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Code Ninjas Joins Keith Bell Opportunity Central in Forney

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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FORNEY, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Ninjas, a renowned name in children's coding education, has announced its newly signed franchise agreement with the Keith Bell Opportunity Central (OC) in Forney, Texas. The new location will be located at 680 Innovation Boulevard.

Key Points: 
  • FORNEY, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Ninjas , a renowned name in children's coding education, has announced its newly signed franchise agreement with the Keith Bell Opportunity Central (OC) in Forney, Texas.
  • Code Ninjas at the OC is expected to open in late Spring, but The OC itself welcomed people through its doors last month.
  • In collaboration with The OC, Code Ninjas is excited to announce a unique employment opportunity for students ages 15-18.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome The OC to the Code Ninjas family," said Navin Gurnaney, Chief Executive Officer at Code Ninjas.

Tricolor Foundation Announces $200,000 In Gifts To Fund Endowments Supporting Higher Education in Hispanic Communities

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Workforce, Associate, Quality of life, Dream, Dallas College, Houston Community College, Student, Community college district, Social support, Parent, Tarrant County College, The Honourable, Education, Knowledge, Alamo Colleges District, Organization, Hispanic, Management

This low level of Hispanic educational attainment is cause for national concern as it threatens the strength of America’s future workforce.

Key Points: 
  • This low level of Hispanic educational attainment is cause for national concern as it threatens the strength of America’s future workforce.
  • The impediments facing Hispanic students stem from parents' immigrant and socioeconomic status and their lack of knowledge about the U.S. education system.
  • “Our mission is to clear the path so that every member of our Hispanic communities has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
  • These are individuals who embody the work of the Foundation and that it believes serve as examples of the achievements and potential of the Hispanic community.

Community and Industry Leaders Joined Trina Solar to Celebrate New Manufacturing Facility in Wilmer, Texas

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211918031/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211918031/en/
    Trina Solar hosted community event at their new PV manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.
  • “We were thrilled to bring together this group of leaders and community members to celebrate our commitment to the City of Wilmer and the clean energy industry,” said Steven Zhu, President of Trina Solar.
  • Gray is extremely proud to partner with Trina Solar on this solar manufacturing assembly plant and warehouse.
  • This project will positively impact the solar industry, the state of Texas, and the American economy, and it was our honor to stand by our friends at Trina for their community event.

EduNav's Summit™ Spurs 191% Increase in Degrees at Dallas College

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent consolidation has elevated Dallas College into one of the largest community colleges in Texas. Using the Summit™ application from EduNav, however, has also made it one of the most successful, resulting in a 191% year-over-year increase in the number of nonapplicant degrees awarded for the 2022–2023 academic year.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent consolidation has elevated Dallas College into one of the largest community colleges in Texas.
  • "Over 1,900 Dallas College students will earn degrees, certificates or marketable skills awards that they wouldn't have known they were on track to complete without Summit," said Erinn Farrell, the Associate Dean of Degree Audit at Dallas College.
  • "Over 1,900 Dallas College students will earn degrees, certificates or marketable skills awards that they wouldn't have known they were on track to complete without Summit," said Erinn Farrell, the Associate Dean of Degree Audit at Dallas College.
  • Summit proved especially beneficial for Dallas College, which had recently merged seven independent colleges into seven campuses of one college.

D2L's Higher Education Survey Reveals Generative AI In Early Stages of Adoption

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Partnership, Student, Faculty, AI, Risk, Digital, Dallas College, Artificial intelligence, Education, Generative, Synthetic media, Policy, Research, Medical device, Nursing, D2L

The report examines faculty and administrator views on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • The report examines faculty and administrator views on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • These findings were gathered anonymously from 438 higher education administrators and faculty members across 126 Canadian institutions in response to open-ended questions surrounding Generative Artificial Intelligence use and policies within higher education institutions.
  • While use and perspectives differ across institutions, the report's findings reveal:
    Generative AI policies, regulations and guidelines are still in the early stages.
  • D2L strives to design, develop and use AI systems that are unbiased and fair, informed by D2L's AI Guidelines .

Cooking Up Bright Futures: Avocados From Mexico® Announces the Spark the Good Scholarship Program for Aspiring Hispanic Chefs

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avocados From Mexico® is making Hispanic Heritage Month even better with the launch of its new scholarship program designed to support the next generation of Latino culinary talent. The number one selling avocado brand in the U.S. is teaming up with Hispanic Star, an organization that supports Hispanic advancement in the U.S. through jobs, education, health and gender equality, to launch the Spark the Good Scholarship Program at Dallas College, one of the largest community colleges in Texas.

Key Points: 
  • The Spark The Good Scholarship Program will gift up to ten full-ride scholarships to avocado enthusiasts who are interested in receiving their Culinary Arts degree at Dallas College.
  • We are happy to support talented up-and-coming Hispanic chefs and empower them to become trailblazers in culinary and foodservice."
  • Avocados From Mexico proudly celebrates its Mexican origin, and all the good flavor and versatility that Mexican Hass avocados offer.
  • That's why Avocados From Mexico is pleased to serve up its first-ever scholarship program in partnership with Dallas College to support culinary students during Hispanic Heritage Month.

ABIDE WITH CARE CHALLENGE LAUNCHED AT KEIRUS EVOLVE

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEIRUS BY KJE held its second annual KEIRUS EVOLVE at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum in Dallas, Texas. KEIRUS EVOLVE has been dubbed as the "un-conference" for its uniquely intentional approach for bringing DEIB leaders, HR professionals, and DEIB champions together to learn and create an effective strategy to continually move forward as change agents, despite the challenges of the current anti-DEI climate.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEIRUS BY KJE held its second annual KEIRUS EVOLVE at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum in Dallas, Texas.
  • KEIRUS EVOLVE 2023 ended with a meaningful call to action with the launch of the ABIDE WITH CARE CHALLENGE , giving everyone who desires to grow a chance to "light the world" with care.
  • The goal of the ABIDE WITH CARE Challenge is to create a space for everyone to engage in DEI in simple, everyday ways.
  • You can find out more and join the ABIDE WITH CARE CHALLENGE at www.abidewithcare.com

BioNTX Partners Launch Initiative to Bring More Biotechnology and Healthcare Industry Jobs to North Texas

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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This alliance will ensure that North Texas employers have a diverse, skilled labor force including pathways to high-paying, quality jobs in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and related entry-level positions.

Key Points: 
  • This alliance will ensure that North Texas employers have a diverse, skilled labor force including pathways to high-paying, quality jobs in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and related entry-level positions.
  • A victory for industry, education and workforce development, the event gave industry leaders a platform to discuss the exciting ecosystem and establish priorities for industry, employment growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Swiss American is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and BioNTX is a biotechnology trade organization dedicated to building and supporting the biotechnology, manufacturing, and life science ecosystem in North Texas.
  • As the industry scales and grows, new jobs will grow with it".

The City University of New York (CUNY) Selects D2L Brightspace

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today announced an agreement with The City University of New York (CUNY), serving 243,000 degree-seeking students of all ages.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today announced an agreement with The City University of New York (CUNY), serving 243,000 degree-seeking students of all ages.
  • CUNY is the nation's largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
  • Founded in 1847 as the nation's first free public institution of higher education, CUNY today has 25 colleges spread across New York City's five boroughs.
  • CUNY is the latest U.S. higher education system to select D2L Brightspace.

Swiss American CDMO partners with BioNTX to launch the Biotechnology and Healthcare Industry Alliance of North Texas

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Swiss American CDMO and BioNTX have partnered to host the inaugural Biotechnology and Healthcare Industry Alliance of North Texas (BHIANT) launch meeting that will champion a next generation, industry-led, workforce partnership.

Key Points: 
  • Swiss American CDMO and BioNTX have partnered to host the inaugural Biotechnology and Healthcare Industry Alliance of North Texas (BHIANT) launch meeting that will champion a next generation, industry-led, workforce partnership.
  • Swiss American is a drug and medical device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and BioNTX is a biotechnology trade organization.
  • "So, working closely with Swiss American, Dallas College and our partner institutions, the BHIANT represents the industry-driven component of this sector-partnership."
  • “We are honored to be part of the BHIANT launch with BioNTX, Dallas College and other distinguished partners,” said Komel Grover, president and CEO of Swiss American.