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HII Recognized as an Exemplary Veteran Employer

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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“I’m proud of our initiatives to recruit, hire and retain veterans at HII,” said Chris Kastner, president and CEO of HII.

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  • “I’m proud of our initiatives to recruit, hire and retain veterans at HII,” said Chris Kastner, president and CEO of HII.
  • Additionally, HII has dedicated veteran and military spouse recruiters and active veteran employee resource groups at all three divisions, and offers leadership development and integration assistance programs.
  • These initiatives at HII enhance the leadership skills of veteran employees during their employment and assist new veteran employees with opportunities for personal and professional development, mentoring and learning the culture.
  • HII is seeking dynamic, energetic retired or separated service members to support the three divisions within HII.

CICB Awarded the 2023 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion from the U.S. Department of Labor

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized CICB as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. CICB is proud to have earned the highest award that is given, the Platinum Medallion Award. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program recognizing employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

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  • U.S. Secretary of Labor, Julie A. Su, recognized CICB as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award.
  • CICB has earned the platinum award through recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans.
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized CICB as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • CICB is proud to have earned the highest award that is given, the Platinum Medallion Award.

Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, Receives HIRE Vets Medallion from the U.S. Department of Labor

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Native American owned Command Holdings as a recipient of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

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  • MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Native American owned Command Holdings as a recipient of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
  • By meeting the criteria required for a Gold Medallion Award, Command Holdings demonstrated both patriotism and recognition of the values veterans bring to the workplace.
  • "Command Holdings is an organization founded on diversity," said Jon Panamaroff, CEO of Command Holdings.

CFP Board Issues Statement on Support for Release of Proposed DOL Fiduciary Rule

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from CFP Board commending the public release of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) proposed rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice:

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from CFP Board commending the public release of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) proposed rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice:
    "CFP Board welcomes the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed retirement security rule intended to protect Americans from the harmful effects of conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice.
  • We celebrate the work of the advisors who seek to do what is best for their customers.
  • This proposed rule is an important step forward toward improving the retirement security of all Americans.
  • CFP Board will carefully review the details of the proposed rule and assess its effectiveness so that all financial professionals who provide retirement investment advice are required to put the best interests of their clients first.

The National Math and Science Initiative Unveils the 2023 Impact Report and Future Plans to Transform the Face of STEM

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announces the company's 2023 Impact Report—highlighting NMSI's work to transform the face of STEM and the company's five-year strategic plan to reach even more students.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announces the company's 2023 Impact Report —highlighting NMSI's work to transform the face of STEM and the company's five-year strategic plan to reach even more students.
  • Throughout 2023, NMSI supported numerous school districts through its College Readiness Program, grants, partnerships and ongoing content workshops and professional learning opportunities for educators.
  • A greater percentage of Black, Latino, Indigenous and low-income NMSI students attending and earning degrees at a higher rate than non-NMSI students.
  • To learn more about NMSI and to explore the 2023 Impact Report, please visit https://www.nms.org .

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Inspiring Future Doctors with Collegiate Mobile Advertising Campaign

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The five chiropractic colleges partnering with F4CP on the project are Campbellsville University , Cleveland University-Kansas City , Life University , Logan University and Parker University .

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  • The five chiropractic colleges partnering with F4CP on the project are Campbellsville University , Cleveland University-Kansas City , Life University , Logan University and Parker University .
  • In 2021, F4CP engaged in a similar mobile-driven pilot campaign with Cleveland University-Kansas City, Keiser University and Texas Chiropractic College to test the success of in-app marketing to potential chiropractic students.
  • Potential chiropractic students will opt-in through the ad to engage with the video and to unlock other digital content.
  • The interactive video player includes call-to-action buttons, which drive users to the web pages of participating chiropractic colleges.

Titan Pennsuco Quarry Receives Unprecedented Third Consecutive NMA Sentinels of Safety Award

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MEDLEY, Fla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan America's Pennsuco Quarry, located in Medley, Florida, was awarded the National Mining Association's (NMA) 2022 Sentinels of Safety award in the Large Quarry Group category.

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  • MEDLEY, Fla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan America's Pennsuco Quarry, located in Medley, Florida, was awarded the National Mining Association's (NMA) 2022 Sentinels of Safety award in the Large Quarry Group category.
  • The 2022 award is the third consecutive win for Pennsuco, a streak of safety distinction not seen in more than 60 years of NMA's Sentinels of Safety recognition.
  • "The 2022 award, and the unprecedented three consecutive wins, truly reflect the tireless work and significant dedication we maintain to uphold our 'Safety First' values at Titan."
  • The quarry is located on the Pennsuco campus of Titan Florida, a subsidiary of Titan America LLC.

Organic Trade Association hails long-awaited organic animal welfare rule

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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“The organic sector and organic consumers have been clamoring for stricter animal welfare standards for 20 years now, and the OTA and its members have spearheaded that fight,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.

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  • “The organic sector and organic consumers have been clamoring for stricter animal welfare standards for 20 years now, and the OTA and its members have spearheaded that fight,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
  • “All organic poultry producers will need to provide real access to the outdoors and that is what certified organic represents.
  • We celebrate a final rule that will strengthen organic animal welfare standards, better align organic producers and certifiers, and meet consumer expectations for organic livestock products,” said Carolyn Gahn, Senior Director, Mission & Advocacy for Applegate Farms.
  • USDA, through its National Organic Program, sets the federal standards for all organic products certified to the USDA Organic label.

HII Partnerships Celebrate Workforce Development Milestones

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two HII (NYSE: HII) partnerships recently celebrated important milestones that illustrate HII’s commitment to building and supporting the education and training of a future nuclear workforce.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two HII (NYSE: HII) partnerships recently celebrated important milestones that illustrate HII’s commitment to building and supporting the education and training of a future nuclear workforce.
  • “Investing in workforce development to safely and successfully support all aspects of nuclear projects is of vital importance to HII for multiple reasons, spanning from environmental stewardship, to economic growth to societal well-being,” stated Michael Lempke, president, HII Nuclear.
  • The SRNS apprenticeship program and the new mechanical engineering discipline are part of an ongoing commitment to create innovative workforce development at SRS.
  • Across the company HII invests more than $110 million a year in workforce development, education and training initiatives, including:
    Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) investments in elementary, middle and high schools.

Qwasar Silicon Valley announces new apprenticeships joining the CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech Network

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Qwasar Silicon Valley joins more than 90 partners in the CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech Network, a national initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and led by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with CompTIA to create employment opportunities in the tech workforce for people from diverse backgrounds, while simultaneously helping employers fill current and long-term tech staffing needs.

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  • Qwasar Silicon Valley joins more than 90 partners in the CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech Network, a national initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and led by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with CompTIA to create employment opportunities in the tech workforce for people from diverse backgrounds, while simultaneously helping employers fill current and long-term tech staffing needs.
  • "Our advanced engineering apprenticeships play a pivotal role in generating a talent pipeline for hard-to-fill roles in highly technical subjects.
  • In September, employers across the country listed job postings for more than 48,000 software positions, according to research by CompTIA.
  • Apprentices with Qwasar Silicon Valley begin their journey by undergoing three months of comprehensive training, establishing the groundwork for their transition to a company's engineering team for on-the-job training.