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Indians feel technology will automate jobs but will also make lives much better
New Delhi: Despite the looming fears that AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics will take away jobs, Indians seem to be more optimistic than their peers in other regions about the impact of technology on their lives. This was one of the key findings from an opinion poll commissioned by the World Economic Forum and carried …
High temperatures break record in Parkersburg | News, Sports, Jobs
The playground at Fort Boreman Park off U.S. 50 is covered with leaves. The state of West Virginia this week has released its 2019 fall foliage forecast while the governor’s office on Thursday declared a state of emergency for all counties because of drought conditions. (Photo by Evan Bevins) PARKERSBURG — Daily temperature records in …
TechCred Prepares Workers for Technology Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A new state program will help prepare current and future employees for the technology jobs that Ohio employers need to fill. On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted discussed the new TechCred program while touring Kiraly Tool and Die Inc. at 1250 Crescent St. He said that no matter the industry, technology impacts …
Kovind stresses students to use modern technology
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday called upon students to use modern technology and become job creators. Addressing the 33rd convocation of the Ranchi University here, Kovind said, nowadays youth have access to modern technology that leads to many new opportunities. “Our previous generations did not have those facilities,” he said. Mentioning that the Centre …
New command vehicle is equipped with effective firefighting technology | News, Sports, Jobs
Equipped with a computer that gives fire officers a vast amount of information literally at their fingertips, a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe command vehicle was recently purchased and put into service by the city’s Bureau of Fire. Instead of pulling information from a small selection of bulky technical books that were kept in the back of …
Tech jobs now a fit for a liberal arts degree or no degree at all
scyther5 | iStock | Getty Images Hiring people for technology jobs is more important than ever — and also getting harder. More than half of the companies on the CNBC Technology Executive Council said it has become more difficult to fill open tech positions compared to a year ago, while fewer than 10% say it’s …
JCC adds focus to technology training | News, Sports, Jobs
JAMESTOWN — Jamestown Community College’s workforce readiness department is boosting training and programming at its Manufacturing Technology Institute facilities in Jamestown and Olean to support manufacturers in the region. “Our MTI locations have the capacity to provide more training to address the workforce needs of the region’s manufacturers,” said Holger Ekanger, JCC’s vice president of …
U Of U researcher remembered for public health heroics in China
SALT LAKE CITY — Shuping Wang died Sunday but family members said she is being remembered around the world today for her efforts as a whistleblower in China, which some say saved the lives of more than 10,000 people. “Her public health career in China is going to live on for a long time,” said …
Speaker gives tips on preserving mental health | News, Sports, Jobs
KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Dr. Richard Dowell, a clinical neuropsychologist with UPMC Susquehanna ,speaks at The Elder & Special Needs Resource Center in Williamsport on Thursday. Speaking on the topic of resiliency across the lifespan as it relates to mental health and wellness, Richard E. Dowell Jr., a clinical neuropsychologist at UPMC, detailed causes of less than …
Head Start ground breaking | News, Sports, Jobs
Lyon UCAP Executive Director Nancy Straw said she is hoping for a mild winter so the new Head Start building can be built in good time. She as well as Mayor Bob Byrnes, Lyon County Commissioner Gary Crowley, Marshall City Administrator Sharon Hanson, Economic Development Director Tara Onken, Head Start Director …