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A new workforce development initiative for the new mobility era: New Flyer of America launches its Anniston Workforce Development Program under the Community Benefits Framework
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[{"type":"text","content":"NewFlyerWorkforcePrgm\n \n \n \n A new workforce development initiative for the new mobility era: New Flyer of America launches its Anniston Workforce Development Program under the Community Benefits Framework\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n ST. CLOUD, MN, Sept. 28, 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n Landmark commitment builds pathways to employment, enhances diversity and inclusion efforts, and provides opportunities for upskilling as electrification of mobility continues\n \n \n \n \n ST. CLOUD, MN\n \n ,\n \n Sept. 28, 2020\n \n /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) New Flyer of America Inc. (\"New Flyer\"), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (\"NFI\"), one of the world's leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced the launch of its Anniston Workforce Development Program (\"AWDP\"), a local program coming to life under the Community Benefits Framework (\"CBF\"), a national workforce development initiative announced by New Flyer and its partner the Transportation Diversity Council (\"TDC\") earlier this year.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The AWDP is the only one of its kind in the southern U.S. and includes:\n \n \n \n The execution of a workforce development program, including training and development, skill gap assessments, wage and benefit commitments, fulfillment of diversity and hiring objectives, and pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs;\n \n \n The launch of an employee engagement committee;\n \n \n The execution of myriad partnerships and alliances with community-based organizations (\"CBOs\");\n \n \n The continued procurement commitment to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (\"DBEs\");\n \n \n The ongoing support of new initiatives, including an annual New Flyer bursary and provision of social and educational supports;\n \n \n The advocacy for continued industry support and funding of workforce development;\n \n \n The rigorous reporting of metrics and workplace practices; and\n \n \n The rigorous monitoring of compliance, governance, and oversight practices.\n \n \n \n \"Having laun...