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Governors Proclaim National Window Film Day In Recognition of Its Contribution to Carbon Neutrality Goals

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many state Governors are proclaiming April 30 as National Window Film Day in recognition of the significant role that professionally installed window film may play in contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality status in the coming decade.\nAmong the United States\' governors proclaiming National Window Film Day (NWFD) are Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many state Governors are proclaiming April 30 as National Window Film Day in recognition of the significant role that professionally installed window film may play in contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality status in the coming decade.\nAmong the United States\' governors proclaiming National Window Film Day (NWFD) are Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.
  • A professional installation of window film saves on cooling costs and, in some cases, heating costs also.
  • To find a local window film installer visit the IWFA website .\nThe International Window Film Association ( IWFA ) ( www.iwfa.com ) is a nonprofit industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and manufacturers that facilitates the growth of the window film industry through education, research, advocacy and public awareness.
  • When you look for window film, look for the IWFA logo.

Indianans Prep for Virtual Celebration as Governor Holcomb Proclaims Jan. 24-Jan. 30 "Indiana School Choice Week"

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Around the country, National School Choice Week raises awareness about opportunity in education, encouraging families to celebrate their school options and be actively involved in their children's education.

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  • Around the country, National School Choice Week raises awareness about opportunity in education, encouraging families to celebrate their school options and be actively involved in their children's education.
  • Eric Holcomb joined more than a dozen other governors, as well as hundreds of county, city, and town leaders, who have officially recognized the Week.
  • Indiana parents, schools, and other organizers have planned more than 900 virtual events and activities, including virtual information-sharing, school spirit days, at-home family celebrations, and more.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

THIS MONTH: Adaptability, Resilience on Display as Indiana Families, Educators Celebrate School Choice Week Safely

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Friday, January 15, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of a school year like no other, Indiana families and educators are gearing up to safely spotlight education options during School Choice Week 2021.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of a school year like no other, Indiana families and educators are gearing up to safely spotlight education options during School Choice Week 2021.
  • Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.
  • Governor Eric Holcomb has issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 24-30 as Indiana School Choice Week.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Meritor's Plainfield, Indiana Site Recognized in 2020 Governor's Workplace Safety Awards

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Monday, March 9, 2020

TROY, Mich., March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced its Plainfield, Indiana site has earned the Rising Star recognition in the 2020 Governor's Workplace Safety Awards for positively impacting employee safety and demonstrating proactive measures to improve the plant's safety and health culture.

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  • TROY, Mich., March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced its Plainfield, Indiana site has earned the Rising Star recognition in the 2020 Governor's Workplace Safety Awards for positively impacting employee safety and demonstrating proactive measures to improve the plant's safety and health culture.
  • The site, which placed renewed focus on safety in 2016, has not had a recordable injury since 2018.
  • The annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards are a joint initiative among government, business and safety leaders including the Indiana Department of Labor on behalf of Gov.
  • Eric J. Holcomb, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

THIS WEEK: 1,352 Celebrations of School Choice Week Organized by Schools, Organizations, and Individuals Underway in Indiana

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Friday, January 24, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Indiana families are rallying, dancing, and celebrating schools, school leaders, and teachers from all types of education options this week as part of Indiana School Choice Week.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Indiana families are rallying, dancing, and celebrating schools, school leaders, and teachers from all types of education options this week as part of Indiana School Choice Week.
  • Governor Eric Holcomb issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 as Indiana School Choice Week.
  • "Indiana is widely recognized as a national leader in providing families with a diversity of school choice options," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • National School Choice Week celebrates all types of school choice options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.

Demand for new aviation workforce fuels AAR, Vincennes University partnership

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Eric Holcomb joined John Holmes, AAR president and CEO, Chuck Johnson, president of Vincennes University, and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett for the official announcement on Thursday at VU's Aviation Training Center, located at the Indianapolis International Airport.

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  • Eric Holcomb joined John Holmes, AAR president and CEO, Chuck Johnson, president of Vincennes University, and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett for the official announcement on Thursday at VU's Aviation Training Center, located at the Indianapolis International Airport.
  • "I'm proud to support this partnership that complements our goal to strengthen our workforce and equip Hoosiers to fill the high-wage, high-demand jobs throughout our state," Gov.
  • "Together AAR and Vincennes University will help students take their education and skills into a fulfilling career."
  • "Vincennes University is proud of the long and successful association we have had with AAR, and with this new announcement we are taking the partnership to the next level," said Johnson of Vincennes.

Business, cities, states and colleges partner to grow the aviation talent pipeline

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

In "EAGLE Pathways: Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap to Careers in Aviation," AAR talks about the reasons behind aviation's talent gap for aircraft maintenance technicians and repair personnel.

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  • In "EAGLE Pathways: Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap to Careers in Aviation," AAR talks about the reasons behind aviation's talent gap for aircraft maintenance technicians and repair personnel.
  • AAR has been working across the country to build partnerships with cities, states and schools to grow the pipeline.
  • Today, AAR President and CEO John Holmes is in Indianapolis to discuss growing the aviation workforce with Indiana Gov.
  • Eric Holcomb and local and state officials under the state's new Next Level Jobs initiative, which includes employer training grants of up to $50,000.