Okos Partners LLC and Crane Industry Services LLC have launched TradeUp, a collaborative partnership program providing workforce development services for employers seeking skilled craft professionals. “Traditionally, it takes four years, eight organizations and a network of industry, education, community and training organizations to get one person career ready,” said Peter Krammer, senior partner of Okos Partners. “That process can be daunting for prospective employees and employers.” TradeUp offers a fresh approach to the skills gap problem by working with employers to plan, create and implement a workforce solution that directly connects education and community-funding sources with employers to help people … Read more