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Ladies Who Launch Announces 9 New Recipients of the "2021 Launch Program", Grant and Mentorship Program for Women-Led Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship

Sarah Ecolano | Copper River Fish Market | Cordova, AK

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  • Sarah Ecolano | Copper River Fish Market | Cordova, AK
    "We're thrilled to be a part of this amazing program and grateful to have the support of and access to these incredible mentors.
  • We're excited to have a dedicated team of inspiring women that we can turn to for guidance as we navigate the next stage of growth for our company" - said Michelle Razavi & Nikki Elliot, co-founders of ELAVI.
  • Ladies Who Launch plans to continue growing the Launch Program and additional grant and mentorship opportunities for diverse female entrepreneurs.Companies or individuals interested in contributing or partnering to support these efforts can visit: https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/donate or email us at [email protected] .
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SchoolSquare announces new software to help manage volunteers and community partners as students return to in-person learning

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship

Volunteers, mentors, classroom helpers, guest speakers groups and individuals vital to community-based education were on the sideline during the pandemic.

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  • Volunteers, mentors, classroom helpers, guest speakers groups and individuals vital to community-based education were on the sideline during the pandemic.
  • But with teachers and students returning to the classroom this coming fall, schools will also be looking to re-engage with their community partners.
  • A new software company, SchoolSquare, is hoping to help schools do just that, while also making the process easier and more efficient.
  • SchoolSquare is school outreach and management software that helps schools easily connect with parent and community partners.

Springboard and University of South Florida Partner to Provide In-Demand Technical Skills

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Education, Security, Technology, Software, Continuing, University, Training, Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship, Springboard, Springboard, Human activities, Springboard, University of South Florida Corporate Training and Professional Education, SPRINGBOARD, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CORPORATE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

USF, recently ranked as Americas fastest-rising university according to U.S. News & World Report, and Springboard will enable technical advancement amidst the booming job market in Florida, and provide invaluable skills for students to take with them as they seek to elevate their careers.

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  • USF, recently ranked as Americas fastest-rising university according to U.S. News & World Report, and Springboard will enable technical advancement amidst the booming job market in Florida, and provide invaluable skills for students to take with them as they seek to elevate their careers.
  • Demand for technology positions has surged 190% in the past five years, this report shows, and is expected to continue to grow in 2021.
  • Springboards course offerings provide both the flexibility that todays modern student requires and the expertise and mentorship needed to prepare them for their next pursuit.
  • More than 20,000 students across 100+ countries have used Springboard to advance their careers through the platforms comprehensive, mentor-led online learning programs.

Phenom Introduces Mentoring to Employee Experience, Accelerating Development, Learning and Career Growth

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Professional services, Technology, Other Professional Services, Human resources, Software, Consulting, Human resource management, Alternative education, Internships, Mentorship, Phenom, Human activities, Draft:Phenom People

With Phenom Mentoring, organizations can leverage automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to match individuals based on their skills, career path, location, goals and mentoring styles.

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  • With Phenom Mentoring, organizations can leverage automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to match individuals based on their skills, career path, location, goals and mentoring styles.
  • Phenom Mentoring enables employees to evolve and employers to build a more capable enterprise at scale.
  • With Phenom Mentoring, employees can navigate a suitable career path through a one-on-one mentorship that advances hard and soft skills.
  • Infused with Phenom AI and machine learning to deliver personalized recommendations and content, Phenom Employee Experience includes:
    Career Pathing.

Waystar Partners with INROADS, Launches Internship Program to Improve Access to Career Pathways in Healthcare Technology

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Human activities, Human behavior, Work, Internships, Educational stages, Alternative education, Human resource management, Mentorship

As part of the collaboration, Waystar is launching an internship program that will empower students from local colleges and universities to find meaningful careers in the healthcare technology industry.

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  • As part of the collaboration, Waystar is launching an internship program that will empower students from local colleges and universities to find meaningful careers in the healthcare technology industry.
  • During the 10-week program, Waystar will provide eligible students with salaried internships, as well as comprehensive mentoring and leadership development opportunities.
  • "We know that diversity in the workforce fuels innovation and business growth ," said Kimberly Sisnett, Chief People Officer of Waystar.
  • "Expanding the pool of talent is key for increasing representation in software technology and building more resilient, innovative organizations.

ARZIONA@WORK Joins National Tech Worker Apprenticeship Initiative

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Human activities, Education, Apprenticeship, CompTIA, Articles, Internships, Maher, Economic security

"ARIZONA@WORK and the Arizona Department of Economic Security registered apprenticeship office are launching the first National Guideline Standards in Arizona with Maher & Maher and the CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech initiative," said Willie Higgins, registered apprenticeship director with the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Apprenticeship Office.

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  • "ARIZONA@WORK and the Arizona Department of Economic Security registered apprenticeship office are launching the first National Guideline Standards in Arizona with Maher & Maher and the CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech initiative," said Willie Higgins, registered apprenticeship director with the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Apprenticeship Office.
  • The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has approved National Guideline Standards for Registered Apprenticeship Programs in three entry-level technology job roles tech support specialist, network support specialist and cybersecurity support technician.
  • CompTIA and Maher & Maher were selected by the USDOL to lead the national apprenticeship initiative, which aims to increases the number of workers trained and certified to fill high-demand tech positions, especially groups who are under-represented in the tech workforce, including women, people of color and individuals with disabilities.
  • Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce.

Course Hero Doubles Down on Computer Science Pre-internships to Help Increase Racial Diversity in Tech

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Education, Human activities, Articles, Teaching, Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship, Course Hero, Tutoring, Andreessen, Cohort

Over the course of a 10-week program with Course Hero, an initial cohort will gain access to CodePath's full-stack web application development course and individualized mentoring from Course Hero employee volunteers, including ten full-time engineers.

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  • Over the course of a 10-week program with Course Hero, an initial cohort will gain access to CodePath's full-stack web application development course and individualized mentoring from Course Hero employee volunteers, including ten full-time engineers.
  • Each Course Hero mentor will help their assigned cohort member navigate technical workshops and a collaborative capstone project that will help cultivate both soft skills and technical development.
  • By working closely with partners like Andreessen Horowitz, Cognizant, Facebook, Microsoft, and Walmart, CodePath is systematically changing CS programs to increase diversity in tech.
  • Everyday, students, educators and tutors on Course Hero help more than 20 million students make every study hour count.

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.

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.