Sentences with phrase «technology jobs growth»

Although information technology jobs growth slowed somewhat during the 2007 - 2009 recession, IT employment has been a bright spot in the 2010s labor market.

The study, «State investments in high - technology job growth,» is reported in the journal Social Science Research.

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In a statement, Lee said that the «growing «sharing economy» is leveraging technology and innovation to generate new jobs and income for San Franciscans in every neighborhood and at every income level... San Francisco must be at the forefront of nurturing its growth, modernizing our laws, and confronting emerging policy issues and concerns.»

Last year, Lee said, the city experienced a 30 % annual growth in technology jobs, which now number some 32,000 positions at 1,600 tech or start - up companies.

Apartment growth is already robust, with 4,000 units in the planning stages, and job growth in professional services and technology is helping to fill more and more housing.

The U.S. wind and solar industries employ over 300,000 people, making clean energy an important political constituency that is about five times bigger than the coal sector for jobs, thanks to years of rapid growth fueled by government incentives and declines in the cost of their technologies.

«Health care goes beyond doctors and nursing professions — there is high demand for people to fill positions available in health care technology, at hospitals and elsewhere within the industry that tap into a variety of the categories we rank and that offer a low unemployment rate, a high median salary and robust job growth.»

By promoting craftsmanship training, advancing STEM jobs and identifying new ways to incorporate new technologies for growth and innovation, the construction business can strategically combat the labor shortage and set the industry up for success.

It found that since 1871, technology has created more jobs than it's destroyed, suggesting that job growth in traditionally white - collar fields has more than offset the loss of jobs in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Economic growth in China has long been premised on high levels of savings and investment, growth of manufacturing and exports, migration of low - productivity rural workers to higher - productivity urban jobs and integration of new technologies.

Growth in clean energy is driving significant demand for the metals and mineral products used to manufacture technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, LED lighting and electric cars, creating an opportunity for job creation and economic growth in mining communities across CGrowth in clean energy is driving significant demand for the metals and mineral products used to manufacture technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, LED lighting and electric cars, creating an opportunity for job creation and economic growth in mining communities across Cgrowth in mining communities across Canada.

Le Maire goes on to describe French leadership for the development and support of technology as essential for jobs and economic growth, but also as a source of national pride.

In combination, these efforts will stimulate job growth in the health technology sector, and increase the local and global adoption of Ontario - produced innovations.»

Roadmap 2020 recommendations focus on six key areas: Measuring Economic Impact and Job Creation; Entrepreneurial Training and Support for Growth — including by entrepreneurial women of color; Innovation, Technology and Sustainability; Accessing Capital; Accessing Markets; and Building the Movement.

About Draper Associates Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier early - stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation.

Although the availability of people depends on economic cycles and the departing employees» skills, it is likely to be difficult to find good candidates for knowledge - work jobs in such growth industries as information technology, biotechnology, and professional services.

Said Williams, «I am honoured to be appointed to my new position at Alberta Enterprise by the Board and look forward to continuing to foster the growth of a local venture capital community and their investments into innovation and technology in the province of Alberta, creating jobs and contributing to diversifying Alberta's economy.»

A combination of disruptive technology, global wage arbitrage (moving jobs overseas) and slower productivity growth has doggedly held wages back, not just in the United States, but also in most developed countries.

Reform is needed so community banks can best serve their local communities, fully utilize new technologies and partnerships, continue to improve the customer experience, create jobs, and support economic growth and opportunity into the future.

«By enabling entrepreneurs and green innovators to test and scale their business models, homegrown clean technology solutions can help the country build climate resilience, while also creating jobs and fostering economic growth.»

The lawmakers said the platforms allow low - cost services that have led to growth in many technology - based businesses «that have created much - needed jobs, tax revenue, and economic development opportunities throughout our state.»

Citing the support of the de Blasio Administration and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, Rodríguez announced a major proposal to rezone approximately one hundred acres of land in Inwood in furtherance of an economic development plan that would create job growth in the fields of technology and health through the creation of a technology community.

«NYS will experience an influx of technology and job growth, and Saab will continue to develop our capabilities and expand our U.S. footprint.

«Together we will bring new technology innovation and the job growth that follows to Syracuse and the Central New York region.»

Mohawk Valley Community College today kicked off the MVCC CyberJobs program, a training opportunity for area residents who seek new skills in high - growth job fields such as information technology and cybersecurity.

This designation can pave the way for new economic growth and good - paying jobs for the region, and boost our research and development of new technology.

This, along with a potentially unstable supply of foreign talent, a predicted increase in the rate of retirements, and a rapid growth of science - and technology - related jobs, caused NSB to worry that America was becoming vulnerable, economically, to fluctuations in the supply of foreign scientists.

Leicht and Jenkins, in the conclusion of their study, write that «state and local governments have become central architects of new industry» through these high - tech programs, contributing modestly to the growth of high - technology jobs.

The model produces different jobs and growth projections for a business - as - usual scenario with no technology breakthroughs or major new policies, and then generates different outcomes by factoring in new policies such as a national clean energy standards such as proposed by President Obama; increases in corporate average fuel economy standards; tougher environmental controls on coal - fired power generators; extended investment and production tax credits for clean energy sources and an expanded federal energy loan guarantee program.

«We decided to see if we could understand, from a jobs, economic growth and emissions standpoint, what various rates of innovation in key technologies might actually produce,» he said.

Despite the gloomy economy and its effect on the job market, science and technology will continue to be growth industries for decades ahead, she said.

That there's a way to do it that is entirely compatible with strong economic growth and job creation - that taking steps, for example, to retrofit buildings all across America with existing technologies will reduce our power usage by 15 or 20 percent.

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) applauds the release of the President's FY14 budget and his continued recognition of the importance of science and technology as the fuel for economic growth and job creation.

Evidently mindful of the huge pay - off in well - paying jobs and growth of the nuclear technology infrastructure that the selection of the right partner will bring, a mid-state consortium of business groups, academic institutions, and nuclear operators (called «NuHub») along with statewide counties and chambers of commerce spent nearly two years evaluating the competing SMR technology developers.

In the meantime, EvenGreen Technology and several other similar Idaho - based companies have formed the Idaho Clean Energy Association to represent local industry interests with government and to promote growth and job creation.

And look how this on - the - job learning and coaching is also being made easier thanks to the growth in mobile technologies.

Soon after, in 2015, PricewaterhouseCoopers released a report that found that technology and innovation represent both a challenge and an opportunity to Australian growth and jobs.

As both local MP and Digital Minister I'm delighted to see Wonde's growth, creating jobs locally and helping schools use modern technology to serve their pupils.»

Research: Technology Is Only Making Social Skills More Important Harvard Business Review, 8/26/15 «David Deming, an associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, explains that since the»80s, job and wage growth has been strongest in occupations requiring both high cognitive and high social skills.»

They attract quality talent using strategic recruitment systems that engage top candidates through targeted outreach and technology.5 They also develop selection processes that evaluate candidates» fit and expected performance on central job responsibilities.6 To retain highly sought employees, effective organizations foster positive workplace cultures, compensate their employees at competitive levels, and create opportunities for professional growth to ensure that candidates thrive and mature within the organization.7 In addition to an overarching human capital system, many effective organizations also devise specific strategies to recruit and support candidates who come from diverse backgrounds.8

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 22 % growth in jobs for fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) between 2004 and 2014 (U. S. Department of Labor, 2005).

In New York State, for example, the growth of six - year technology education and training programs, called P - TECHs (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), offer high school students the opportunity to earn an associate degree and learn valuable skills for future jobs in technology, manufacturing and hetechnology education and training programs, called P - TECHs (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), offer high school students the opportunity to earn an associate degree and learn valuable skills for future jobs in technology, manufacturing and heTechnology Early College High School), offer high school students the opportunity to earn an associate degree and learn valuable skills for future jobs in technology, manufacturing and hetechnology, manufacturing and health care.

Uniquely combining deep instructional job - embedded expertise, innovative technology tools, and a targeted digital content library, Generation Ready's work with schools and districts has proven to result in sustained professional growth and improved student learning.

McLaren is right to take this step now and support future growth of high - technology manufacturing and engineering jobs in the UK,» Dennis declared.

During his tenure, Wallace helped create initiatives that have delivered consistent growth, allowing for reinvestment in new jobs, new technologies and the communities in which Radio Systems Corp. lives and serves.

Addressing the Tourism Task Force of the European Parliament Mr. Pololikashvili highlighted the need to enhance integration, connectivity and technology to maximize the role of tourism in creating jobs and stimulating growth in the European Union (EU).

Investing in a Clean Energy Economy will drive state - of - the - art technologies that will spur economic growth, create new energy jobs, and increase our energy security all while reducing the harmful emissions that are putting our planet at risk.

Plus, pointing government money at new technologies in emerging growth industries that will provide good jobs to Americans and that can also help the average homeowner reduce their expenses (for heating, electricity, gas, etc)-- well, isn't that what the present economic downturn is absolutely calling for?

The development and implementation of non-fossil-fuel energy production technologies will provide hundreds of thousands of new jobs in a growth industry.

Science and technology have extraordinary potential to help America achieve a broad range of national goals, including sparking economic growth and job creation; allowing Americans to live longer, healthier lives; developing clean sources of energy that reduce our dependence on foreign oil; and protecting our environment.