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How Associations Are Embracing Apprenticeships

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The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) recently announced updates to its apprenticeship program that include more elements of technology —the largest update to the long-running program in its two-decade history. The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association has an apprenticeship program that specifically targets high schoolers.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.9.21

Reid All About it

A few years ago, on a visit to my aunt in Rhode Island, I was inspired by the bean salad she made, so I developed my own recipe with additional inspiration from Our State It’s been a Fourth of July tradition ever since—a tradition made even more meaningful because the Fourth is my aunt’s birthday. Would fresh clams be better?

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A Case for the Association Summer Internship

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technology/computer skills. The summer intern will have opportunities to contribute to a variety of projects, including SHRM’s largest event of the year, and gain a broad experience reflecting what it’s like to work at a professional membership association. excellent writing skills. • the ability to do proofreading.

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Friday Buzz: How Groups Are Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Lifetime is airing public service announcements featuring Project Runway cohost Tim Gunn, and fans will be able to bid on a quilt made by one of the show’s past contestants to raise money for BCRF. And sports leagues and television networks aren’t the only groups helping the cause. Looking for new ideas on how to achieve success?

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Wake Up to Educating the Future Workforce

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Emerging technology is shifting our workforce toward intellectual capital and changing the ways we educate both students and adults. In the Thursday opening general session, an attendee asked futurist Dr. Michio Kaku about the threats of emerging technologies. Technology. I am a chronic abuser of the snooze button. Innovation.

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digitalNow 2013 in Less Than 180 Seconds- #diginow13

ChatterBachs

You have to break bureaucracy & red tape, engage people on a project basis. Advances in technology- Smart carpets detect falls, unfamiliar footsteps. Does technology enable you to better deliver on your core values? John Maeda, President, Rhode Island School of Design. Make your association hackable?