«These companies are critical agents transforming our health systems, improving citizen health and creating
the knowledge economy jobs of the future.
In the last three years, MaRS startup clients have raised over $ 500 million in capital, earned nearly $ 300 million in revenue and created over 2,600 new
knowledge economy jobs.
In the last three years, MaRS startup clients have raised over $ 750 million in capital, earned over $ 375 million in revenue and hired well over 3,500 workers into
knowledge economy jobs.
Not exact matches
The technology elite who are leading this revolution will reassure you that there is nothing to worry about because we will create new
jobs just as we did in previous centuries when the
economy transitioned from agrarian to industrial to
knowledge - based.
When announcing the creation of his political advocacy group, Zuckerberg wrote a Washington Post op - ed, saying that technology leaders must band together to «advocate a bipartisan policy agenda to build the
knowledge economy the United States needs to ensure more
jobs, innovation and investment.»
Our constantly increasing number of members support the Swiss
Economy to remain competitive and cutting edge, give back to the community, help build successful companies, and also get the satisfaction that comes from sharing
knowledge and create meaningful
jobs, all while sharing the network and investment risks with like - minded investors.
- Build a «high tech, high
knowledge»
economy, creating one million new skilled
jobs and modernising infrastructure with high - speed rail, a green investment bank and broadband access for every citizen
The factsheet looks at the
economy, population,
jobs,
knowledge intensive
jobs, skills, commuting patterns and universities.
In March 2000, European heads of governments and of states agreed in Lisbon that by 2010, the European Union (EU) should become «the most competitive and dynamic
knowledge - based
economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better
jobs and greater social cohesion.»
Maine voters have a chance to say «yes» to an investment in our state that will create quality
jobs, foster innovation and help the state transition to a
knowledge - based
economy.
The Lisbon Agenda sought to make Europe the most competitive and dynamic
knowledge - based
economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better
jobs and greater social cohesion by 2010.
Job prospects in the United States have changed both because of the shift to a global
economy and because of a change in this country from an industrial
economy to a
knowledge and services
economy.
In addition, STEM competencies, and
knowledge and skills associated with STEM occupations, are widely in - demand, with 40 % of
jobs across the
economy demanding these types of abilities.
Do you believe we should put in place career and technical education in high school that actually give kids the skills they need to be innovators, to be entrepreneurs to fill the
jobs being created in today's
knowledge - based and information
economy?
We have considerable data on the
knowledge and skills now generally required to get the better - paying, fast - growing
jobs in the
economy.
In this global,
knowledge - based
economy where learning on the
job has become part of the
job, it's only natural that eLearning for companies is outpacing traditional classroom learning.
(By global
knowledge economy, we refer to the keen and growing competition across the world for high - end
jobs — especially in the service sector — that are dependent on highly educated, creative individuals who can fulfill the requirements of the work and, more important, create new
job opportunities.)
And librarians, who will now spend more time handling e-books than traditional print items, will also have to advance their own research skills and expand their own
knowledge in order to remain competitive in the
job market; as Seth Grodin notes in his recent ode to libraries, librarians will also be critical in teaching children how to be «first - rate data sharks» in the
knowledge - based
economy.
«When American students have the skills and
knowledge needed in today's
jobs, our communities will be positioned to compete successfully in the global
economy.»
In today's
knowledge - based global
economy,
jobs will go, more and more, to the best - educated, well - rounded workforce.
«We're losing ground — a troubling prospect when, in today's
knowledge - based
economy, the best
jobs can go anywhere in the world,» said U.S. Secretary of Education John King.
They are distressed that millions more languish in school ill - prepared for an increasingly
knowledge - based
economy in which even high - paying blue collar
jobs require strong math and science skills.
John Yap, Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology told Good e-Reader that «By taking advantage of technology, more people can get the learning they need in the
knowledge economy and access to new or better
jobs.
If the Government fails to adopt this measure one of the UK's critical
knowledge economy sectors will contract, more creative
jobs will be lost overseas, and our leading position in the global games development industry could be lost.
I have been amazed at the level of
knowledge and debate that occur at road side tea shops and noodle shops in India and China on complex issues like the
economy, fiscal policy, foreign investment and education /
job opportunities.
It was in this political climate that the EU heads of state and government launched the so - called Lisbon Strategy in March 2000, with the goal of making Europe «the most competitive and dynamic
knowledge - based
economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better
jobs and greater social cohesion.
The
knowledge of how the transition to a sustainable, low - carbon
economy will affect employment, especially underlying
job movements, is vital to informing policy, yet there are few comparable studies for developing countries.
Combining clean energy with local ingenuity has time and again proven that with the remarkable
knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit we have in our country, we can create green
jobs that not only grow our
economy, but protect our vital resources.»
I am pursuing LEED PA certified to increase my sustainability
knowledge base, to help guide my restoration of an historic opera house, and to improve my chances of landing a green collar
job after 20 years in high tech — despite an
economy on life support and a sea of
job seekers.
The document aims to contribute to the
knowledge sharing and analysis that will lead to the shaping of inclusive green
jobs strategies for decent work promotion in Turkey's transition to a greener
economy.
«As the
knowledge economy continues to grow — and manufacturing
jobs disappear — there's more demand for university grads in the workforce than ever.»
In a
knowledge economy, adding to your skill set is key to staying relevant and competitive in a
job market.
But given the state of the
economy, the
job market is flooded with experienced
job seekers who bring a wealth of
knowledge from many industries.
Our extensive
knowledge of the city's
economy and
job market further assists RMA's executive recruiters in scouring the city's talent for prospective executive candidates who meet your needs and can fulfill the requirements of your firm.
The rich local
economy equips executive
job seekers with the
knowledge and experience to make lateral transitions to other firms within the scope of their expertise that will offer new challenges and greater opportunities.
If you only know how to look for a
job using OLD conventional, outdated ways in this
knowledge economy (or would only take
jobs based on your conventional outdated mindset), the answer is, «Yes, your degree really counts for nothing.
U.S. competitiveness in the global
economy depends on a workforce that has acquired both the technical
knowledge needed for specific occupations and the «employability skills» required for all
jobs.