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PathFinder Digital Receives 2023 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD for its Commitment to Hiring U.S. Veterans

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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SANFORD, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized PathFinder Digital as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor.

Key Points: 
  • SANFORD, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized PathFinder Digital as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor.
  • PathFinder Digital earned the gold award in recognition of its commitment to hiring U.S. Veterans.
  • The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
  • Recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans.

Veterans Guardian Honored With HIREVets Platinum Medallion Award

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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PINEHURST, N.C., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Department of Labor has awarded Veterans Guardian the HIREVets Platinum Medallion Award, the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.

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  • PINEHURST, N.C., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Department of Labor has awarded Veterans Guardian the HIREVets Platinum Medallion Award, the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
  • This is the fifth year Veterans Guardian has been awarded a HireVets Award recognition for their veteran recruitment and employment efforts.
  • Since the company's inception, Veterans Guardian has hired more than 275 veterans, spouses of veterans, and spouses of active duty service members.
  • Veterans Guardian has been, and will continue to be committed to hiring veterans and their family members."

CompTIA conducting tech workforce educational fly-in to discuss alternative pathways to tech careers

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Representatives from academia, government workforce boards, non-profit community organizations and employers will meet with policy makers to discuss critical tech workforce issues and educate them on the unique pathways people can take to enter the tech workforce.

Key Points: 
  • Representatives from academia, government workforce boards, non-profit community organizations and employers will meet with policy makers to discuss critical tech workforce issues and educate them on the unique pathways people can take to enter the tech workforce.
  • Additionally, on Nov. 13, CompTIA is conducting a half-day program presenting the latest research and insights on tech career pathways and the state of the tech workforce in the U.S.
  • Discussions will focus on how alternative pathways to tech careers including high school CTE programs, vocational schools, community colleges, tech training, certification centers and apprenticeships are viable options to a tech career.
  • The "Success Stories in the Tech Workforce Landscape" panel will discuss how employers, educators and workforce boards are addressing the tech workforce needs and will share their experiences and recommendations.

CFP Board Issues Statement on Support for Release of Proposed DOL Fiduciary Rule

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from CFP Board commending the public release of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) proposed rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from CFP Board commending the public release of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) proposed rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice:
    "CFP Board welcomes the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed retirement security rule intended to protect Americans from the harmful effects of conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice.
  • We celebrate the work of the advisors who seek to do what is best for their customers.
  • This proposed rule is an important step forward toward improving the retirement security of all Americans.
  • CFP Board will carefully review the details of the proposed rule and assess its effectiveness so that all financial professionals who provide retirement investment advice are required to put the best interests of their clients first.

AgriFORCE Invests in Radical Clean Solutions’ Innovative Food Safety Technology

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW), an intellectual property (IP)-focused AgTech company, today announced it has purchased a 14% stake in Radical Clean Solutions (“RCS”). RCS, under the leadership of Roger Slotkin, has developed and is commercializing a suite of proprietary and patent-pending chemical-free Hydroxyl devices that are proven to eliminate pathogens, mold, mildew and VOCs in food production facilities, indoor farms and medical, commercial and home environments.

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  • Hydroxyl technology produces hydroxyl radicals that break down and oxidize pollutants at a molecular level.
  • The hydroxyl radicals then quickly revert back to oxygen and hydrogen, leaving no toxic residues.
  • We believe that RCS’ chemical-free technologies could become a critical component for helping reduce food spoilage, ensuring maximum food safety, employee health and operational efficiency for any facility at which they are deployed.
  • Our hydroxyl technology is dispersed throughout the environment in which it operates, thereby sanitizing all surfaces, materials, equipment and the very air itself.

TVS joins annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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BREVARD, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October.

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  • BREVARD, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October.
  • The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
  • "TVS is proud to be a part of this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month," said Beth Rich, TVS VP and Business Development and Marketing.
  • Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages—during October and throughout the year—by visiting dol.gov/NDEAM.

FTC Staff Submit Comment Supporting Proposed Amendments to Regulations Implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Staff in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection have submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting proposed amendments to regulations implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

Key Points: 
  • Staff in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection have submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting proposed amendments to regulations implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
  • The comment further details how the FTC has used additional enforcement tools included in the 2018 Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act (OARFPA) to combat SUD treatment scams.
  • The comment noted that the proposed amendments strike the right balance between leaving intact previous enforcement systems while promoting better insurance coverage for SUD treatment.
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FTC Staff Submit Comment Supporting Proposed Amendments to Regulations Implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Staff in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection have submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting proposed amendments to regulations implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

Key Points: 
  • Staff in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection have submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting proposed amendments to regulations implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
  • The comment further details how the FTC has used additional enforcement tools included in the 2018 Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act (OARFPA) to combat SUD treatment scams.
  • The comment noted that the proposed amendments strike the right balance between leaving intact previous enforcement systems while promoting better insurance coverage for SUD treatment.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

SourceAmerica Promotes Workforce Inclusion for People with Disabilities During National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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VIENNA, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) SourceAmerica® recently commissioned a national survey to highlight the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and the importance of creating additional access to employment opportunities for the disability community.

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  • VIENNA, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) SourceAmerica ® recently commissioned a national survey to highlight the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and the importance of creating additional access to employment opportunities for the disability community.
  • The SourceAmerica Employment Inclusion Survey polled 1,000 employed Americans with disabilities and 1,000 employed Americans without disabilities on challenges and opportunities related to employment and inclusion.
  • Nearly half identified disability awareness training for hiring managers and employees to also promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
  • SourceAmerica will continue to amplify the voices of people with disabilities and highlight how their perspectives and experiences enrich the American workforce.

Herzing University Launches Innovative Public Health Concentration in Nursing

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, announced today the addition of a new Public Health-focused concentration within its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. The MSN-PH degree will offer two tracks — a classic pathway to advance from a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to MSN-PH and an accelerated RN-to-MSN-PH program for current registered nurses (RN) who have completed an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, announced today the addition of a new Public Health-focused concentration within its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program .
  • "Public health nurses play a pivotal role in addressing the health needs of populations, from local neighborhoods to national policy initiatives.
  • By adding a Public Health concentration to our existing MSN program, we've designed a pathway that can lead this essential charge toward better health for all."
  • Earning a master's degree can help current healthcare workers qualify for upper-level managerial and leadership positions in public health nursing.