Baker administration plans job blitz as unemployed edge closer to 'cliff'
"All we can do is try to get people reattached to the labor force as soon as we can," Acosta said. The governor's plan includes $1 billion for housing construction and homeownership supports, $450 million for economic development and $240 million for workforce training. The administration is also emailing benefit recipients to connect them with workforce training and job placement programs. Skills training, tech schoolsJim Rooney, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, said the Legislature should use ARPA funds to improve "essential skills" training and eliminate the waiting list for admission into the state's vocational and technical high schools. David Podell, president of Massachusetts Bay Community College, said community colleges are uniquely positioned to absorb some of the workforce training needs.
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August 02, 2021 03:00 UTC
Smart buildings: Cohesion CEO on the office of the future
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Before COVID-19, Thru Shivakumar, co-founder and CEO of Cohesion, was already working on apps to convert office buildings into smart spaces, powered by technology that enables interaction with tenants through phones and computers. Since the pandemic began, however, she is learning that the smart buildings of the future are going to look different from the ones she was planning prior to 2020. A smart building app is no longer nice to have. What do employees want when they return to the office? There was so much going on, and I could get distracted, but I had to have this sustained focus.
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August 02, 2021 01:07 UTC
Youth job grant helps Marlborough kids learn about gardening, healthy snacks
MARLBOROUGH — The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is among more than 70 state organizations to receive a piece of $300,000 in youth job grants from Attorney General Maura Healey this year. The Healthy Summer Youth Jobs program, now in its seventh year, distributes funds to employ young people in programs that benefit their communities, such as urban farming and addressing food insecurity. She also said this is good work experience for the two young people they’re employing. The program also includes webinars and trainings for the young people hired with the help of the grant. Terzigni said they had the two councilors in mind when they received the grant this year.
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August 01, 2021 21:11 UTC
Coimbatore Metro Project gets going with tenders for carrying out topographical survey
AdvertisementCOIMBATORE (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways subsidiary RITES Ltd. has recently invited tenders in two packages for carrying topographical survey for feasibility and Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Mass Rapid Transit System in Coimbatore. Name of Work – Topographical survey using DGPS, Total Station, Auto Level and preparation of drawings using mapping software & Utilities Collection for Feasibility and Detailed Project Report for Mass Rapid Transit System in Coimbatore. The work will involve carrying out a detailed Topographic Survey along alignment (not less than 100m wide or up to built up lines whichever is more). Coimbatore Metro project comprises construction of five corridors for total length of 144 km. These corridors are –Line-1 from Kaniyur to Ukkadam Bus Terminus of length 26 kmLine-2 from Bilichi to Ukkadam Bus Terminus of length 24 kmLine-3 from Karanampettai to Thannerpandal of length 42 kmLine-4 from Ganeshapuram to Karunya Nagar of length 44 kmLine-5 from Ukkadam Bus Terminus to Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus of length 8 km
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August 01, 2021 19:17 UTC
Motor racing-Bottas handed five place grid penalty for next race
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas will have a five place grid penalty at Formula One’s next race in Belgium after the Finn triggered chaos and collisions on the opening lap of Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Stewards ruled Bottas caused an avoidable collision at turn one, in wet and slippery conditions, and also handed him two penalty points. The race was halted and re-started on Sunday with four drivers retiring — Bottas, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez. Verstappen continued, dropping from third to 13th and fighting back to 10th at the finish with a heavily damaged car. We also lost the engine very likely.”McLaren decided to retire Norris during the race suspension, leaving 15 cars in the competition.
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August 01, 2021 14:30 UTC
Gymnastics-Skinner says Biles will “probably still be competing”
USA Gymnastics said on Sunday that Biles had withdrawn from Monday’s floor exercise final, which was one of the four golds Biles won in Rio in 2016, and would make a decision about her last scheduled final on the beam later this week. Biles shocked the world when she withdrew from the team final https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/gymnastics-biles-out-team-event-can-still-get-medal-2021-07-27 last week after a single vault, citing mental health issues. Asked how Biles was doing, Skinner told reporters she was “handling it better than I thought”. “Every day she’s been laughing and giggling, super supportive, and I’m sure when she gets home it’ll probably hit her more. Biles has received an outpouring of support https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/simone-biles-wins-wide-support-after-withdrawal-2021-07-27 from athletes, officials and fans, including former first lady Michelle Obama and International Olympic Commission (IOC) President Thomas Bach.
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August 01, 2021 12:11 UTC
Teamwork, discipline for teens at first Framingham Youth Police Academy
FRAMINGHAM — Through sweat, toil and brains, 28 teens learned about teamwork and discipline this week at the first Framingham Youth Police Academy. “I’m really liking this camp because it’s giving me an opportunity to express myself and maybe show who I am,” said Kaylee Faulkner, a 15-year-old rising sophomore at Framingham High School who heard about the academy from her parents. More:Maine Media Workshops + College accepting submissions for photographic portraiture prize“I like working with people my age," Faulkner said. I like to push them to do their best, so I think we’re pushing them just enough to do their best,” Ball said. It’s an accomplishment for the kids and I think the staff that’s working at the academy has been unbelievable.”Lillian Eden can be reached at 617-459-6409 or leden@gannett.com.
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August 01, 2021 09:33 UTC
Wenning: You can be a millionaire!
In the 1950s and 1960s, being a millionaire implied a level of wealth and exclusivity that few could hope to achieve. Becoming a millionaireAchieving millionaire status is a worthy financial goal for the 97% of Americans who aren’t there yet. The most important lesson from "The Millionaire Next Door" is that if you want to become a millionaire, you’ll need to live frugally. Hold onto your investments for a couple of years after that and you’ll likely achieve millionaire status — after about 24 years. Brenda P. Wenning is president of Wenning Investments LLC, of Newton.
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August 01, 2021 08:26 UTC
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Massachusetts again becomes ground zero for pandemic
In Massachusetts — ground zero for the pandemic once again — that meant Cape Cod and the islands, as well as all of Suffolk and Bristol counties. Education officials also advised that all students in grades K-6 wear masks indoors this fall, while vaccinated students in grades 7 and up should be allowed to go maskless. State Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, also panned the guidance, stating that the Baker administration "failed our commonwealth’s children and families." Getting extra creditThere’s a mounting local effort to ensure that eligible families apply for the new and larger child tax credit. The child tax credit previously maxed out at $2,000 annually per qualifying child.
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August 01, 2021 08:25 UTC
TOKYO OLYMPICS: What you need to know right now
TOKYO (Reuters) – A Belarusian sprinter said she had sought the protection of Japanese police at a Tokyo airport after being taken there to board a flight against her wishes. Here’s what you need to know about the Tokyo Games:ITALIAN SPRINTER WINSLamont Marcell Jacobs won the most coveted https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/athletics-italys-jacobs-takes-stunning-100-metres-gold-2021-08-01 crown in athletics on Sunday, giving Italy its first 100 metres gold on a night of high drama in Tokyo. She said she was taken to the airport by representatives of the Belarusian Olympic team. “Powerful, strong black women dominating the sport.”Elaine Thompson-Herah, 29, earned the moniker fastest woman alive https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/athletics-thompson-herah-leads-jamaican-sweep-womens-100m-2021-07-31 when she clocked a lightning quick 10.61 seconds, beating Florence Griffith-Joyner’s Olympic record from 1988. The United States ended an enthralling swimming competition https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/review-olympics-swimming-heroes-rivals-records-tokyo-swimming-had-it-all-2021-08-01 in Tokyo with 11 gold medals, five less than in Rio and London.
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August 01, 2021 07:18 UTC
Olympics-Boxing-France’s Aliev protests with sit-in after disqualification
His opponent, Britain’s Frazer Clarke, suffered cuts above on his face in what the referee deemed an intentional headbutt by Aliev, winning the match with four seconds left in the second round. “It’s totally unfair – I was winning the match,” the 26-year-old told a throng of reporters after finally abandoning his spot at the Kokugikan arena in Tokyo. “Often you’re not thinking with your head, you’re thinking with your heart and your emotions are all over the place. I’ve had a lot of downs in my career, a lot of ups and a lot of downs. (This story corrects spelling of nationality in second paragraph to Britain’s)(Reporting by Chang-Ran Kim; Editing by Himani Sarkar & Shri Navaratnam)
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August 01, 2021 06:56 UTC
China new home price growth slows in July
New home prices in 100 cities rose 0.35% in July from a month earlier, versus 0.36% growth in June, according to data from China Index Academy, one of the country’s largest independent real estate research firms. “New home growth softened in July against the backdrop of stringent measures and tighter credit”, said the group’s director, Cao Jingjing. Growth in home sales is expected to remain mild as the curbs are unlikely to be eased, the survey said. Price growth in China’s biggest cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, however, continued to accelerate, up 0.54% versus June’s 0.48% growth, suggesting persistent demand for properties in the country’s economically most vibrant cities. Resale homes also showed slower month-on-month price growth in July, while existing home prices in Shenzhen were down 0.43% on-month.
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August 01, 2021 04:52 UTC
Olympics-Organisers investigating after athletes drinking violates COVID-19 curbs
TOKYO (Reuters) -Tokyo Games organisers said they are investigating after a group of athletes were found drinking alcohol in the Olympic village this week, violating measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The athletes were caught drinking in a park in the athletes’ village on Friday night, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto told a news conference, adding police were later present at the incident. Muto did not give details of the number of athletes involved or their nationalities. Organisers previously said athletes are permitted to drink alcohol only in their rooms and only if they are alone, as a precaution against COVID-19. Drinking and partying are normally features of life in the Olympic village, as athletes let off steam after years of gruelling training once their competitions end.
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August 01, 2021 04:30 UTC
OUT MetroWest has finally found its new home in downtown Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — After two years of searching, OUT MetroWest has finally found its new home — and at a familiar venue. In September, the Framingham-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit is moving into the ātac: downtown arts + music building at 160 Hollis St. in Framingham. "We are really excited to put these roots down in Framingham and really be invested in the partnership with ātac and the larger Framingham and MetroWest area," she said. Formerly known as the Amazing Things Art Center, ātac was founded in 2005 and moved to its current home on Hollis Street in 2008. While OUT MetroWest moving in will cut much of atac's gallery space, Codianni said it's also helped change the space and how to use it.
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August 01, 2021 01:07 UTC
Bill Belichick: 'Cam’s our starting quarterback'
During the offseason, head coach Bill Belichick stated that Newton was his starting quarterback, but he has also mentioned that camp brings a “clean slate” for all players competing, including quarterbacks. On Saturday morning, Belichick once again reiterated that Newton is the team’s starting quarterback while also making it seem as if that decision isn’t set in stone. When he was asked about the starting quarterback spot, Belichick said he’s looking for consistency and production. When he was asked if he has a time frame for when he wants to choose his starting quarterback, however, Belichick once again pointed to Newton. I mean, Cam’s our starting quarterback.
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August 01, 2021 00:00 UTC