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"That “buy, not build” talent strategy is getting more difficult—and expensive—to pull off, especially in a market where the supply of skills like cloud computing and cybersecurity can’t satisfy the immense demand for them, said Paul Daugherty, chief technology and innovation officer at Accenture PLC. “Executives have this idea that ‘as my people become obsolete, I’ll just hire new people,’ ” he said. “Well, they won’t be there.”

That leaves employers with an urgent task: investing in their current workers. Upskilling, reskilling, retraining, even new-skilling—these words are used interchangeably for the process of preparing workers for jobs that require technical skills along with creativity, interpersonal skills, adaptability and the capacity to continue learning."

Can Companies Give Their Workers a New Skill Set?

In a tight labor market, companies from Amazon to JPMorgan are trying to get better at retraining the workers they have. “We need a Waze for your career,” says one labor expert.

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Interested in a career in manufacturing?
Hudson Valley Manufacturers have great jobs at all levels. We are currently accepting applications for a PRESS OPERATOR in Wallkill, NY. Apply today or search for additional positions at http://www.hvmfgjobs.com

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PRESS OPERATOR

Overview: Fair-Rite Products Corp. is a manufacturing company with headquarters located in Wallkill (Ulster County), New York. We have been in business since 1952 with locations in New York, Illinois and China. We have an immediate opening for a Press Operator. This is a first shift position, 7:30 a...

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Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you looking for a career that offers growth and stability?

We're looking to fill an Experienced Machine Operator position, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, NY Apply today!

Hudson Valley Manufacturers are looking to hire and train a skilled workforce.

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Experienced Machine Operator

Overview: Are you an experienced Machine Operator with an eye for detail? This is your opportunity to become part of an innovative, high-tech manufacturing company in the Mid - Hudson Valley. Schatz Bearing Corporation (Poughkeepsie, NY) manufactures specialty ball bearings used in the aerospace, me...

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Earth Day and Education with Local StudentsApr 17, 2019 | Community, News Whenever we have the opportunity, we like to help students learn more about what we do at Peckham Industries, Inc. Continuing a springtime Earth Day tradition with the Dover Middle/High School, our Assistant VP Bob Yaremko and...

Earth Day and Education with Local Students | Peckham Industries, Inc.

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Meet Greg, an apprentice at Viking Industries. Greg has spent that last 9 years at Viking as an Industrial Mechanic. He spends his days fixing, repairing and troubleshooting everything from forklifts to press machines. Learn more about his journey to becoming an apprentice in our latest blog post. Link below!

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Meet Greg – Apprentice at Viking Industries Posted on April 16, 2019 by Council of Industry Greg has been working at Viking Industries in New Paltz, NY for the past 9 years as an Industrial Mechanic. He spends his days fixing, repairing and troubleshooting everything from forklifts to press mach...

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The Spring 2019 HV Mfg Magazine is available online now! This issue features a member spotlight of PRG North America. Learn more about PRG Scenic Technologies and their amazing products, which you've likely seen on TV, at a concert or on stage, at the link below!

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