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The College of Charleston Partners with Coursera to Equip Students, Faculty and Staff with In-Demand Skills

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor.

Key Points: 
  • Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor.
  • Faculty and staff will also be able to earn professional certificates through flexible, online training.
  • “This partnership will provide members of the College of Charleston community the opportunity to build skills using resources from some of the world’s leading companies,” said College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu.
  • The College of Charleston is the first university in South Carolina to offer the full suite of Coursera’s Career Academy.

Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Veterans Roundtable with U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Administrator Guzman joined representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Initiative and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Policy group in Washington, D.C., for a roundtable to discuss how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is delivering for veteran and military spouse small business owners.

Key Points: 
  • Administrator Guzman joined representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Initiative and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Policy group in Washington, D.C., for a roundtable to discuss how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is delivering for veteran and military spouse small business owners.
  • The roundtable also highlighted the SBA’s support for veteran entrepreneurs, including the expansion of veteran business outreach centers from 22 to 28.
  • The SBA has made a number of key changes in the past year to expand access to capital for veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses, including through implementing the SBA Veteran Business Certification program, which connects service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses with federal contracting opportunities through a more streamlined and user-friendly process.
  • For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Rebecca Galanti at [email protected].

SBA Administrator Guzman to Mark National Veterans’ Small Business Week with Roundtables in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

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Monday, October 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, in honor of National Veterans’ Small Business Week, Administrator Isabel Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, will host two events in the Washington metropolitan area to spotlight Veteran business owners’ contributions to America’s economy and the SBA’s efforts to promote Veteran-owned businesses across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, in honor of National Veterans’ Small Business Week, Administrator Isabel Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, will host two events in the Washington metropolitan area to spotlight Veteran business owners’ contributions to America’s economy and the SBA’s efforts to promote Veteran-owned businesses across the United States.
  • The following day, Wednesday, Nov. 1, Administrator Guzman will visit Rockville, Md.
  • with the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) to facilitate a roundtable event that highlights the SBA’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VETCERT) Program and discuss how the SBA is working to uplift veteran-owned small businesses in government contracting.
  • Acting Associate Administrator of SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development  Timothy “Tim” A.

BenjiLock: An American Success Story - Recognized as a Top Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Monday, November 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BenjiLock, a pioneer in blending traditional lock systems with cutting-edge fingerprint technology, is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of America's top 70 small businesses in 2023 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious honor marks a remarkable achievement in the company's journey, underscoring its commitment to innovation, perseverance, and hard work.

Key Points: 
  • This prestigious honor marks a remarkable achievement in the company's journey, underscoring its commitment to innovation, perseverance, and hard work.
  • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's annual "America's Top Small Business Awards" is a celebration of small business innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
  • Speaking about the significance of small businesses in America, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark said, "Small businesses are the trusted backbone of America's entire business ecosystem.
  • This accolade validates the power of innovation, perseverance, and hard work, and we are proud to contribute to the success story of American small businesses."

Cognizant Launches Synapse Initiative to Provide Job Training to One Million Individuals Around the Globe

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking training initiative, Synapse, aimed at empowering more than one million individuals with cutting-edge technology skills—like generative artificial intelligence (AI)—for the digital age. Together with governments, academic institutions, businesses, and other strategic partners, Cognizant's program will leverage evolving AI technology and the company's premier tech services to up-prepare individuals for the future workforce. Cognizant also intends to build a consortium of partners for training and jobs which then will employ individuals who are upskilled through the Synapse program. 

Key Points: 
  • Cognizant also intends to build a consortium of partners for training and jobs which then will employ individuals who are upskilled through the Synapse program.
  • Cognizant's Synapse initiative will reskill one million people with tech skills to enhance future employability.
  • High-scoring participants will be shortlisted for a specialized Cognizant "train-to-hire" program or interview with Cognizant or one of its Synapse partners for a job opportunity.
  • Aimed at entry-level individuals and mid-career professionals, Cognizant apprenticeships are designed to help people launch their careers in technology.

American Veterans Group Hosts VetSuccess 2023 Conference to Help Employers and U.S. Military Veterans Connect

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

VetSuccess '23 unites NGOs, universities and corp. leaders to explore how to better recruit, hire and retain veterans.

Key Points: 
  • VetSuccess '23 unites NGOs, universities and corp. leaders to explore how to better recruit, hire and retain veterans.
  • The conference - VetSuccess 2023: Connecting Leaders to Advance Military Veteran Employment - will bring together veteran-focused nonprofit organizations, universities and corporate leaders to explore how to more effectively recruit, retain and support veterans and their partners in the transition from military service to civilian life.
  • Veteran hiring, specifically, continues to lag that of other diverse employee groups," said Ben Biles, co-founder and CEO of American Veterans Group.
  • Media and those interested in attending VetSuccess 2023 may register for the event at no cost.

Carlsberg Wins Global Industrial Water Reuse Award Using DuPont Technology

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsberg Group, leveraging water technologies from DuPont, was awarded the Global Industrial Water Reuse Champion Award for its water recycling plant and commitment to water reuse and recycling in its brewing processes.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsberg Group, leveraging water technologies from DuPont, was awarded the Global Industrial Water Reuse Champion Award for its water recycling plant and commitment to water reuse and recycling in its brewing processes.
  • Carlsberg's total water management system project, which recycles the non-ingredient water used for cleaning and other industrial processes, was led by the Belgian circular water specialists, Pantarein Water and included expertise and technologies from Dutch water treatment system designer Lenntech, DuPont Water Solutions, and Danish industrial pumps specialist Grundfos.
  • "This vision is only enabled when progressive organizations—like Carlsberg—rethink how they manage and reuse water, and we applaud Carlsberg for this exemplary project."
  • The Global Industrial Water Reuse Award recognizes top Fortune 1000 companies that incorporate the best-in-class water recycling and reuse programs to improve water stewardship and achieve their water management goals.

Triple Impact Connections Honors PenFed Credit Union as 'Business Partner of the Year 2023'

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Monday, October 9, 2023

TYSONS, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple Impact Connections named PenFed Credit Union its Business Partner of the Year 2023 for PenFed's support of the military community by employing military spouses across the United States. PenFed enabled Triple Impact Connections to invest over $5 million into families of the United States Army 18th Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple Impact Connections named PenFed Credit Union its Business Partner of the Year 2023 for PenFed's support of the military community by employing military spouses across the United States.
  • PenFed enabled Triple Impact Connections to invest over $5 million into families of the United States Army 18th Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
  • "We are proud to partner with Triple Impact to leverage the professionalism and skills of military spouses and thank them for their recognition," said PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck.
  • In 2021, PenFed partnered with Triple Impact to establish approximately 50 PenFed member service representative roles for military spouses.

RSM US Special Report Details Digital Transformation Progress, Opportunities in Middle Market

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

CHICAGO , Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation can affect all aspects of a business, and middle market firms are taking it seriously, according to the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Digital Transformation Special Report , presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce .

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO , Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation can affect all aspects of a business, and middle market firms are taking it seriously, according to the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Digital Transformation Special Report , presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce .
  • When asked about their main reason for investing more in digital transformation and IT, 25% of executives said to drive business productivity.
  • Digital transformation is a complex and ongoing process, and 11% of executives said they have no formalized digital strategy at all.
  • Insufficient executive team support was cited as an obstacle to achieving digital transformation goals by 23% of respondents.

Make It Movement Launches National Marketing Pilot to Rapidly Build a New Generation of Young High-Skilled and High-Income Professionals

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Make It Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect young people to a new world of high-skilled and high-income careers that neither they nor their parents most likely don't know about or fully understand, announced today a new national marketing pilot program to engage and inspire millions of students while they are in middle and high school to start their journey of discovering their talents, purpose and paths of achieving their full potential. Working with teachers, school counselors, career and technical education (CTE) instructors, parents and employers, the Make It Movement is dedicated to delivering rapid and impactful awareness of the high paying skilled careers in cities and states across America.

Key Points: 
  • As the national skills gap plaguing the current and incoming workforce widens, especially in the high-skill industries, there is a critical need for a new generation of young, skilled, and motivated professionals.
  • For instance, the manufacturing skills gap could potentially reach 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute.
  • And earlier this year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce projected that there is a massive shortage of skilled professionals that is already seriously impacting other industries reliant on young high-skilled professionals.
  • He and his partners co-created and produced culture-changing marketing initiatives like "Don't Mess with Texas," campaigns for Southwest Airlines, and the United States Air Force.