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WISeKey Launches an Upgraded Version of its WISeID Digital Identity and Privacy Platform

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Geneva and Zug Switzerland – June 29, 2023 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, announced today a major upgrade to its innovative digital identity and privacy platform, WISeID.com, designed to provide users with enhanced protection against identity theft and increase privacy in today's hyper-connected digital world.

Key Points: 
  • Geneva and Zug Switzerland – June 29, 2023 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, announced today a major upgrade to its innovative digital identity and privacy platform, WISeID.com, designed to provide users with enhanced protection against identity theft and increase privacy in today's hyper-connected digital world.
  • NEW TYPES OF CERTIFICATES: users can now get digital certificates with different validation levels:
    Free Certificates.
  • With the new WISeID, we are taking another step in ensuring our users can enjoy the benefits of digital connectivity without compromising their privacy or falling prey to identity theft."
  • With this latest upgrade, WISeID continues to lead the way in the evolution of digital security, ensuring that digital identities remain secure and private in an increasingly connected world.

360 Scholarships to Accelerate Sustainability Education for Young Women Worldwide

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

AFS received Diversity Abroad's 2022 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award for the Accelerators' successful inauguration.

Key Points: 
  • AFS received Diversity Abroad's 2022 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award for the Accelerators' successful inauguration.
  • 20% of the scholarships will be allocated specifically for refugees and girls from displaced populations, whether from war, violence, or natural disaster.
  • The Accelerators program is part of a broader five-year scholarship initiative aimed at reaching 5,000 young people worldwide, with a focus on supporting women.
  • AFS conducts outreach with support from SPARK, an international NGO that creates pathways for young people, particularly women and refugees, in fragile communities worldwide.

360 Scholarships to Accelerate Sustainability Education for Young Women Worldwide

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

AFS received Diversity Abroad's 2022 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award for the Accelerators' successful inauguration.

Key Points: 
  • AFS received Diversity Abroad's 2022 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award for the Accelerators' successful inauguration.
  • 20% of the scholarships will be allocated specifically for refugees and girls from displaced populations, whether from war, violence, or natural disaster.
  • The Accelerators program is part of a broader five-year scholarship initiative aimed at reaching 5,000 young people worldwide, with a focus on supporting women.
  • AFS conducts outreach with support from SPARK, an international NGO that creates pathways for young people, particularly women and refugees, in fragile communities worldwide.

International Coaching Federation Launches Team Coaching Advanced Certification and Accreditation

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Friday, February 3, 2023

The ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching, for individual coach practitioners, and ICF Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching, for coaching education providers, bring visibility to team coaching competencies; set standards of practice; and build trust, value and integrity among clients and coaches alike.

Key Points: 
  • The ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching, for individual coach practitioners, and ICF Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching, for coaching education providers, bring visibility to team coaching competencies; set standards of practice; and build trust, value and integrity among clients and coaches alike.
  • "Now, through ICF Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching education and the Advanced Certification for Team Coaching, practitioners can develop and demonstrate their competence in this complex discipline and the value they can offer to teams and organizations," Abner said.
  • With the ICF Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching, coaches are now able to easily identify and trust in specialized education programs that will prepare them for the team coaching discipline as well as for the advanced individual certification.
  • "The Advanced Accreditation and Certification in Team Coaching are the result of a partnered effort across ICF to truly deliver on what team coaching practitioners need to succeed," said Luke Davis, ACC, CAE, vice president of ICF Coaching Education.

180 Full Scholarships for the Next Generation of STEM Leaders and Changemakers

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Global STEM scholars enrich their sustainability knowledge and STEM skills through an interactive, hands-on curriculum, while developing critical global competencies, including problem-solving, analytical skills, intercultural understanding, and social innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Global STEM scholars enrich their sustainability knowledge and STEM skills through an interactive, hands-on curriculum, while developing critical global competencies, including problem-solving, analytical skills, intercultural understanding, and social innovation.
  • The scholarships are sponsored by bp, a global integrated energy company, and the programs are designed to equip the next generation of STEM leaders and changemakers with access to the education, skills, and knowledge needed to help the world transition to a more sustainable future.
  • Develop critical STEM skills and explore social impact through real-life case studies, innovations, and careers, including opportunities to meet STEM industry leaders.
  • The program is part of the broader AFS Global STEM Changemakers Initiative , a five-year plan which aims to provide 5,000 diverse young people and educators with immersive learning experiences through STEM, global competence, and sustainability-focused intercultural exchange programs worldwide.

180 Full Scholarships for the Next Generation of STEM Leaders and Changemakers

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Global STEM scholars enrich their sustainability knowledge and STEM skills through an interactive, hands-on curriculum, while developing critical global competencies, including problem-solving, analytical skills, intercultural understanding, and social innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Global STEM scholars enrich their sustainability knowledge and STEM skills through an interactive, hands-on curriculum, while developing critical global competencies, including problem-solving, analytical skills, intercultural understanding, and social innovation.
  • The scholarships are sponsored by bp, a global integrated energy company, and the programs are designed to equip the next generation of STEM leaders and changemakers with access to the education, skills, and knowledge needed to help the world transition to a more sustainable future.
  • Develop critical STEM skills and explore social impact through real-life case studies, innovations, and careers, including opportunities to meet STEM industry leaders.
  • Earn a certificate from AFS & the University of Pennsylvania to reflect new skills in STEM and social impact.

Empowering Young Women and Refugees Worldwide through STEM & Sustainability

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

AFS Intercultural Programs, a global non-profit renowned for its intercultural exchanges has run programs funded by bp since 2011 for young people in STEM.

Key Points: 
  • AFS Intercultural Programs, a global non-profit renowned for its intercultural exchanges has run programs funded by bp since 2011 for young people in STEM.
  • The AFS Global STEM Accelerator program, which launched in June 2022, is a full-scholarship, virtual exchange program designed to provide 180 young women worldwide with access to education in sustainability, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and positive social impact.
  • The AFS Global STEM Accelerators program received 1,083 applications from 71 countries worldwide, including applicants from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, and Syrian refugees in Turkey.
  • "It is exciting to see such strong interest from these brilliant young women," says Kerry Dryburgh, EVP people & culture, bp.

Empowering Young Women and Refugees Worldwide through STEM & Sustainability

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

AFS Intercultural Programs, a global non-profit renowned for its intercultural exchanges has run programs funded by bp since 2011 for young people in STEM.

Key Points: 
  • AFS Intercultural Programs, a global non-profit renowned for its intercultural exchanges has run programs funded by bp since 2011 for young people in STEM.
  • The AFS Global STEM Accelerator program, which launched in June 2022, is a full-scholarship, virtual exchange program designed to provide 180 young women worldwide with access to education in sustainability, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and positive social impact.
  • The AFS Global STEM Accelerators program received 1,083 applications from 71 countries worldwide, including applicants from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, and Syrian refugees in Turkey.
  • "It is exciting to see such strong interest from these brilliant young women," says Kerry Dryburgh, EVP people & culture, bp.

ComEd and City Colleges of Chicago Encourage Enrollment in the Overhead Electrical Line Worker Training Program at Dawson Tech this Fall

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

ComEd today joined the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to encourage job seekers to enroll in the next class of the Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) training program.

Key Points: 
  • ComEd today joined the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to encourage job seekers to enroll in the next class of the Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) training program.
  • The OELW program at Dawson Technical Institute of Kennedy-King College helps prepare job seekers for entry-level craft roles in the electrical industry.
  • The Dawson OELW program has helped hundreds of students prepare for exciting careers in our industry.
  • To that end, ComEd has committed $50,000 in scholarships for 10 Chicago residents to pursue the Dawson OELW program.

Asurint Offers Free Webinar on Trends for Background Screening in 2022

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Cleveland, OH, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurint, a leading background screening solutions provider, today announced they will be holding a free online webinar, 5 Key Background Screening Trends for 2022, on Thursday, January 27that 12 p.m. EST.

Key Points: 
  • Cleveland, OH, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurint, a leading background screening solutions provider, today announced they will be holding a free online webinar, 5 Key Background Screening Trends for 2022, on Thursday, January 27that 12 p.m. EST.
  • The webinar will be presented by Kelly D. Uebel, Asurint General Counsel.
  • The legal landscape of employment and background screening laws continues to evolve.
  • 5 Key Background Screening Trends for 2022 will thoroughly detail key impacts to employers and Human Resources professionals tasked with performing background checks.