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Pearson and British Esports Federation Launch First Internationally Recognised Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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British Esports, the UK’s national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world’s leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind.

Key Points: 
  • British Esports, the UK’s national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world’s leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind.
  • “This qualification is the perfect avenue to the top-up degree available from College of Esports for Level 6 and ultimately, Level 7.”
    For more information about the Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports, please visit the BTEC Higher Nationals in Esports .
  • These new qualifications, launching in 2024, complement Pearson and British Esports’ existing BTEC in Esports offering, including the Level 2 Skills in Esports BTEC for Key Stage 4 students, and the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Esports for students aged 16+.
  • The BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education authorities around the world as the principal technical professional qualification at this level.

Pearson and British Esports Federation Launch First Internationally Recognised Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- British Esports, the UK's national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world's leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- British Esports, the UK's national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world's leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind.
  • For more information about the Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports, please visit the BTEC Higher Nationals in Esports .
  • These new qualifications, launching in 2024, complement Pearson and British Esports' existing BTEC in Esports offering, including the Level 2 Skills in Esports BTEC for Key Stage 4 students, and the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Esports for students aged 16+.
  • The BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education authorities around the world as the principal technical professional qualification at this level.

Pearson and British Esports Federation Launch First Internationally Recognised Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Belfast Metropolitan College, University, BTEC, GEMS Education, Higher Nationals, Travel, AoC Beacon Awards, UTM, British Esports, HND, Sunderland College, Employment, Education, PSON, Partnership, University of Salford, Ageing, Pleasure, Nottingham Trent University, Workforce, Creative, University of Chichester, York College, Digital, Real, Higher National Certificate, Key Stage 4, Queen Mary's College, Level 7, Student, Gower College Swansea, University of Northampton, HNC, Growth, Sheffield Hallam University, ESAG, School, Higher education, Life, Vocational education, Level 4, Coventry College, Video game

LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- British Esports, the UK's national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world's leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- British Esports, the UK's national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world's leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind.
  • For more information about the Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports, please visit the BTEC Higher Nationals in Esports .
  • These new qualifications, launching in 2024, complement Pearson and British Esports' existing BTEC in Esports offering, including the Level 2 Skills in Esports BTEC for Key Stage 4 students, and the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Esports for students aged 16+.
  • The BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education authorities around the world as the principal technical professional qualification at this level.

Beauty Independent Announces 2023 Beacon Award Winners

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Indie Beauty Media Group (IBMG), publisher of Beauty Independent (BI) announced the winners of its fourth annual Beacon Awards , sponsored by Atelier by Voyant Beauty, during a live virtual celebration on Oct. 11th.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Indie Beauty Media Group (IBMG), publisher of Beauty Independent (BI) announced the winners of its fourth annual Beacon Awards , sponsored by Atelier by Voyant Beauty, during a live virtual celebration on Oct. 11th.
  • This program recognizes innovation and excellence in independent beauty and beauty entrepreneurship.
  • Beauty Independent was established in 2017 and introduced the Beacon Awards in 2020.
  • Each Beacon Award category winner will be the focus of a feature published on Beauty Independent.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director, Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., Selected as Recipient of the 2023 AIM-HI Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund (AIM-HI) today announced the recipient of the 2023 AIM-HI Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology as Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) .

Key Points: 
  • The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund (AIM-HI) today announced the recipient of the 2023 AIM-HI Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology as Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) .
  • The Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology was established in 2022 by the AIM-HI Accelerator Fund, a translational research and impact-investment affiliate of the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR).
  • Dr. Bertagnolli will be honored as the 2023 AIM-HI Beacon Award recipient at a luncheon ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on October 21, 2023.
  • Tickets to attend the 2023 Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research and Entrepreneurship are now open for purchase.

Nursing Teams and Staff at Mount Sinai Morningside Receive Awards for Excellence in Critical Care

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mount Sinai Morningside nursing teams and staff of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab have received the Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, becoming the first and only Gold-level unit across the entire Mount Sinai Health System. Additionally, Mount Sinai Morningside Unit 8E has received the Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mount Sinai Morningside nursing teams and staff of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab have received the Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, becoming the first and only Gold-level unit across the entire Mount Sinai Health System.
  • Additionally, Mount Sinai Morningside Unit 8E has received the Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence.
  • "I am so proud of everyone who is a part of the Mount Sinai Morningside Cath Lab team for earning this Gold-level Beacon Award," said Ms. Joseph.
  • The Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence was awarded to the Mount Sinai Morningside nursing unit 8E, led by Susan Ignacio, RN.

Salesforce To Convene Hundreds of Black Tech Professionals For The 2nd Annual Dreamin' In Color Conference, June 14-16

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Black Salesforce community is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Dreamin' In Color Conference, taking place from June 14-16 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year's theme, 'Harlem Renaissance,' is a vibrant celebration of the history, culture and future of Black excellence in tech. As one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in the country, Raleigh remains as the perfect host city to welcome over 500 attendees from across the nation, and more than 25 leading tech and SaaS companies, including Salesforce, Mogli Technologies and Deloitte, as Dreamin' In Color sponsors.

Key Points: 
  • The 2nd Annual Dreamin' In Color Conference is where the future of tech will meet the cultural legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Black Salesforce community is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Dreamin' In Color Conference , taking place from June 14-16 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
  • This year's theme, 'Harlem Renaissance,' is a vibrant celebration of the history, culture and future of Black excellence in tech.
  • Attendees of the Dreamin' In Color Conference are Salesforce Professionals, Career Transitioners, College Students, Allies, Salesforce Employees, Consultants, and Independent Software Vendors.

Mercy Medical Center Nurses Recognized in Baltimore magazine's 2023 "Excellence in Nursing" Edition

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Md., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eleven Mercy Medical Center nurses have been recognized as among "the best of the best" in the region by Baltimore magazine's 9th annual "Excellence in Nursing Awards" survey, May 2022 issue.

Key Points: 
  • Eleven Mercy Medical Center nurses have been recognized as among "the best of the best" in the region by Baltimore magazine's 9th annual "Excellence in Nursing Awards" survey, May 2022 issue.
  • BALTIMORE, Md., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eleven Mercy Medical Center nurses have been recognized as among "the best of the best" in the region by Baltimore magazine's 9th annual "Excellence in Nursing Awards" survey, May 2022 issue.
  • Mercy nurses enhance their clinical practice skills via such programs as the Clinical Advancement Program and OR Nurse Residency Program.
  • Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated hospital with a national reputation for women's health care.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes Intensive Care Unit at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center with Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Intensive Care Unit at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and its team were recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Key Points: 
  • "We are extremely grateful to have been recognized by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for this prestigious award," says Brandi Cassingham, chief nursing officer, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.
  • Amanda Bettencourt, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., C.C.R.N-K., A.C.C.N.S-P., president, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, applauds the commitment of the caregivers in the Intensive Care Unit at Saddleback Medical Center for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence.
  • The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence earned by the Intensive Care Unit at Saddleback Medical Center signifies an effective approach to policies, procedures and processes that includes engagement of staff and key stakeholders.
  • The Intensive Care Unit at Saddleback Medical Center earned its silver award by meeting the following evidence-based Beacon Award for Excellence criteria:
    "We know, when a family member is in the intensive care unit, it can be an overwhelming time," says Cassingham.

Mather is Honored for Wellness in Senior Living Industry with Pinnacle and Beacon Awards

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Wellness is a mindset and foundation that permeates countless aspects of living well for residents and employees alike.

Key Points: 
  • Wellness is a mindset and foundation that permeates countless aspects of living well for residents and employees alike.
  • The ICAA annual Pinnacle Award is presented by the ICAA, which leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry, and NuStep, LLC, a major manufacturer of recumbent cross-trainers used in healthcare, senior living and fitness centers.
  • Splendido is a joint venture of Mather and Plaza Companies, an Arizona-based full-service real estate firm whose projects include senior living residences.
  • In addition, Mather Institute, the research area of Mather, developed the Person-Centric Wellness Model in 2021.