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Our nation must advance industries of the future or risk losing the race for the 21st century

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Today, the U.S. risks losing the race in global competitiveness, innovation and national security if we fail to double down in our commitment to accelerating technological innovation for a strong future.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the U.S. risks losing the race in global competitiveness, innovation and national security if we fail to double down in our commitment to accelerating technological innovation for a strong future.
  • It's also a once-in-a-generation workforce development opportunity for the nation's advanced industries to address their glaring needs for STEM and technician talent.
  • Of unfilled new positions, a sizeable portion are skilled technicians with two-year degrees and additional on-the-job "earn and learn" training such as apprenticeships.
  • If we don't leverage this landmark opportunity, we will lose the race for the 21st century.

Symplicity® Celebrates a Year of Growth with 170 New University Partners Globally

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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For many, that has meant upgrading technology and working with Symplicity CSM™ and CareerHub® Central™ to better support student career readiness initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • For many, that has meant upgrading technology and working with Symplicity CSM™ and CareerHub® Central™ to better support student career readiness initiatives.
  • In 2023, Symplicity welcomed many leading university career centers, including Carnegie Mellon University, Calbright College, Anne Arundel Community College, Morehouse College of Medicine, University of Louisville, University of Washington College of Education, University of Manchester, United Arab Emirates University and Universidad Del Valle De Guatemala, just to name a few.
  • Institutions such as University of Manchester, Cambridge University, American College of Greece, Queensland University of Technology, Leeds Trinity University (UK), Lancaster University, Grand Canyon University, South Texas College and Clayton State University have adopted Symplicity to ensure that their students feel cared for, safe and confident.
  • In 2023, Symplicity welcomed many new university clients, including Morehouse College, University of Michigan, Swarthmore College, Howard University, City Colleges of New York and University of Manchester.

SEGPAY COMPLIANCE MANAGER APPROVED BY CENTRAL BANK OF IRELAND

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Segpay, a pioneer in digital payment processing, announced today that Christopher Hamilton has received approval by the Central Bank of Ireland as the company's Money Laundering Reporting Officer PCF-52 for Segregated Payments (Ireland) Limited, Segpay's Centre of European Union operations based in Dublin. 

Key Points: 
  • "Christopher was selected to move into this role due to his extensive background in compliance," said Segpay CEO Cathy Beardsley.
  • "Leading compliance holds the critical responsibility of reporting while also maintaining high integrity and professional standards for Segpay."
  • "This role will be both challenging and rewarding and I'm excited to add this level of compliance and security for Segpay."
  • For more information on Christopher's role with Segpay, the Segpay EU team or how you can expand globally feel free to reach out directly to [email protected] .

Nexamp Announces Second Headquarters in Chicago as It Expands Community Solar Across Illinois and the Midwest

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexamp, the nation's largest community solar provider, announced today that its office in Chicago, Illinois, will serve as the company's second national headquarters. By 2026, Nexamp expects to add an additional 50 team members in Chicago, building on the company's commitment to the Midwest. This expansion is part of more than $2 billion in planned investments in Illinois through its existing projects and development pipeline.

Key Points: 
  • By 2026, Nexamp expects to add an additional 50 team members in Chicago, building on the company's commitment to the Midwest.
  • This expansion is part of more than $2 billion in planned investments in Illinois through its existing projects and development pipeline.
  • "We began our work in Illinois in 2018 in response to the Future Energy Jobs Act, which created the state's first community solar program and sought to accelerate Illinois' decarbonization efforts," said Nexamp CEO Zaid Ashai.
  • Nexamp builds, owns, and operates community solar and storage projects that feed renewable energy to the power grid.

Career and Technical Education Roundtable Highlights Workforce Development Needs and Educational Pathways

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in higher education, workforce development, and government came together to spearhead a Career and Technical Education (CTE) roundtable addressing the workforce needs of Virginia and the nation.

Key Points: 
  • NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in higher education, workforce development, and government came together to spearhead a Career and Technical Education (CTE) roundtable addressing the workforce needs of Virginia and the nation.
  • The discussion, a continuation of the recent CTE trip to Germany, highlighted the urgent need for students to consider technical career pathways and contribute to filling critical industry needs.
  • For workforce development, the panel included representatives from the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and Hampton Roads Alliance.
  • Jared Chalk, Chief Business Development Officer of Hampton Roads Alliance, said, "Economic development in our region thrives when targeted industries align with workforce development.

ComEd Celebrates First Graduates of Technical Focused Career Training Program

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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With the clean energy transition poised to create as many as 150,000 new jobs in Illinois by 2050 , ComEd is focused on creating and supporting career training programs to ensure all communities have access to these new, family-sustaining careers.

Key Points: 
  • With the clean energy transition poised to create as many as 150,000 new jobs in Illinois by 2050 , ComEd is focused on creating and supporting career training programs to ensure all communities have access to these new, family-sustaining careers.
  • “During the program, I gained certification in skills typically only available to college students such as AutoCAD, project management, and financial literacy.
  • Collectively, ComEd’s job training, apprenticeship, and youth education programs reach 2,000 local residents each year.
  • To learn more about ComEd’s career readiness programs, please visit www.comed.com/cleanenergyjobs .

SME Announces New Initiative in Partnership with Community and Technical Colleges to Address the Manufacturing Industry’s Workforce Shortage and Skills Gap Crisis

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230830193913/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230830193913/en/
    The Manufacturing Imperative – Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) launches this fall and combines the industry and workforce expertise of SME with the educational programs and innovations of a select group of U.S. community and technical colleges.
  • The initiative builds awareness of careers in manufacturing, optimizes workforce systems and accelerates the education and skill development needed to place individuals in jobs making family-sustaining wages.
  • “I am pleased to celebrate SME’s newest initiative, the Manufacturing Imperative – Workforce Pipeline Challenge to help address the national workforce crisis facing our manufacturing sector,” said U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Amy Loyd.
  • “WSU Tech is proud to support the Manufacturing Imperative-Workforce Pipeline Challenge in partnership with SME,” she said.

City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees Expansion Moves Into Next Stage, Expected to Serve More than 1,000 Students This Year

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and One Million Degrees (OMD), an organization that provides wraparound services to community college students, announce they are embarking on the second year of their expanded partnership pilot, which is expected to offer the One Million Degrees coaching, mentoring, and financial and professional development model to more than 1,000 City Colleges students this coming year.

Key Points: 
  • Through the expanded model, the One Million Degrees program accepts City Colleges students who meet its eligibility requirements automatically, thereby achieving greater reach.
  • The OMD Signature program, which requires City Colleges students to apply to OMD first, will continue to serve students at the other five City Colleges.
  • "Continuing to expand the proven success of the One Million Degrees and City Colleges partnership is crucial in supporting community college students and families across the city of Chicago," said Aneesh Sohoni, CEO, One Million Degrees.
  • "Addressing the equity gap in student outcomes is a top priority for City Colleges," said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado.

ComEd, YMCA of Metro Chicago Celebrate First Graduating Class of New High School Skills Training Program

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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ComEd and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago are celebrating the first graduating class of an all-new training program designed to prepare high school students for exciting career possibilities in the clean energy and utilities fields.

Key Points: 
  • ComEd and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago are celebrating the first graduating class of an all-new training program designed to prepare high school students for exciting career possibilities in the clean energy and utilities fields.
  • During the program, students participated in a first-of-its-kind work-study experience, with opportunities to learn directly from utility leaders.
  • Students enrolled in the program were recruited by the YMCA, which hosted in classroom sessions at its Chicago South location.
  • "Joining the CONSTRUCT Youth Academy training program has helped me learn more about career possibilities with ComEd," said Jayden Mosley, 15, a program graduate and South Chicago resident.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners Announces Hilco Scholars Award Recipients

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), a Chicago-based redevelopment firm that specializes in transforming obsolete industrial sites in major cities, today announced the awardees of the fifth annual Hilco Scholars scholarship program. Launched in 2019, the Hilco Scholars program provides scholarships to students in Southwest Chicago to study at one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago or a 4-year college or university. Through the program, HRP has awarded over $85,000 in scholarships to 10 local students to date. This year's award recipients will each receive $10,000 to support their higher education goals.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), a Chicago-based redevelopment firm that specializes in transforming obsolete industrial sites in major cities, today announced the awardees of the fifth annual Hilco Scholars scholarship program.
  • This year's award recipients will each receive $10,000 to support their higher education goals.
  • We are extremely proud of all Hilco Scholars and the successes we have seen from participating students as they pursue their full potential."
  • "The Hilco Scholars program was an opportunity I couldn't turn down," said Rudy Cordero, a past Hilco Scholars recipient.