Alternative education

Deborah Barge Named Chief Development Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Alternative education, Mentorships, Education, Human activities, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youth mentoring, MENTOR, Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada

TAMPA, Fla., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is proud to announce the selection of Deborah Barge, CFRE,as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO) for the national non-profit.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is proud to announce the selection of Deborah Barge, CFRE,as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO) for the national non-profit.
  • Today, there are more than 230+ local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, located in every state, from rural communities to major metropolitan areas.
  • "I believe in the power of mentoring," said Deborah Barge, new CDO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States.

Adweek Expands Successful Executive Mentor Program to Include New and Rising Marketers

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship, Cision, Human activities, Economy, Human behavior

NEW YORK, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Adweek, the leading source of news and insights covering marketing, media and technology, has announced an expansion of its wildly successful Adweek Executive Mentor Program .

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  • NEW YORK, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Adweek, the leading source of news and insights covering marketing, media and technology, has announced an expansion of its wildly successful Adweek Executive Mentor Program .
  • While the existing mentor program is available to mid to senior-level marketers with ten or more years of experience looking for guidance along their journey to the C-suite, the Adweek Rising Mentorship Program welcomes marketers in the earlier stages of their careers.
  • Over the last two years, the Adweek Executive Mentor Program has gathered over 250 of the world's top marketing leaders to provide guidance to over 350 executive mentees, with extra emphasis on providing opportunities to those from underrepresented groups.
  • The 2021 Executive Mentor Program, sponsored by Catalina , continues to attract the greatest leaders in brand marketing.

Reach Academics Launches One-of-a-Kind 2021 Summer Academy in Partnership with Ivy League Undergraduates through Curious Cardinals

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Education, Alternative education, Human activities, Cision, Mentorship, Distance education, Humanistic education, Educational technology

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a year of remote learning, Reach Academy is launching its founding Summer Session for Young Men in partnership with Curious Cardinals, composed of Ivy League undergraduates serving in a mentoring capacity.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a year of remote learning, Reach Academy is launching its founding Summer Session for Young Men in partnership with Curious Cardinals, composed of Ivy League undergraduates serving in a mentoring capacity.
  • Based on relational teaching and applying the most current instructional methods, the summer focuses on what works best for young men's learning.
  • Reach Academy for Young Men is committed to developing a diverse community to fulfill its mission of providing a strong, humanistic education for all students.
  • Damon's podcast, "Reach, Teach, Talk" completed its first season in October 2020 and will begin its second season in September 2021.

PaydayPERX Offers At-Work Flu Shot Program to Employers in USA

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Education, Articles, Medical specialties, Alternative education, Fiscal policy, School voucher, Influenza vaccine, Immunization, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1

Seeking to address the obvious need, PaydayPERX today announced rollout of their Flu Shot Program, with the capacity to deliver a flu shot program to any employer in the continental US.

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  • Seeking to address the obvious need, PaydayPERX today announced rollout of their Flu Shot Program, with the capacity to deliver a flu shot program to any employer in the continental US.
  • Employers will receive vouchers or if they have over 100 people onsite at any one location, an onsite flu shot clinic provided by a pharmacy retailer in their local area.
  • PaydayPERX tested the program in 2020 with over 5,000 employers reached, resulting in an estimated 320,000 employee immunizations across the US facilitated by employers in 2020 as part of the PaydayPERX program.
  • In this program, HR executives elect to receive flu shot vouchers, or if they meet minimum company size requirements, can schedule a pharmacy clinician to deliver immunizations on-premise.

The Chi Foundation Launching Mentorship For At-Risk Teens To Help Them Build Businesses That Impact The World

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship, Entrepreneurship

The foundation aims to help these individuals by educating them on how to build businesses which in turn will impact their communities and the world.

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  • The foundation aims to help these individuals by educating them on how to build businesses which in turn will impact their communities and the world.
  • The challenge that the at-risk population face is that nobody teaches them about the power of building a business.
  • This leads to generational legacy which empowers at-risk teens the opportunity to learn a new skill and build confidence.
  • The Chi Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing mentorship and entrepreneurial education to underserved and at-risk populations, empowering them to start businesses that impact the world.

New Survey Says Women Want Mentors But Can't Always Easily Find Them

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship

The study revealed that women understand the value of mentorship and are actively looking for mentorship opportunities, but that finding mentors is difficult.

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  • The study revealed that women understand the value of mentorship and are actively looking for mentorship opportunities, but that finding mentors is difficult.
  • Surprisingly, in spite of this interest, only 22.8 percent of respondents reported that their companies or organizations offered formal mentorship initiatives.
  • The mission is simple: cultivate an environment where women can be empowered to unify, connect, and support each other in their craft.
  • The organization provides tools, resources, support, and encouragement through in-person events, small dinner groups, digital access, and forums.

DarkPulse, Inc. Announces Key Hire, Dr. Joseph Catalino Jr., as Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship, Kirsh

Joseph Catalino is a business operations and management expert who relishes in challenging, high-impact projects.

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  • Joseph Catalino is a business operations and management expert who relishes in challenging, high-impact projects.
  • For nearly eight years he led multiple organizations and teams within the U.S. Defense Department.
  • Mr. Catalino serves as an advisory board member of DarkPulse Inc., and KIRSH Helmets.
  • Catalino attributes his successes to mentors who gave him opportunities and counseled him through many failures.

Announcing the Assabet Valley Innovation Alliance

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Small business, Labor, Consulting, Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship, Avia, Human activities, Human behavior, E-Mentor Corps

b"The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Innovation Network are pleased to announce the launch of the Assabet Valley Innovation Alliance (AVIA).

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  • b"The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Innovation Network are pleased to announce the launch of the Assabet Valley Innovation Alliance (AVIA).
  • AVIA is a rapid deployment pilot program organized by the two 501(C)(6) non-profit organizations, and funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through a grant to support regional post-COVID economic revival.
  • New Steering Committee members are encouraged and welcome to join the effort.\nA Mentor-Mentee Program is being established to help entrepreneurs address challenges, improve business processes and sustain systematic economic growth.
  • We currently accept applications for Mentors (wishing to share their knowledge and expertise) and Mentees (needing support to navigate business challenges) located in our service area: https://www.avia.community/mentorship\nIn tandem, core business webinars, workshops and business showcases are being planned for the months of June through to December 2021.

AWBC CEO Testifies Before Congress on Women’s Business Centers’ Experience During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, XC2, Small Business Administration, Alternative education, Mentorship, Entrepreneurship

b"Washington, D.C., May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today\xc2\xa0the\xc2\xa0Association of Women\xe2\x80\x99s Business Centers (AWBC)\xc2\xa0CEO Corinne Hodges\xc2\xa0testified\xc2\xa0before\xc2\xa0the\xc2\xa0U.S.

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  • b"Washington, D.C., May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today\xc2\xa0the\xc2\xa0Association of Women\xe2\x80\x99s Business Centers (AWBC)\xc2\xa0CEO Corinne Hodges\xc2\xa0testified\xc2\xa0before\xc2\xa0the\xc2\xa0U.S.
  • When record funding was allocated to the Women's Business Center Program via\xc2\xa0the CARES Act in 2020, WBCs made record-breaking impacts.
  • WBCs have more than 30 years of success in providing\xc2\xa0business training, counseling, mentoring, and access to capital to women entrepreneurs.
  • The WBC program is a public-private partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.\n"

Louisiana Achievement Charter Academies Notice of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Alternative education, Charter School, Charter School

b'Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Board of Directors of Louisiana Achievement Charter Academies at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 by video/teleconference.\nPursuant to emergency proclamation 30 JCE 2020 and Act No.

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  • b'Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Board of Directors of Louisiana Achievement Charter Academies at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 by video/teleconference.\nPursuant to emergency proclamation 30 JCE 2020 and Act No.
  • 302 of the 2020 Legislative Session, Louisiana Achievement Charter Academies, certifies that it must conduct the meeting scheduled for May 24, 2021 via video conference/conference call or the Board will otherwise be unable to operate due to quorum requirements.
  • The meeting agenda is limited to one or more of the following:\nMatters that are directly related to the charter school\xe2\x80\x99s response to the disaster or emergency and are critical to the health, safety, or welfare of the public.\nMatters that if they are delayed will cause curtailment of vital public services or severe economic dislocation and hardship.\nMatters that are critical to continuation of the business of the charter school and that are not able to be postponed to a meeting held in accordance with the other provisions of this Chapter due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the public body.\nBoard meetings shall be held in this manner during the pendency of this emergency.\n*A Public Budget Hearing will be held for Advantage Charter Academy and Willow Charter Academy at this Board meeting.
  • A copy of the budgets for the schools will be available at the school offices.\nTo join the meeting by video:\n'