Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness | Fostering job creation & growth | Tweets (mostly) by Ken Poole, President | Also @APDUorg & @C2ER

Joined November 2010
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29 May 2023
Today, we pay tribute to the heroes who selflessly served our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay #NeverForget
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18 May 2023

"There really needs to be a concerted effort to break down and address the other systemic obstacles that really stand in the way of people being able to secure high quality jobs."—CEW’s Zack Mabel. @EricTegethoff @PNS_News publicnewsservice.org/2023-0…
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8 May 2023
Check out this insightful article on the work with which CREC assisted U.S. Dept. of Treasury on SSBCI & its impact on rebuilding manufacturing through access to capital. Let's support the growth of American businesses! #SSBCI #manufacturing #capitalaccess ow.ly/Wf7t50Oijru

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5 Apr 2023
DC leaders can realize data as a strategic asset and build data capabilities CREC staff, Allison Forbes, testifies in support of education and employment data systems in DC. Read the full testimony. ow.ly/KsVX50NBxRQ

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22 Mar 2023
Need help with #workforcedevelopment? #TPMCoLab offers resources on demand including strategies and access to a community of professionals developing sustainable models and data-driven approaches. #TPMNetwork ow.ly/9Nw750NpyXq

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16 Mar 2023
🎉 Big THANK YOU to our attendees, partners, and everyone involved in making the 2023 DDAA Conference happen! Your passion and insights are shaping the future of Appalachia. #DDAA2023 #AppalachianGrowth #TogetherWeRise
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13 Mar 2023

In the food and personal services occupations, the workers who use problem solving and complex thinking #competencies most intensively receive an average earnings boost of 130% above the median. bit.ly/3ebyxr1
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9 Mar 2023
This report is crucial for tracking credentials across various education and training systems in Alabama. This is @credengine's first state-level report following a national credential count that found more than 1M credentials in the U.S. ow.ly/cMzl50Neguj

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8 Mar 2023
Regional economic competitiveness is only possible when everyone has a seat at the table. Today, we celebrate the women who are making sure that happens. Happy Women's Day from us at CREC! #internationalwomensday #economicdevelopment #EconDev
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24 Feb 2023
Increasing Impact Webinar Series: HBCUs Peer-to-Peer - Resources to Anchor Economic Development Within HBCU Communities: Part I - March 8, 2023 - 1:00 PM EST - HUD Exchange shar.es/afz5hD

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12 Jan 2023
Exciting opportunity at #CREC: Entry level Office Assistant! Join our team and make an impact. Apply now: bit.ly/CRECcareers #hiring #administrative
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12 Jan 2023
Exciting opportunity at CREC: Economic Development Research Intern! Join our team and make an impact. Apply now: bit.ly/CRECcareers #econ #internship #research
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9 Jan 2023

Replying to @EDQ_Journal
@EDQ_Journal @SAGEJournals just published by Ken Pool, @allisonfo & Nichelle Williams @CRECnet “Applied Regional Economic Research Can Improve Development Strategies and Drive Better Outcomes.” journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
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3 Jan 2023
CREC is looking for a few new additions to our team. To apply, visit: bit.ly/CRECcareers #hiring #arlingtonjobs #DMVjobs #vajobs
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31 Dec 2022
Happy New Year! Cheers to a year full of opportunities.
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23 Dec 2022
Happy Holidays from CREC! Make sure to indulge yourself in things that make you feel happy, relaxed, and stress-free.
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20 Dec 2022
The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness team wrote a new article from Economic Development Quarterly: "Applied Regional Economic Research Can Improve Development Strategies and Drive Better Outcomes." Read the full article: bit.ly/CRECEDQ #news #EconDev
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14 Dec 2022
CREC is a proud partner of Credential Engine @credentialengine for their new report series in collaboration with state policy makers. Read more: bit.ly/CRECShowcase
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7 Dec 2022
Press Release: Credential Engine and CREC find more than 1 million credentials in the US - new report released today. Read about it on Credential Engine’s page here: bit/ly/CE5thRP, or through Inside Higher Ed’s article here: bit.ly/IHECE
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7 Dec 2022
Credential Engine's 5th Anniversary Convening Today! December 7, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET More information here ow.ly/OkKp50LXFyi