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Out with the old: Why traditional tech training methods need upgrading

Open Access Government - Technology News

In 2021/22, only 53.4% According to data from the UK Government, in 2021/22, only 53.4% Between March 2021-2022, over 2 million tech vacancies were listed in the UK, more than any other sector. In 2019/20, the overwhelming majority (84.9%) of all learners starting an apprenticeship were white; this was even with a 12.3%

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Elections

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

A Republican won the governorship in 2021 and that was a shock although Ralph Youngkin ran a better campaign than former Governor Terry McAuliffe along with lower Democratic turnout. In the 2017 and 2019 elections, I thought Democratic wins in Virginia presaged a lot more.

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The Road Not Taken | a response to a letter to the editor in the Washington Post about DC, traffic deaths and traffic safety

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Years ago I wrote a piece (" Outline for a proposed Ward-focused (DC) Councilmember campaign platform and agenda ," 2015) about what would be an ideal approach to a truly ward-focused Councilmember election and governance platform, including having a dashboard on ward-specific data on traffic safety. Ward focused traffic safety programming.

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How Every Kid Outdoors is Increasing Access to Parks — Episode 079

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Jayni is the senior campaign representative for the Outdoors Alliance for Kids and Youth, or OAK, which is a national strategic partnership of organizations from diverse sectors with a common interest in connecting children, youth and families with the outdoors. Why the U.S.

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The Future of Recycling Programs and the Role of Community Feedback

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From 2014 to 2019 alone, the number of communities offering composting programs grew by 65 percent ! campaign to help residents learn what can and can’t be put in the bins, generated good engagement and positive sentiment. In April of 2021, Stamford, CT , announced a new composting initiative. Their “Is it recyclable?

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The paper " Evaluating the economics of park-tourism from the ground-up: Leakage, multiplier effects, and the enabling environment at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia " Ecological Economics , 2021, argues that simple surveys can collect this type of information. Part 1: Overview and Theoretical Foundations ," 2021 -- " St.

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Paris votes to ban electric scooters

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

But probably the biggest issue is how so many users don't park scooters in a way that is respectful of public space. (" Electric scooters have ruined Paris – we can't let London be next ," Telegraph , 2019). Getty Images, 2021. I wouldn’t be surprised to see an Instagram hashtag of “forgotten scooters in picturesque places”.

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