Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez at the University of Montana speaks at education conference intended to help enrollment rates: Educators vital to job seekers

The United States Secretary of Labor praised the efforts of the University of Montana and said he struggle between vocational training and liberal arts education is unnecessary. Secretary Thomas Perez called it "a false choice."

By Matt Gray, Meteorologist/Reporter, [email protected]

Full Story: http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/Secretary-of-Labor-Educators-vital-to-job-seekers/36083238

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UM education conference intended to help enrollment rates

Yesterday was the first of a two day education conference at the University of Montana that is focusing on important and timely topics in higher education. With enrollment rates once again down, the UM is hoping this conference will allow for improvements that will put the school back on graduating high school student’s radars.

Organizers of the event say this conference will help address the university’s biggest problem – enrollment – by providing students with the necessary means to get a job after graduation.The conference is intended to identify initiatives that will help innovate its education program to 21st century standards.

It will detail how educators and students alike can prepare in engaged citizenry and a competitive workforce at the same time.

By Jenna Heberden

Full Story: http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/story/30360321/um-education-conference-intended-to-help-enrollment-rates

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U.S. labor secretary discusses flexible work policies at Missoula roundtable

Workers shouldn’t have to win the “boss lottery” to receive family-friendly benefits such as paid maternity and paternity leave and flexible scheduling, according to U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez.

Perez, speaking to a group of business leaders during a stop in Missoula on Tuesday, was referring to the few forward-thinking companies that treat their employees as valuable assets worth nurturing and retaining.

DAVID ERICKSON [email protected]

Full Story: http://missoulian.com/news/local/u-s-labor-secretary-discusses-flexible-work-policies-at-missoula/article_9a179d52-dd8d-5c54-9c48-f4bf6c1acd70.html

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US Labor Secretary visits Missoula to discuss paid leave, flexible work schedules

Missoula’s Advanced Technology Group welcomed US Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to town on Tuesday to discuss issues like flexible work schedules and paid leave.

ATG is an Information Technology and Management consulting firm that prides itself on giving its workers a comfortable and relaxed work environment.

By Don Fisher

Full Story: http://www.kpax.com/story/30367300/us-labor-secretary-visits-missoula-to-discuss-paid-leave-flexible-work-schedules