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Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative Expands to 65 Schools for the Class of 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will welcome 65 schools into the company’s High School Welding Education Initiative for the 2024 academic year, expanding the ongoing program to help students across the country prepare to enter welding, engineering and technical careers.

Key Points: 
  • Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will welcome 65 schools into the company’s High School Welding Education Initiative for the 2024 academic year, expanding the ongoing program to help students across the country prepare to enter welding, engineering and technical careers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404955598/en/
    Since 2018, the Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative has assisted 117 schools, over 8,100 welding students and nearly 560 instructors across the country.
  • Since 2018, the Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative has assisted 117 schools, over 8,100 welding students and nearly 560 instructors across the country.
  • Together, we can collectively prepare job-ready welding program graduates and support the communities in which we operate.”
    Congratulations to the 2024 participating schools representing 29 states:
    Albertville City School - Albertville, AL
    Anniston High School - Anniston, AL
    Barbara Jordan High School - Houston, TX
    Barnwell County Career Center - Barnwell, SC
    Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School - Anchorage, AK
    Boone County Area Technology - Hebron, KY
    Brantley County High School - Nahunta, GA
    Buckeye Hills Career Center - Rio Grande, OH
    Carter Tech Center - Hampton, TN
    Charles Page High School - Sandspring, OK
    Charlton County High School - Folkston, GA
    Clearfield Career and Technology Center - Clearfield, PA
    Crescent City High School - Crescent City, FL
    Crisp County High School - Cordele, GA
    Douglas County High School - Castle Rock, CO
    Elba High School - Elba, AL
    Elvis J Ballew High School - Pharr, TX
    Ernest Righetti High School - Santa Maria, CA
    Father Judge High School - Philadelphia, PA
    Franklinton High School - Franklinton, NC
    Galena Park High School - Galena Park, TX
    Genesee Career Institute - Flint, Michigan
    Hamburg High School - Hamburg, AR
    Hanford West High School - Hanford, CA
    Happy Valley High School - Elizabethton, TN
    Houston County Career Academy - Dothan, AL
    Interlachen High School - Interlachen, FL
    John F. Kennedy High School - Richmond, CA
    Journey Soaring Impact - Cincinnati, OH
    Kelso High School - Kelso, WA
    Lake Arthur High School - Lake Arthur, NM
    Largo High School - Largo, FL
    Lima Senior High School - Lima, OH
    Madison Park Vocational High School - Boston, MA
    Mountain Empire Community College - Big Stone Gap, VA
    Nathan Hale High School - West Allis, WI
    Newcomb High School - Newcomb, NM
    Nipomo High School - Nipomo, CA
    North Monterey County High School - Castroville, CA
    Northlands Job Corps Center - Vergennes, VT
    Owatonna High School - Owatonna, MN
    Page High School - Page, AZ
    Paso Robles High School - Paso Robles, CA
    Randolph Technical High School - Philadelphia, PA
    Region 9 School of Applied Technology - Mexico, ME
    Riverside High School - Painesville, OH
    Roswell High School - Roswell, NM
    Rush Springs High School - Rush Springs, OK
    Scott County Career And Technical Center - Gate City, VA
    Serrano High School - Phelan, CA
    Strom Thurmond High School - Johnston, SC
    Tampa Bay Technical High School - Tampa, FL
    The Learning Centers at Fairplex, Career and Technical Education Center - Pomona, CA
    Thomson High School - Thomson, GA
    Thurston High School - Redford, MI
    Tourtelloutte Memorial High School - North Grosvernordale, CT
    Valley High School - West Des Moines, IA
    Veterans Resource Center - Dallas, TX
    Washington County Career and Tech - Abingdon, VA
    Weld Like A Girl - Yuma, AZ
    West Ridge High School - Blountville, TN
    Zion Benton High School - Zion, IL
    Airgas®, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals.

EyeCare Partners Announces New Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment Fellowship and Launch of ECP Foundation

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, continues to advance leadership and research at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting.

Key Points: 
  • EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, continues to advance leadership and research at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting.
  • The company is launching two new initiatives to elevate eye care – the Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment (RCAS) Fellowship and the ECP Foundation.
  • This one-year program provides residency graduates comprehensive training in the latest advancements in refractive cataract and anterior segment surgeries.
  • “We implement this mission through three programs: ECP GIVES, ECP EDUCATES and ECP CARES,” said Amy Jones, ECP Foundation President.

Call for Papers: Veriheal Invites Submissions for Cannabis Research and Education

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Veriheal is now accepting submissions for its “Cannabis Education and Research Collection.”.

Key Points: 
  • Veriheal is now accepting submissions for its “Cannabis Education and Research Collection.”.
  • This collection seeks to close the gap between cutting-edge research and public knowledge of the plant’s vast potential by highlighting the perspectives and expertise of the next generation of cannabis professionals.
  • Any student currently studying cannabis is welcome to submit a brief manuscript.
  • To learn more about submission guidelines or to enter a submission for consideration, visit the Veriheal blog .

UbiSim Wins 2024 Cool Tool Award from EdTech Digest

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Technology, General Health, Science, Nursing, Health, Health Technology, Other Science, Other Education, Research, Other Technology, Training, University, Software, Education, Internet, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, RN, VR, Communication, Name, Hospital, Next Generation, Generator, MSN, Workforce, Multimedia, Virtual reality

com ), the world’s first immersive virtual reality (VR) training platform built specifically for nurses and nursing simulation by Labster, has been named the winner of the Cool Tool Award for VR/AR by EdTech Digest.

Key Points: 
  • com ), the world’s first immersive virtual reality (VR) training platform built specifically for nurses and nursing simulation by Labster, has been named the winner of the Cool Tool Award for VR/AR by EdTech Digest.
  • In addition to winning the virtual reality/augmented reality solution category, UbiSim was also named a finalist in the professional skills (workforce, upskilling) solution category of the EdTech Awards.
  • UbiSim has been named the winner of the "Cool Tool Award" for VR/AR by EdTech Digest.
  • To schedule a UbiSim demo and see how immersive virtual reality can support clinical judgment and communication skills in your simulation lab, visit www.ubisimvr.com/request-demo .

California American Water Strengthens Water Reliability in Arden-Arcade with New Cottage Way Well

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Friday, April 5, 2024
University, Education, Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Utilities, Natural Resources, Training, Environment, Energy, Other Education, Sustainability, Well, Water supply, American Water Works, American Water, Water, Arden-Arcade, California, Drinking water, Ageing, Renewable energy

California American Water is proud to announce the completion of the Cottage Way Well Project, a critical investment that helps ensure a safe, reliable water supply for the Arden-Arcade community within the greater Sacramento region.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water is proud to announce the completion of the Cottage Way Well Project, a critical investment that helps ensure a safe, reliable water supply for the Arden-Arcade community within the greater Sacramento region.
  • “The Cottage Way Well is an example of our commitment to providing customers with high-quality drinking water,” said Steve Dutch, Northern Division Engineering Manager at California American Water.
  • Our operations team has installed a Variable Frequency Drive at the Cottage Well site, so the flow rate can change based on demand needs automatically, saving water and energy.”
    The Cottage Way Well project exemplifies California American Water’s continued commitment to preemptively addressing aging infrastructure.
  • California American Water will continue to invest in critical upgrades throughout the region, to help ensure customers have high-quality water for decades to come.

Global Pico Projector Market Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2023 and 2028F: Market Surges as Portable Projection Solutions and Remote Work Drive Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Consumer Electronics, Education, Technology, Specialty, Mobile Entertainment, Entertainment, Retail, Audio, Video, Mobile, Wireless, Other Education, Hardware, Growth, Communication, Electronics, Learning, DLP, Digital Light Processing, USD, Television

The Global Pico Projector Market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for compact and portable projection solutions in various sectors.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Pico Projector Market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for compact and portable projection solutions in various sectors.
  • A significant contributor to market growth is the burgeoning need for portable and compact projection solutions across diverse sectors.
  • Portable Projection Solutions: There's a clear preference for portable pico projectors, as they cater to the growing demand for flexible visual presentation tools.
  • Rising Mobile Device Usage: The exponential growth in mobile device consumption is driving the evolution of the pico projector market.

Latest Research Report From Sallie Mae and Ipsos Identifies Barriers to College Completion

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Collegiate, Training, Consumer, Other Education, Finance, Continuing, SLM, Motivation, Risk, Ipsos, School, Mental health, Research, Pell Grant, Sallie Mae, Student, Multimedia, Family, Nursing

One in four current undergraduate students have seriously considered leaving college or have been at risk of dismissal, according to “How America Completes College 2024,” a national study from Sallie Mae and Ipsos.

Key Points: 
  • One in four current undergraduate students have seriously considered leaving college or have been at risk of dismissal, according to “How America Completes College 2024,” a national study from Sallie Mae and Ipsos.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403615183/en/
    At-risk students cite financial challenges (30%), changes in motivation (24%), and mental health issues (18%) as primary barriers to college completion.
  • “We need to support early college planning, especially for first-generation students and those from underserved communities,” said Nic Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae.
  • Ipsos is a global independent market research company ranking third worldwide among research firms.

FirstLine Schools Choose Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Students with Additional Learning Resources

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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“For families who have wondered, 'How can I help my student?,' we have an additional response of where to go for support: Varsity Tutors for Schools,” said Kirsten Feil, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning at FirstLine Schools.

Key Points: 
  • “For families who have wondered, 'How can I help my student?,' we have an additional response of where to go for support: Varsity Tutors for Schools,” said Kirsten Feil, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning at FirstLine Schools.
  • “This platform can be a resource in those moments when students need assistance but cannot get one-on-one time with their teacher, or when they’re looking for additional study materials that will help them succeed academically.
  • We’re excited to be able to offer the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, and we encourage students to take advantage of all that it provides for them.”
    Over 500 school districts across the country utilize the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to supplement classroom learning and to effectively close learning gaps.
  • “Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students,” said Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools.

Student Freedom Initiative and Fusion Cyber Proud to Offer STEM Certification Funding through Denmark Technical College

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.

Key Points: 
  • Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403098482/en/
    SFI’s Student Freedom Loan Agreement (SFLA) includes funding for Denmark Tech students in all academic majors to obtain STEM certifications offered by Fusion Cyber.
  • Denmark Tech is the first school within the SFI cohort to partner with Fusion Cyber, and Fusion Cyber is the first certification program of its kind to qualify for SFLA support.
  • “We are thrilled to connect our impactful partnership with Denmark Tech to the mission and work of Student Freedom Initiative,” said Christopher Etesse, CEO of Fusion Cyber.

Luma Financial Technologies Announces a Collaboration with BNY Mellon’s Pershing to Provide Next-Level Annuity Management Solutions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Technology, Finance, Professional Services, Software, Other Education, Training, Data Analytics, Data Management, Education, NAIC, Knowledge, Research, BNY, National Association, Subscription business model, Financial Technologies Group, Financial adviser

Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), the world’s top independent, multi-issuer, structured products and annuities platform, and BNY Mellon’s Pershing (“Pershing”), a leading provider of global financial business solutions, announced a collaboration that will provide financial advisors with a best-in-class annuity management experience.

Key Points: 
  • Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), the world’s top independent, multi-issuer, structured products and annuities platform, and BNY Mellon’s Pershing (“Pershing”), a leading provider of global financial business solutions, announced a collaboration that will provide financial advisors with a best-in-class annuity management experience.
  • Pershing will transmit brokerage account details to Luma, and Luma will provide brokerage account, product, and user information to Subscribe®, Pershing’s proprietary annuity application.
  • “Offering our clients easy access to Luma provides an enhanced annuity and retirement planning experience,” said Sareena Dalla Brookshire, Chief Product Officer, BNY Mellon’s Pershing.
  • “Through Subscribe, our proprietary annuity application, Pershing clients have access to a robust set of features to help them manage their annuity business.”