"The ability to attract young women is a significant challenge faced by the engineering community,” the National Academy of Engineering wrote in an influential 1999 editorial in its publication, The Bridge.
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Carol Flint, Executive Director and Mary Jean Inglee President of the Board of Directors of BROC – Community Action in Southwestern Vermont cut the ribbon at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new location of BROC – Community Action in Southwestern Vermont. The new location, 45 Union St.
Spherion Staffing Services, a local recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions provider backed by the resources of a $2 billion global workforce leader, announced that Ken Ballard, franchise owner of the South Burlington office, is celebrating a major milestone - 25 years of exceptional service to local employees and clients.
Lamoille Home Health & Hospice was pleased to accept a donation in the amount of $5000 from Stowe Rotary President, Iain Davies. Executive Director Kathy Demars along with Board Chair, Neal Fisher, and Clinical Director, Jennifer Beebe accepted the check on behalf of the Agency.
Sylvester & Brow, a civil litigation firm located in Burlington, Vermont, announces that Attorney Amy Sylvester Averill has received the highest rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. Lawyers who receive the AV Preeminent status have been awarded the highest peer review rating in Martindale-Hubbell for professional excellence.
Marc Sherman of Stowe has been named to the National Retail Federation’s Small Business Retail Council Steering Committee. Sherman owns Stowe Mercantile and is the Vermont Retail and Grocers Association’s Vice Chair for Public Policy.
The Burlington School Board of Commissioners announced today that it has selected Dr. Howard Smith to be the Interim Superintendent of Burlington Schools.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Director of Plant Services Robert Prohaska recently earned the title of Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) through the American Hospital Association. The CHFM is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among an elite group of healthcare facility management professionals.
Bringing more than 15 years of human resources experience and a background in law, Kevin Dailey of Arlington, Vt. will join the management team at Southwestern Vermont Health Care as its Vice President of Human Resources.
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) was recently presented with the WASH Advocate Award for his strong support for ending the global safe drinking water crisis.
The 2014 recipient of the New England Excess Exchange Vermont IAIP Member of the year award is Barb Watters. Watters joined CVAIP in 2007 as President-Elect. This leap into action is indicative of her drive to get involved, mentor, lead and succeed. She continued this momentum as CVAIP President, Vermont Council Director and Regional Conference Co-Chair.
DuBois & King consulting engineers announce that Jacqui Antonivich has joined the firm as an Administrative Assistant. Ms. Antonivich brings over 20 years of experience providing bookkeeping, customer service, web design, and administrative services for architectural, interior design, textile, recreational equipment, and healthcare firms, as well as education. Ms.