Mentorship

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools' Exceptional Teacher Pay Helps Shape Exceptional Scholar Outcomes

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Studies show that teachers are the most important factor when it comes to a child's learning in school, and a caring adult – in and out of school – is critical to developing the whole child. Yet, post pandemic, school districts across the country continue to struggle with acute staff shortages due to burnout. In California, for example, 37.1% of teaching positions are currently unfilled. Understanding this, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is currently hiring, and are offering above average pay for this all important educator role.

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  • Understanding this, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is currently hiring , and are offering above average pay for this all important educator role.
  • This is an average increase of over 42% from the last new teacher scale implemented at Alliance schools in the 2020-2021 year.
  • 90% of Alliance teachers have said they plan to stay at Alliance, and 80% of staff say they would recommend Alliance to a friend.
  • Alliance schools have received prestigious recognition from the National Blue Ribbon School Awards and the California Gold Ribbon Awards.

LG SUPPORTS NCAA MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES THROUGH NAMI DONATION; ANNOUNCES 'LIFE'S GOOD COACHES AWARD'

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Mental health, Arizona State University, LG, Sport, Mentorship, Communication, Environment, NCAA, Partnership, National Alliance, Life, State Farm Stadium, NAMI, Final four, Athlete, Student, Season, Electronics, Mental disorder, Nursing

PHOENIX, April 8, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Official NCAA Corporate Partner LG Electronics USA today announced a $100,000 donation supporting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and its noteworthy programs. As the NCAA Final Four basketball championship weekend wraps up, LG also announced the new "Life's Good Coaches Award" and the debut of the third season of its successful Transparent Conversations podcast series, further expanding LG's mental health initiatives.

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  • As the NCAA Final Four basketball championship weekend wraps up, LG also announced the new "Life's Good Coaches Award" and the debut of the third season of its successful Transparent Conversations podcast series, further expanding LG's mental health initiatives.
  • The alliance with NAMI aligns with LG's dedication to endeavors that enhance the well-being of individuals grappling with mental health issues and the NCAA's focus on student-athletes' mental health.
  • Coaches selected for the Life's Good Coaches Award will receive a donation to be used towards a mental health initiative at their school and a suite of LG's products.
  • Furthering its support for the NCAA's mental health initiatives, LG is launching the third season of its popular Transparent Conversations podcast series which launched in 2022.

eLuma, a Leeds Equity Partners portfolio company, Appoints Andy Myers as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Software as a service, Growth, Learning, Science, Mental, School, Leeds Equity Partners, Mental health, History, Mentorship, Student, Fast ForWord, Renaissance Learning, Family, Management

LEHI, Utah, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eLuma, a leading provider of online special education and mental health services to K-12 districts, schools and their students, announced today the appointment of Andy Myers as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LEHI, Utah, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eLuma, a leading provider of online special education and mental health services to K-12 districts, schools and their students, announced today the appointment of Andy Myers as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Myers brings to eLuma deep domain expertise in scaling education and SaaS technology companies.
  • Prior to that, he was the Chief Strategy Officer of Renaissance Learning, and also held leadership roles at Scientific Learning and Pearson.
  • Eric Geveda, Managing Director of Leeds Equity, said, "We are thrilled that Andy is joining as the new CEO of eLuma.

Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 100 teens at Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Dreamers Academy were treated to a rousing and heartfelt commencement ceremony Sunday, creating a magical ending to a week filled with inspiring empowerment sessions, cool career-related opportunities and tons of Disney fun.

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  • These workshops introduce the Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths within business, entertainment and sciences, including career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
  • In the 17 years since it launched at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Dreamers Academy has now inspired more than 1,600 students from across the country.
  • Graduates have gone on to become doctors, engineers, performing artists, entrepreneurs and more, and some have transitioned into mentors to the Disney Dreamers who followed them.
  • Regular updates about Disney Dreamers Academy are also available on social media at Facebook.com/DisneyDreamersAcademy and Instagram.com/disneydreamersacademy.

MSUFCU Launches Women of Sparta

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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EAST LANSING, Mich., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, April 4, MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) proudly revealed its latest initiative, Women of Sparta, at a special event held at the MSUFCU Club Suites at Spartan Stadium. The program is a dynamic leadership initiative crafted to elevate Michigan State University's women's sports and its student-athletes.

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  • EAST LANSING, Mich., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, April 4, MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) proudly revealed its latest initiative, Women of Sparta , at a special event held at the MSUFCU Club Suites at Spartan Stadium.
  • Women of Sparta, presented by MSUFCU, not only provides a comprehensive platform for personal growth, financial literacy, and community engagement but also expands the Credit Union's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities with MSU women's sports student-athletes.
  • Media Training and Personal Branding Workshops: MSUFCU will provide Women of Sparta student-athletes with training in media relations and personal branding to help them leverage the additional attention that comes with being an MSU student-athlete.
  • NIL Partnership Opportunities: Through Women of Sparta, MSUFCU is expanding its NIL program to encompass all women's sports at MSU.

DTE Energy partners with local suppliers to create 12,000 jobs, grow Michigan’s economy

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Looking to the future, Volkman envisions continuing to grow MCE’s role in Michigan’s evolving energy landscape.

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  • Looking to the future, Volkman envisions continuing to grow MCE’s role in Michigan’s evolving energy landscape.
  • Last year, DTE also spent $988 million with diverse suppliers and nearly $900 million with companies based in the city of Detroit.
  • In the past 13 years DTE invested more than $21 billion with Michigan-based suppliers creating and sustaining 77,000 Michigan jobs.
  • “Our commitment to do business with local suppliers enables us to deliver higher quality, lower cost service for our customers.

Sunlands Technology Group Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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BEIJING, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s online post-secondary and professional education, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • BEIJING, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s online post-secondary and professional education, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Net income margin1 was 28.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 31.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB155.2 million (US$21.9 million), as compared to RMB181.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Capital expenditures were RMB0.2 million (US$0.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to RMB0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Local company invests in Red Deer youth at the Glendale Skatepark

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Their support of the Northside Community Centre YMCA and the Skatepark Mentorship program has ignited the potential in youth who may have had nowhere else to go after school.

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  • Their support of the Northside Community Centre YMCA and the Skatepark Mentorship program has ignited the potential in youth who may have had nowhere else to go after school.
  • “We have benefited hugely from the Red Deer community.
  • “They’ve got a place to go if they have a Y.” For youth in the north side of Red Deer, the skatepark and the Northside Community Centre YMCA have become that second home.
  • Offering additional free activities at its Youth Centre and free hot meals on Fridays, the Y has become a much-needed hub for youth.

Sprout Social Launches New Mentorship Network for Marketers

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprout Social , an industry-leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, today announced that its virtual community platform, The Arboretum, has launched a new mentorship program for social media and marketing professionals.

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  • CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprout Social , an industry-leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, today announced that its virtual community platform, The Arboretum, has launched a new mentorship program for social media and marketing professionals.
  • Open to all marketers at no cost, Sprout Social launched The Arboretum last year and it became a hub for industry connection, community and mentorship– quickly surpassing more than 10,000 members .
  • "The Arboretum mentorship program will change the career trajectory for social media professionals around the world,” said Kalee Williams, a Social Media Strategist at Atlassian.
  • I’m excited to see the new Arboretum Mentorship Network grow and help engage industry professionals,” said Nycole Hampton, Senior Director, Content + Engagement at GoodRX.

HACU and TMCF Partner on Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced they will host the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced they will host the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.
  • This experience will bring together students from HACU-member Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and TMCF Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
  • Sophomore, junior, or senior college students who have participated in leadership of campus activities or comparable groups are encouraged to apply.
  • “Our partnership with HACU and TMCF will ultimately allow us to produce long lasting relationships with these HBCUs and HSIs.”
    “We are thrilled to partner with HACU and TMCF on the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.