Miami Dade College

American Airlines Pilot, Author and Journalist, Sports Writer Collaborate on New Book; Beyond Haiku--Pilot Stories launches April 3 at St. Thomas University

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Walter Villa, a Miami Herald journalist and sports writer, met American Airlines Captain Linda Pauwels when he interviewed her for a Miami Dade College publication. That meeting led to other interviews and developed into a friendship. After getting to know Pauwels and her "Beyond Haiku" series, Villa asked her a serious question: "How would you like to team up with me to write a book about pilots?"

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  • Walter Villa, a Miami Herald journalist and sports writer, met American Airlines Captain Linda Pauwels when he interviewed her for a Miami Dade College publication.
  • DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Walter Villa, a Miami Herald journalist and sports writer, met American Airlines Captain Linda Pauwels when he interviewed her for a Miami Dade College publication.
  • "My favorite part was seeing the seed of Walter's great idea grow and blossom into a book.
  • The authors interviewed 15 pilots around the globe who shared intimate, thought-provoking personal journeys in the air and on land.

AmeriCorps Celebrates National Service in Florida

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 20-21, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated and rallied AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Florida.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 20-21, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated and rallied AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Florida.
  • While visiting local service sites, Smith honored volunteers, service leaders and elected officials who are making a difference.
  • Michael Smith witnessed AmeriCorps’ impact in South Florida firsthand, and I look forward to future collaboration between our community and AmeriCorps.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million for Workforce Development Initiatives

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida.
  • "In Florida we have become the number one state in the nation for talent development by making strategic investments in our workforce," said Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • This $25 million investment is part of the $100 million allocated in August to the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program.
  • Earlier this month, Governor DeSantis and Commissioner Diaz announced an additional $22 million in funding for workforce related initiatives and $35 million in funding under the same grant specific to the growth of Florida's semiconductor industry.

5WPR Lifestyle Division Returns to Support Miami Fashion Week

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today the successful representation of Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW), marking the agency's third year in supporting the industry-leading event. 

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  • MIAFW, the second largest fashion event in the U.S., is centered around the themes of fashion, art, sustainability, and innovation.
  • "This year marked an exciting evolution for Miami Fashion Week, expanding its horizons to include a dedicated streetwear show, sustainability discussions, and more," said 5WPR Co-CEO Dara A. Busch.
  • "Combining the worlds of fashion, art, and culture, Miami Fashion Week 2024 pushed the industry's boundaries and laid the foundation for a new era of design, innovation, and expression."
  • "I was thrilled to once again join forces with 5WPR for Miami Fashion Week," said Lourdes Fernandez-Velasco, Executive Director of Miami Fashion Week.

GigXR and CAE Healthcare Form Strategic Alliance to Enhance Training Efficiencies with Multimodal Simulation

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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GigXR, Inc. , a global provider of extended reality (XR) solutions for healthcare training, and CAE Healthcare announced today their partnership to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical simulation.

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  • GigXR, Inc. , a global provider of extended reality (XR) solutions for healthcare training, and CAE Healthcare announced today their partnership to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical simulation.
  • As healthcare staffing shortages surge , combining GigXR’s growing catalog of immersive learning applications with CAE Healthcare’s extensive training infrastructure empowers healthcare institutions to drive learning efficacy and bring more capacity for improved care.
  • "Our platform is designed to be further interoperable with partners like CAE Healthcare, including both their digital and analog capabilities.
  • Now, through this partnership between GigXR and CAE Healthcare, more institutions globally can experience complementary, multimodal healthcare simulation with enhanced training efficiency and effectiveness, showcased during IMSH 2024 at booth #200.

Luis Cristobal, 30-Year Miami-Dade Police Department Veteran, Launches Cristobal Consulting to Provide Litigation Support and Security Counsel

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luis M. Cristobal, an honorably retired, 30-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department, today announced the launch of Cristobal Consulting LLC, a litigation support firm that works with attorneys on both civil and criminal matters involving police action and negligent security cases.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luis M. Cristobal, an honorably retired, 30-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department, today announced the launch of Cristobal Consulting LLC, a litigation support firm that works with attorneys on both civil and criminal matters involving police action and negligent security cases.
  • Over his extensive career in law enforcement, Cristobal served as a lead investigator or supervisor on many high-profile cases.
  • His background in department leadership and criminal investigations led to his development of expertise in the application of police policy and practice.
  • On the security side of the business, we are well-positioned to provide counsel that begins with vulnerability assessments.

Formerly Incarcerated Students Receive Inaugural 'Removing Barriers to Completion' Scholarships

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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The RBC scholarship is a part of FICGN's broader "Removing Barriers Scholarship Program" (RB), which is dedicated to assisting students and professionals in reentry with securing employment opportunities and educational pursuits.

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  • The RBC scholarship is a part of FICGN's broader "Removing Barriers Scholarship Program" (RB), which is dedicated to assisting students and professionals in reentry with securing employment opportunities and educational pursuits.
  • While incarcerated, Eddie took significant steps towards higher education, enrolling in a college program offered by Miami-Dade College in 2019.
  • By 2022, he had accumulated an impressive number of credits, leaving just one class, Spanish II, to complete his Associate's degree.
  • FICGN is committed to removing these financial barriers and opening doors for individuals like Tanaine," says Blount.

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Awards $1.2 Million to Children of Teamster Members

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) today announced that it has awarded $1.2 million in academic and vocational scholarships this year to the children of Teamster members throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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  • The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) today announced that it has awarded $1.2 million in academic and vocational scholarships this year to the children of Teamster members throughout the U.S. and Canada.
  • The Fund was started in 1999 in honor of Teamsters General President Emeritus James R. Hoffa due to his belief in having education accessible to all children of members of the Teamsters.
  • Since inception, the Fund has awarded over $14 million in scholarships to over 4,000 recipients.
  • “We awarded $1.2 million in scholarships in 2023 – and not just for college but also for vocational training courses,” said James P. Hoffa, a member of the board of the JRHMSF.

Jose Valdes-Fauli Reelected Chair of Coral Gables Museum Board of Directors

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jose Valdes-Fauli has been reelected Chair of the Coral Gables Museum's Board of Directors for another term of two years.

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  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jose Valdes-Fauli has been reelected Chair of the Coral Gables Museum's Board of Directors for another term of two years.
  • "I am honored to continue to serve as Chair of the Coral Gables Museum Board of Directors," said Valdes-Fauli.
  • The Coral Gables Museum is a non-profit museum dedicated to the civic arts of architecture, urban design and public art, as well as the cultural history of Coral Gables.
  • Nicolas Cabrera is Young Associates Liaison and Ex-Officio member in representation of the city of Coral Gables is Mayor Vince Lago.

Kaseya Addresses Tech Skills Gaps with New Online Certification Course

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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They don’t have the time to teach candidates how to use the necessary technology or the essential customer service skills needed for the job.

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  • They don’t have the time to teach candidates how to use the necessary technology or the essential customer service skills needed for the job.
  • Students can get their certification as part of a course or online, using the self-led course.
  • “Thanks to the RITSM course, job seekers are able to change their lives,” said Kaseya CEO, Fred Voccola.
  • Further, MSPs that are powered by Kaseya can use the RITSM course as a powerful tool for onboarding and upskilling current employees.