Sentences with phrase «gain policy experience»

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Bill's vast experience has been gained through years of observing shareholders and proxy advisory firms, assessing compensation practices and governance policies, and analyzing voting results and solicitation strategies.

With the objective of learning from the rich experiences and lessons that other countries have gained from their own programs, in early 2016, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada announced a competitive policy research grant for research on best practices by foreign SME export assistance programs.

It's a great opportunity for undergraduates and recent graduates to be an integral part of a good organization, gain experience in the world of state - level public policy, and....

The main objectives of this Consultation were to analyze globalization and its impact on human rights; to study ethical and theological considerations with regard to globalization; to search for alternative development paradigms; to study the policies of developed nations on development and trade policies in the context of globalization; to gain inputs on the experiences of indigenous people, workers and farmers who are affected by globalization; to consider the response of the Churches to the challenges posed by globalization and to study and identify concerns that the Asian churches can take up in order to address the adverse impact of globalization in the Asian context.

Before joining the Organic Produce Network, Shane gained valuable internship experience in economic analysis and public policy while working for the California State Assembly and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The experiences gained through practical use of a scientifically vetted system can help reform governance and policy in terms of:

She has served in several board leadership positions, and through navigating the private, independent, and charter school experiences of her own five children, has gained valuable insights into the diversity of school policy and practice.

At 632 pages, this is a substantial book, and the author brings to his research and writing both the work he put into his superb biography of Talleyrand and experience gained as director of the Conservative Research Department, and then as a member of Thatcher's No 10 Policy Unit.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about science and technology policy, and to gain experience working with Congress and legislative issues.

As a coveted asset in the federal government, fellows gain hands - on policy experience in a challenging environment.

Perhaps the best outcome has been the chance to explore the field of science policy and gain in - depth experience and contacts.

Gain hands - on policy experience in a challenging assignment.

During their first placement, fellows gain invaluable experience as they assist in the development of legislative and public policy initiatives within Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member offices.

Provides an opportunity for early career astronomers to gain experience in the world of science policy and serves to augment the policy advocacy programs of the society.

I also gained all kinds of experience that stood me in good stead for a job in science policy.

According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2014, a review of key trends in science, technology, and innovation policies, and performance in more than 45 economies, South Korea and China are now the primary destinations for researchers from the United States and experienced a net «brain gain» over the period 1996 — 2011.

Are you seeking a sabbatical or yearlong fellowship to enhance your career and gain hands - on policy experience?

Policy fellows with a background in engineering / computational sciences / mathematics have much to contribute and gain from the fellowship experience.

One policy that may reduce alcohol - use behaviors and impaired driving among young people at a population level is graduated driver licensing (GDL), which increases the driving privileges of young novice drivers as they age and gain more driving experience.

During the first - year office placement, Fellows gain invaluable experience as they assist in the development of legislative and public policy initiatives in CBC Member Offices.

I came to the Woo to strengthen my quantitative skills and to gain greater experience in health policy.

The fellowship was exactly the opportunity I needed to gain the training, knowledge and experience necessary to enter the policy world of Washington, D.C. Because the fellowship allows the fellow to work in different settings, I gained an appreciation of the range of career options available, and this empowered me to choose a career path after the fellowship that was right for me.

This strand is designed for students with a strong interest in policy, program development and evaluation as well as educational research or to gain experience in research in preparation for doctoral study.

After graduation, Chan says she hopes to gain international experience in policy around equity and education with the aim of bringing that experience home.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity for students interested in journalism and education policy to gain focused, supportive training and professional experience.

Through their programs and services, policymakers gain the insight and experience needed to create effective education policy.

Thus, to the extent that public policies are designed to improve the environments experienced by black children, our initial estimates may slightly overstate the ground that would be gained by blacks.

The states party to this agreement, desiring by common action to improve their respective school systems by utilizing the teacher or other professional educational person wherever educated, declare that it is the policy of each of them, on the basis of cooperation with one another, to take advantage of the preparation and experience of such persons wherever gained, thereby serving the best interests of society, of education, and of the teaching profession.

The literacy for educator preparation and induction intern will assist in the implementation of Tennessee's new literacy standards for educator preparation, while gaining invaluable experience in education policy implementation and building lasting relationships with fellow education professionals.

In this time, with the help of experienced colleagues on the Board and in the District, I have gained knowledge, insight, and experience in evaluating district policy.

Doug brings 20 years of Washington, DC - based education policy and research experience to SETDA, gained through prominent roles in the private and non-profit sectors.

The study found that students who attended schools led by New Leaders principals experienced slightly larger achievement gains on average than did similar students in schools led by non-New Leaders principals.131 While these results are promising, more research and data collection on both new and existing programs is needed to inform policy efforts to improve principal preparation.

Students in Pratt's Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment (GCPE) gained real - world experience in land use, policy, and planning through an innovative new studio class this past spring that focused on the East New...

Experiences gained in certain types of activities are shared among the partners in the RUAF network, systematised, and published as RUAF working papers, policy briefs, guidelines, training manuals, and so on and disseminated to various types of users, through the RUAF website, the Urban Agriculture Magazine, and the publication of books and working papers

According to their website, Collegians For A Constructive Tomorrow is a «student run environmental group led by National Director Bill Gilles, Collegians For A Constructive Tomorrow offers college students an opportunity to acquire knowledge, gain experience and get involved in making a difference on important environmental policy matters both on and off campus.»

While — considering regional differences and variations — many smaller and mid-size firms will allow paralegals to gain experience this way, many others lack the time and financial resources to train new employees on more than firm - specific policies and computer systems, and prefer candidates with at least some basic educational background in the field.

After gaining experience and expertise in our patent practice, many of our technology specialists are given the opportunity to attend law school during the day or evening, with the firm covering the cost of their tuition and books under our law school tuition policy.

The principles underlying the Aarhus Convention and experience gained in the implementation of its provisions have wide application in many policy domains, including chemicals management, climate change governance and nuclear energy.

You can gain driving experienced as a named occasional driver under the insurance policy of a parent or guardian, saving you a lot of money compared to if you listed yourself as the principal driver of your own vehicle.

An experienced sales auditor aiming to serve a manufacturing unit to apply my auditing sales in reviewing policies and production processes so that meeting target and gaining income could be a continuous practice.

I'm pursuing positions in the local government and nonprofit sectors that emphasize skills such as budget development, management, and implementation; program analysis; and policy analysis, so that I can apply the skills and experience I gained during my last two positions.

Gain employment with Professional, Reputable and Dependable Company for long term employment, share knowledge, skills and experience in the performance of duties with the ability to adapt and lead with all Company Policies and Regulations.

Through personal contact with Indigenous people who had been taken from their families, many non-Indigenous Australians in the 12 months since the release of Bringing Them Home began to gain a better understanding of the discrimination experienced by Indigenous people, and an insight into damage done by policies based on racial stereotypes which reinforced and perpetuated the very stereotypes underpinning these policies.

The screeners also gain expertise from the child welfare caseworkers» practice experience and expertise in child welfare policies and, in some cases, court procedures.

This policy is going to force many homeowners who are experiencing job loss, illness, separation, divorce or urgent unforeseen family crisis into having to sell their homes to gain access to their very own equity.»