Vocational education

Shandong College of Economics and Business Organizes "Intelligent Finance" Event and Wins First Prize

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

WEIFANG, China, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the 16th Shandong Vocational Colleges Skill Competition held the "Intelligent Finance" event for the higher vocational education group at Shandong College of Economics and Business.

Key Points: 
  • WEIFANG, China, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the 16th Shandong Vocational Colleges Skill Competition held the "Intelligent Finance" event for the higher vocational education group at Shandong College of Economics and Business.
  • The competition, organized by the Education Department and the Industry and Information Technology Department of Shandong Province, was hosted by Shandong College of Economics and Business.
  • Following intense competition, the team from Shandong College of Economics and Business was awarded the first prize.
  • Shandong College of Economics and Business, rooted in industry and serving its region, strategically develops distinctive majors based on the characteristics of finance and trade.

Guidehouse's Anaita Kasad Receives City & State NY's Responsible 100 Award for 2023

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Kasad spent her career in consulting working with several NY state and city agencies on vital issues including public housing, disaster recovery, transportation, grants management, and operations.

Key Points: 
  • Kasad spent her career in consulting working with several NY state and city agencies on vital issues including public housing, disaster recovery, transportation, grants management, and operations.
  • She works alongside her clients, providing expertise in project management, customer experience, organizational design and governance, business process reengineering, and data analytics.
  • "It is a tremendous honor to be named among this group of stellar leaders whose work is making life better in communities in New York City and across the state," said Kasad.
  • A Great Place to Work® certified company globally, Guidehouse is widely recognized for its people, culture, support, flexibility, and leadership.

Port Houston Partners in Maritime Education

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Last week, the Port Houston Partners in Maritime Education (PHPME) Executive Advisory Council held a day-long workshop and reviewed the program's annual performance measures and initiatives.

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  • Last week, the Port Houston Partners in Maritime Education (PHPME) Executive Advisory Council held a day-long workshop and reviewed the program's annual performance measures and initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212718083/en/
    Students enjoyed an activity at the Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo earlier this year.
  • This annual event, supported by Port of Houston Partners in Maritime Education, enables students across multiple school districts to interact with more than 35 maritime partners and learn more about different careers in the industry.
  • Since its inception, PHPME has provided over $255,000 in support of local maritime education.

OPEC Fund approves over US$600 million in new financing for global development

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.
  • The 18 new projects reflect the OPEC Fund's commitment to advancing sustainable social and economic development in its partner countries.
  • OPEC Fund Director-General Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "In 2023 we continued to strengthen our impact and increase commitments in support of sustainable social and economic development in our partner countries all across the globe.
  • Liberia: A US$20 million loan will support the Mano River Union Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project (Liberia Section).

OPEC Fund approves over US$600 million in new financing for global development

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023

VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$600 million in new development financing at the meeting of its Governing Board today and in the final quarter of 2023.
  • The 18 new projects reflect the OPEC Fund's commitment to advancing sustainable social and economic development in its partner countries.
  • OPEC Fund Director-General Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "In 2023 we continued to strengthen our impact and increase commitments in support of sustainable social and economic development in our partner countries all across the globe.
  • Liberia: A US$20 million loan will support the Mano River Union Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project (Liberia Section).

CGTN: Role of youth highly anticipated in promoting China-Vietnam friendship

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Both leaders stressed that the foundation of China-Vietnam friendship lies among the two peoples, and the future of this friendship will be created by the young people.

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  • Both leaders stressed that the foundation of China-Vietnam friendship lies among the two peoples, and the future of this friendship will be created by the young people.
  • Hanoi University in Vietnam witnessed youth exchanges between the two sides.
  • On Wednesday, the Chinese leader also expressed hope that young people will take the lead in promoting China-Vietnam friendship.
  • "l hope that you will be pioneers in promoting human progress and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," Xi told the youth representatives.

CGTN: Role of youth highly anticipated in promoting China-Vietnam friendship

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Both leaders stressed that the foundation of China-Vietnam friendship lies among the two peoples, and the future of this friendship will be created by the young people.

Key Points: 
  • Both leaders stressed that the foundation of China-Vietnam friendship lies among the two peoples, and the future of this friendship will be created by the young people.
  • Hanoi University in Vietnam witnessed youth exchanges between the two sides.
  • On Wednesday, the Chinese leader also expressed hope that young people will take the lead in promoting China-Vietnam friendship.
  • "l hope that you will be pioneers in promoting human progress and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," Xi told the youth representatives.

SkillHero Expands Its Career Explorer to 35 Trades, Mapping Over 7,000 Skills to Create the Largest Trade Skills Database

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Career Explorer includes detailed information on 35 trades and 245 trade specialties within the Construction and Manufacturing industries.

Key Points: 
  • The Career Explorer includes detailed information on 35 trades and 245 trade specialties within the Construction and Manufacturing industries.
  • Members can build a solid foundation upon which to launch their professional journey by utilizing the Career Explorer to gain a clear understanding of each trade and specialty.
  • Included with Career Explorer is the Skill Central database which maps over 7,000 skills across Trades and career paths.
  • In service of the federal and state mandated program requirements for career path exploration in Career and Technical Education (CTE), the SkillHero Career Explorer is an invaluable asset for educators and institutions.

INTAMSYS joins WorldSkills community as its first official Global Partner for 3D printers

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INTAMSYS, at the forefront of industrial 3D printing innovation, has officially signed a global partnership agreement with WorldSkills International, becoming its first official Global Partner for 3D printers.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INTAMSYS, at the forefront of industrial 3D printing innovation, has officially signed a global partnership agreement with WorldSkills International, becoming its first official Global Partner for 3D printers.
  • Now as a WorldSkills Global Industry Partner, INTAMSYS will extend its support to WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
  • Acknowledged as the world championship of skills for its profound impact, WorldSkills Competitions stand as the gold standard of skills excellence.
  • Over the years, INTAMSYS has been an active partner of WorldSkills in National events, activities, projects and the ongoing development of competitive disciplines.

INTAMSYS joins WorldSkills community as its first official Global Partner for 3D printers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INTAMSYS, at the forefront of industrial 3D printing innovation, has officially signed a global partnership agreement with WorldSkills International, becoming its first official Global Partner for 3D printers.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INTAMSYS, at the forefront of industrial 3D printing innovation, has officially signed a global partnership agreement with WorldSkills International, becoming its first official Global Partner for 3D printers.
  • Now as a WorldSkills Global Industry Partner, INTAMSYS will extend its support to WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
  • Acknowledged as the world championship of skills for its profound impact, WorldSkills Competitions stand as the gold standard of skills excellence.
  • Over the years, INTAMSYS has been an active partner of WorldSkills in National events, activities, projects and the ongoing development of competitive disciplines.