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#GenerativeAI is set to revolutionize how we work, offering unprecedented speed and efficiency across industries. But there’s a catch. While?#AI excels at delivering rapid insights and automating tasks, using it effectively — and #ethically — requires a skill set at risk of being eliminated by the very technology designed to enhance it: #CriticalThinking. https://bit.ly/3XctHBP

The more a #manufacturer knows about their #customers and #prospects, the better they can position themselves to offer the solutions they want when, where, and how their customers’ want it. Viewing #data as the lifeblood of any manufacturing concern is not engaging in hyperbole – it’s a cold, hard fact. This article looks at the some areas where #marketing agencies can leverage a manufacturer’s data stream to spur continued growth.

Jefferson City?– The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has been awarded a $4 million Apprenticeship Building America grant by the U.S. Department of Labor that will help Missourians land high-wage jobs in high-demand industries. https://bit.ly/4dK6r3r

After decades of lagging behind traditional four-year colleges, enrollment in #VocationalSchools is on the upswing. To make the most of this current trend, #TradeSchools should partner with a #marketing #communications agency who can help reach new students and connect them with potential employers. Read our Insight on how working with an experienced MarCom team can lead to increased student enrollment and placement.

How does #GenZ feel about #careers in the #trades? A recent article in #PlumberMagazine indicates that even as concern around white-collar jobs grows due to #AI and #EconomicUncertainties, a report by #Jobber still reveals some hesitancy among Gen Zers to pursue trades careers. https://bit.ly/3SNuBSH

#Manufacturing is at a crossroads –?the answer is to #reskill the workforce with advanced technologies such as #AI and ML for a new era. Read why in this piece from #IndustryToday. https://bit.ly/3ywpbo6

As we’re past the halfway mark of the year, we wanted to look back to see how #CommunityBanks are doing in regard to increasing their #customer base and #deposits. This article highlights the top #marketing trends for the year and how community banks can use them to increase both #SBALoan requests and core deposits.

Did you know that when it comes to #quitting their #jobs former employees rate #CompanyCulture issues just as important as issues regarding salary and benefits? ? In a recent FlexJobs survey, employees ranked the top 4 reasons for leaving a company as: ? 1. Poor work-life balance (29%) 2. Low or unfair pay (28%) 3. Toxic company culture (27%);? 4. Felt disrespected/undervalued (26%) ? This?article?focuses on ways to build a positive company culture in order to retain a happy, productive workforce, all while saving significant recruitment and training costs.

Many new #businesses get their start with an assist through a #loan from the #SmallBusinessAdministration. But, beyond being a conduit to these loans, #CommunityBanks provide a broad array of valuable services that many new businesses often fail to take advantage of. ? That’s a shame, because these services exist for the very purpose of helping small businesses thrive. After all, the bank is dependent on revenue streams that a stable client base provides. It is a truly symbiotic relationship. ? This?article?illustrates some of the key resources lending institutions provide to help small businesses grow and prosper.

The #SkilledTrades are currently experiencing a sort of renaissance – a reversal of a trend that had held for decades. This?is good news for #manufacturers who’ve been hampered by a shortage of skilled workers. ? Now is the time for manufacturers to aggressively campaign to this emerging class of workers – before, during, and after their #VocationalTraining.?This article?presents some ways manufacturers should capitalize on the surge in skilled trade students.