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Sun Life U.S. named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named one of America's Best Large Employers 2024 by Forbes , building on previous Forbes recognitions including Best Employers for Diversity and America's Best Dental Insurers.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named one of America's Best Large Employers 2024 by Forbes , building on previous Forbes recognitions including Best Employers for Diversity and America's Best Dental Insurers.
  • In 2022 and 2023 Sun Life U.S. received the Great Places to Work recognition and was named a GirlsClub Top 25 Female Friendly Employer.
  • In 2023 Sun Life U.S. was named by TIME Magazine as a Top Company for Future Leaders .
  • Globally, Sun Life was named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Companies for Women in 2023.

Pioneering Online Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Assistant Scribe Training Programs Launch to Enhance Pet Care Services

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Monday, February 19, 2024

The Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Assistant Scribe Online Training Programs, developed by industry experts and seasoned veterinarians, offer a flexible and accessible learning experience.

Key Points: 
  • The Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Assistant Scribe Online Training Programs, developed by industry experts and seasoned veterinarians, offer a flexible and accessible learning experience.
  • The Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Assistant Scribe Online Training Programs, developed by industry experts and seasoned veterinarians, prepare learners for a new career in the field of veterinary medicine.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Assistant Scribe Online Training Programs, a pioneering initiative that bridges the gap between education and practice in the veterinary industry," said Peter Reilly, President of AHDPG.
  • Enrollment for the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Assist Scribe Online Training Programs is now open.

EQS-News: VASS co-launches the eXtended Reality for Education platform (XR4ED) to accelerate innovation in learning and education in the EU

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

The aim of the new platform is to promote eXtended Reality innovation in the education sector across the 27 countries of the EU.

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  • The aim of the new platform is to promote eXtended Reality innovation in the education sector across the 27 countries of the EU.
  • XR4ED unites the EdTech and XR communities to build a European reference platform focused on learning and training with Extended Reality.
  • This platform will serve as a central access point for existing solutions, aiming to elevate Europe's position in advanced education technologies.
  • The XE4ED platform will help to consolidate existing solutions and help to propel the EU further towards the forefront of advanced education technologies.”

U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes Wounded Warrior Project as Veteran Employer of Choice

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.
  • The Department of Labor recognized WWP for hiring nearly 90 veterans in 2022, which was about a third of the organization's total employees hired during the year.
  • Our veteran employees demonstrate these qualities daily and are an asset to Wounded Warrior Project."
  • "We are grateful for our veteran employees and their contributions to our mission to honor and empower wounded warriors."

BlackRock to Host Bob Woodruff Foundation's VOWS Symposium for Veterans Returning to the Civilian Workforce

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Hosted by BlackRock, the Symposium encourages organizations to collaborate, develop, and share veteran recruiting and retention best practices.

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  • Hosted by BlackRock, the Symposium encourages organizations to collaborate, develop, and share veteran recruiting and retention best practices.
  • The Symposium also allows veterans, spouses and service members who are returning to civilian life to meet with corporate recruiters about professional opportunities and receive career advice.
  • "As Co-Executive Sponsors of BlackRock's Veterans & Allies (VET) Network, we are thrilled to partner with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to present and host this year's VOWS Symposium from our global headquarters in November.
  • Registration for the 2023 New York City VOWS Symposium is open and there is no cost to participate: bobwoodrufffoundation.org/event/2023-nyc-vows-symposium-2/

Wemade launches first-of-its-kind 'PoET' block reward program

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading South Korea-based blockchain developer Wemade has launched the world's first block minting rewards program that equally rewards builders and users.

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  • Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading South Korea-based blockchain developer Wemade has launched the world's first block minting rewards program that equally rewards builders and users.
  • After developing the DApp, you can participate in the program by receiving the VET (Verified Ecological Transaction) certification mark.
  • PoET grants certification marks known as VET (Verified Ecological Transaction) upon transactions that contribute to ecosystem growth by interacting with Verified Contracts.
  • Additionally, it grants a maximum of 0.25 WEMIX per block to users and contracts that have actively originated with these transactions.

3D Printing in the Global Veterinary Medicine Market 2023-2027: Revenue Shares by Product, Material, End-User, and Company - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

The "Global 3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine Market Outlook, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global 3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine Market Outlook, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Projected to experience substantial growth from 2023 to 2027, the global 3D printing in veterinary medicine market is witnessing a surge propelled by various factors.
  • The global 3D printing in veterinary medicine market is segmented by product type, material type, end-user, and company.
  • Leading the charge in the global 3D printing in veterinary medicine market are companies like 3D Systems Corporation, BTech Innovation, Formlabs Inc., Med Dimensions LLC, VET 3D, and M3D ILAB Ltd.

Many Australians will need to study at both TAFE and uni: how do we get the two systems working together?

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

This is the first broad review of higher education since the 2008 Bradley Review.

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  • This is the first broad review of higher education since the 2008 Bradley Review.
  • If the government’s aspirations are met, it could mean the most significant changes to Australian higher education in a generation.
  • The interim report covers many different issues, from student fees to governance, teaching, international students, student wellbeing and research.

What does ‘alignment’ and ‘collaboration’ mean here?

    • When politicians and education commentators talk about the university and vocational sectors collaborating more, this can mean many different things.
    • This can include creating pathways between vocational and higher education, including how prior study in each is recognised.

Why is this important?

    • As the report notes, “many students move between the higher education and vocational education sectors during their lifetime”.
    • Vocational education can be an entry pathway into higher education.
    • Or people will complement their higher education with job-specific skills from vocational education.

Changing educational landscape worldwide

    • Just before the pandemic, global enrolments in higher education and higher vocational education were estimated at more than 200 million people.
    • Overall, it is estimated global higher education and upper vocational education has grown by more than 50% in the past 20 years.
    • It is argued this growth is driven by the expansion of higher education in developing countries, particularly India.

What is being proposed?

    • Rules can be a challenge here, especially where vocational courses are industry specific.
    • The government is yet to fully respond to a 2019 review of the Australian Qualifications Framework, which remains an important piece of the puzzle.
    • Read more:
      The National Skills Agreement needs time in the policy spotlight and it must include these 3 things

‘Must adapt’

    • As the report notes:
      The tertiary sector must adapt to facilitate growth in lifelong learning.
    • The tertiary sector must adapt to facilitate growth in lifelong learning.

ChenMed Celebrates Numerous Awards as a Top Workplace

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Monday, July 17, 2023

MIAMI, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChenMed, a leading provider of personalized, VIP, transformative primary care to Medicare-eligible seniors, has received numerous regional awards as a top workplace because its culture of love, accountability and passion continues to inspire and motivate its employees. This is the second straight year ChenMed has received many of these workplace honors.

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  • This is the second straight year ChenMed has received many of these workplace honors.
  • We are honored to win these awards.
  • The employee engagement technology company, Energage LLC, administered the prestigious awards competition in partnership with media organizations across the country.
  • Energage oversees a confidential, anonymous survey of employees and measures various workplace culture themes and employee engagement criteria.

ChenMed Celebrates Contributions of Employees and Patients of Asian American and Pacific Islander Descent

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

MIAMI, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The month of May has special meaning to ChenMed, one of the nation's leading primary care providers that continues to transform health care for underserved seniors nationwide. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and ChenMed's culture team celebrates the company's award-winning diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with an exciting toolkit, spotlighting content and community initiatives for team members and patients, as well as other AAPI activities and engagement opportunities throughout the month.

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  • They found their calling after being frustrated firsthand by expensive, uncoordinated and ineffective medical care and created ChenMed, a physician-led company that serves the underserved.
  • "ChenMed truly creates welcoming environments and experiences for everyone who works in and out of our senior medical centers."
  • ChenMed recognizes and maintains its workforce and culture growth by building relationships and engaging with patients by sharing historical milestones from Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures.
  • The Biden-Harris Administration recently released its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities .