CTE encompasses a wide range of activities intended to simultaneously provide students with skills
demanded in the labor market while preparing them for post-secondary degrees in technical fields.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases
in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft
demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft
market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and
markets in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from
labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the
demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes
in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations
in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including,
in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully
in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations
in the economy and the
demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations
in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations
in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges;
labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
Japan «s unemployment rate held steady
in October as the availability of jobs improved and household spending fell at a slower pace, a tentative sign that a robust
labor market is lending support to domestic
demand.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and
markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial
market conditions, fluctuations
in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end
market demand in construction and
in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges
in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit
market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including
market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including
in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption
in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and
labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes
in political conditions
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes
in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general
market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates
in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes
in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result
in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including
in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the
market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted
in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is
in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued
in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
«
In the presence of uncertainty and the absence of accelerating inflationary pressures, it would be unwise for policy to foreclose on the possibility of making further gains in the labor market,» she said, adding that «disinflation pressure and weak demand from abroad will likely weigh on the U.S. outlook for some time, and fragility in global markets could again pose risks here at home.&raqu
In the presence of uncertainty and the absence of accelerating inflationary pressures, it would be unwise for policy to foreclose on the possibility of making further gains
in the labor market,» she said, adding that «disinflation pressure and weak demand from abroad will likely weigh on the U.S. outlook for some time, and fragility in global markets could again pose risks here at home.&raqu
in the
labor market,» she said, adding that «disinflation pressure and weak
demand from abroad will likely weigh on the U.S. outlook for some time, and fragility
in global markets could again pose risks here at home.&raqu
in global
markets could again pose risks here at home.»
Economic growth for the Eurozone is also projected to be above trend, 2.4 % this year and 2.0 %
in 2019, supported by continued monetary stimulus, improving
labor markets, and healthy external
demand.
These risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes
in advertising
demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes
in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success
in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes
in accounting standards; the effect of
labor strikes, lockouts and
labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital
markets at the times and
in the amounts needed and on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result
in unexpected adverse operating results.
With respect to the
labor market, participants saw continued stretching
in labor demand, but few cited any evidence of a pickup
in wages, except for scattered increases
in wages of unskilled workers.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes
in consumer preferences and
demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its
market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes
in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes
in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes
in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital
markets; increased pension,
labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the
market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions
in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes
in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest
in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes
in the competitive
market and competition amongst retailers; changes
in consumer
demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products
in our stores and on our website; changes
in existing tax,
labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating
in a highly competitive industry; changes
in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes
in consumer preferences and
demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its
market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes
in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes
in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the United States and
in various other nations
in which we operate; the volatility of capital
markets; increased pension,
labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the
market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock
in the public
markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes
in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes
in consumer preferences and
demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its
market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes
in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes
in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes
in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company
in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital
markets; increased pension,
labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the
market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.
«Supply and
demand forces
in the
labor market are pushing wages higher.
If we assume that hysteresis is
in fact present to some degree after deep recessions, the natural next question is to ask whether it might be possible to reverse these adverse supply - side effects by temporarily running a «high - pressure economy,» with robust aggregate
demand and a tight
labor market.
The
demand is inside the institution,... not
in the
labor market....
Based on these findings, any shortage
in America's scientific
labor market is «most likely a
demand - side problem of STEM [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics] career opportunities that are less attractive than career opportunities
in other fields» rather than a supply - side problem of too few Americans with scientific training, asserted Salzman
in congressional testimony presented on 6 November before the House Committee on Science and Technology's Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
In a well - functioning labor market, one would see considerable movement of workers from areas of contracting demand to areas in which demand is increasin
In a well - functioning
labor market, one would see considerable movement of workers from areas of contracting
demand to areas
in which demand is increasin
in which
demand is increasing.
There is a significant gap between success
in school and employability skills because, notes Fadel, «current assessment systems do not reflect the
demands of the
labor market.»
Given the
demand for software skills
in the
labor market, there's been a lot of fanfare
in recent years around seeding opportunities to boost young people's computer science skills — the Hour of Code, the emergence of numerous coding boot camps, and edX's very popular Harvard MOOC, CS50, to name a few.
Policymakers
in other states should heed Arkansas's example by increasing their investment
in secondary CTE that is aligned to the
demands of the local
labor market.
The summit highlighted a new resolution on the part of government, private foundations, and businesses to invest
in developing community college programs to meet the
demands of the evolving
labor market.
Automation and the Growing Importance of Social Skills
in the
Labor Market (EconoFact) David Deming discusses new research that shows there is growing
demand for workers who are flexible and adaptable, and who are skilled at working
in team - based settings, all skills that are difficult to automate.
But
in spite of the new
demands of this complex
labor market, schools have yet to undergo a similarly monumental shift.
In a labor market, in the absence of other changes, if wage or salary payments increase, workers will increase the quantity of labor they supply and firms will decrease the quantity of labor they deman
In a
labor market,
in the absence of other changes, if wage or salary payments increase, workers will increase the quantity of labor they supply and firms will decrease the quantity of labor they deman
in the absence of other changes, if wage or salary payments increase, workers will increase the quantity of
labor they supply and firms will decrease the quantity of
labor they
demand.
Demands on students» literacy skills are becoming increasingly intense and rigorous, especially
in highly technical CTE courses and
in today's
labor market.
In order to meet these new demands, states will need to restructure work along several fronts, including brokering support to struggling schools and districts, raising standards and expectations, addressing weaknesses in the teacher and principal labor market, and strengthening connections between early childhood education, K — 12, higher education, and career
In order to meet these new
demands, states will need to restructure work along several fronts, including brokering support to struggling schools and districts, raising standards and expectations, addressing weaknesses
in the teacher and principal labor market, and strengthening connections between early childhood education, K — 12, higher education, and career
in the teacher and principal
labor market, and strengthening connections between early childhood education, K — 12, higher education, and careers.
«Both organizations are committed to investing
in our talent
in order to supply a workforce that meets future
labor market demands.»
This reflects the increasing understanding that
in rapidly changing knowledge economies, critical thinking and problem solving are important parts of the new global skill set, whereas the
labor market demand for routine cognitive competencies — the kinds of skills that are easy to teach and test — has declined rapidly over recent decades.
It is beyond evident today that the
labor market and societies
in the Middle East are
demanding individuals who are critical, analytical, capable of taking initiatives and being proactive
in responding to the challenges and social needs of their communities.
The second webinar
in FCAN's series on Connecting Education and Jobs
in Florida featured Adrienne Johnston, Bureau Chief of
Labor Market Statistics with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist and Director of Research with the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation talking about Florida workforce trends and
demands.
Public education doesn't use a «draft» to match new teachers with schools, but
in both teaching and basketball, there's a
labor market with a supply of, and
demand for, new talent.
As pointed out
in an article by Anna - Louise Jackson, Steve Mathews, and Anthony Feld
in Bloomberg Finance, «Temporary Work
Demand Rises as Companies Avoid Commitments: Jobs,» the number of workers needed at firms like Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA) and other temp agencies has increased due to market demand, now almost $ 30 billion, for on - demand labor, both blue collar and exec
Demand Rises as Companies Avoid Commitments: Jobs,» the number of workers needed at firms like Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA) and other temp agencies has increased due to
market demand, now almost $ 30 billion, for on - demand labor, both blue collar and exec
demand, now almost $ 30 billion, for on -
demand labor, both blue collar and exec
demand labor, both blue collar and executive.
Over the years, the course offerings have been flexible
in response to the
demands of the
labor market and the needs of the students.
Litigation support
labor is even more
in demand and represents more of a niche
in the overall
labor market.
Today's most
in -
demand skill sets are notable for their versatility, according to
labor market analytics firm Burning Glass.
Market research and Bureau of
Labor Statistics, however, shows a projected increase
in both
demand and salary for a number of years to come.
Stephen Miller who writes for the Society of Human Resources management (SHRM) notes, «Increasingly, employers are shifting toward variable pay based on performance and away from cost of living raises — although pay ranges may be adjusted due to general industry pay trends, as positions become more or less
in demand in the local
labor market.»
The State of Minnesota produces information that can help you learn about the
labor market: skill requirements, what's
in demand, how much different occupations pay, and more.
On the other hand, job seekers with certain high
demand skills may be able to expect salary increases — because there are still selected
labor shortages
in certain
markets.
For Trump to call the latest jobs report «terrible» and «anemic» is to overstate the facts, but he is trying to appeal to one of his core constituencies, those who feel left out of the economic recovery and unable to adapt to the changing
demands and circumstances of the
labor market, such as the decline
in manufacturing jobs.
For example, economists say the
labor market will continue to shift toward an on -
demand marketplace
in the future.
In the West region, where very healthy
labor markets are driving
demand, the gap is even wider.
Hospitality fundamentals remain healthy, buoyed by the robust
labor market and expanding economy, but this cyclical tailwind remains the last pillar on which hospitality
demand rests, as evidenced by the deceleration
in revenues.
He says prices
in these areas have come down so much that there's been high
demand for these properties among buyers, particularly
in areas with stable
labor markets.
«While positive developments on the
demand side will support solid growth
in the single - family housing sector
in 2017, builders
in many
markets continue to face supply - side constraints led by the three Ls — lots,
labor and lending,» said Dietz at the show.
«Though the main long - term drivers of housing activity remain stalled — namely below average growth
in median household income,
labor force participation, bank lending and household formation — metro
markets continue to get a boost from pent - up
demand caused by the low inventory that plagued housing for the past two years,» Redfin researchers note.
With a growing
labor market and continued household balance sheet repair, household formations are up
in 2012, increasing
demand for both renter - and owner - occupied housing.
However, secondary cities including Phoenix, Austin, Texas and Raleigh - Durham, N.C. are starting to show tremendous growth
in office
demand from tech tenants as well, as firms look for cheaper, but still urban - orientated,
markets that will offer fresh
labor pools, but with lower operating costs.
A strengthening
labor market, low interest rates, improving mortgage availability and growing pent - up
demand will help to significantly boost single - family housing production
in the year ahead and move the housing recovery to higher ground.