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Blue Ridge Hospice Names Altonia Garrett, MBA, MHA, RN, Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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WINCHESTER, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altonia Garrett, MBA, MHA, RN, a proven healthcare leader and change agent locally and nationally, has been named Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge Hospice.

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  • WINCHESTER, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altonia Garrett, MBA, MHA, RN, a proven healthcare leader and change agent locally and nationally, has been named Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge Hospice.
  • "Altonia's depth of operational knowledge, commitment to excellence, and record of advocacy in public policy, mission fulfillment, and diversity and equity will help propel Blue Ridge Hospice forward during a time of rapid change in healthcare," stated Cheryl Hamilton Fried, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Hospice and Blue Ridge Independence at Home.
  • "Her appointment as COO at Blue Ridge Hospice demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest level of care to our community.
  • She comes to Blue Ridge Hospice from Accent Care (formerly Seasons Hospice), where she most recently served as Executive Director of the national hospice provider's start-up Washington, D.C., program.

1EdTech TrustEd Microcredential Coalition Aims to Maximize the Value of Digital Credentials

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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LAKE MARY, Fla. , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium is working to increase the levels of quality and trust in digital credentials with the TrustEd Microcredential Coalition.

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  • The coalition of higher ed, suppliers and K-12 districts to release a framework for issuers
    LAKE MARY, Fla. , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium is working to increase the levels of quality and trust in digital credentials with the TrustEd Microcredential Coalition.
  • It takes the guesswork out of knowing what a credential or degree means, making each achievement transparent to the receiver.
  • In addition, a TrustEd Microcredential can move across platforms and networks in support of the crucial requirement for learner mobility.
  • The framework is expected to be released at 1EdTech's Digital Credentials Summit, March 4-6, 2024, in New Orleans.

Guild Announces New Skills Package to Connect Frontline Workers With Career Pathways for the AI Revolution

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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New data from Guild shows this employee population is eager to increase their skills in AI.

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  • New data from Guild shows this employee population is eager to increase their skills in AI.
  • Other AI skilling and career programs have not taken into consideration the unique needs of those in frontline, customer service, and early-to-mid career roles.
  • “We are past the moment for theoretical musing on what the impacts of AI might be for workers across the United States,” said Bijal Shah, Chief Experience Officer and Head of Platform at Guild.
  • These programs have been designed to meet learners where they are, regardless of level or technical proficiency.

Harford Mutual Insurance Group Names New Senior Director and Promotes New Directors

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Saturday, October 14, 2023
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BEL AIR, Md., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group has named a new Senior Director of Actuarial and announced the promotions of three new directors.

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  • BEL AIR, Md., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group has named a new Senior Director of Actuarial and announced the promotions of three new directors.
  • These new roles follow the recent merger of Clearpath Specialty (formerly ClearPath Mutual), a monoline workers' compensation insurance carrier based in Louisville, Kentucky, into Harford Mutual Insurance Group.
  • Pauline Bao, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, has been named Senior Director of Actuarial at Harford Mutual.
  • Fitzpatrick will oversee the Loss Control and Premium Audit department across all regions where Harford Mutual writes business.

Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo to join the Nord Anglia Education family of international schools

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's most prestigious schools – Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo – will join its global network of schools.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's most prestigious schools – Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo – will join its global network of schools.
  • They will become Nord Anglia's second schools in New York City and in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • The Nord Anglia Education family of schools will comprise 87 international schools across 33 countries, with 22 schools across the Americas region.
  • While Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo join the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, Avenues Shenzhen, Avenues Silicon Valley, and Avenues Online remain under existing management.

Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo to join the Nord Anglia Education family of international schools

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's most prestigious schools – Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo – will join its global network of schools.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education announced today that two of the world's most prestigious schools – Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo – will join its global network of schools.
  • They will become Nord Anglia's second schools in New York City and in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • The Nord Anglia Education family of schools will comprise 87 international schools across 33 countries, with 22 schools across the Americas region.
  • While Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo join the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, Avenues Shenzhen, Avenues Silicon Valley, and Avenues Online remain under existing management.

FusionIQ Attains Coveted SOC 2 Compliance, Bolstering Leadership in Wealthtech Platform Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The milestone underscores FusionIQ's unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence and solidifies its leadership position among wealthtech firms.

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  • The milestone underscores FusionIQ's unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence and solidifies its leadership position among wealthtech firms.
  • The certification follows a rigorous companywide process that includes personnel references, cybersecurity training, and examinations, reflecting the meticulous effort invested by the FusionIQ team.
  • Mr. Messinger leads cybersecurity for FusionIQ, making the wealthtech provider a leader with regard to dedicated cybersecurity personnel.
  • Together with our SOC 2 Type I Compliance, FusionIQ remains dedicated to delivering the highest levels of security and service to our clients."

Springboard Launches New, 100% Online Machine Learning Engineering and AI Bootcamp for University Partners

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced the launch of a new course offering for university partners: a machine learning engineering and AI bootcamp .

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  • Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced the launch of a new course offering for university partners: a machine learning engineering and AI bootcamp .
  • The curriculum focuses on upskilling students to confidently develop and deploy scalable machine learning models, while also exploring ethical considerations and learning how to build AI models that are fair, transparent and unbiased.
  • The bootcamp integrates artificial intelligence content and dives into advanced topics such as large language models and generative AI, through units on deep learning, data preprocessing, natural language processing and computer vision.
  • For more information about Springboard and how it helps universities stay on the cutting edge of tech education, visit partners.springboard.com/universities .

National Award Winning Artist Jeff Bohlander Exhibits New Paintings at Wren's Nest, Presented by Black Cat Studios Frederick

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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MIDDLETOWN, Md., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this solo exhibition at Wren's Nest, 104 W. Main Street in Middletown, The Show is on display September 15th to the 30th and an Artists Reception will be held at the gallery Saturday, September 23th from 12:30-4pm.

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  • Jeff Bohlander's exhibition, "Still Here," delves into the intricate interplay of mixed media, collage, painting, and assemblage.
  • Through this diverse artistic repertoire, Bohlander explores profound themes that resonate with our shared human experience.
  • Bohlander's work captures a sense of place and space, inviting viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the world around them.
  • He was awarded 3rd place in the 2019 4th Biennial Maryland Juried Art Exhibition at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Meijer More Than Doubled Team Member Enrollment in its Education Programs Since Enhancing with Free College Tuition Benefit

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today that enrollment in its education programs more than doubled since strengthening them last year with a free tuition benefit to help team members obtain an associate or bachelor's degree.

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  • All Meijer team members are eligible for the retailer's education benefits – free tuition, tuition/certificate reimbursement, and scholarships – on their date of hire, which is a benefit that separates Meijer from many other employers.
  • Free tuition: This program provides free undergraduate education for all team members, including a free English language learners program, or associate or bachelor's degree, offered through five online universities.
  • Any team member may choose to enroll in the free education program, which includes direct billing to Meijer, so team members don't need to pay upfront and submit for tuition reimbursement later.
  • Meijer increased tuition reimbursement for all accredited institutions last year to $5,250 a year for all team members.