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Student Freedom Initiative and Fusion Cyber Proud to Offer STEM Certification Funding through Denmark Technical College

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.

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  • Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403098482/en/
    SFI’s Student Freedom Loan Agreement (SFLA) includes funding for Denmark Tech students in all academic majors to obtain STEM certifications offered by Fusion Cyber.
  • Denmark Tech is the first school within the SFI cohort to partner with Fusion Cyber, and Fusion Cyber is the first certification program of its kind to qualify for SFLA support.
  • “We are thrilled to connect our impactful partnership with Denmark Tech to the mission and work of Student Freedom Initiative,” said Christopher Etesse, CEO of Fusion Cyber.

Luma Financial Technologies Announces a Collaboration with BNY Mellon’s Pershing to Provide Next-Level Annuity Management Solutions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), the world’s top independent, multi-issuer, structured products and annuities platform, and BNY Mellon’s Pershing (“Pershing”), a leading provider of global financial business solutions, announced a collaboration that will provide financial advisors with a best-in-class annuity management experience.

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  • Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), the world’s top independent, multi-issuer, structured products and annuities platform, and BNY Mellon’s Pershing (“Pershing”), a leading provider of global financial business solutions, announced a collaboration that will provide financial advisors with a best-in-class annuity management experience.
  • Pershing will transmit brokerage account details to Luma, and Luma will provide brokerage account, product, and user information to Subscribe®, Pershing’s proprietary annuity application.
  • “Offering our clients easy access to Luma provides an enhanced annuity and retirement planning experience,” said Sareena Dalla Brookshire, Chief Product Officer, BNY Mellon’s Pershing.
  • “Through Subscribe, our proprietary annuity application, Pershing clients have access to a robust set of features to help them manage their annuity business.”

Chattanooga State Community College Selects YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility to Serve More Than 11,000 Students Campuswide

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Chattanooga State Community College, has selected YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help instructors deliver accessible course content to more than 11,000 students throughout southeast Tennessee.

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  • A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Chattanooga State Community College, has selected YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help instructors deliver accessible course content to more than 11,000 students throughout southeast Tennessee.
  • YuJa Panorama will replace the institution’s former accessibility tool.
  • Advanced analytics help identify gaps in accessibility and can inform decisions throughout an institution’s accessibility journey.
  • An Image Accessibility Engine extracts and converts images, including scanned documents and those with handwritten or digital text to ensure accessibility spans an institution’s digital footprint.

Realizeit to Showcase Business-Critical Training Powered by AI at Learning Technologies 2024 Conference

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Realizeit, provider of the leading Adaptive Learning System for Business-Critical Training, today announced that it will participate at the Learning Technologies 2024 conference to be held in London on April 17-18.

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  • Realizeit, provider of the leading Adaptive Learning System for Business-Critical Training, today announced that it will participate at the Learning Technologies 2024 conference to be held in London on April 17-18.
  • During the conference, a presentation will be delivered by Manoj Kulkarni, Realizeit’s CEO, titled “Stop wasting your training budget on unnecessary training!
  • “Realizeit is excited to be back at the Learning Technologies conference again this year,” said Manoj Kulkarni, Realizeit CEO.
  • Please be sure to visit Realizeit booth #E25 at the Learning Technologies 2024 exhibition in London on April 17-18, 2024.

Corgan and University of Arkansas Win AIA Upjohn Research Initiative Grant to Study ADHD and Workplace Design

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Global architecture and design firm Corgan , in partnership with the University of Arkansas, has received a research grant from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative to study workplace design for neurodivergent people, specifically for those with ADHD.

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  • Global architecture and design firm Corgan , in partnership with the University of Arkansas, has received a research grant from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative to study workplace design for neurodivergent people, specifically for those with ADHD.
  • Corgan—Hugo, the firm’s research and innovation group, will partner with the university on research with the goal of identifying successful inclusive design strategies.
  • Corgan will make the research insights accessible to designers all over the world via a workspace design guidebook in the spring 2025.
  • The AIA Upjohn Research Initiative supports research projects that enhance the value of design, funding up to six research grants annually.

Improving Contract Literacy: Praktio Launches On-demand Course for Marmon's Business Professionals

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

In a fast-paced business environment, understanding and managing contracts is a critical skill for business professionals across all roles and industries.

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  • In a fast-paced business environment, understanding and managing contracts is a critical skill for business professionals across all roles and industries.
  • Praktio's latest on-demand course, Commercial Contracts Essentials , empowers professionals with the acumen to confidently navigate commercial contracts.
  • Our business units see the value in the training, and they like the option to take it at their own pace.
  • "We are excited to release this new course aimed specifically at business professionals who work with contracts."

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess’ Massachusetts Training Center Expands 2024 Course Offerings for Career Development and Industry Training

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess’ (AKB) Massachusetts Training Center has announced an expansion of 2024 class offerings designed for individuals across various stages of their careers.

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  • Asahi Kasei Bioprocess’ (AKB) Massachusetts Training Center has announced an expansion of 2024 class offerings designed for individuals across various stages of their careers.
  • Courses will cover a range of topics, including, but not limited to, bioprocess overview, pathogen safety, and virus removal filter operators' training.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402865162/en/
    Asahi Kasei Bioprocess' Massachusetts Training Center.
  • In addition, Asahi Kasei is open to feedback to improve the sessions,” said Kyle Eichelmann, Sales Manager at Texcell, when asked about his experience with the MTC program.

Black Hat Announces David Koh and Ruimin He as Keynote Speakers for Black Hat Asia 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Black Hat , the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series, today announced David Koh and Ruimin He as Keynote speakers for the Black Hat Asia 2024 event.

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  • Black Hat , the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series, today announced David Koh and Ruimin He as Keynote speakers for the Black Hat Asia 2024 event.
  • The Keynote speakers will present on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19 to kick off each day of Briefings at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.
  • Black Hat Asia 2024 Keynote Lineup:
    David Koh is Singapore’s first Commissioner of Cybersecurity and the founding Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore.
  • Top Sponsors and Partners of Black Hat Asia 2024 include:
    For registration and additional information on Black Hat Asia 2024, please visit www.blackhat.com/asia-24 .

Overseas Shipholding Group Awards $30,500 in Scholarships with Women Offshore

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) (the “Company” or “OSG”) is proud to continue its efforts to remove barriers for women entering the maritime industry.

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  • Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) (the “Company” or “OSG”) is proud to continue its efforts to remove barriers for women entering the maritime industry.
  • Through the Women Offshore Foundation, OSG gave $30,500 in scholarships to four women - two attending SUNY Maritime Academy, one at Great Lakes Maritime Academy and one at Maine Maritime Academy.
  • These awards will help alleviate the financial obstacles for deserving women and provide them an opportunity to succeed within our industry.”
    "The Women Offshore Foundation is thankful for OSG’s continued support of our Summer Sea Term Scholarships,” said Ally Cedeno, Founder and President of the Women Offshore Foundation.
  • These scholarships are part of OSG’s commitment to provide more than $90,000 in scholarships over a three-year period, with four recipients last year also receiving OSG scholarships.

Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Healthcare: Nurse.com Recognizes National Nurses Week 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

To participate in the virtual event and enter to win prizes, nurses can join the virtual event at www.Nurse.com/Nurses-Week .

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  • To participate in the virtual event and enter to win prizes, nurses can join the virtual event at www.Nurse.com/Nurses-Week .
  • Throughout Nurses Week, Nurse.com is providing free continuing education courses to help nurses advance their careers and grow their knowledge.
  • Nurses can also receive a 35% sitewide discount on Nurse.com when purchasing any continuing education course by using promo code NNW24 during May 6 to 12, 2024.
  • For more information on Nurse.com’s National Nurses Week 2024 celebration, visit our dedicated web page .