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New Jersey Department of Education Selects Varsity Tutors for State’s High-Impact Tutoring Program

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

In a significant move to bolster academic recovery and accelerate learning for New Jersey students, Varsity Tutors for Schools , a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the premier platform for live online tutoring, has been selected by the New Jersey Department of Education as an approved pre-qualified tutoring provider for the state's 2023/2024 High-Impact Tutoring Program.

Key Points: 
  • In a significant move to bolster academic recovery and accelerate learning for New Jersey students, Varsity Tutors for Schools , a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the premier platform for live online tutoring, has been selected by the New Jersey Department of Education as an approved pre-qualified tutoring provider for the state's 2023/2024 High-Impact Tutoring Program.
  • Varsity Tutors for Schools, renowned for its evidence-based, high-impact tutoring programs, has demonstrated the potential to more than double 4th-grade math scores compared to peers who didn't participate in high-dosage tutoring.
  • District leaders collaborating with Varsity Tutors for Schools will gain access to meticulously crafted 1-on-1 and small group tutoring sessions, meticulously designed to cater to each student's individual learning needs.
  • Additionally, students can maximize their learning outcomes through access to Varsity Tutors' 24/7 live tutor support and enrichment resources.

BAE Systems, Inc. names Reggie Robinson to lead its Government Relations team

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Monday, August 21, 2023

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems, Inc. (LSE: BA) has named Reggie Robinson to become the senior vice president for Government Relations, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems, Inc. (LSE: BA) has named Reggie Robinson to become the senior vice president for Government Relations, effective immediately.
  • In this role, Reggie will assume responsibility of all government relations activities for the company, overseeing BAE Systems, Inc.'s relationships with members of Congress, the White House, the Department of Defense and other executive branch organizations, as well as state government leaders.
  • Robinson will report to BAE Systems, Inc. president and CEO Tom Arseneault, and serve as a member of the Inc. senior leadership team.
  • Most recently he served as the vice president for Executive Branch and International Government Relations.

Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) is pleased to announce the acquisition of CoastaleCycle.com and 850-776-9932 number to better serve the Gulf Coast and Southern U.S. Regions

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Monday, August 14, 2023

“The refurbishment center expansion and regional asset acquisitions are necessary to provide enhanced services offerings in the region,” said Ken Ehresman, Chief Operations Office for ATR.

Key Points: 
  • “The refurbishment center expansion and regional asset acquisitions are necessary to provide enhanced services offerings in the region,” said Ken Ehresman, Chief Operations Office for ATR.
  • Former clients of the local ITAD and Electronics Recycling firm “Coastal eCycle” are encouraged to contact ATR to discuss the many enhancements and service offerings ATR brings to the region.
  • - John and Ginger Watkins of Coastal eCycle
    Clients in Pensacola and the entire Gulf Coast Region now have access to ATR’s expansive portfolio of certified ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) and electronics recycling services.
  • Additionally, ATR offers the industry’s most secure chain of custody via an electronically tracked, and GPS enabled fleet of vehicles, which includes remote inventory and destruction capabilities.

Honorable Mary Beth Long Nominated to Join AeroVironment’s Board of Directors

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Friday, August 18, 2023

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that Mary Beth Long has been nominated to serve as a Class II director on the company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that Mary Beth Long has been nominated to serve as a Class II director on the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Long has been nominated to fill the board position that will be vacated by Catharine Marigold.
  • The election of Ms. Long would maintain the board’s current composition of seven individuals, including six independent directors.
  • Ms. Long is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Spy Museum and the Defense Intelligence Memorial Fund and is active in rescuing Afghans who supported U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.

Critical Cyber Topics—Zero Trust, AI, ChatGPT, Quantum Computing, and More—Explored at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

“Cyber risks are real time and so are the topics that we explore during the summit.

Key Points: 
  • “Cyber risks are real time and so are the topics that we explore during the summit.
  • These pertain to events happening around the world that impact cyber security and our national security,” said Thomas K. Billington, CEO and Founder, Billington CyberSecurity , a leading cyber education company for executives founded in 2010.
  • Top tech leaders participate sessions that deal with the hottest cyber topics, including:
    9/5: Where does cybersecurity currently stack up with the cyber threat?
  • Explores pros and cons of leveraging these large natural language models for cybersecurity and potential use by bad cyber actors.

New Jersey Selects FEV Tutor for New High-Impact Tutoring Program

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The State of New Jersey Department of Education has selected FEV Tutor as an approved pre-qualified vendor for its new High-Impact Tutoring Program .

Key Points: 
  • The State of New Jersey Department of Education has selected FEV Tutor as an approved pre-qualified vendor for its new High-Impact Tutoring Program .
  • “New Jersey’s High-Impact Tutoring Program is the right step for helping students get back on track and ultimately excel in their academic journeys,” said Laura Ficher, Chief Growth Officer at FEV Tutor.
  • It’s also the second in the tri-state area after Connecticut’s selection of FEV Tutor for their new, High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program in June.
  • FEV Tutor has offered targeted high-impact tutoring interventions since 2010, particularly for hard-to-reach and low-performing students.

V2X Announces Strong Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X, Inc. (NYSE:VVX) announced second quarter 2023 financial results.

Key Points: 
  • Awarded significant bookings of $2.1 billion, driving backlog +10% sequentially to $13.0 billion
    Reported operating income of $34.3 million; adjusted operating income1 of $70.5 million
    Increasing mid-point of 2023 revenue, adjusted EBITDA1, and adjusted diluted EPS1 guidance
    MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X, Inc. (NYSE:VVX) announced second quarter 2023 financial results.
  • "V2X reported strong results in the second quarter with revenue increasing 10.2% year-over-year, on a pro forma basis," said Chuck Prow, President and Chief Executive Officer of V2X.
  • Bookings activity in the quarter was strong at $2.1 billion in awards to V2X.
  • Ms. Lynch continued, "At the end of the quarter, net debt for V2X was $1,176.6 million, a $112 million reduction from the prior quarter.

Tech Diplomat Keith Krach Returns to Taiwan

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Under Secretary of State and Tech Diplomat, will return to Taiwan from August 9-12.

Key Points: 
  • Under Secretary of State and Tech Diplomat, will return to Taiwan from August 9-12.
  • “These very reasons underpin Taiwan’s critical role in the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy , Global Tech Security Commission , Global Trusted Tech Network, and as we launch the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity.”
    During his stay, Krach will engage with senior Taiwanese government officials, tech industry CEOs, and academic leaders.
  • His trip is focused on three primary objectives:
    Strengthening Global Tech Security: Krach co-chairs the Global Tech Security Commission, which brings together senior public- and private-sector leaders from the U.S. and technologically advanced democracies, including Taiwan, to create the definitive Global Tech Security Strategy (GTSS).
  • Launching the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity: A product of the Global Tech Security Strategy, the Center is being formed under the banner of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy.

Director Easterly to Speak about Managing CISA’s New Authorities at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Jen Easterly, Director, CISA, is confirmed to speak at the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Easterly is part of an elite group of government and industry cyber executives that will be exploring the theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk.

Key Points: 
  • Jen Easterly, Director, CISA, is confirmed to speak at the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Easterly is part of an elite group of government and industry cyber executives that will be exploring the theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk.
  • “We are excited to have Director Easterly share her expertise as she has tremendous responsibility for guiding our nation’s cyber response,” said Thomas K. Billington, CEO and Founder, Billington CyberSecurity , a leading cyber education company for executives founded in 2010.
  • “The summit is a platform for helping to coalesce the cyber community that is tasked with defending the nation against cyberattacks.
  • Hearing from our government leaders is important way that they can learn and connect.”
    Easterly will participate in a Fireside Chat, one-on-one discussions.

Rick Waters, former top China policy official at US State Department, joins Eurasia Group

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group, the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm, is proud to welcome Rick Waters as managing director, China. Based in Washington, DC, Waters joins Eurasia Group after a 27-year career at the US State Department where he most recently served as a top China policy official.

Key Points: 
  • Eurasia Group is welcoming Rick Waters, former top China policy official at the US State Department, as the firm's new managing director, China.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group, the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm, is proud to welcome Rick Waters as managing director, China.
  • Based in Washington, DC, Waters joins Eurasia Group after a 27-year career at the US State Department where he most recently served as a top China policy official.
  • As first China coordinator at the State Department, Waters's insights and diplomacy were critical in advancing US policy on China.