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GM - GMability Advanced Technology- GM Partners With Government ...    01/06

General Motors announced that it will co-sponsor, with the U.S. Department of Energy and other industry organizations, a new competition series that will challenge engineering students from universities throughout North America to re-engineer a crossover vehicle to achieve better fuel economy and lower emissions. The competition, "Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility," launched in the 2004-2005 academic year as a three-year program.

NARA | Career Development Resource Center

Career Development Resource Center:
Opportunities for Upward Mobility in the Federal Government
Contents:

 

NASEN Policies - Policy on Professional Development - Central ...

  • Ensure that all revisions of policy on education generally, and on special educational needs, take account of the implications for professional development from the outset. Professional development should precede or accompany innovation

     

  • Work to clarify roles and responsibilities across all relevant bodies for planning, funding, delivery and evaluation of professional development

 

Professional Development

The Gov Online Learning Center a Government-wide resource that supports development of the Federal workforce through simplified and one-stop access to high quality e-Training products and services. The creation of this Center is the first phase of the President's Management Agenda e-Training Initiative and will continue to grow with the addition of products and services that meet the common needs of the workforce.

 

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AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability.

 

International Government Navigator

The creation of education, training and employment opportunities becomes more important in developing countries as society begins to change. The IT sector offers a future for those with the necessary skills, and yet how can those skills be acquired? Datamation founder Chetan Sharma had a vision of providing IT services to top commercial and corporate clients around the world, and at the same time, providing training and employment to those excluded from employment because of gender, poverty, or lack of education.

 

Data Development Partnerships in the San Diego Region

Many of the databases developed by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) were obtained through cost-effective partnerships with state, federal, and local government agencies; academic institutions; and the private sector, enabling costs to be spread among the participating agencies...Without partnerships, most of these databases may not have been developed. Probably an even greater benefit from data development partnerships is that more people and agencies use these data. While partnerships can increase project costs slightly, in our experience these benefits far outweigh any increase in costs...While partnerships are a valuable tool for database development, their success is not guaranteed and requires a firm commitment and due diligence from all participants. Below are 10 guidelines for creating successful partnerships that have served us well over the years.

 

Partnership for Public Service


The Partnership for Public Service is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to attracting America's best and brightest into government service and transforming the federal workforce to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Through an aggressive campaign of public-private partnerships, focused research and educational efforts, the Partnership seeks to enhance perceptions of public service and improve the government's ability to recruit and retain talented workers.

 

Internal Revenue Manual - 22.22.2 Partnership Relations ...

22.22.2  Partnership Relations- Government Agencies and Educational Institutions

 



Office of Partnerships and Grants Development- Proposal Writing

Mayor Anthony Williams' vision for the District of Columbia is for the city to serve as a model community for partnerships with the federal government and private-sector philanthropic institutions. OPGD has developed a DC-focused tool box for grant writers to aid community organizations in submitting highly competitive applications for federal and foundation grants.

National Endowment For The Humanities

NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.

www.neh.fed.us   03/05
 

Internships:

www.internshipprograms.com 

 

Advanced Manufacturing Interest Group

The Advanced Manufacturing Interest Group (AMIG) is a group with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) that promotes the principles and practices of cutting edge manufacturing concepts, especially lean manufacturing.  The website offers general information on AMIG, a guest book, an online membership registration form and a list of links that may be of interest to manufacturers. www.asqamig.org  04/04

 

Council on International Education

CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange. Study abroad and work
abroad with CIEE, the Council on International Educational Exchange. ... 

No search link available ~ search on your own! 04/04

 

The Ohio State University Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)

Welcome to CETE's website. I'd like to spend a few minutes with you, looking at the world in which we find ourselves, and, hopefully, invite you to join us to make a difference.   Executive Director, Monika Aring

CETE works to enhance the workforce development system and to help all individuals gain the skills they need for work that is valued.  CETE’s extensive organizational capacity has been honed by more than three decades experience delving into the challenges of workforce development, leading the Center to its role as one of the most valued sources of effective workforce development strategies.  Visit www.cete.org, www.cete.org/products, or www.ericacve.org.  01/03

 

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) tracks trends

The ACSI is produced through a partnership of the University of Michigan Business School, the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and the international consulting firm, CFI Group.

http://www.theacsi.org

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) tracks trends in customer satisfaction and provides benchmarking insights into the consumer economy for companies, industry trade associations and government agencies.  ACSI rates industries such as manufacturing, transportation, retail and finance on scales of 0-100 based on telephone interviews with consumers.  Management can visit the site to find the ACSI model, a tool designed from this research to help businesses gain competitive advantage.  12/02

 

Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership Based at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership is a non-profit corporation that has worked with hundreds of companies, providing suggestions and solutions - solutions resulting in millions in cost savings and increased sales.

Take a moment to think about your facility as you read the following seven forms of waste:
  • Inventory
  • Processing
  • Transportation
  • Movement
  • Overproduction
  • Defects
  • Waiting

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    APICS - The Educational Society For Resource Management

    APICS—The Educational Society  for Resource Management is a not-for-profit international educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs.  APICS' certification programs, training tools, and networking opportunities increase workplace performance

       

    APICS—The Performance Advantage

    Cover Story: A Wild Ride

    The ups and downs of demand are all too familiar to electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies. The pain currently experienced by those in the sector could stem from less than optimal execution of the outsourced manufacturing model. See what's necessary to smooth the ride by optimizing relationships with partners along the supply chain. 12/02

    APICS - The Performance Advantage

    November/December 2002

     

    Partners in Business
    is a Business Education Program that provides support for the Shingo Prize and its staff.

    Partners in Business is a unique training organization that has offered management education seminars for professionals, Utah State University (USU) faculty, and students for over 30 years. The Partners program is administered through Utah State's College of Business and is entirely staffed and managed by students. Partners is a non-profit organization that relies on income from partnerships and private donations to offer its services. For information about donating to the program, please contact Amy Sadler, the Assistant Director of the Partner's program at 800 472-9965.
    Our Mission

    The organization is dedicated to providing an educational forum for the exchange of ideas, strategies, and innovative business practices. Currently, Partners in Business offers eight seminars a year: Financial Services and Banking, Accounting, Operational Excellence, International Business, Information Technology, Customer Service and Marketing, Women in Business, and Human Resources. The Partners slogan clearly expresses the program's overall objective: Building an Academic/Corporate America.  12/02
     

     

    Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada 

    The Association for Manufacturing Excellence conducts about 50 plus Educational Events and an Annual Conference each year. Below is the schedule for future activities as of January 9, 2002. http://www.ame.org/ ~ AME Educational Events.....

    If you are interested in getting your name on the Customizable AME Lean 18-month exposure “Count-down-to-the-Conference Calendars,” contact the 2003 Conference Marketing Committee Co-Chair Jim Nother at jnother@nothers.com  or call 519/663-9440; cell phone 519/872-2608. This is a great advertising opportunity.12/02

     

    Society of Manufacturing Engineers  

    SME members have access to exclusive products and services as well as many other price discounts and professional opportunities. CLICK HERE for an overview of how SME serves its members. More Info;  More Industry News; More Tradeshows;  More Seminars & Conferences  12/02

     

    BMP Best Manufacturing Practices    

    Center of Excellence!  "Source for best practices and innovative technologies- surveys, news, events, library, software, links, more, more, more.... "

    www.bmpcoe.org   11/02

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    ETA:  The Employment and Training Administration        

    Workforce investment, workforce security, Grants and contracts-  department of Labor site with many links.

    www.doleta.gov   11/02

     

    Vehicle Research Institute at Western Washington University -

    US Department of Defense and US Department of Energy   11/02 

     

    Vehicle Research Institute  Viking 29

    ...is the newest Viking. It is a ground-up two-seat electric sports car designed and built at the VRI. The battery charge is maintained by a Thermophotovoltaic (TPV or "Midnight Sun) generator. Funding for the TPV generator and the vehicle was from a US Department of Energy (DOE) grants in concert with an industry partner, JX Crystals of Issaquah, WA. Final installation and finishing was supported by the MURI Dept. of Defense grant.11/02

     

    Suffolk County Workforce Development System Partners

    The Suffolk County Workforce Development System is a partnership of governmental organizations, businesses, organized labor, and private-sector agencies that provide education, employment & training, economic development, and social services.  http://www.workforcenewyork.org/   10/02

     

    Department of Education Office of Educational Technology

    Office of Educational Technology—U.S. Department of Education
    The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology (OET) develops national educational technology policy and implements this policy through Department-wide educational technology programs. Working closely with the offices of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), Postsecondary Education (OPE), Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), and Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), OET helps to ensure that ED's programs are also coordinated with efforts across the Federal Government.  www.ed.gov/Technology   10/02

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    U.S. Department of Education

    Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) - We support a wide range of policies, programs, and activities that help young people and adults obtain the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives. The OVAE gateway includes access to information, research and resources to help students become lifelong learners and make the most of their education, their careers, and their individual human potential. OVAE's activities fall into four areas: High Schools, Career and Technical Education, Community Colleges, and Adult Education and Literacy. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/ 09/02

     

    California Workforce Development  California Governor Gray Davis established the California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) to advise and assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the provisions of California’s workforce development programs and services. http://www.calwia.org/ 09/02

     

    California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency Web site

    Welcome to California

    It's a dynamic and interactive portal into the world's 5th largest economy. Here, you'll find the tools you need for business success. 09/02

     

    Employment Training Panel  

    Today's high-tech and global economy requires California workers to be equipped with the most advanced skills. The Employment Training Panel offers effective job training that is more essential today than ever before. http://www.commerce.ca.gov  09/02

     

     

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