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More students in BC's north will connect with the skills and experience they need for the jobs of the future through an expanded $4.9-million Shoulder Tappers program announced by the BC government and the Northern Development Initiative Trust.
Education Minister Mike Bernier and Northern Development board chair Evan Saugstad made the announcement while touring Quesnel's Correlieu Secondary School with officials from the Quesnel School District and community leaders.
More than 2,800 single parents on income and disability assistance are already getting the supports they need to find employment and build a more secure future through the Single Parent Employment Initiative (SPEI), a program that provides skills training or work experience and wrap-around supports.
Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Michelle Stilwell met with three of the participants, two single fathers and a single mother, who were among the first to access the program, to discuss their experiences and hopes for the future. Donald Cameron and Heidi Ackermann are just about to graduate from training programs and Donald McCutcheon is halfway through a work experience program.
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While visiting Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. in Prince George, Premier Christy Clark and Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour announced that the Canada-BC Job Grant is available to help businesses provide their current or new employees with skills training. Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. was a previous recipient of the grant for over $244,000, which enabled them to train 40 employees in areas such as engine maintenance, aircraft field maintenance, mountain flying, advanced operational flight training, advanced driving techniques, supervisor training and quality assurance.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0045-000634
Local businesses from around Vancouver Island gathered to hear about British Columbia’s economic success and progress made to-date thanks to the BC Jobs Plan as well as for an announcement on a new Labour Market Partnership Project with Vancouver Island manufacturers.
Over the past 4 years, the #BCJobsPlan has achieved & surpassed much of what it set out to do – and there’s more to come!
LEARN MORE: news.gov.bc.ca/09923
Coordinators of the new Aboriginal Labour Market Community Navigators project help First Nations members get job-ready with the necessary skills to take advantage of new employment opportunities. These changemakers enable First nations members to succeed in a rapidly-changing work environment.
While visiting Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. in Prince George, Premier Christy Clark and Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour announced that the Canada-BC Job Grant is available to help businesses provide their current or new employees with skills training. Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. was a previous recipient of the grant for over $244,000, which enabled them to train 40 employees in areas such as engine maintenance, aircraft field maintenance, mountain flying, advanced operational flight training, advanced driving techniques, supervisor training and quality assurance.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0045-000634
BC is investing $515,000 in a pilot training program designed to support Aboriginal digital skills development and greater participation in BC’s rapidly growing technology sector.
Bridging to Technology is an innovative approach and part of a larger, comprehensive strategy developed by the First Nations Technology Council that brings together key partners to create meaningful training, mentorship and job-placement opportunities.
L-R: Sam Sullivan, MLA, Vancouver-False Creek; Denise Williams, executive director, First Nations Technology Council.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016ARR0025-000470
British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their health-care needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout B.C.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/27203
Members of the the Tsil Kaz Koh (Burns Lake Band), the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, the Skin Tyee First Nation, and the Nee-Tahi-Buhn Indian Band in Burns Lake all get together with Minister John Rustad as he announces support for two new Aboriginal skills training programs.
More than 2,800 single parents on income and disability assistance are already getting the supports they need to find employment and build a more secure future through the Single Parent Employment Initiative (SPEI), a program that provides skills training or work experience and wrap-around supports.
Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Michelle Stilwell met with three of the participants, two single fathers and a single mother, who were among the first to access the program, to discuss their experiences and hopes for the future. Donald Cameron and Heidi Ackermann are just about to graduate from training programs and Donald McCutcheon is halfway through a work experience program.
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British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their health-care needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout B.C.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/27203
Students, communities and BC’s rapidly growing high-tech sector all stand to benefit from a multi-million investment in technology programs at public post-secondary institutions throughout the province. More than 2,900 spaces will be added resulting in 1,000 new home-grown tech grads a year by 2023.
Read more here: news.gov.bc.ca/16179
As many as 30 eligible British Columbians will receive skills training to prepare them for employment as social and community service workers.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/27887
River’s Edge, A Place for Reflection and Action, A Ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph, Rocky River, Ohio is a facility that offers a mix of spaces to meet the needs of the Sisters of St. Joseph, administrative staff, the public, and visiting expert presenters.
Rooms include on-site housing, guest rooms for visitors, instructional class rooms, administrative offices, libraries, a chapel, dining hall and large commercial kitchen, and practitioner spaces for childcare, group meetings, and contemplative and preventative health care offerings that serve the local community.
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While visiting Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. in Prince George, Premier Christy Clark and Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour announced that the Canada-BC Job Grant is available to help businesses provide their current or new employees with skills training. Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. was a previous recipient of the grant for over $244,000, which enabled them to train 40 employees in areas such as engine maintenance, aircraft field maintenance, mountain flying, advanced operational flight training, advanced driving techniques, supervisor training and quality assurance.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0045-000634
While visiting Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. in Prince George, Premier Christy Clark and Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour announced that the Canada-BC Job Grant is available to help businesses provide their current or new employees with skills training. Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. was a previous recipient of the grant for over $244,000, which enabled them to train 40 employees in areas such as engine maintenance, aircraft field maintenance, mountain flying, advanced operational flight training, advanced driving techniques, supervisor training and quality assurance.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0045-000634
More than 2,800 single parents on income and disability assistance are already getting the supports they need to find employment and build a more secure future through the Single Parent Employment Initiative (SPEI), a program that provides skills training or work experience and wrap-around supports.
Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Michelle Stilwell met with three of the participants, two single fathers and a single mother, who were among the first to access the program, to discuss their experiences and hopes for the future. Donald Cameron and Heidi Ackermann are just about to graduate from training programs and Donald McCutcheon is halfway through a work experience program.
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More than 120 open textbooks will be available for BC post-secondary students as dozens of new skills training titles hit digital shelves this fall.
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While visiting Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. in Prince George, Premier Christy Clark and Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour announced that the Canada-BC Job Grant is available to help businesses provide their current or new employees with skills training. Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. was a previous recipient of the grant for over $244,000, which enabled them to train 40 employees in areas such as engine maintenance, aircraft field maintenance, mountain flying, advanced operational flight training, advanced driving techniques, supervisor training and quality assurance.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0045-000634
By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
Students and instructors at the Batam State Polytechnic's teaching factory work to mass-produce PCB's and microchips. The acquisition of this expensive production equipment was made possible through funding from the Asian Development Bank.
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A four-week training program that allows participants to work and gain employment in the high-demand food processing industry has been extended to allow an additional 120 people to receive training.
Learn More: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2013/04/bc-extends-food-industry-t...
River’s Edge, A Place for Reflection and Action, A Ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph, Rocky River, Ohio is a historic facility constructed in the late 1800's and early 1900's to meet the growing needs of the Sisters of St. Joseph, it's school, administrative staff, and now, the public and visiting expert presenters.
This photo set details building interiors, a mix of historic and contemporary environments that serve "both retired and actively ministering Sisters, central administration offices, the St. Joseph Worship Space, and River's Edge, a spirituality, conference and retreat center."
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By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
If you are a single parent receiving income or disability assistance, you may be eligible for training and support to secure a long-term job through the Single Parent Employment Initiative.
Learn more: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-...
More than 100 middle-school students from BC attended the second annual BC Lions Skills for Life Summit on Sunday. Students learned about the in-demand jobs of tomorrow and took part in leadership workshops with BC Lions players. The WorkBC Find Your Fit skills station featured interactive trades stations to try hands-on learning in careers such as welder, heavy equipment operator, nurse and construction inspector. Learn more: ow.ly/Ur2yr
By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
Batam State Polytechnic students produce a mock weather news report using professional-grade equipment at the campus' broadcasting lab. This Indonesian school is a grant recipient of the ADB's Polytechnic Education Development Project.
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More than 2,800 single parents on income and disability assistance are already getting the supports they need to find employment and build a more secure future through the Single Parent Employment Initiative (SPEI), a program that provides skills training or work experience and wrap-around supports.
Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Michelle Stilwell met with three of the participants, two single fathers and a single mother, who were among the first to access the program, to discuss their experiences and hopes for the future. Donald Cameron and Heidi Ackermann are just about to graduate from training programs and Donald McCutcheon is halfway through a work experience program.
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Electronics engineering students of Batam State Polytechnic design their own printed circuit boards at one of the campus' numerous electronics labs. This Indonesian school is a grant recipient of the ADB's Polytechnic Education Development Project.
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Local businesses from around Vancouver Island gathered to hear about British Columbia’s economic success and progress made to-date thanks to the BC Jobs Plan as well as for an announcement on a new Labour Market Partnership Project with Vancouver Island manufacturers.
Over the past 4 years, the #BCJobsPlan has achieved & surpassed much of what it set out to do – and there’s more to come!
LEARN MORE: news.gov.bc.ca/09923
Up to 26 people living and working in the Downtown Eastside will gain new training to enhance their skills as recycling workers, thanks to new funding from the Government of British Columbia.
Binners' Project will receive over $115,000 from WorkBC's Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) Employer Sponsored Training program to deliver classroom training and practical experience to employees who are at risk of layoff.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/23113
New, one-of-a-kind research will look into how to attract and retain the hospitality industry’s most in-demand occupations ─ cooks and chefs ─ in support of British Columbia’s growing tourism industry, a key sector in the BC Jobs Plan.
LEARN MORE: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015JTST0197-002069
U.S. Army photo by David Ruderman, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
Commander of the Kenyan Army, Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki, met with U.S. Army Africa leaders and toured the command’s headquarters in Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 23-25.
In addition to meeting with U.S. Army Africa Commander, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, Mwaniki delivered a presentation on border security issues affecting Kenya and toured some of the installation’s skills training facilities and Battle Command Training Center.
The Kenyan general said he was impressed by the sophisticated training and the working relationships he observed among American soldiers and their leaders.
“I think the relationship between the command and the staff, for example [between the sergeant major and the staff, is a very good example,” he said. “That is one of the highlights that I can pick straight away. That shows you it will be a successful command,” he said.
CSM Hu Rhodes, command sergeants major, USARAF, said visits like this put a personal face to a professional relationship. The command relationship endures changes in personnel; however, a familiar face can make things easier at times.
“All three of the Officers that visited were great, but, in particular, the General was impressive in each opportunity I had to spend time with him,” Rhodes said. “He is a studied leader that readily shares his experiences. I learned a lot, took a lot of notes, and look forward to meeting his NCO's in the near future.”
Mwaniki thinks the military profession is about survival, securing the nation and, in doing so, saving lives.
“That is the bottom line of our profession, therefore, we must be perfect in the task we undertake to secure the nation — there’s no substitute for that,” he said. “You must have the passion to love what you do — it must be in your genes; it must be in you.”
Mwaniki’s visit to Vicenza is another building block in an evolving relationship between the Kenyan Army and U.S. Army Africa, and we need to sustain this relationship.
“There’s really a relationship now between the U.S. and Africa,” he said. “Visits by [Major General] Hogg [to Kenya] and my visit here we are able to share our thoughts that ensure not only that [our] relationship is enhanced, but that we understand each other,” the Kenyan commander said emphatically.
Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, commander, USARAF, said the beauty about having the chief of the Kenyan Army visiting us here in Vicenza is absolutely dramatic.
“He’s very personable and brand new to the job -- we had an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and issues in Eastern Africa,” Hogg said. “We also talked about potential training, missions, exercises, and of course he had the opportunity to come see how U.S. Army Africa operates on a daily basis and see some of our training devises that we use for our Soldiers here,” the USARAF commander said.
Mwaniki stressed that communication is critical — it makes you understand the other person.
“We want to get as much as possible, to ensure that we secure and make Africa a better place,” Mwaniki said. “Ultimately our problems will be solved by us, but the expediencies of the U.S. in other areas will allow us to solve our problems, and we thank them,” he said.
To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil
Official Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica
Official Vimeo video channel: www.vimeo.com/usarmyafrica
New, one-of-a-kind research will look into how to attract and retain the hospitality industry’s most in-demand occupations ─ cooks and chefs ─ in support of British Columbia’s growing tourism industry, a key sector in the BC Jobs Plan.
LEARN MORE: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015JTST0197-002069
U.S. Army photo by David Ruderman, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
Commander of the Kenyan Army, Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki, met with U.S. Army Africa leaders and toured the command’s headquarters in Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 23-25.
In addition to meeting with U.S. Army Africa Commander, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, Mwaniki delivered a presentation on border security issues affecting Kenya and toured some of the installation’s skills training facilities and Battle Command Training Center.
The Kenyan general said he was impressed by the sophisticated training and the working relationships he observed among American soldiers and their leaders.
“I think the relationship between the command and the staff, for example [between the sergeant major and the staff, is a very good example,” he said. “That is one of the highlights that I can pick straight away. That shows you it will be a successful command,” he said.
CSM Hu Rhodes, command sergeants major, USARAF, said visits like this put a personal face to a professional relationship. The command relationship endures changes in personnel; however, a familiar face can make things easier at times.
“All three of the Officers that visited were great, but, in particular, the General was impressive in each opportunity I had to spend time with him,” Rhodes said. “He is a studied leader that readily shares his experiences. I learned a lot, took a lot of notes, and look forward to meeting his NCO's in the near future.”
Mwaniki thinks the military profession is about survival, securing the nation and, in doing so, saving lives.
“That is the bottom line of our profession, therefore, we must be perfect in the task we undertake to secure the nation — there’s no substitute for that,” he said. “You must have the passion to love what you do — it must be in your genes; it must be in you.”
Mwaniki’s visit to Vicenza is another building block in an evolving relationship between the Kenyan Army and U.S. Army Africa, and we need to sustain this relationship.
“There’s really a relationship now between the U.S. and Africa,” he said. “Visits by [Major General] Hogg [to Kenya] and my visit here we are able to share our thoughts that ensure not only that [our] relationship is enhanced, but that we understand each other,” the Kenyan commander said emphatically.
Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, commander, USARAF, said the beauty about having the chief of the Kenyan Army visiting us here in Vicenza is absolutely dramatic.
“He’s very personable and brand new to the job -- we had an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and issues in Eastern Africa,” Hogg said. “We also talked about potential training, missions, exercises, and of course he had the opportunity to come see how U.S. Army Africa operates on a daily basis and see some of our training devises that we use for our Soldiers here,” the USARAF commander said.
Mwaniki stressed that communication is critical — it makes you understand the other person.
“We want to get as much as possible, to ensure that we secure and make Africa a better place,” Mwaniki said. “Ultimately our problems will be solved by us, but the expediencies of the U.S. in other areas will allow us to solve our problems, and we thank them,” he said.
To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil
Official Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica
Official Vimeo video channel: www.vimeo.com/usarmyafrica
TASK program graduate Justin Murai has found a passion for woodworking and is now finding himself in-demand by local employers. Murai is in Lambrick Park Secondary’s woodshop. Carpenters rank #3 in the top 60 in-demand occupations to 2022.
LEARN MORE: news.gov.bc.ca/stories/lambrick-park-secondary-students-f...
U.S. Army photo by David Ruderman, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
Commander of the Kenyan Army, Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki, met with U.S. Army Africa leaders and toured the command’s headquarters in Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 23-25.
In addition to meeting with U.S. Army Africa Commander, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, Mwaniki delivered a presentation on border security issues affecting Kenya and toured some of the installation’s skills training facilities and Battle Command Training Center.
The Kenyan general said he was impressed by the sophisticated training and the working relationships he observed among American soldiers and their leaders.
“I think the relationship between the command and the staff, for example [between the sergeant major and the staff, is a very good example,” he said. “That is one of the highlights that I can pick straight away. That shows you it will be a successful command,” he said.
CSM Hu Rhodes, command sergeants major, USARAF, said visits like this put a personal face to a professional relationship. The command relationship endures changes in personnel; however, a familiar face can make things easier at times.
“All three of the Officers that visited were great, but, in particular, the General was impressive in each opportunity I had to spend time with him,” Rhodes said. “He is a studied leader that readily shares his experiences. I learned a lot, took a lot of notes, and look forward to meeting his NCO's in the near future.”
Mwaniki thinks the military profession is about survival, securing the nation and, in doing so, saving lives.
“That is the bottom line of our profession, therefore, we must be perfect in the task we undertake to secure the nation — there’s no substitute for that,” he said. “You must have the passion to love what you do — it must be in your genes; it must be in you.”
Mwaniki’s visit to Vicenza is another building block in an evolving relationship between the Kenyan Army and U.S. Army Africa, and we need to sustain this relationship.
“There’s really a relationship now between the U.S. and Africa,” he said. “Visits by [Major General] Hogg [to Kenya] and my visit here we are able to share our thoughts that ensure not only that [our] relationship is enhanced, but that we understand each other,” the Kenyan commander said emphatically.
Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, commander, USARAF, said the beauty about having the chief of the Kenyan Army visiting us here in Vicenza is absolutely dramatic.
“He’s very personable and brand new to the job -- we had an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and issues in Eastern Africa,” Hogg said. “We also talked about potential training, missions, exercises, and of course he had the opportunity to come see how U.S. Army Africa operates on a daily basis and see some of our training devises that we use for our Soldiers here,” the USARAF commander said.
Mwaniki stressed that communication is critical — it makes you understand the other person.
“We want to get as much as possible, to ensure that we secure and make Africa a better place,” Mwaniki said. “Ultimately our problems will be solved by us, but the expediencies of the U.S. in other areas will allow us to solve our problems, and we thank them,” he said.
To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil
Official Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica
Official Vimeo video channel: www.vimeo.com/usarmyafrica
By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
Wowo Rossbandrio gets his freshman students acquainted with aircraft engines at the mock hangar of Batam State Polytechnic, as part of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Program. This Indonesian school is a grant recipient of the ADB's Polytechnic Education Development Project.
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U.S. Army photo by David Ruderman, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
Commander of the Kenyan Army, Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki, met with U.S. Army Africa leaders and toured the command’s headquarters in Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 23-25.
In addition to meeting with U.S. Army Africa Commander, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, Mwaniki delivered a presentation on border security issues affecting Kenya and toured some of the installation’s skills training facilities and Battle Command Training Center.
The Kenyan general said he was impressed by the sophisticated training and the working relationships he observed among American soldiers and their leaders.
“I think the relationship between the command and the staff, for example [between the sergeant major and the staff, is a very good example,” he said. “That is one of the highlights that I can pick straight away. That shows you it will be a successful command,” he said.
CSM Hu Rhodes, command sergeants major, USARAF, said visits like this put a personal face to a professional relationship. The command relationship endures changes in personnel; however, a familiar face can make things easier at times.
“All three of the Officers that visited were great, but, in particular, the General was impressive in each opportunity I had to spend time with him,” Rhodes said. “He is a studied leader that readily shares his experiences. I learned a lot, took a lot of notes, and look forward to meeting his NCO's in the near future.”
Mwaniki thinks the military profession is about survival, securing the nation and, in doing so, saving lives.
“That is the bottom line of our profession, therefore, we must be perfect in the task we undertake to secure the nation — there’s no substitute for that,” he said. “You must have the passion to love what you do — it must be in your genes; it must be in you.”
Mwaniki’s visit to Vicenza is another building block in an evolving relationship between the Kenyan Army and U.S. Army Africa, and we need to sustain this relationship.
“There’s really a relationship now between the U.S. and Africa,” he said. “Visits by [Major General] Hogg [to Kenya] and my visit here we are able to share our thoughts that ensure not only that [our] relationship is enhanced, but that we understand each other,” the Kenyan commander said emphatically.
Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, commander, USARAF, said the beauty about having the chief of the Kenyan Army visiting us here in Vicenza is absolutely dramatic.
“He’s very personable and brand new to the job -- we had an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and issues in Eastern Africa,” Hogg said. “We also talked about potential training, missions, exercises, and of course he had the opportunity to come see how U.S. Army Africa operates on a daily basis and see some of our training devises that we use for our Soldiers here,” the USARAF commander said.
Mwaniki stressed that communication is critical — it makes you understand the other person.
“We want to get as much as possible, to ensure that we secure and make Africa a better place,” Mwaniki said. “Ultimately our problems will be solved by us, but the expediencies of the U.S. in other areas will allow us to solve our problems, and we thank them,” he said.
To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil
Official Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica
Official Vimeo video channel: www.vimeo.com/usarmyafrica
Batam State Polytechnic students learn how to work with metal at the welding and plasma cutting lab. This subject is part of the school's newly-introduced aircraft maintenance diploma course
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By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
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Fadhlul Azmi and Gobar Bethara - third year mechatronics students of Batam State Polytechnic -fine-tune the settings of a pair of "soccer-bots" - their schools entry to the 2017 IB Robocon games in Japan. Batam State Polytechnic is a grant loan recipient under the ADB's Polytechnic Education Development Project.
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By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings in the province created by retirements and our growing economy. "BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training” is a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: A head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; A shift in education and training to better match jobs in demand; A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.
READ MORE: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-launches-skills-for-job...
Sun 4 July 2010 - McDonalds Open Football Day, Hartsdown Sports and Leisure Centre, Playing Fields, Hartsdown Park, Margate. - The Event was organized by McDonald's Thanet Franchisee Paul Crocker and Thanet Colts FC Youth Team. In 2009 Paul's Westwood Restaurant was twinned with Thanet Colts in order to improve Grassroots football in and around thanet. Former Spurs and Arsnenal star and World Cup goalkeeping legend Pat Jennings who played in the 1982 and 1986 tournaments for Northern Ireland was the guest of honour. Eric Harrison, McDonald's Head Coach and Manchester United's legendary former youth week was also present. - Pat Jennings and Eric Harrison sign autographs after the question and answer session. Eric signs a football boot for a young lad from Margate Youth FC.