Design thinking

The Considered Bolsters Team With Addition of Design Thinking Expert Jackie Colognesi as SVP of UX Strategy and Innovation

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering healthcare marketing agency The Considered continues to ramp up its strategic, creative and design thinking roster by welcoming Jackie Colognesi as SVP of UX Strategy and Innovation.

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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering healthcare marketing agency The Considered continues to ramp up its strategic, creative and design thinking roster by welcoming Jackie Colognesi as SVP of UX Strategy and Innovation.
For The Considered Founder David Hunt, the decision to bring on Colognesi was essentially sealed during their initial conversations.
In Jackie we have someone joining the team that inspires me, that challenges me, and as I witnessed firsthand, educates me.
As we look to solve the problems other agencies cannot, Jackie will significantly enhance our approach to Design Thinking.

iLEAD California Schools Announces New CEO Amanda Fischer

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iLEAD California Schools, a charter school network that makes available hybrid, online, home school and seat-based learning options for children in grades TK through 12, is proud to announce its new Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Fischer, who has contributed to the development of the organization and partner schools since 2018, when she joined as Executive Director of iLEAD California.

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An innovative and respected educational leader with more than two decades of experience, Amanda Fischer began with iLEAD California as Executive Director in 2018, and has now taken the helm as the charter school network's Chief Executive Officer.
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iLEAD California Schools, a charter school network that makes available hybrid, online, home school and seat-based learning options for children in grades TK through 12, is proud to announce its new Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Fischer, who has contributed to the development of the organization and partner schools since 2018, when she joined as Executive Director of iLEAD California.
Fischer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies with a science emphasis from the University of Southern California, a Master's degree in Educational Management from the University of LaVerne, and multiple educational credentials.
In a memo to staff, the iLEAD Governing Board writes: "Fischer's experience, out-of-the-box thinking, collaborative decision-making skills, and passion for education make her an ideal fit to lead iLEAD California.

Hanna Yesuf brings Wealth of Experience to Kingfisher

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Kingfisher Capital, a leading investment management firm since 1989, is proud to introduce Hanna Yesuf as Senior Wealth Services Manager.

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Kingfisher Capital, a leading investment management firm since 1989, is proud to introduce Hanna Yesuf as Senior Wealth Services Manager.
Ms. Yesuf joined the firm in early 2022 and brings more than 15 years of experience helping families and business owners identify and address key financial priorities.
During her tenure at the Private Bank, Ms. Yesuf often worked in silos, supporting clients in specific function areas.
Hanna was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and moved to the United States to pursue undergraduate studies at Goshen College.

CONTROLTEK to Facilitate Design Thinking Interactive Workshop at Americas Cash Cycle Seminar

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CONTROLTEK, a leader in the cash security industry, and a sponsor at the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar in San Diego will facilitate the Design Thinking Interactive Workshop: Let's Get Coin Moving on Monday, November 14 at 1:00pm PST.

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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CONTROLTEK, a leader in the cash security industry, and a sponsor at the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar in San Diego will facilitate the Design Thinking Interactive Workshop: Let's Get Coin Moving on Monday, November 14 at 1:00pm PST.
During the workshop delegates will participate in the CONTROLTEK Design Thinking method, an innovative problem-solving process for reaching more human-centric solutions.
"We look forward to guiding ACCS attendees through this interactive workshop to look at industry challenges differently," said Tom Meehan, president at CONTROLTEK.
To learn more about and register for Americas Cash Cycle Seminar and the Design Thinking Interactive Workshop, visit: currencyresearch.com .

Google Canada commits $2.7 million to online safety & digital skills training for Indigenous communities

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Monday, October 3, 2022

ComIT's Recoding Futures program was created in 2020 with the support of Google.org to provide IT training to Indigenous learners across Canada.

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ComIT's Recoding Futures program was created in 2020 with the support of Google.org to provide IT training to Indigenous learners across Canada.
Google is also announcing new grants from Google.org to support online safety and efforts to combat disinformation among underserved communities.
"As the digital economy expands, we're also continuing to commit to Canada's future, including digital skills development, supporting online safety, and combatting disinformation."
Their vision is that all Canadians have the critical thinking skills to engage with digital media as active and informed digital citizens.

CertiProf Introduces the Certified Trainer Program

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CertiProf, a leader in professional certifications, continues to expand their programs portfolio by introducing its Certified Trainer Program (CTP) .

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SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CertiProf, a leader in professional certifications, continues to expand their programs portfolio by introducing its Certified Trainer Program (CTP) .
The Certified Trainer Program aims to close the gap between professionals who seek to get trained on specific topics, Authorized Trainer Partners who are in the look of trainers, and trainers who want to boost their international reach.
"Thanks to the Certified Training Program, we create a bridge between our Authorized Training Partners and Certified Trainers to ensure our ATPs can provide training on our entire certificate portfolio.
With the Certified Training Program, we can ensure both our Authorized Trainer Partners and Certified Trainers are connected and can have a wider reach worldwide.

Own-branded certification leader upGrad KnowledgeHut to cross USD 45M in Revenue in 2022; aims at USD 100M by 2023

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Monday, April 11, 2022

With a team strength of 800 experts based around the world, over 70% of upGrad KnowledgeHuts revenue comes from geographies like the USA, UAE, Germany, Singapore, South Africa and the UK.

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With a team strength of 800 experts based around the world, over 70% of upGrad KnowledgeHuts revenue comes from geographies like the USA, UAE, Germany, Singapore, South Africa and the UK.
And a significant 40% of its USD 45Mn revenue comes from the US alone.
Added Subramanayam Reddy - Founder & CEO upGrad KnowledgeHut, Our focus is to build the best courses for a highly skilled talent pool around the world.
upGrad KnowledgeHut is a global ed-tech platform, equipping the worlds workforce with the skills of the future via outcome-based immersive learning.

Google Canada commits $600,000 to reskill Indigenous job seekers for new careers in technology

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Today's support is in addition to Google Canada's $2 million commitment to reskill job seekers for new careers in technology in under six months, announced earlier this year.

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Today's support is in addition to Google Canada's $2 million commitment to reskill job seekers for new careers in technology in under six months, announced earlier this year.
"We're proud to support ComIT and Indspire to deepen our commitment in digital skills training in high demand fields, create opportunities for Indigenous job seekers entering the tech workforce and increase Indigenous representation in our technology workforce."
ComIT's Recoding Futures program was created last year with the support of Google.org to provide IT training to Indigenous learners across Canada.
Google Canada is also committing $100,000 to Indspire to support their existing job training programs, along with an allocation of dedicated Google Career Certificate scholarships for Indigenous job seekers.

SGS Launches State-of-the Art Digital Operations to Become the Digital Leader in the TIC Industry

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has taken a major step forward in its ambition to become the digital leader in the global TIC industry with the setup of its first Innovation Squad in Lisbon, Portugal.

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SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has taken a major step forward in its ambition to become the digital leader in the global TIC industry with the setup of its first Innovation Squad in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Squad operates by utilizing state-of-the-art digital technologies and methodologies for fast prototyping and user centric product development.
The Lisbon-based Squad is the first of many that SGS plans to establish in various global regions, with recruitment already underway for a second squad.
Siddi Wouters, Senior Vice President Digital & Innovation, said:"The opening of our new operations in Portugal is an important milestone for achieving our digital ambitions.

SGS Launches State-of-the Art Digital Operations to Become the Digital Leader in the TIC Industry

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

GENEVA, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Developing digital products and services, our Innovation Squad will enable SGS to validate more innovations faster and more cost effectively through a customer centric approach.

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SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has taken a major step forward in its ambition to become the digital leader in the global TIC industry with the setup of its first Innovation Squad in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Squad operates by utilizing state-of-the-art digital technologies and methodologies for fast prototyping and user centric product development.
The Lisbon-based Squad is the first of many that SGS plans to establish in various global regions, with recruitment already underway for a second squad.
Siddi Wouters, Senior Vice President Digital & Innovation, said:"The opening of our new operations in Portugal is an important milestone for achieving our digital ambitions.