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Intel Launches Apprenticeship Program for Manufacturing Technicians in AZ
SANTA CLARA — Intel is launching its first U.S. registered apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians in Arizona in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board, the SEMI Foundation, Maricopa Community Colleges District (MCCD) and Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. The company plans to train facility technician apprentices over the next five years. Selected apprentices will be full-time Intel employees on day one and will earn a certificate and college credit upon successful completion of the one-year program.
Yavapai College SBDC’s Marie Platowski-Beals Honored as Arizona State Star
The Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) proudly announces that Marie Platowski-Beals, Certified Business Analyst, has been named this year’s Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network. This prestigious State Star Award is bestowed annually to one individual from each state. Selected by a formal committee comprised of...
Suns hiring former Slam Dunk contest champion as assistant coach
The Phoenix Suns are throwing a bone to the fans of 1990s NBA basketball. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Suns are hiring Brent Barry as an assistant coach. The 52-year-old Barry had spent the last six seasons as an executive for the San Antonio Spurs. Barry had a memorable playing career... The post Suns hiring former Slam Dunk contest champion as assistant coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham leaves fans in awe at All-Star Game with court side antics despite not even playing
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham had fans in raptures at the All-Star game, and she wasn't even playing in the game. The Phoenix Mercury guard was on the sidelines for the big game between the WNBA All-Stars and US Olympic team in Phoenix, Arizona. And when the cameras panned to her...
US census takers to conduct test runs in Colorado 4 years before 2030 count
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Six places in the South and West will host practice runs for the next U.S. head count in 2030. The census helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado.; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be encouraged to fill out practice census questionnaires in the spring of 2026. Census Bureau officials said Monday that they hope the tests will help ensure that in 2030, they count the people who were missed in the 2020 census.
Most Influential Women: Ning Duong, Credit Union West
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Ning Duong, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Credit Union West. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
Arizona ballot descriptions set as lawsuits over publicity pamphlet continue
(The Center Square) – The ballot propositions descriptions and numbers have been solidified by the Arizona Secretary of State's office. There are 11 measures that were referred to the ballot by the legislature and three constitutional amendment proposals that required petition signatures that are also slated to make the ballot. The abortion access constitutional amendment will be known as Proposition 139, an elections amendment will be known as Proposition 140,...
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