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Siskind Susser Releases Beta Version of H-1B Public Access File Generator App, Built on Neota's AI Automation Platform

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Monday, February 18, 2019

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading platform to capture and automate expertise, announced today that leading immigration law firm, Siskind Susser, releases the beta version of their H-1B public access file generator application, built on Neota Logic.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Neota Logic, creators of the world's leading platform to capture and automate expertise, announced today that leading immigration law firm, Siskind Susser, releases the beta version of their H-1B public access file generator application, built on Neota Logic.
  • Siskind Susser is successfully developing a variety of applications to help guide their clients through immigration law, either as part of a subscription or per-use basis.
  • Siskind Susser began this process by launching the beta version of their H-1B public access file generator application, that is currently free for trial for a month before being released in production in March.
  • Users can find out more and access further applications Siskind Susser have built through their new website visalaw.ai.

Mako Medical Wins the Department of Labor Medallion Award

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Labor has recognized Mako Medical Laboratories with a Medallion Award for hiring veterans.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Labor has recognized Mako Medical Laboratories with a Medallion Award for hiring veterans.
  • "To earn a Hire Vets Medallion Award, job creators must demonstrate a solid commitment to providing veterans with the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
  • Mako Medical Laboratories was recognized in Washington, D.C., by Secretary Acosta for all of the veteran programs Mako has built within the company.
  • "From day one,our team decided we were going to carve out entire divisions of Mako and only hire military veterans," said Chad Price, president and founder of Mako Medical.

U.S. Department of Labor Approves Lockheed Martin National Standards of Apprenticeship

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) has approved its proposed National Standards of Apprenticeship, establishing a common framework for the company to develop and expand registered apprenticeship programs across its U.S. facilities.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) has approved its proposed National Standards of Apprenticeship, establishing a common framework for the company to develop and expand registered apprenticeship programs across its U.S. facilities.
  • Establishing national standards in partnership with the Department of Labor enhances Lockheed Martin's ability to work with local apprenticeship offices, educational institutions, workforce agencies and the advanced manufacturing community to build capacity and provide greater workforce development opportunities to fill the skills gap.
  • We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Department of Labor to expand our apprenticeship programs and open up new opportunities for American workers."
  • The program was created in partnership with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and is a registered U.S. DoL apprenticeship program with Lockheed Martin's Space business area.

Charlotte Company Receives the Gold Award for 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program from the U.S. Department of Labor

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Independence Fund was awarded the prestigious Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor for recruiting, hiring, and retaining Veterans in the workforce.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Independence Fund was awarded the prestigious Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor for recruiting, hiring, and retaining Veterans in the workforce.
  • The Independence Fund joins 239 recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award ranging from small businesses and community-based non-profits to leading Fortune 500 companies from 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
  • Department of Labor recognized The Independence Fund as one of the recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only federal-level award that recognizes job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain America's Veterans.

U.S. Department of Labor Vets Medallion Luncheon Recognizes Those That Employ Vets

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor's HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes employers for their investments in recruiting, employing and retaining the nation's veterans.

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  • The U.S. Department of Labor's HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes employers for their investments in recruiting, employing and retaining the nation's veterans.
  • The program utilizes the requirements of the HIRE Vets Act, which was signed by President Trump in May 2017.
  • "The HIRE Vets Act of 2017 directed creation of the Medallion Program, which is the only federal award program that recognizes job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
  • For more information about the U.S. Department of Labor's Vets HIRE Vets Medallion Luncheon and all of the HeroPreneur National Veteran Business Summit's upcoming experiences, visit HeroPreneur.com.

Wipfli Announces New LM-2 Module for Labor Unions Using Sage Intacct

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 accounting firm in the United States and leading provider of accounting services, consulting and technology, has launched a new product specifically for labor unions using Sage Intacct who need fast and accurate Department of Labor LM-2 reporting functionality.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 accounting firm in the United States and leading provider of accounting services, consulting and technology, has launched a new product specifically for labor unions using Sage Intacct who need fast and accurate Department of Labor LM-2 reporting functionality.
  • LM-2 on Sage Intacct is a newly designed for the Sage Intacct Cloud Financial Management software allowing labor unions to streamline data entry, tracking, file generation and submission of the annual LM-2 form to the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) of the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • "Whether an organization already uses Sage Intacct or is in the process of considering a new financial management solution, we believe this product will solidify Sage Intacct as a leading option for the labor union community."
  • For more information on Sage Intacct, please visit http://www.sageintacct.com or connect with us on social media via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

New Quebec Immigration Program 2018

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Under the new regulations of Quebec immigration 2018, the province aims to invite thousands of skilled workers for permanent residency at a faster pace through its prominent PR program- the Quebec Skilled Worker Visa Program.

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  • HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Under the new regulations of Quebec immigration 2018, the province aims to invite thousands of skilled workers for permanent residency at a faster pace through its prominent PR program- the Quebec Skilled Worker Visa Program.
  • This visa is for skilled professionals with experience and traits needed most but the Quebec employers to bring a right economic balance.
  • With the new Quebec Expression of Interest (Declaration of Interest system) in effect from August 2018, this visa can be obtained within 12 months.
  • Single applicants are required to score 50 points while applicants with spouse need 59 points for selection factors.

Labor and Workforce Development Agency Announces Record Number of Apprentices

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary David M. Lanier today announced that there are nearly 82,000 active apprentices in California the highest number in the 79-year history of formal apprenticeship job training in the state.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary David M. Lanier today announced that there are nearly 82,000 active apprentices in California the highest number in the 79-year history of formal apprenticeship job training in the state.
  • In 2015, California had approximately 53,000 active apprentices and is on track to double the number by the end of 2020.
  • California Apprenticeship Initiative grantees have registered more than 900 apprentices and pre-apprenticeship programs have enrolled more than 2,000 participants.
  • For more information on state registered apprenticeship programs and to search for available apprenticeship programs, visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/das.html .