Social mobility

A4P HAS ACHIEVED THE KING'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
Award, Discovery Park, Queen's Awards for Enterprise, Sustainable development, International trade, HM, Queen, Enterprise, Clinical trial, Social mobility, Film industry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A4P, A LabConnect Company, located at Discovery Park in the UK, has been honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise for exemplary performance in International Trade. A4P is one of 252 organisations nationally recognised with a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise for their contribution to International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through Social Mobility).

Key Points: 
  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A4P, A LabConnect Company, located at Discovery Park in the UK, has been honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise for exemplary performance in International Trade.
  • A4P is one of 252 organisations nationally recognised with a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise for their contribution to International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through Social Mobility).
  • A4P is grateful to receive the King's Award for Enterprise as a testament to the dedication of everyone within the company since its founding in 2012.
  • Ian James, CEO of A4P commented, "We are thrilled to receive the King's Award for Enterprise and the recognition that this brings for the work A4P colleagues have performed with our international customers in supporting the development of new medicines.

A4P HAS ACHIEVED THE KING'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
Award, Discovery Park, Queen's Awards for Enterprise, Sustainable development, International trade, HM, Queen, Enterprise, Clinical trial, Social mobility, Film industry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A4P, A LabConnect Company, located at Discovery Park in the UK, has been honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise for exemplary performance in International Trade. A4P is one of 252 organisations nationally recognised with a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise for their contribution to International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through Social Mobility).

Key Points: 
  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A4P, A LabConnect Company, located at Discovery Park in the UK, has been honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise for exemplary performance in International Trade.
  • A4P is one of 252 organisations nationally recognised with a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise for their contribution to International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through Social Mobility).
  • A4P is grateful to receive the King's Award for Enterprise as a testament to the dedication of everyone within the company since its founding in 2012.
  • Ian James, CEO of A4P commented, "We are thrilled to receive the King's Award for Enterprise and the recognition that this brings for the work A4P colleagues have performed with our international customers in supporting the development of new medicines.

Quarterhill's newest acquisition, Red Fox ID Limited, wins two prestigious King's Awards

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
News, AVDC, Innovation, TSX, Research, Social mobility, International trade, Red fox, Intelligent transportation system, Classification, Acquisition, Quantum, Lidar

Red Fox is known for its cutting-edge Automatic Vehicle Detection and Classification ("AVDC") technology, essential for modern road user charging applications.

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  • Red Fox is known for its cutting-edge Automatic Vehicle Detection and Classification ("AVDC") technology, essential for modern road user charging applications.
  • Additionally, Red Fox's technological prowess, demonstrated by the Quantum system—a synergy of real-time data interpretation software and LiDAR sensors—has warranted the Innovation award.
  • "The whole of the Red Fox team is thrilled at the news that we are to receive two prestigious King's Awards for Enterprise, one for Innovation and the other for International Trade.
  • This is a true testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity of our business," said Steve Bird, CEO of Red Fox.

Best-selling author and former White House Official Alejandra Campoverdi to deliver Northeastern Illinois University Commencement Address

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
Education, Northeastern Illinois University, Public policy, University, Woman, PBS, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Government, Harvard Kennedy School, Barack Obama, Health, Partnership, NEIU, Social mobility, Hispanic and Latino Americans, White, BRCA, Cancer, Journalism, Master, Communication, Interim, RSVP, Harvard University, Management

CHICAGO, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized women's health advocate and former White House aide Alejandra Campoverdi will be Northeastern Illinois University's May 2024 Commencement speaker.

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  • CHICAGO, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized women's health advocate and former White House aide Alejandra Campoverdi will be Northeastern Illinois University's May 2024 Commencement speaker.
  • "NEIU is honored to welcome Alejandra Campoverdi as our May 2024 Commencement speaker," said Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Interim President of Northeastern Illinois University.
  • Her remarkable journey, from her humble roots to the White House and on the forefront of health advocacy, is inspirational.
  • Campoverdi served in the Obama White House as the first White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media.

SOMMET EDUCATION LAUNCHES ITS FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT HOSPITALITY SECTOR EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
HR, Ecosystem, Accor, Employment, Press release, Social mobility, Nursing

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sommet Education unveils its Foundation, a pioneering initiative poised to address critical employment challenges within the sector.

Key Points: 
  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sommet Education unveils its Foundation, a pioneering initiative poised to address critical employment challenges within the sector.
  • By offering scholarships to talented individuals from underserved communities and advocating for careers in hospitality, the Foundation aims to create pathways for social mobility and professional advancement.
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    Backed by industry leaders like Accor, the Foundation represents a collaborative effort to drive positive change and unlock opportunities for aspiring hospitality professionals.
  • The Foundation seeks to bridge the gap between talent availability and industry need, ensuring a sustainable and thriving hospitality ecosystem for years to come.

SOMMET EDUCATION LAUNCHES ITS FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT HOSPITALITY SECTOR EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
HR, Ecosystem, Accor, Employment, Press release, Social mobility, Nursing

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sommet Education unveils its Foundation, a pioneering initiative poised to address critical employment challenges within the sector.

Key Points: 
  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sommet Education unveils its Foundation, a pioneering initiative poised to address critical employment challenges within the sector.
  • By offering scholarships to talented individuals from underserved communities and advocating for careers in hospitality, the Foundation aims to create pathways for social mobility and professional advancement.
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
    Backed by industry leaders like Accor, the Foundation represents a collaborative effort to drive positive change and unlock opportunities for aspiring hospitality professionals.
  • The Foundation seeks to bridge the gap between talent availability and industry need, ensuring a sustainable and thriving hospitality ecosystem for years to come.

$1M Impact Prize to Fund Workforce Innovation, Advance Economic Mobility Applications Now Open

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Montag, April 29, 2024
Education, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Partnership, Employment, Growth, Social mobility, RPA, Senior, Workforce, Organization, Management

NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Impact Prize today announced an inaugural call for applications from nonprofits working to advance economic prosperity through quality employment for more people in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Impact Prize today announced an inaugural call for applications from nonprofits working to advance economic prosperity through quality employment for more people in the United States.
  • This new $1M open call award is focused on organizations that have a proven track record of improving economic mobility through innovative workforce development and technical training initiatives.
  • The vision for the Impact Prize grew out of Tom Iovino's experience in training and developing his team of employees.
  • To register or to learn more about the Impact Prize, please visit www.theimpactprize.org.

UNCG Receives Historic $5 Million Grant to Launch Paid Internship Program for Humanities Students

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Education, Black, University, Classics, Gender, International, Science, Work, English, Humanities, Parent, National Association, UNCG, Social mobility, Translation, Employment, College, African Americans, Religious studies, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Global studies, Student, Pell, Nursing

Program will create 650 paid internships at 130 local nonprofits

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  • Greensboro, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2024) - The College of Arts & Sciences at UNC Greensboro has been awarded a $5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to implement a five-year paid internship and educational program for humanities students called "Humanities at Work."
  • The backbone of this program is the transformative value of paid internships, which will impact 650 students and 130 local nonprofits over five years.
  • "This program will help students more fully imagine and speak to their unique contributions as they hone their skills through hands-on internship placements."
  • Over one academic year, students will work in small groups on paid internship experiences with local community partners.

Union Home Mortgage Foundation Announces First Quarter Grant Recipients

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
Education, Risk, Life, Cooking, Social mobility, Culture, Food, Detroit Land Bank Authority, Community, Abuse, Hope House, Case management, Woman, City, Empowerment, Gateway Center, Senior counsel, Workforce, Computer, Drake House, Corporate communication, Clothing, Summit, Housing, Upper division college, Shelter, House, Employment, Family, Mental health, Homelessness, Student, Organization, Domestic violence, Humanity, Trauma, Union Home Mortgage

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the first quarter of 2024. The Foundation awarded grants to 13 nonprofits from across the country totaling $52,000. 

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  • Awardees include 13 nonprofits in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Oklahoma
    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the first quarter of 2024.
  • Since its inception in 2015, the Foundation has distributed more than $1 million in financial support to nonprofits in over 15 states.
  • For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org , or email [email protected] .
  • The first quarter grant recipients are:
    Mustard Seed of Central FL: $2,500 to cover services for 32 families to have all basic household necessities to make their house a home.

PA Consulting - Bringing Ingenuity to Life

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
Public sector, FDA, Point Foundation, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Ecosystem, Silver, Food and Drug Administration, Safety, Mentorship, NDA, AI, Food, Yoy, Partnership, Ingenuity, Employment, Consultant, Carbon, LGBTQ, Culture, Science, Ministry, MOD, Plastic, Foundation (nonprofit), Airport, Private sector, Laer, Student, Social mobility, Knowledge, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Management

LONDON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Consulting ('PA'), is proud to announce the publication of its ' Ingenuity Review 23 '.

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  • LONDON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Consulting ('PA'), is proud to announce the publication of its ' Ingenuity Review 23 '.
  • PA people, and The PA Foundation, share a goal to develop and inspire people, particularly those facing disadvantage, to be the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
  • In 2023, through a partnership with The Economist Educational Foundation, PA launched its new teaching workshop on plastics.
  • Throughout 2023, PA continued to uncover and accelerate ways to safeguard the planet securing it various industry awards for its expertise in sustainability.