Studio/D

08/22/2024

is set to revolutionize how we work, offering unprecedented speed and efficiency across industries. But there’s a catch. While excels at delivering rapid insights and automating tasks, using it effectively — and — requires a skill set at risk of being eliminated by the very technology designed to enhance it: .

The steps to sharpening critical thinking skills in the age of AI.

08/21/2024

The more a knows about their and , the better they can position themselves to offer the solutions they want when, where, and how their customers’ want it. Viewing as the lifeblood of any manufacturing concern is not engaging in hyperbole – it’s a cold, hard fact.

This article looks at the some areas where agencies can leverage a manufacturer’s data stream to spur continued growth.

Marketing agencies have many tools to help their clients - brand awareness, reputation management, market research into competitors and customers, and preci ...

08/15/2024

Jefferson City – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has been awarded a $4 million Apprenticeship Building America grant by the U.S. Department of Labor that will help Missourians land high-wage jobs in high-demand industries.

MDHEWD, Missouri Works Initiative (MWI), and BioSTL to launch MO-STAR project Jefferson City – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has been awarded a $4 million Apprenticeship Building America grant by the U.S. Department of Labor that will help Missourians...

08/14/2024

After decades of lagging behind traditional four-year colleges, enrollment in hashtag is on the upswing.

To make the most of this current trend, hashtag should partner with a hashtag hashtag agency who can help reach new students and connect them with potential employers.

Read our Insight on how working with an experienced MarCom team can lead to increased student enrollment and placement. https://bit.ly/3AprRoa

08/13/2024

How does feel about in the ? A recent article in indicates that even as concern around white-collar jobs grows due to and , a report by still reveals some hesitancy among Gen Zers to pursue trades careers.

Jobber’s Annual Survey Reveals Younger Generation’s Opinions About Trades Careers

08/08/2024

is at a crossroads – the answer is to the workforce with advanced technologies such as and ML for a new era. Read why in this piece from .

Manufacturing is at a crossroads - the answer is to reskill the workforce with advanced technologies such as AI and ML for a new era.

08/07/2024

As we’re past the halfway mark of the year, we wanted to look back to see how community banks are doing in regard to increasing their customer base and deposits.

This article highlights the top marketing trends for the year and how community banks can use them to increase both SBA loan requests and core deposits.

As we pass the halfway point of 2024, it's an opportune time for community banks to reassess their marketing efforts, particularly in regard to increas ...

07/26/2024

Students across Los Angeles County will get paid while earning credentials in skilled trades, such as construction, welding and solar panel installation, as part of an expanding initiative to offer students opportunities to good paying jobs in demanding industries. The program, L.A. County Skilled Trades Summers, was launched by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools.

Key aspects in this quick read: trade jobs, gen-z, work, recruitment - From Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions. Helping facility professionals with their jobs and careers.

07/26/2024

The manufacturing industry’s journey to digital transformation began about 20 years ago. It’s been a bumpy road filled with obstacles, particularly around enhancing visibility, augmenting labor, and optimizing quality for a connected factory. Despite some hiccups, manufacturers are working in new ways with technology. The market – and benefits – for digital transformation in the sector are vast.

New research reveals AI is expected to drive growth by 2029 and examines current trends, challenges and tech shaping global manufacturing.

07/18/2024

The US manufacturing sector is having a hard time filling vacancies—and keeping people in jobs. Gen Z workers could help fill this gap, but manufacturers will need to adjust old ways of doing things to attract and retain a generation for whom security, respect, and making a difference matter more than compensation alone.

Manufacturers may need to rethink their value proposition and working environments to attract and retain Gen Z on the line.

07/11/2024

Good news for US construction: According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released earlier this month by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 235,000 jobs, a gain of 2.9%.

Industry unemployment rate plunges to second lowest ever recorded.

07/03/2024

for often make the mistake of falling into "marketingspeak" - concentrating on only the features and benefits of their products or services instead of telling the compelling story of "the why" they do what they do. This Industry Week article explores how to change that mindset.

We speak a language of features and benefits. We need to get better at telling our stories.