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Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: Progress and Opportunities in Industrial Workforce Development
May 31, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
IPC's Cory Blaylock and Victoria Hawkins discuss the exciting progress in workforce issues, with IPC celebrating the approval of their national program standards. The Department of Labor has broadened its list of occupations, notably approving the PCB design engineer role. There are funding opportunities for apprenticeship programs, particularly for underrepresented populations. IPC also offers supportive services for employer companies and workforce development initiatives.
Click to watch the interview on our Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2024 event site.
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