What an incredible week in Sacramento, CA for NINAETC 2026! A major highlight was Micaela Pearson, our Chief Business Officer, and Jenny Pacheco of StrataTech Education Group co-presenting on "Strengthening Workforce and Training Partnerships to Expand Opportunity in Native Communities." They shared actionable strategies on building sustainable training pipelines and maximizing local workforce funding. Between sessions, Micaela and Matthew Hollingsworth were at the booth connecting with fellow leaders, exchanging ideas on upcoming Workforce Pell shifts, and discussing new ways to drive student outcomes. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to collaborate and share their vision for the future of workforce development. Missed us at the booth or want to keep the conversation going? Let’s connect! careerteam.com/contact-us/ 🤝 #NINAETC2026 #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerServices #CareerTeam #WorkforcePell

What if the biggest hiring decision your company makes… isn’t made by a human? carriermanagement.com/resear… AI is already screening resumes, scoring candidates, and shaping who gets hired and who doesn’t. But as speed and efficiency rise, so do the risks. Bias. Transparency. Legal exposure. Accountability. On June 2, we’re digging into all of it. Join Carrier Management’s latest Between the Lines episode, hosted by Deputy Editor @eblosfieldCM, to explore how AI is reshaping recruitment and what it means for insurers navigating this rapidly changing landscape. You’ll hear from: • Ekine Akuiyibo, COO at Socotra • @themadelinemann, Founder of @SM_Millennial • Bill Nance, CEO at StrataTech Expect real talk on: • AI generated candidates and resume screening risks • Where automation crosses the line • How to keep humans in the loop • What this means for liability and underwriting If you care about the future of hiring, this is one you don’t want to miss. Save your spot here: carriermanagement.com/resear… Date: Tuesday, June 2 Time: 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET This is where hiring, risk, and AI collide.

A Game of Hide and Seek ! There has not been so much of a squeak from the Madhya Pradesh government to ‘wild’ allegations of handing over core forest areas in Singrauli for coal mining. It has been accused of violating the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, invoking the ‘colonial’ Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act of 1957 instead of hiding the true extent of the acquisition. It also stands accused of getting the paperwork right by ordering compensatory afforestation some 300 to 700 kilometres away. It also notified the acquisition of only 21 per cent of the private land and not the 79 per cent of reserved forests and the government’s own land for coal mining to an Adani Group company, Stratatech Mineral Resources Pvt land. #Dhirauli #Singrauli #Coalmine

'AI can’t install an HVAC system': Why Gen Z is flocking to jobs in the trades | Emma Ockerman, yahoo!finance Enrollment at trade schools is expected to grow 6.6% a year for programs like HVAC and welding. As AI threatens white-collar workers and hits some college graduates looking for entry-level roles, young people are pouring into blue-collar job training programs. Before the pandemic, the trade school market “had been largely stagnant,” according to a March report from the higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights. Now, fall enrollment at trade schools is expected to grow 6.6% a year. “There’s nothing wrong with blue collar. There’s nothing wrong with getting your hands a little dirty and sweating a little bit, and making a little bit of money in the process,” said David Rames, senior product manager at Midea, a producer of major home appliances like air conditioners and fridges that has teamed up with more than a dozen trade schools to help train upcoming HVAC technicians. “We don’t have to worry about AI,” he said, “because AI can’t install an HVAC system.” Trade schools are just one option for people looking to get into work like welding, plumbing, and HVAC installation. Enrollment at public two-year community college programs focused on vocational and trade programs has surged nearly 20% since 2020, compared to a 2.1% increase at public four-year institutions, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. And registered apprenticeships, where trainees can earn money while they learn, have similarly been on the rise over the past several years. What’s more, wages in the trades can be comparable to some fields that require a four-year degree without the average student loan debt of nearly $43,000. Last year, the median annual pay for HVAC technicians was nearly $60,000, just below the median wages for all other workers and about the same as the 2023 median annual salary for someone with a degree in the liberal arts. The highest-paid 10% of HVAC workers earn more than $91,000. And, because there’s a shortage of HVAC workers and high demand for their services, “the price for HVAC contractors has risen greatly,” said Rames. That’s not the only trade that can pay well, especially depending on the number of hours worked and years of experience gained. Rames noted that after working in the plumbing industry, his son had $55,000 excess cash to park in long-term investments at 22 years old. “When I tell these kids these stories, their eyes get huge,” Rames said. Pivoting to the trades In a 1,000-person survey from Zety, an online resume templates service, more than half of Gen Z workers said they were seriously considering blue-collar or skilled trade fields. AI, as well as blue-collar jobs’ pay and opportunities, factored into their thinking. Jasmine Escalera, a career expert at Zety, sees this shift as part of an overall “AI-xiety pivot,” where young people are rethinking their careers and whether a degree is worthwhile. She noted that on top of fears about AI replacing entry-level positions, young people may also be less interested in climbing the corporate ladder and eager to avoid the woes of the jobless college grads they see on social media. “When it comes to the safe job that will always exist, I don’t know if there are many of those anymore,” Escalera said. “I think a lot of positions are going to be changed due to AI. Whether they will completely disappear, we don’t know.” Gen Z workers may now wonder why they should go into debt for a bachelor’s degree to join careers that may look drastically different several years from now, thanks to technological advancements. What feels more certain: “Plumbers will always have jobs,” Escalera said. A paper this month from Stanford University researchers found there have already been “substantial declines in employment for early-career workers (ages 22-25) in occupations most exposed to AI,” like software engineers, while employment trends for less-exposed occupations like nursing aides were stable or growing. Entering the field Trades jobs aren’t all roses, though. In the Zety survey, 38% of Gen Zers cited “physical labor demands as their biggest hesitation” in going totally blue collar. Still, young people remain interested. Brandon Milligan, the chief operations officer at StrataTech Education Group, which operates several skilled trade schools, is seeing a growing student population that includes women, recent high school graduates, and even some people switching careers. Overall enrollment was up 7% in July from a year ago. “Typically, our students are able to start their education journey and, for a relatively low cost compared to traditional education, attend a seven- to nine-month program and immediately get to working,” Milligan said. “It’s very attractive for someone who is not of the mindset to invest four to five years pursuing a bachelor’s degree and … who really wants to work with their hands.” Their programs, which include HVAC, welding, electrical work, and more, cost about $20,000 to $25,000. The electrical program in particular is very popular, he said. David McLean, 23, has graduated from StrataTech’s Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville twice with four total certifications in welding, electrical, HVAC, and solar. Based currently in Virginia Beach, Va., he now works as an electrician installing security systems. Starting out, electrical work can pay $20 to $30 hourly, he said, but ramps up to $45 and more with experience. McLean’s job is also set to pay him to go back to school to take an online project management course and is helping him with past student loan payments. He expects to be salaried soon. “The pay is absolutely amazing — and the workload,” McLean said. With a career in the trades, he’s been able to invest in three properties. “Electrical will be the reason why I buy my fourth one next year,” he said. finance.yahoo.com/news/flash…

🚀 Creating Opportunity in the Trades StrataTech CEO Mary Kelly joins @JasonAltmire on the Career Education Report podcast to share: 🔹 VR welding & robotic “cobots” 🔹 A culture of support & accountability 🔹 A model to deliver meaningful ROI Listen here: lnk.to/careeredreport!twix #CareerEducation #StudentSuccess #TradesEducation #WorkforceReady #Innovation

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Adani Power's Ambitious Expansion Plans: Aiming for 30 GW by 2030! | MCap 1,94,910.41 Cr | PE 21.11 📈 Adani Power set to surpass 30 GW capacity by 2030! Recent Q3 results show remarkable growth. 💡 📊 Key Highlights: - Earnings call recap from Adani Power for Q3 FY25 with CEO Mr. S. B. Khyalia and CFO Mr. Dilip Jha. - Plant Load Factor (PLF) at 69% for the 9 months, boosting power dispatch by 22% to 69.5 billion units (Dec 2024). - Recurring revenue up 13% to INR 41,951 crores; EBITDA grew 22% to INR 16,478 crores. - Profit after tax for the 9-month period recorded at INR 10,150 crores; Q3 FY25 alone at INR 2,940 crores. - Expansion towards over 30 GW operational capacity by 2030, with key projects like 1,600 MW at Mahan and new Raipur project on schedule. - Completion of Stratatech Mineral Resources acquisition boosts fuel security at Mahan Energen. - Enhanced ESG ratings, now among the top 15% globally per S&P Global. - Stability in Bangladesh operations and payments, issues with overdue payments being addressed. - Concerns on lower merchant tariffs and solar impact on power dispatch discussed. 🔹Company Profile: Name: ADANI POWER LTD Symbol: ADANIPOWER, BSE:533096 PE: 21.11 Market Cap: ₹1,94,910.41 Cr. == Approx. $23.34 B Sector: Power - Integrated Power Utilities 💬What do you think about this new development? Share your thoughts in the comments! Source 👇(1\2)

Last night marked a milestone as we launched the Arouet CASE Academy TRADES Welding Program at RSI! This innovative 10-week program equips justice-impacted women with in-demand welding skills while providing comprehensive support services, including financial coaching, professional development, mentorship, and wellness support. The timing is perfect - with 42,600 new welding positions projected by 2032, our graduates will enter high-demand careers offering livable wages and growth potential. Our track record speaks volumes: while Arizona's recidivism rate is 38-40%, Arouet participants maintain a remarkable 3% rate. This groundbreaking initiative wouldn't have been possible without our visionary CASE Advisory Board and two years of dedicated planning for our special CASE Construction Planning Committee. A special thank you to Judi Butterworth for all her efforts to support this launch. We are grateful. Another GIANT thanks go out to our amazing initial 2024 investors and partners: and for those who have committed to support us in 2025; we are grateful. @LISC_Phx @Stratatech Education Group @RefrigerationSchoolInternationa @JMorganchase Foundation And for those who have committed to support us in 2025; we are grateful. Ready to be part of this transformative journey? Connect with us to hire skilled, dedicated employees or partner to build stronger futures. Together, we're not just launching careers - we're transforming lives. #CareerDevelopment #WomenInTrades #SecondChances #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityImpact #comehomestayhome‍

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#AdaniPower arm #MahanEnergen merges company's wholly-owned subsidiary Stratatech Mineral Resources with itself. Read more ⬇️ ndtvprofit.com/business/adan…

ADANI ENTERPRISES: CO SAYS NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL, BENCH AT AHMEDABAD (NCLT) HAS SANCTIONED THE SCHEME OF AMALGAMATION OF CO UNIT STRATATECH MINERAL RESOURCES PVT LTD (SMRPL) WITH MAHAN ENERGEN LTD (MEL)

#AdaniPower Update ⚡ #AdaniPower Ltd has received NCLT approval for the amalgamation of its subsidiary, Stratatech Mineral Resources Pvt Ltd (SMRPL), with Mahan Energen Ltd (MEL). The merger will be effective once the certified NCLT order is filed with the Registrar of Companies, with an appointed date of April 1, 2024 📆. Sentiment: Positive ✅ Get more details on 📲 onemetric.in ❤️ Like & Retweet if you value our timely updates!

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