Social mobility

CKGSB and Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Digital Technology Platform Sign Strategic Partnership MOU

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Donnerstag, November 30, 2023

Key figures, including Xiang Bing , Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization of CKGSB, Li Haitao , Professor or Finance and Associate Dean of CKGSB, Grigory Logvinov, Deputy Secretary-General of SCO, and Tong Dan, CEO of the Digital Technology Platform for SCO Countries, witnessed the signing.

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  • Key figures, including Xiang Bing , Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization of CKGSB, Li Haitao , Professor or Finance and Associate Dean of CKGSB, Grigory Logvinov, Deputy Secretary-General of SCO, and Tong Dan, CEO of the Digital Technology Platform for SCO Countries, witnessed the signing.
  • "CKGSB faculty are uniquely positioned to interpret digital transformation across US, China and Asia," explained Dean Xiang.
  • "We will work together with the Digital Technology Platform for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries, and other leading organizations, companies and schools, to pioneer a global learning platform for digital transformation."
  • "SCO has identified developing and promoting advanced digital technology as some of its key tasks…I look forward to seeing concrete projects stem out of this collaboration framework and I am confident that this partnership will play a positive role in accelerating digital technology in SCO countries."

Place-based partnerships in three U.S. cities aggregate $335 million for community-driven plans designed to break cycles of poverty

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Mittwoch, November 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the United States, where you are born and raised too often determines your future social and economic success. Historic inequities across communities continue to limit upward mobility for too many young people and families. To address this enduring challenge, place-based partnerships in Dallas, Spartanburg, and San Antonio raised a total of nearly $335 million in partnership with Blue Meridian Partners, as well as local and regional funders. Their collective efforts and these new commitments serve as an indicator of the power and potential of the growing field of place-based partnerships—a community-led, outcome-driven model focused on breaking cycles of poverty.

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  • Local leaders leveraged dozens of partners in plan design and galvanized local funders to support their vision.
  • Together, these place-based partnerships are expected to unlock billions in additional public and private funding within the next decade.
  • In Dallas County, TX, The Commit Partnership and Child Poverty Action Lab's Opportunity 2040 Plan has raised $120 million.
  • In San Antonio, TX, the Future Ready Bexar County Plan , anchored by UP Partnership, raised $114 million to support plan implementation.

Automation Anywhere and Robo Co-Op Equip Refugees with Automation Skills Through Global Gateway Program

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Mittwoch, November 29, 2023

TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, the leader in intelligent automation solutions that put artificial intelligence (AI) to work across every aspect of an organization, announced the launch of a Global Gateway Program with Robo Co-Op to empower refugees with digital skills and ultimately expand job inclusion opportunities for digital career development.

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  • TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere , the leader in intelligent automation solutions that put artificial intelligence (AI) to work across every aspect of an organization, announced the launch of a Global Gateway Program with Robo Co-Op to empower refugees with digital skills and ultimately expand job inclusion opportunities for digital career development.
  • As the global job market undergoes significant transformation with a continued need for improved productivity, the Global Gateway Program offers refugees reskilling and upskilling opportunities fit for the age of intelligent automation.
  • The Global Gateway Program provides a curriculum to teach automation skills, along with a social impact scholarship program offering courses and certificates offered by Automation Anywhere.
  • Automation Anywhere and Robo Co-Op's shared goal for the Global Gateway Program is to upskill 100 refugees over the next three years.

How UHNW Families are Navigating Oxbridge's Private School Penalty with Private Tutoring

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Dienstag, November 28, 2023

OXFORD, England, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of the recent "clampdown" by Oxbridge institutions on private school admissions[1], Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families are showcasing their resilience and adaptability by embracing homeschooling and private tutoring alternatives. Recognising the shifting educational landscape, these families are prioritising personalised and flexible learning experiences for their children.

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  • OXFORD, England, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of the recent "clampdown" by Oxbridge institutions on private school admissions[1], Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families are showcasing their resilience and adaptability by embracing homeschooling and private tutoring alternatives.
  • UHNW families are choosing a proactive approach to ensure the continued academic success of their children.
  • Private tuition provides UHNW families with the flexibility to tailor educational experiences to the unique needs and interests of each student.
  • Tutors International has noted a significant rise in the number of requests from parents who want to find ways to avoid the private school penalty - including a state school education with significant support from part-time private tutors and for full-time private tuition:
    "Most families don't choose private tuition because their end goal is Oxford or Cambridge.

How UHNW Families are Navigating Oxbridge's Private School Penalty with Private Tutoring

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Dienstag, November 28, 2023

OXFORD, England, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of the recent "clampdown" by Oxbridge institutions on private school admissions[1], Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families are showcasing their resilience and adaptability by embracing homeschooling and private tutoring alternatives. Recognising the shifting educational landscape, these families are prioritising personalised and flexible learning experiences for their children.

Key Points: 
  • OXFORD, England, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of the recent "clampdown" by Oxbridge institutions on private school admissions[1], Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families are showcasing their resilience and adaptability by embracing homeschooling and private tutoring alternatives.
  • UHNW families are choosing a proactive approach to ensure the continued academic success of their children.
  • Private tuition provides UHNW families with the flexibility to tailor educational experiences to the unique needs and interests of each student.
  • Tutors International has noted a significant rise in the number of requests from parents who want to find ways to avoid the private school penalty - including a state school education with significant support from part-time private tutors and for full-time private tuition:
    "Most families don't choose private tuition because their end goal is Oxford or Cambridge.

MiraCosta College's Pioneering Biomanufacturing Program: Fueling the Biotech Boom and Bridging Educational Gaps

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Mittwoch, November 22, 2023

When the community called for qualified professionals in the rapidly expanding biotech sector, MiraCosta College answered.

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  • When the community called for qualified professionals in the rapidly expanding biotech sector, MiraCosta College answered.
  • By forming strategic partnerships with local biotech firms, we developed a novel and specialized biomanufacturing bachelor's program designed to meet industry demands.
  • This story of transformation, perseverance, and excellence earned national recognition, solidifying MiraCosta College's reputation as a leading educational institution in the biosciences.
  • Through financial aid, mentorship, and hands-on training, we have broken barriers and bridged educational gaps, offering new avenues for social mobility.

New Book: Latin America's Experience Shows How Markets Can Help Urban America Overcome Government-Created Problems

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Montag, November 13, 2023

The book builds upon the experiences of Beyer, the founder and editor of the Market Urbanist, traveling through Latin America exploring how market urbanism -- or private-sector actions that create organic growth and voluntary exchange within cities -- works in developing countries. It offers lessons from the cities visited on his trip that should be studied by urban centers in the U.S.

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  • "For all its high-level socialism, Latin America is in many ways a place where it's easier to own a home, start a business, or move as you choose," said Scott Beyer, the author of "Latin America's Urban Experience."
  • "California shouldn't copy everything about Latin America -- especially the socialism that is built into its political history and fabric.
  • But state policymakers would do well to learn from the best aspects of Latin America's urban policy."
  • PRI's Free Cities Center cultivates innovative ideas to improve urban life based around freedom and property rights -- not government.

A&M-Commerce Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Public University in Texas

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Donnerstag, November 9, 2023

Commerce, Texas, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

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  • Commerce, Texas, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
  • The university experienced a 12.5% enrollment surge this fall, boasting the highest percentage increase among all public universities in Texas.
  • A&M-Commerce also secured third place for headcount increases among all public universities in Texas.
  • University President Mark Rudin is pleased that students are recognizing the opportunities that await them at A&M-Commerce as they enroll in record numbers.

DR. DEVORAH LIEBERMAN, PRESIDENT EMERITA-UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, INDUCTED INTO THE PRESTIGIOUS 2023 HALL OF CHAMPIONS OF THE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HACU)

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Dienstag, Oktober 31, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores made the announcement. HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment. The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
  • HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment.
  • The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.
  • Most notably, under her tenure, the University of La Verne cemented its commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Mondragon University, Mondragon Team Academy, and CUNY Law School's Community & Economic Development Clinic join forces on team entrepreneurship and innovative shared ownership models with a commitment to democratic governance and socioeconomic justice

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Montag, Oktober 30, 2023

So I hope that the MTA presence in NYC moves the way forward for collaboration and shared work and development."

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  • So I hope that the MTA presence in NYC moves the way forward for collaboration and shared work and development."
  • The agreement also will generate opportunities for student and teaching staff exchanges, and support for international learning expeditions design and implementation.
  • We are most pleased with the possibilities that this agreement will generate between Mondragon and New York to reinforce social economy and entrepreneurship."
  • "CUNY Law's CED Clinic is excited to announce a transformative partnership with Mondragon Team Academy (MTA), merging academic rigor with socially conscious entrepreneurship.