Wayne County

Wayne County Community College District Receives Historic National Underground Railroad "Network to Freedom" Designation by National Park Service

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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DETROIT, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) received a Historic National Designation for its Underground Railroad Historic programming from the National Park Service's Network to Freedom with a Thursday, September 28 ceremony.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) received a Historic National Designation for its Underground Railroad Historic programming from the National Park Service's Network to Freedom with a Thursday, September 28 ceremony.
  • The Network to Freedom's National Park Service Historic designation adds to the Wayne County Community College District/Detroit Underground Railroad Site Historic District and was officially designated by the City of Detroit on November 23, 2021, encompassing the Curtis L. Ivery Central Educational Complex located at Third and Fort streets.
  • The Network to Freedom designation adds WCCCD's Underground Railroad District History programming as one of the 23 new listings from the 46th round of applications.
  • For more information about Wayne County Community College District and its Underground Railroad programming, please visit www.wcccd.edu

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Parity, equity and inclusion promoted at Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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DETROIT, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition stressed the importance of ensuring that minorities are included in the automotive supply chain as the industry makes the transition to electric vehicles at the 23rd Global Automotive Summit.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition stressed the importance of ensuring that minorities are included in the automotive supply chain as the industry makes the transition to electric vehicles at the 23rd Global Automotive Summit.
  • More than 700 automotive executives, minority dealers and government officials from around the world attended the two-day conference in Detroit to talk about diversity and inclusion industry trends.
  • "But now, as our nation begins to more fully embrace electric vehicles, we must deal with a changing supply chain and overall automotive landscape.
  • The conference kicked off on Monday with the release of the Automotive Diversity Scorecard.

Stellantis North America Earns Benchmark Award From Rainbow PUSH Coalition

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Stellantis North America today received its second Benchmark Award from Rainbow PUSH Coalition for its commitment to supporting a workforce training program at Wayne County Community College District.

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  • Stellantis North America today received its second Benchmark Award from Rainbow PUSH Coalition for its commitment to supporting a workforce training program at Wayne County Community College District.
  • The award, presented by Reverend Jesse Jackson and Chairman John A. Graves to Stellantis North America COO Mark Stewart during the 2022 Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit, recognizes the company's leadership in establishing the innovative Mechatronics program at the college.
  • Rainbow PUSH established the Benchmark Award in 2017 to recognize organizations, businesses and individuals who create opportunities "through innovative methodologies and unsolicited management strategies," according to the organization.
  • "At the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, we continuously encourage automakers to support workforce development programs that reflect the communities where they sell their products."

Linda Nosegbe Named National Community Impact Manager

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has named Linda Nosegbe, Vice President, Southeast External Affairs Market Manager, as Vice President, National Community Impact Manager.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has named Linda Nosegbe, Vice President, Southeast External Affairs Market Manager, as Vice President, National Community Impact Manager.
  • In her role, Nosegbe will help lead Comerica's public purpose and community impact investments.
  • This includes the bank's support for Minority Depository Institutions (MDI), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and oversight of special community impact projects designed to enhance our communities.
  • She facilitated the bank's signature Money $ense programs and other financial education initiatives, supported community partners and nonprofit organizations, and managed community investments.

WCCCD CHANCELLOR DR. CURTIS L. IVERY RECEIVES AACC CEO OF THE YEAR AWARD

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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DETROIT, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery has been named CEO of the Year by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at a recent ceremony in New York City. The national, inaugural award from the AACC recognizes Ivery's achievements and transformational leadership at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD).

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  • DETROIT, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery has been named CEO of the Year by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at a recent ceremony in New York City.
  • The national, inaugural award from the AACC recognizes Ivery's achievements and transformational leadership at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD).
  • "I am honored to be the first recipient of the CEO of the Year Award," said Chancellor Ivery.
  • "The partnership with the AACC continues to play a major role in our successful transformation and having an impact on students' lives at WCCCD."

Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank Appoint Lewis J. Critelli as Chairman

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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HONESDALE, Pa., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Norwood Financial Corp (NASDAQ Global Market NWFL) and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, announced the appointment of Lewis J. Critelli as Chairman of the Board of Norwood and Wayne Bank.

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  • HONESDALE, Pa., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Norwood Financial Corp (NASDAQ Global Market NWFL) and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, announced the appointment of Lewis J. Critelli as Chairman of the Board of Norwood and Wayne Bank.
  • Mr. Critelli will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank on May 9 of this year and has enjoyed a long and distinguished banking career of over forty years.
  • Prior to joining Wayne Bank, Mr. Critelli held various leadership roles for ten years in the Lehigh Valley banking industry.
  • Mr. Critelli stated, It is my honor and privilege to serve Norwood Financial Corp and Wayne Bank as we continue to grow, serve our customers and communities, and build shareholder value.

Wayne County Walks Out On Teamster Sheriffs Negotiations

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Monday, November 5, 2018
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --After participating in a mere two meetings, Wayne County is declaring impasse with respect to reaching a new labor agreement with the 60 road deputies, sergeants and investigators.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --After participating in a mere two meetings, Wayne County is declaring impasse with respect to reaching a new labor agreement with the 60 road deputies, sergeants and investigators.
  • Wayne County is controlled by a Board of Supervisors representing each of the townships within the county.
  • Despite clear and convincing evidence that the deputy unit is substantially undercompensated and grossly overworked, the Wayne County employer negotiating committee continues to balk at union proposals that fairly address economic inequities that have resulted in recruitment, retention and public safety concerns.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.