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Women In Trucking Association Launches Female Driver Mentoring Program

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

PLOVER, Wis., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces that it is launching a pilot mentoring program for entry-level female drivers through a partnership with LeadHERalliance Mentoring, a structured mentorship program for women in various walks of life.

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  • PLOVER, Wis., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces that it is launching a pilot mentoring program for entry-level female drivers through a partnership with LeadHERalliance Mentoring, a structured mentorship program for women in various walks of life.
  • WIT's new program, called LeadHERtrucking, will utilize this mentoring structure to match female drivers new to the industry with experienced women leaders who have achieved long-term successful careers as professional drivers.
  • This program will give the new female driver much-needed support as they navigate this complex industry."
  • About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
    Women In Trucking, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.

Creative Learning Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Bricks4Schoolz®

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The effectiveness of the program rests on a simple but powerful principle: learning should be fun.

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  • The effectiveness of the program rests on a simple but powerful principle: learning should be fun.
  • Christopher Rego, Chief Executive Officer of Creative Learning Corporation, commented, We are excited to acquire Bricks4Schoolz, which will accelerate the next phase of our STEM growth by offering our Unique STEM LAB Solution to both public and private schools and further extend our leadership position in the STEAM education space.
  • Creative Learning Corporation entity BFK Franchise Company LLC (Bricks 4 Kidz) has brought hands-on learning opportunities to after-school STEAM programs, in-school workshops, summer camps, and birthday parties since 2009.
  • They can access the learning platform any time, any day, from anywhere in the world.

‘A Huge Need for this School’ - New Indigenous School Model Opens in September

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

According to Statistics Canada, the Indigenous population living off-reserve in Canada grew by 49 per cent between 2006 and 2016.

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  • According to Statistics Canada, the Indigenous population living off-reserve in Canada grew by 49 per cent between 2006 and 2016.
  • There is a huge need for this school, says Karol Kamieniecki, Principal of the new SCcyber E-Learning Institute.
  • The school is an urban-based sister organization to SCcyber E-learning Community, provider of online education courses to Indigenous students from more than 25 First Nations.
  • SCcyber E-Learning Institute is a sister organization to SCcbyer E-learning Community, Canadas first online school for Indigenous learners, founded in 2000.

Survey Reveals Majority of New Homeschooling Families Will Not Return to Brick-and-Mortar Schools This Fall

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

A national study reported that 72 percent of families who homeschooled during COVID-19 plan to continue this fall.

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  • A national study reported that 72 percent of families who homeschooled during COVID-19 plan to continue this fall.
  • "Parents who sought out the school choice option as a temporary fix now realize homeschooling may be a long-term solution for their families."
  • Last fall, the number of homeschooling families increased to more than 11 percent, up from five percent the prior year.
  • Santa Rosa, California resident Clint St. Martin, a survey respondent, says his family will continue homeschooling this fall.

CAJ mentorship program matches 92 journalists with mentors

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Over the coming weeks, 92 journalists will learn from mentors working in radio, television, digital, and print publications across the country.

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  • Over the coming weeks, 92 journalists will learn from mentors working in radio, television, digital, and print publications across the country.
  • "We all know that mentorship is sorely needed in our industry, and the CAJ is incredibly grateful to all the mentors who donate out of their busy schedules to make this program possible."
  • The CAJ received 201 applications for this round of its mentorship program.
  • This year's mentorship matches include:
    Ishani Nath, managing editor at Best Health, former senior editor at FLARE
    Michael Lo, student at the University of Victoria, journalist at FOCUS
    This autumn, the CAJ will be hosting a live mentorship event for all applicants to the program.

People, Pets & Vets is Mentoring the Next Generation of Veterinarians

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Currently, PPV has 75+ hospitals in 10 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

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  • Currently, PPV has 75+ hospitals in 10 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
  • PPV is passionate about investing in programs that develop and inspire employees to reach their greatest potential.
  • The 16-week mentorship program assigns associate veterinarians a specific mentor or mentors to help in medical cases, surgical cases, communication skills and more.
  • People, Pets and Vets, born in 1992, is a veterinarian-led group with animal hospitals located throughout the western and southern United States.

STEMWerkz Earns 2021 Best Elementary Homeschool Award

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Werkz Publishing Inc, part of the Amdon Group, announced that it has earned a 2021 Best Elementary Homeschool Curriculum & Resource award from How-to-Homeschool, an organization dedicated to help parents find the best homeschooling curriculum and resources.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Werkz Publishing Inc, part of the Amdon Group, announced that it has earned a 2021 Best Elementary Homeschool Curriculum & Resource award from How-to-Homeschool, an organization dedicated to help parents find the best homeschooling curriculum and resources.
  • STEMWerkz was created to provide engaging science learning for elementary students through gameplay and problem-solving.
  • Parents are encouraged to go to the How-To-Homeschool website to learn more about the award, as well as the STEMWerkz website to get a free trial.
  • As stated on their website, "This is your one stop homeschool curriculum list to see all of the Best Elementary Homeschool Curriculum & Resources we love!"

Velex Wins Best Companies for Career Growth Award from Comparably

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

FRISCO, Texas, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Velex , an industry-leading telecom field services company, has been recognized as one of the Best Companies for Career Growth in 2021 by culture and career-monitoring site Comparably.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Velex , an industry-leading telecom field services company, has been recognized as one of the Best Companies for Career Growth in 2021 by culture and career-monitoring site Comparably.
  • From world-class training to daily support by quality and safety instructors, Velex is committed to providing career development and growth opportunities to entry-level and experienced technicians.
  • "At Velex, we are committed to creating opportunities for growth and leadership," said Gaby Saliby , Chief Executive Officer at Velex.
  • "The Best Companies for Career Growth recognizes organizations like Velex that continue to successfully groom and mentor the future leaders of tomorrow, according to those who know besttheir employees," said Comparably CEO Jason Nazar.

ACE Cash Express Raises Over $20,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

DALLAS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group brand, raised $20,829 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during their annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.

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  • DALLAS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group brand, raised $20,829 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during their annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.
  • This year, ACE was able to raise for three Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters in Arizona, South Texas, and New Mexico.
  • "After a year of so much uncertainty for our mission and the children and families that we serve, Big Brothers Big Sisters is beyond grateful for the continued support of ACE and all of those who contributed to this incredible effort across our region," said Alex Dailey, VP of Community Engagement at Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston.
  • By supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters, ACE can help children develop one-to-one mentoring relationships that will help them realize their potential and build their futures.

BossmakeHer and Uber Partner to Support Women Leaders

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

As an organization committed to supporting women's advancement, Uber takes its responsibility to support women employees' career progression seriously.

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  • As an organization committed to supporting women's advancement, Uber takes its responsibility to support women employees' career progression seriously.
  • Women at Uber seeks to connect, empower, and support the advancement of women at Uber through community-building among women and allies, providing access to leadership and mentorship, formal professional development training, peer mentoring, and more.
  • BossmakeHer gives women in leadership a competitive job search advantage unmatched by anything else in the market.
  • By combining result-driven networking acceleration, personalized guidance, and private connections to decision-makers at top companies, BossmakeHer catalyzes bold career moves for executive women.