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Access a Workforce Pipeline of 14,000 Talented Individuals: Attend FBLA’s Future Leaders Expo in Orlando, Florida

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The NLC offers a central location for organizations to meet with high-achieving students as they engage in 135 competitions at a national level.

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  • The NLC offers a central location for organizations to meet with high-achieving students as they engage in 135 competitions at a national level.
  • FBLA’s Future Leaders Expo is a prime opportunity for companies wanting to interact directly with today’s top talent who come with resumes in hand,” FBLA President & CEO Alexander T. Graham said.
  • Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with more than 193,000 middle school, high school, and college members worldwide.
  • FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

ADVANCE Launches NIL Academy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

ADVANCE NIL (ADVANCE) announces today the launch of NIL Academy , an online education portal for athletes, parents, guardians and administrators.

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  • ADVANCE NIL (ADVANCE) announces today the launch of NIL Academy , an online education portal for athletes, parents, guardians and administrators.
  • NIL Academy offers access to course titles including Decision-Making, Advisor Due Diligence, Money & Taxes, Contracts and Collectives.
  • Athletics administrators, agencies and industry stakeholders can partner with ADVANCE to offer NIL Academy courses to their athletes and advisors.
  • “NIL Academy delivers our unbiased educational programming – from NIL basics to contracts, finance and due diligence – in a format that is easy to access and navigate,” said Courtney Altemus, Founder and Managing Partner of ADVANCE.

RippleMatch Recognizes Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions for having one of the Top Internship Programs in the Country

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions internship program has earned the 2024 Campus Forward Award presented by RippleMatch.

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  • The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions internship program has earned the 2024 Campus Forward Award presented by RippleMatch.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220236364/en/
    Interns at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions visit the NC Museum of Science as one of the many events that Toshiba's Internship Program offers to encourage bonding and networking.
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    “This award is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to cultivating a dynamic and welcoming learning environment,” says Jim Fornabaio, Senior VP and Chief HR Officer at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.
  • “We’re honored for our internship program to earn the 2024 Campus Forward Awards,” says Julia Orlidge-Diehl, University Relations Business Partner and leader of the internship program at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

DUPR ANNOUNCES JOOLA AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF DUPR COLLEGIATE PICKLEBALL EVENTS

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas and ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) and JOOLA, a leading brand in pickleball and table tennis, today announced a new partnership that will see JOOLA become the Official Sponsor of DUPR Collegiate Pickleball, the largest tournament series for college players.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas and ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) and JOOLA, a leading brand in pickleball and table tennis, today announced a new partnership that will see JOOLA become the Official Sponsor of DUPR Collegiate Pickleball, the largest tournament series for college players.
  • JOOLA named Official Sponsor of DUPR Collegiate Pickleball, the largest tournament series for college players.
  • DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Powered by JOOLA will have a total of 26 events in the Spring and Fall, with 8 Super Regional events and 16 Campus Regional events, Individual National Championships in June and the Collegiate National Championships in November.
  • Since hosting its first college event in 2022, DUPR Collegiate Pickleball has hosted 16 events for 1300 athletes – including the largest collegiate pickleball tournament ever with over 350 players – and contributed over $250,000 in scholarship money and travel stipends for players.

NNPA Salutes U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Enhancing Opportunity for Black Owned and Other Minority Owned FM Broadcasters through Geotargeting

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America and 250 Black owned media companies throughout the United States of America, resolutely joins with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce (USBC) to salute and thank the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for moving forward in the authorization process for FM Broadcasters’ geotargeting.

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  • The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America and 250 Black owned media companies throughout the United States of America, resolutely joins with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce (USBC) to salute and thank the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for moving forward in the authorization process for FM Broadcasters’ geotargeting.
  • Ron Busby, the President and CEO of USBC, stated, “This is a needed boost for the broadcasting industry, especially for small and medium-sized broadcasters, many of whom are African American.”
    NNPA President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., emphasized, “The leadership of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, and FCC Commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr continues to be exemplary and outstanding by supporting this consequential rule change that will surely benefit minority-owned businesses who will now be able to utilize the benefits of FM geotargeting.”
    The NNPA also stressed the noteworthy importance of the bipartisan support of the proposed FCC rule change.
  • Chavis concluded, “This bipartisan effort by the FCC bodes well for the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.”
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201354240/en/

BOBS from Skechers® Design Scholarship Winners Announced

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Pet lovers, give a round of paws for the two talented winners of Skechers’ Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship!

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  • Pet lovers, give a round of paws for the two talented winners of Skechers’ Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship!
  • “The BOBS movement has been embraced by millions looking for new ways to improve animal welfare.
  • Open to enrolled students at United States colleges and universities, the BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship program invited applicants nationwide to create a dog- or cat-themed print for a BOBS from Skechers shoe, write about the design and share a personal story about a shelter/adopted pet or what the BOBS from Skechers collection means to them.
  • To learn more, follow BOBS from Skechers on Facebook and Instagram , or visit BOBSfromSkechers.com .

Zenni® Optical and Ghost Gaming Announce Partnership

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

NOVATO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenni Optical, the world's leading online eyewear retailer with more than 50 million frames sold worldwide, today announced a partnership with esports and gaming organization, Ghost Gaming. This partnership will showcase affordable and stylish high-quality eyewear designed to support eye health and performance for gamers of all ages.

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  • NOVATO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenni Optical , the world's leading online eyewear retailer with more than 50 million frames sold worldwide, today announced a partnership with esports and gaming organization, Ghost Gaming.
  • This partnership will showcase affordable and stylish high-quality eyewear designed to support eye health and performance for gamers of all ages.
  • "We are incredibly excited to launch this partnership with Ghost Gaming.Their dedication to the growth and support of the gaming community is inspiring," said Robb Chiarini, Head of Gaming, Sports & Events at Zenni Optical.
  • We are excited to collaborate with Zenni to bring stylish and accessible eyewear to our global gaming community of competitors, content creators, and fans," said Todd Harris, Co-owner & CEO, Ghost Gaming.

Are You a Current or Former Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Intern, Fellow or Mentor?

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Monday, January 15, 2024

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is inviting all current and former ORISE interns, fellows and mentors to join its online platform, ORISE Connections , for networking, expanding knowledge and sharing STEM experiences by visiting: oriseconnections.org .

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  • The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is inviting all current and former ORISE interns, fellows and mentors to join its online platform, ORISE Connections , for networking, expanding knowledge and sharing STEM experiences by visiting: oriseconnections.org .
  • “So, our team developed the ORISE Connections virtual platform to achieve this.
  • ORISE is managed by ORAU, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and federal contractor, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
  • For more information, visit https://energy.gov/science
    Connect with us on LinkedIn: ORISE LinkedIn

NASA Postdoctoral Program seeks early career and senior scientists for prestigious fellowships at its locations across the U.S.

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.

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  • NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.
  • Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP).
  • Scientists who have received their doctorates more than five years previously may apply as a senior fellow.
  • Stipend rates for these NASA postdoctoral fellows currently start at $70,000 per year.

Epredia Announces the U.S. Launch of SlideMate™ Laser, Providing State-of-the-Art Precision Slide Printing for Pathology Laboratories

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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    Epredia has designed SlideMate Laser for clinical laboratories of any size looking to improve sample traceability.
  • SlideMate Laser is the latest addition to Epredia’s world-class portfolio of precision cancer diagnostics products and services that provide a seamless end-to-end laboratory workflow.
  • Epredia also offers the specialized slides designed for use with SlideMate Laser to help laboratories make a smooth transition to precision laser printing.
  • All SlideMate Laser slides are manufactured by Epredia in the U.S. in its facility in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.