – combining winter and internships for the win , articleInternships not only give you job experience, guide your career choices, and help you network, they strengthen your resume and make you more competitive on the job market. But what if you need to take a summer job for more pay, or can’t pay for housing and expenses in a far-flung city for three months? That’s where W_Internships come in. From January 2 to January 12, a number of third-year architecture students participated in an immersive program that helps cultivate architecture students' knowledge, skills, and abilities for their future professions. A partnership between architectural firms, students, and the university, W_Internships place students in two-week internships across the region.
Date: Apr 01, 2024 -
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Research aims to bring a circular revolution to industry , articleCollege of Natural Resources and Environment researchers are gaining insights from value-retention processes and natural systems to explore how to transition industry toward a sustainable future.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
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Unmanned aerial vehicles and workforce development part of congressman's visit to Blacksburg campus , articleU.S. Rep. Rob Wittman ’81 received briefings on research initiatives related to unmanned aerial systems and unmanned underwater vehicle. He also met with four undergraduate students who are part of the Defense Civilian Training Corps to hear about workforce development programming at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Building up the semiconductor workforce with $30 million partnership , articleVirginia Tech faculty Yang "Cindy" Yi and Luke Lester are taking on the challenge to bring more women into technology and semiconductor industries through UPWARDS, an international partnership between the U.S. and Japan.
Date: Mar 08, 2024 -
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Career and Professional Development awarded $100,000 grant to expand work-based learning opportunities , articleThe grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia will make paid internships more widely available, removing some of the barriers for students with financial need.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
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Margaret Ellis receives Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Undergraduate Teaching Award , articleMargaret Ellis was recognized or outstanding contributions to undergraduate education through teaching, service, and creating an inclusive community of experiential undergraduate mentorship.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
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Coding for the careers of the future , articleCodeKids is currently in the pilot phase. As it’s rolled out into classrooms, public school teachers and students will provide feedback to help Hamouda’s students refine the tools. In the process, they will practice using their skills to pursue Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission and its motto, Ut Prosim.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
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Virginia beef producers' day of learning and connection at Virginia Tech , articleFaculty from both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine presented topics at the 2024 Beef Cattle Health Conference held on the Virginia Tech campus.
Date: Jan 30, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech welcomes first cohort of Indian students in cybersecurity and business analytics program , articleVirginia Tech and NMIMS in Mumbai have partnered to offer a unique 3+1+1 degree program in business analytics and cybersecurity. Students spend three years at NMIMS in India, followed by one year at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and then one year at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria to complete their master’s program.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
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Two sports, two degrees, and a whole lot of opportunity , articleCole Beck, a dual Division I athlete, engineer, and soon-to-be Master of Science graduate, reflects on his time on and off the field and track at Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
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Grant will help build the future of Central Appalachia’s construction workforce , articleThe Center for Economic and Community Engagement, in partnership with the Virginia Center for Housing Research, received an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to address the affordable housing crisis and promote innovative and sustainable construction practices in the region
Date: Oct 31, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s Stability Wind Tunnel selected as a NATO Common Research Wind Tunnel , articleOf the four global facilities selected, the Stability Wind Tunnel is the only one at an educational institution, allowing engineering students to take part in international research.
Date: Aug 18, 2023 -
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From wafers to chips: Virginia Tech is satisfying the craving for semiconductor advancement , articleThe College of Engineering will play an important role in the years ahead when it comes to increased semiconductor development and manufacturing in the commonwealth.
Date: Jul 21, 2023