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The DeBruce Foundation Launches New and Improved Career Explorer Tools

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Kansas City, MO, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of National Career Development Month, The DeBruce Foundation is sharing new and improved Career Explorer Tools , which provide a fast, personalized way to discover career options.

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  • Kansas City, MO, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of National Career Development Month, The DeBruce Foundation is sharing new and improved Career Explorer Tools , which provide a fast, personalized way to discover career options.
  • The DeBruce Foundation seeks to equip individuals with the tools and resources they need to build successful careers.
  • The DeBruce Foundation has developed a suite of free resources to help build Career Literacy and among these resources are the Career Explorer Tools.
  • With a new and improved user experience, the Career Explorer Tools allow for career exploration that is now more interactive, inclusive, and engaging.

United States Food Service Market Report 2023: A $1.35 Billion Industry by 2028 - Competition, Forecasts and Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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The "United States Food Service Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "United States Food Service Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The food service market in the United States is one of the largest and most dynamic industries in the country and is a major contributor to the nation's economic growth.
  • The food service market in the United States includes a diverse array of businesses, from small independent eateries to large restaurant chains and catering companies.
  • Prevalence of Home-Cooked Meals: Some consumers prefer home-cooked meals due to health concerns and cost-effectiveness, posing a challenge to the food service market.

United States Handyman Services Industry Report 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The "Handyman Services in the US - Industry Market Research Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Handyman Services in the US - Industry Market Research Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors.
  • Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
  • As a result, the industry contracted at the end of the current period as rising interest rates threaten the construction sector.

WPI Establishes Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Students for Growing Field

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214319641/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214319641/en/
    WPI will begin accepting applications for the new AI program immediately for enrollment in fall 2024.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    WPI will offer students flexible, yet highly rigorous, areas of specialization with courses on subjects ranging from deep learning to generative AI.
  • The program will combine theory and practice to train students in the understanding, development, deployment, and innovation of AI techniques and systems.
  • Graduate Certificate: This option will prepare students to use AI technologies in real-world applications by completing four thematically related graduate courses in AI.

LSU and Fullstack Academy Launch Data Analytics Bootcamp To Fill Demand for Skilled Professionals

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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LSU Online & Continuing Education and national tech bootcamp provider Fullstack Academy today announced the launch of a Data Analytics Bootcamp program.

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  • LSU Online & Continuing Education and national tech bootcamp provider Fullstack Academy today announced the launch of a Data Analytics Bootcamp program.
  • The LSU Data Analytics Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy will train students in SQL, Python, and data visualization skills to earn necessary industry certifications including the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Data Analytics Specialty Certification.
  • “Our latest addition, the LSU Data Analytics Bootcamp, is designed to prepare students for the industry certifications that employers prioritize when filling these roles.
  • We are proud to be training this next generation of data professionals.”
    Applications are now open for the live online LSU Data Analytics Bootcamp.

Zivian Health Predicts 5 Trends in Digital Healthcare Coming in 2024

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Zivian Health, Inc. , a healthcare platform that empowers compliant collaborations between nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) to physicians, today declared the five most critical trends that will dramatically impact the healthcare industry in 2024.

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  • Zivian Health, Inc. , a healthcare platform that empowers compliant collaborations between nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) to physicians, today declared the five most critical trends that will dramatically impact the healthcare industry in 2024.
  • “The staffing shortage has created a tipping point in healthcare that only technology can solve,” said Dr. Rafid Fadul, Zivian founder and CEO.
  • “We are witnessing firsthand where digital healthcare solutions are improving patient care and reducing burnout among providers.”
    Dr. Fadul lists five trends that will chart the course for a transformative year ahead for digital healthcare:
    AI Takeover: Healthcare, the last frontier for AI, is set for a digital overhaul.
  • The company enables NPs to become healthcare entrepreneurs and generate millions in income for both NP-owned and operated health organizations.

Apprentice Now and University of Phoenix Celebrate an Education Experience That Exemplifies the Immense Benefits That Apprenticeships Provide to Both Students and Employers

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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After eight years of honorable military service and a decade in sales, Guichet shares that he yearned for a new challenge.

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  • After eight years of honorable military service and a decade in sales, Guichet shares that he yearned for a new challenge.
  • "Transforming and expanding talents skills is critical to an organization's growth," states Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer of University of Phoenix.
  • Dustin's transition from apprentice to mentor at NorthShore Robotics exemplifies the cyclical benefit of apprenticeships, where today's learners become tomorrow's leaders.
  • With the support of organizations like Apprentice Now and the University of Phoenix, apprenticeships are within reach, offering significant benefits to students and employers alike.

Best’s Commentary: Recent Layoffs by Insurers Alone Do Not Signal Rating Pressure

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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In its Best’s Commentary, titled, “Recent Layoffs by Insurers Alone Do Not Signal Rating Pressure,” AM Best notes that even as hiring levels decline and layoffs appear to be rising across the insurance industry, it is too soon to cite AI as the leading cause of the job losses, at least at this nascent stage.

Key Points: 
  • In its Best’s Commentary, titled, “Recent Layoffs by Insurers Alone Do Not Signal Rating Pressure,” AM Best notes that even as hiring levels decline and layoffs appear to be rising across the insurance industry, it is too soon to cite AI as the leading cause of the job losses, at least at this nascent stage.
  • The recent layoffs would more likely fall into the cyclical, rather than the structural, category.
  • “Personal lines writers, including auto and homeowners’ insurers, are the most affected by the current layoffs,” said Sridhar Manyem, senior director, industry research and analytics, AM Best.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Strengthening the U.S. Retirement System Requires Recognizing and Addressing Demographic Disparities

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fewer than one in four Americans (24%) strongly agree they are currently building or have built a large enough retirement nest egg. However, this sentiment varies dramatically across demographic segments, according to A Compendium of Demographic Influences on Retirement Security ("Compendium"), a comprehensive survey report released today by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS) in collaboration with Transamerica Institute®.

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  • "Demographic influences can profoundly affect an individual's and family's ability to prepare for a financially secure retirement.
  • As a result, they often end up relying on Social Security to fund their retirement," said Collinson.
  • Among those not yet retired, individuals with an HHI of less than $50,000 have saved just $1,000 in total household retirement accounts.
  • "Strengthening the U.S. retirement system requires addressing Social Security's funding shortfalls and reinforcing social safety nets.

Saudi Human Resources and Social Development Vice Minister, International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo Open Second-Day of the Inaugural Global Labor Market Conference

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Vice Minster Abuthnain discussed the Kingdom's focus on two critical areas: skills development and new forms of work.

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  • Vice Minster Abuthnain discussed the Kingdom's focus on two critical areas: skills development and new forms of work.
  • "The Kingdom has prioritized skill development to support economic diversification toward a more productive and knowledge-based economy," said the Vice Minister.
  • He pointed to Saudi Vision 2030 programs such as the Human Capability and Development Program, and the Labor Market Strategy, which have been established to drive skill development and address skill mismatches.
  • The morning also featured a keynote address from International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.