

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- May 10, 2018
STEM Scholars
While today’s teens are surrounded by technology, there is a major shortage of students pursuing academic and career paths in STEM related fields. In fact, data demonstrates that U.S. students are falling behind their global peers when it comes to both the technical skills they are developing and their likelihood to pursue a career in STEM. The industries that will power our economy require a workforce skilled in STEM disciplines. If the U.S. is to be a leader in the STEM fie

Emily Thurlow, CPBJ
- May 8, 2018
Manufacturers group holds 'out of this world' event
Manufacturing is on the move in South Central Pennsylvania, with the sector at its highest employment since the recession, according to industry professionals. And over the last year, manufacturing in Central Pennsylvania has had an impact beyond the commonwealth. In fact, some local industries are supporting jobs that are out of this world, literally. That impact was celebrated during the regional Manufacturers' Association's annual conference Wednesday night. Now in its 112

Johann Calhoun, Tribune News Editor
- May 7, 2018
Manufacturing initiative open for students
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the opening of a new fellowship program through his Manufacturing PA Initiative designed to partner Pennsylvania’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students with local manufacturers to develop new technologies and advance innovation statewide. “While exploring all the ways in which we could advance technology and innovation in the manufacturing sector, we realized that some of our best resources are the minds and enthusiasm of our students

Tim Berry for Entrepreneur
- May 3, 2018
10 Critical Cash Flow Rules
Cash flow problems can kill businesses that might otherwise survive. According to a U.S. Bank study, 82 percent of business failures are due to poor cash management. To prevent this from happening to your business, here are my 10 cash flow rules to remember. 1. Profits aren't cash; they're accounting. And accounting is a lot more creative than you think. You can't pay bills with profits. Actually profits can lull you to sleep. If you pay your bills and your customers don't, i

GANTNews
- May 2, 2018
Wolf Launches New Fellowship Program to Connect Students and Manufacturers to Advance Innovation in
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday Gov. Tom Wolf announced the opening of a new fellowship program through his Manufacturing PA Initiative. It’s designed to partner Pennsylvania’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students with local manufacturers to develop new technologies and advance innovation statewide. “While exploring all the ways in which we could advance technology and innovation in the manufacturing sector, we realized that some of our best resources are the minds

Kerry Hannon for the New York Times
- May 1, 2018
Tired of Your Cubicle? Try a Trade
After Hannah Grey of Pittsburgh earned an undergraduate degree in interior design, she spent several years working for an architectural firm as a commercial interior designer. “I enjoyed it,” she said, “but it was definitely more of a desk job.” Then she participated in a workshop for architects and designers. “The basis of the program was to show us how the blueprints we design actually translate to real life,” said Ms. Grey, 38. It kicked in her memories of growing up in Be
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