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Washtenaw Community College named national 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School

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Mercoledì, Maggio 22, 2024
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has earned the national 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools designation for its support of nearly 500 veteran students and their families.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has earned the national 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools designation for its support of nearly 500 veteran students and their families.
  • For six consecutive years, WCC has been named as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
  • Viqtory is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard,” said Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®.

Warrior Canine Connection Receives Another $10,000 Grant from Veterans Help Group

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024
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BOYDS, Md., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Help Group (VHG) has generously donated $10,000 for a second consecutive year to Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) to help support placement of skilled service dogs with wounded Veterans, and the organization's unique Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) program. The MBTR program enlists Service Members and Veterans to help train service dogs for fellow Warriors as part of their own treatment for invisible wounds of war.

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  • BOYDS, Md., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Help Group (VHG) has generously donated $10,000 for a second consecutive year to Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) to help support placement of skilled service dogs with wounded Veterans, and the organization's unique Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) program.
  • "Warrior Canine Connection deeply appreciates the continued support from Veterans Help Group," said Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection.
  • Matt Sauerwald, President of Veterans Help Group, stated: "We think Warrior Canine Connection is one of the best veterans' nonprofits in the country and are privileged to be able to support them again.
  • Veterans Help Group was founded more than 15 years ago to advocate for disabled veterans in securing their disability benefits.

Washtenaw Community College, Central State University sign HBCU transfer partnership; HBCU Day hosts 400+ high school students

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024
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WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca welcomed Central State University guests and community leaders at the signing ceremony.

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  • WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca welcomed Central State University guests and community leaders at the signing ceremony.
  • Dr. Arletha McSwain, Vice Provost of Access & Enrollment Management representing Central State University’s Interim President, Dr. Alex Johnson, signed the partnership agreement.
  • Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Central State boasts a storied heritage with its roots beginning at Wilberforce University, the oldest private HBCU in the nation.
  • Today’s HBCU Day will culminate in a Central State University Marching Band performance and a “Divine Nine Fraternity & Sorority Stroll Off” in the Community Park on WCC’s campus.

Wesco International Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024
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First quarter net sales down 3% YOY, organic sales down 3%

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  • First quarter net sales down 3% YOY, organic sales down 3%
    First quarter operating profit of $263 million; operating margin of 4.9%
    •   Free cash flow of $731 million in the quarter, $1.4 billion over trailing twelve months
    PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wesco International (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, announces its results for the first quarter of 2024.
  • The following are results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023:
    Net sales were $5.4 billion for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $5.5 billion for the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 3.1%.
  • Backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2024 declined by 10% compared to the end of the first quarter of 2023.
  • Cost of goods sold for the first quarter of 2024 was $4.2 billion compared to $4.3 billion for the first quarter of 2023, and gross profit was $1.1 billion for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $1.2 billion for the first quarter of 2023.

LEAD Prep Academy, Washtenaw Community College sign multi-year agreement to educate student-athletes

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred educational partner of LEAD Prep Academy.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred educational partner of LEAD Prep Academy.
  • LEAD Prep Academy, powered by the L.E.A.D Foundation and the Legacy Center Sports Complex, will open in May at the state-of-the-art sports complex in Brighton, 15 minutes north of the Washtenaw Community College campus in Ann Arbor.
  • Student-athletes at LEAD Prep Academy will enroll as Washtenaw Community College students, earning college credits, on track to graduate with their associate degree in 20 months, with the ultimate goal of transferring to a four-year college or university with NCAA athletic programs.
  • LEAD Prep Academy student-athletes will compete in a full national schedule against other junior college and post-graduate athletic programs.

Smithfield Foods Honored for Workforce Development Through Apprenticeship Programs

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
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SMITHFIELD, Va., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods received two workforce development awards from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for its apprenticeship programs dedicated to developing and training the next-generation workforce.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods received two workforce development awards from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for its apprenticeship programs dedicated to developing and training the next-generation workforce.
  • Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Wayne Community College , was recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges as an apprenticeship champion in the Workforce Development Pinnacle Awards.
  • "Providing valuable professional development experiences is key to opening doors of opportunity and cultivating the next-generation talent pipeline," said Jay Bennett, chief human resources officer for Smithfield Foods.
  • "Five years ago, Smithfield Foods came to Wayne Community College with a need to develop a pipeline for maintenance technicians," said Kristie Sauls, executive director of apprenticeships and career development for Wayne Community College.

Vallen Distribution Announces Key Executive Leadership Positions

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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BELMONT, N.C., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vallen Distribution ("Vallen"), a provider of indirect industrial supply chain solutions, vendor managed inventory and technical services with offerings that include safety equipment inspection, maintenance, certification, and solution design, today announced key Executive Leadership positions, effective immediately. These appointments follow Vallen's recently completed acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply (WIS), from Wesco International (NYSE: WCC), and represent a combined leadership structure to further position Vallen as the premier supply chain services provider for customers and suppliers worldwide.

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  • BELMONT, N.C., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vallen Distribution ("Vallen"), a provider of indirect industrial supply chain solutions, vendor managed inventory and technical services with offerings that include safety equipment inspection, maintenance, certification, and solution design, today announced key Executive Leadership positions, effective immediately.
  • Chuck Delph, CEO of Vallen, said, "Establishing a combined leadership team and structure is a key milestone as we bring these two organizations together.
  • Vallen sits in a unique position in the market as the only broadline industrial distribution business with our expansive supply chain solution offering and serving as the single largest integrator in the world.
  • Mr. Lutz is a 33-year veteran in the industrial distribution industry and previously served as Vallen's Executive Vice President, Sales.

Shokz Announces Exclusive Partnership With Four-Time World Champion, Hellen Obiri, Ahead of Boston Marathon

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Lunedì, Aprile 8, 2024
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Shokz , known for its open-ear headphones with patented bone conduction technology, announced its partnership with four-time world champion, Hellen Obiri , today.

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  • Shokz , known for its open-ear headphones with patented bone conduction technology, announced its partnership with four-time world champion, Hellen Obiri , today.
  • “I love how comfortable Shokz headphones feel around my ears while providing great sound during my run,” said Obiri.
  • Shokz headphones allow me to do both.”
    Ahead of the Boston Marathon, Shokz is hosting a pop-up shop happy hour with light food and drinks from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
  • “It’s incredibly exciting to be the exclusive headphone partner of world class athlete, Hellen Obiri,” said Vincent Xiong, Chief Executive Officer at Shokz.

Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13 at Washtenaw Community College; over 120 class sessions offered

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12.
  • Community members, business representatives, prospective students and others throughout Washtenaw County and beyond are invited to attend the more than 120 free online sessions.
  • In recognition of national Community College Month in April, WCC’s annual Free College Week is a unique opportunity to serve and engage the community that supports it by providing high quality learning experiences at no cost.
  • “We are the community’s college, and Free College Week is our way of thanking everyone for their support.

Vallen Distribution Completes Acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply

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Lunedì, Aprile 1, 2024
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BELMONT, N.C., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vallen Distribution ("Vallen"), a provider of indirect industrial supply chain solutions, vendor managed inventory and technical services with offerings that include safety equipment inspection, maintenance, certification, and solution design, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply (WIS), from Wesco International (NYSE:WCC).

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  • Expands Vallen's position as a leading supply chain solutions company, delivering unique and customizable solutions
    BELMONT, N.C., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vallen Distribution ("Vallen"), a provider of indirect industrial supply chain solutions, vendor managed inventory and technical services with offerings that include safety equipment inspection, maintenance, certification, and solution design, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply (WIS), from Wesco International (NYSE:WCC).
  • Vallen is further positioned as a leader in integrated supply serving the foremost brands to optimize their indirect supply chain.
  • Chuck Delph, CEO of Vallen, said, "Today marks an exciting new chapter for Vallen as we bring together two outstanding supply chain solutions providers.
  • I am proud to welcome the talented team at WIS and look forward to continuing to deliver unique and customizable supply chain solutions."