The US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced the availability of $42.5 million in Youth Apprenticeship Readiness grants to support the enrollment of in-school or out-of-school youth apprentices (ages 16-24) into new or existing registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs). “These apprenticeship grants offer communities the opportunity … [Read more...] about US Dept. of Labor Announces $42.5 Million in Youth Apprenticeship Grants

Forward Technology, Cokato, Minnesota, a manufacturer of standard and custom plastic welding equipment and testing systems, has announced the introduction of a dual-axis servo spin welder designed for a wide range of injection molded applications that require high rotational power and the highest degree of vertical and rotational precision. The company also announced … [Read more...] about Forward Technology Launches Dual-Axis Servo Spin Welder

Thanks to a donation of essential plastic materials by St. Louis, Missouri-based plastics manufacturer Spartech, a Wisconsin-based company has been able to produce 20,000 face shields to help protect first responders and healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Spartech is a manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions. “We … [Read more...] about Spartech Joins in Fight Against COVID-19 with Donation of Materials

Wide-format inkjet printer provider Roland DGA, Irvine, California, will continue its Facebook Live “Shop Talk” series featuring useful insights and interviews that apply to graphics businesses during the current times. Following is a list of upcoming sessions. To view, simply click “follow” at the Roland DGA Facebook page and watch the videos in the company’s post feed. … [Read more...] about Roland DGA Hosts 10-Minute Shop Talks: Applications Edition

US States, such as Connecticut and Illinois, are setting up sites directing businesses that wish to donate PPE to healthcare workers and hospitals. These PPE supplies could include face shields, coveralls, gloves, masks and more. To find a donation location in your state, go to Google and search “donate PPE (my state).” Included here are links to some state … [Read more...] about US States Setting Up Resource Page for Businesses that Can Donate PPE to Healthcare Workers