The Workforce Almanac: A System-Level View of US Workforce Training Providers
WorkRise
The changing work landscape requires constant reskilling and upskilling across all education levels. While the US workforce development sector provides a crucial infrastructure for training workers to succeed in the workplace, this sector is often underutilized and underfunded because of its fragmentation.
The Workforce Almanac is a groundbreaking effort offering a comprehensive view of nearly 17,000 workforce training providers in the US. The open-source directory includes provider names, locations, and types, combining information from federal Registered Apprenticeship providers, nonprofit providers, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-eligible training providers, and higher education.
The Almanac’s interactive portal allows users to explore providers at the local, state, and national levels. Policymakers, workforce boards, training providers, employers, researchers, and other stakeholders can use the tool to integrate Almanac data with resource allocation, match learners and workers to training and employment opportunities, and explore geospatial dimensions of these data. Users can download and combine the data with other information, such as labor market trends, local employer data, and workforce development funding opportunities for customized exploration. |
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Great progress is being made on the new industrial speculative building in Horry County, South Carolina.
The 100,490 SF facility in the Ascott Valley Industrial Park consists of precast tilt-up concrete and is expandable to 153,360 SF. The building is scheduled for completion in Summer 2024.
Ascott Valley is conveniently located near Highway 22.
For more information contact
Sandy Davis, MBREDC, or Brian Nash, MDT
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What is AI?
From IBM
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities.
On its own or combined with other technologies (e.g., sensors, geolocation, robotics) AI can perform tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence or intervention. Digital assistants, GPS guidance, autonomous vehicles, and generative AI tools (like Open AI’s Chat GPT) are just a few examples of AI in the daily news and our daily lives.
Artificial intelligence has gone through many cycles of hype, but even to skeptics, the release of ChatGPT seems to mark a turning point. The last time generative AI loomed this large, the breakthroughs were in computer vision, but now the leap forward is in natural language processing (NLP). Today, generative AI can learn and synthesize not just human language but other data types including images, video, software code, and even molecular structures.
To learn more about AI, join the MBREDC for an informative session on August 15, 2024. |
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| Mark your calendars! The 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit will be held September 30-October 2 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, in Columbia, SC. This can’t-miss event is planned BY manufacturers, FOR manufacturers, and includes dynamic speakers and industry leaders, training, professional education credits, and more.
The application process is now open for the 2024 South Carolina Manufacturing Awards! The application deadline is August 9th and winners will be honored at the Summit.
Learn More and View Award Applications
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Interested in sponsoring an
MBREDC 2024 Event?
Benefits of sponsoring:
- Your company name/logo/hyperlink emailed in the invitation to all MBREDC members at least twice prior to the event.
- Your company name/logo displayed at the event.
- 3-5 minutes to discuss your business during the event.
- Opportunity to hand out and/or display materials during the event.
- Shared guest list after the event.
- Additional invitations to the event as possible.
Contact Sandra James for more information
and to reserve an event
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July 24 Event: A Night At The Theatre
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MBREDC Event: A Night at the Theatre
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Join the MBREDC and Thrive Private Wealth Strategies for a live production of the play Clyde’s in downtown Conway.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Doors open for networking, appetizers, and drinks at 6:30 pm.
Play begins at 7:30 pm.
Must register for tickets
Number of tickets based on MBREDC Membership Level
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| The MBREDC Industry Awareness Class
The May Industry Awareness class visited these locations located in Myrtle Beach:
Surteco– a full-service provider of decorative surfaces.
Archetype SC– provides full-stack web, desktop, and mobile development services with a focus on creating user experiences to help your business grow.
Milano Kitchen & Bath– a full-service, custom kitchen and bathroom manufacturer and retailer.
Grand Strand Brewing– offers a wide range of in-house brewed beers.
MB Downtown Alliance– working to cultivate a distinctive downtown environment in downtown Myrtle Beach
eMYRge at HTC Aspire Hub– a co-working and collaboration space, intentionally created to help people and businesses thrive in Myrtle Beach.
Visit the websites of these local industries to learn more about what is being made in Horry County and the jobs they offer.
Thank you to each of these businesses for welcoming our class.
If you are interested in being a part of the next Industry Awareness Class that will begin in September 2024, contact Sandra James for more information. Applications are now being accepted. |
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Baker Roofing: ‘We shall do good work. At a profit, if we can, at a loss if we must, but always good work’.
Baker Roofing Company is a 100-year-old building envelope contractor specializing in Commercial Roof Repair, Maintenance, and Full Roof Replacement. Our specifically trained service team members are experts in identifying deficiencies that can cause potential water intrusion. What that means is that our service crew members are 100% self-performing on our commercial repair work. When you place a service request with Baker Roofing Company you are getting a continuously trained, specialized, and uniformed Baker employee who knows how to get the job done right. Baker Roofing Company handles anything from the smallest leak call repair to full-blown roof replacement of your facility. Along with over 100 years in business and multiple locations throughout the Southeast US, we are one of the most capable and longest standing roofing companies in the nation. |
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SCORE Named “Nonprofit of the Month”
SCORE Grand Strand was named the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit of the Month!
Chapter Co-Chairs John Abato (Education), Ray Wells (Finance), and Ron Opher (Administration) proudly accepted the award presented by Douglas Ernest, Jr. of United Bank, which sponsors the award.
Said Opher, “[I]t is quite an honor to be recognized, and we are proudly displaying the award and the sign on loan in our office, where we hosted a long-anticipated meeting with a city official the very next day (great timing!). Thanks to all in attendance for supporting SCORE and for helping spread the word about our complimentary and confidential mentorship services and educational seminars/webinars to the entire Grand Strand business community.”
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| Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
2050 Hwy 501 East, Building 100
Conway, SC 29526
800-844-4983 |
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