Sentences with phrase «into policy jobs»

I am an education policy researcher who's taken a few detours into policy jobs — once in the Office of Data and Accountability of DC Public Schools, and once as the Deputy of Educator Preparation for the State of Delaware under its Race - to - the - Top efforts.

A job at a philanthropic foundation can be a more expedient option, and can also serve as a stepping stone into a policy job.

Not exact matches

Yet economists and policy experts say that view fails to take into account the changing realities of the workplace, where it's harder to get good - paying jobs, and where wages have been stagnant for decades.

This approach to monetary policy was under assault after the financial crisis, as experts noted the central banks had deluded themselves into thinking that their job had become as simple as keeping inflation at 2 %.

After that, I stopped into the reception to thank the host of the event, Dimitri Simes, the publisher of the bi-monthly foreign policy magazine, The National Interest, who had done a great job putting everything together.

«We need to make sure that this does not translate into misguided policies that could make the situation much worse, not only from the perspective of trade but also for job creation and economic growth and development which are so closely linked to an open trading system,» the report quoted him as saying.

The problem, he says, is that Trump has turned the race into «more of a celebrity sweepstakes» that focuses on one candidate's personality while ignoring a host of important policy issues, from income inequality and health care to job creation.

People should realize it simply isn't that easy to enact policy and our two - party system does a wonderful job of providing a forum to debate proposed policy before it ever can possibly go into law.

Instead he falls into a job as a journalist and public speaker, anxiously defending a «forward» policy in the Great Game [the competition between Russia and Britain in Central Asia].

If Congress and state legislatures listen to what families say they want, however, they will look for ways to ease policies like the «parenting penalty» that permeate the federal and state tax codes and are helping drive more and more young mothers with children into the job market.

Far from helping families children's groups said the policy will lead to parents taking low paid jobs and «cycling» from work to benefits, putting families in greater risk of falling into debt.

Mr. Speaker, this year, we have restored macroeconomic stability, which is protecting the value of money in the pockets of ordinary Ghanaians and giving businesses the predictability space to plan and invest, thereby sowing the seeds for economicgrowth and jobs creation.The broad agenda for next year is to translate the stability achieved into shared growth with aggressive policies aimed at creating moreopportunities for jobs.

It is Francis Maude, I understand, who has the job of converting all policy ideas into usable form.

He is the man who took us into the Exchange Rate Mechanism, destroyed hundreds of thousands of jobs, had people evicted from their homes and led to the destruction of businesses for the sake of his failed European policy.

«The government needs to urgently rethink these policies and provide the support young people need to get into education, training and jobs.

I hope he is put back into a high profile job, and if he ends up back in his old position at DFID I shall be happy to resume my criticisms of his policies.

It's a national security issue — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:42 We are confident these priorities will not only provide jobs but will improve the security of Ghanaians — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:41 Our job creation agenda will be driven by investment in human capital — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:40 The broad agenda for next year is to translate the stability into shared growth - Ken Ofori - Atta 10:33 We have restored macro stability and renewed confidence in the economy — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:32 We have achieved in one year, what seemed impossible to achieve in eight years — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 We have provided stable electricity supply — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 I am glad to report that we are on course to end the year with the fiscal deficit of 6.5 % — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:30 We are happy to note that our policies are yielding results that have brought back smiles to several Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 We resolve to be fiscally discipline — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 I'm happy to note that we have turned the economy around — Ken Ofori Atta 10:28 When I presented the budget in March, I indicated our commitment to take strategic steps to fix the challenges facing the economy and restore hope to Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:25 I thank the august House for all the support that has brought us so far — Ken Ofori Atta 10:24 Speaker of Parliament invites the Finance Minister to present the 2018 budget

He has refused to be rushed into a grand narrative, let alone policies, during his first 12 months in the job.

UFCW 1500 represents 18,000 members and promotes progressive policies such as demanding Walmart be held accountable for its unethical business practices, supporting the expansion of supermarkets into underserved communities and creating good food, good jobs and good health for all New Yorkers.

If elected, Mr. Giardina pledged to evaluate current law enforcement programs and policies for interdiction and intervention; support 12 - step programs for addiction recovery; double the number of children and teenagers involved in after - school and sports programs sponsored by schools and faith and community - based groups; establish mentorship, apprenticeship, and internship programs that link East Hampton's youth with year - round homeowners and those who visit seasonally; create a volunteer program for those in recovery to be reintegrated into the job market; triple the number of police, firefighters, educators, and medical personnel trained to administer Narcan, and investigate the establishment of an easy - access residential treatment facility available as an alternative or supplement to incarceration.

My platform is about economic human rights — education, jobs, health care — I didn't think I had to say water,» he said, sliding into a critique of Cuomo's policies about cities.

William Hague's disposition towards carrying the foreign policy brief into government would of course be the major factor in whether the top job in that area would be open to him, but another factor to consider is that in a Shadow Cabinet desperately lacking in experience of government Trimble's heavyweight status and experience as First Minister of Northern Ireland would bring some much - needed gravitas to the team.

The IO has the job of converting policy ideas into workable departmental plans and for training shadow ministers to be real ministers.

First he votes for the Bush policies that got us into this mess, including tax breaks that shipped jobs to China.

And, of course, the people who make real policies — the ones that are actually going to be put into practice — are those in government; plenty of people get jobs in the civil service after training as scientists.

She tapped into the communication and policy skills she gained while serving as a member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Board of Directors as she applied for a diverse number of jobs: a patent clerk, a science review administrator at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), and an industry researcher.

But most of the drop in Chinese fertility occurred before that coercive policy went into effect in 1979, as the government brought women by the millions into farm and industry collectives and provided them with the family planning they needed to stay on the job.

Think you could do a better job translating science into policy, if only you had the chance?

Sher and McNeil have done an excellent job compiling responses and organizing them into a report that verges on becoming a policy document.

Teachers decide whether to remain at a school for a multiplicity of reasons, which can be divided into four main categories: 1) characteristics of the job, including salary and working conditions; 2) alternative job opportunities; 3) teachers» own job and family preferences; and 4) school districts» personnel policies.

Kopp says it was TFA's vision from the start to get its alumni into jobs where they could influence — no, direct — education policy.

It is about getting every aspect of government policy — education, health, housing and communities — working together to support people into sustainable jobs.

Third, districts — and those who make policies that districts are required to follow — should eliminate hurdles that prevent entry into the field and effective performance in the job.

The academy today does a passable job of acknowledging good disciplinary scholarship but a pretty poor job of recognizing scholars who move ideas from the pages of barely - read journals into the real world of policy and practice.

Of course those that have been building these job protections and policies into what they are today — especially our teachers» unions — are not happy.

Learners will understand the impact and implications of the topic, making them more likely to assimilate the recommended policies and procedures into their daily job activities.

Equipping students with the skills necessary to achieve their full potential, participate in an increasingly interconnected global economy, and ultimately convert better jobs into better lives is now a central preoccupation of policy makers around the world.

The Occupy the DOE events reflect educators» mounting frustrations with education policy and practice that doesn't appear to take their views and expertise into account (see the Report Roundup in this issue for more on teachers» increasing job dissatisfaction).

As members of the final cohort of teaching fellows say goodbye to their student teaching assignments and settle into the task of looking for jobs this summer, NC Policy Watch sat down with Miller to learn more about how the program equipped her with teaching and leadership skills that to set her apart from the rest of the pack.

At a pivotal time for state education policy, half the nation's state legislatures have at least one new education committee chairperson this year, and a quarter of state schools chiefs are less than a year into the job, according to an Education Week analysis.

While the United States is up over 2,000,000 jobs since May 2011, Connecticut's «aggressive job growth» policy has translated into a new loss of 2,300 jobs over the past 12 months.

Comparing the best life insurance policies can be a challenge because, even if you find a range of appealing quotes online, you'll need to take into account certain factors — such as your job, medical history, lifestyle, or hobbies — that will impact your eligibility for certain rates and how much insurance you require.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

America's energy revolution means... a United States that's more energy self - sufficient — less dependent on others, more secure in the world and better positioned to help friends abroad; economic growth and job creation — and with the right policy choices, a golden opportunity to secure American prosperity well into the future; and a stronger U.S. trading posture that, with energy exports, could benefit consumers

... They deserve nothing less than our collective best efforts to that end, and they are counting on us to put into place realistic energy policies that enhance our nation's energy security and national security, promote job creation and responsible environmental stewardship, economic growth, and status as a global energy leader.»

Such policies have destroyed jobs and economic growth, and they threaten to undercut the performance of the grid well into the future.

While it is a scientist's job to answer genuine scientific questions, getting pulled into contrarian linguistic frames helps maintain the fiction that the science is still riven with fundamental equivocations and therefore too uncertain to form a reliable basis for public policy.

The MSMs eventually picked up the stories and their investigative journalists started delving into the scandal to reveal yet many more skeletons, and whipping up a general hysteria among the general public because of the lies that had been told to them in order to justify policies which caused the rape of our countryside with thousands of ugly wind turbines, which caused the numbers of people in fuel poverty to increase by five fold in only a couple of years and which caused many energy dependant jobs to be permanently exported.

While lacking in natural resources, it has developed into a technology hub, with a high density of research institutions and high employment in high - tech and future technologies including green jobs and climate policies.

This study demonstrates how «green jobs» policy clearly hinders Spain's way out of the current economic crisis, even while U.S. politicians insist that rushing into such a scheme will ease their own emergence from the turmoil.