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The complete Industry News section from the July 2014 issue of Gear Technology.

Many vets have the skills, but no place to apply them.

[starbox] The first question my boss asked me when I suggested we start an intern program was “What’s in it for us?” Fortunately I had done my h...

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Kaukauna, Wisconsin may hold the secrets to solving the problem of our skilled labor shortage.

Apprenticeship programs are back in the USA - sort of.

If you've been following this space with any regularity, you know that grassroots efforts among industry and academia are springing up around the country to help win the hearts, minds and talents of young people in nudging them towards a career in manufacturing. Add another partnership to the list.

Siemens is helping the state of Georgia's STEM initiative by helping develop educational programs for the public schools.