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Wounded Warrior Project Invites Streamers to Support Veterans During Warrior Week

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Monday, October 30, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is inviting people across the country to join seven days of livestreaming activities to support wounded warriors and their families. Now in its fourth year, Warrior Week will run during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 6-12) and fuel WWP's free, life-changing programs and services.

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  • Now in its fourth year, Warrior Week will run during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 6-12) and fuel WWP's free, life-changing programs and services .
  • Warrior Week provides supporters a unique and fun way to join that mission – right from the comfort of their homes.
  • Whether it's a stream playing video games or sharing hobbies like crafting, fishing, or fitness, Warrior Week streamers help WWP honor and empower America's injured veterans.
  • Warrior Week also empowers streamers like Mazards to raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and how WWP is supporting them.

Dominican University Announces New Chicago Campus in Pilsen

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815264596/en/
    In partnership with The Resurrection Project, Dominican University will establish a Chicago campus in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, occupying Resurrection’s La Casa Residence Hall and neighboring Resource Center.
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    In partnership with The Resurrection Project, Dominican will establish a Chicago campus in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood, occupying Resurrection’s La Casa Residence Hall and neighboring Resource Center.
  • “For more than a century, Dominican University has expanded access to education, guiding generations of students to find their true calling,” said Dominican University President, Glena Temple.
  • “Our mission at Dominican is to embrace students of all backgrounds and tear down barriers to higher education,” said Barrington Price, Dominican University Vice President of Student Success and Engagement and Chicago Campus Executive Officer.

Gen Z Entrepreneurs Lead the Way

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Stride, Inc., the nations leading provider of online and blended education programs, is excited to launch its new Entrepreneurship Resource Center for High School Students and Gen Z Entrepreneurship Guide .

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  • Stride, Inc., the nations leading provider of online and blended education programs, is excited to launch its new Entrepreneurship Resource Center for High School Students and Gen Z Entrepreneurship Guide .
  • Students can also download the Gen Z Entrepreneurship Guide for advice on how to begin as an entrepreneur.
  • According to Worth.com , Gen Z may be the most entrepreneurial generation ever, with 62% of Gen Zers indicating they have started or intend to start their own business.
  • Strides Entrepreneurship Resource Center gives these high school students the playbook for developing, launching, or operating their own business.

From Classrooms to Careers: Stride Launches New Tools to Connect Future-Ready Students with Employers

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The career development tools will connect high school students to new experiences and will give employers the support and guidance they need to design and implement a robust high school internship program.

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  • The career development tools will connect high school students to new experiences and will give employers the support and guidance they need to design and implement a robust high school internship program.
  • Strides Internship Search Tool and Employer Resource Center will meet the needs of students looking for professional experience and of employers seeking motivated young talent.
  • High school students are eager to explore their future through meaningful real-world experiences, said Lutz Braum, Vice President of Product Marketing & Innovation at Stride.
  • We are excited to connect young learners to internships and to show employers how high school students can bring fresh, innovative ideas that drive their businesses forward.

Wounded Warrior Project to Call and Support 40,000 Afghanistan Veterans

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is mounting a campaign to call and offer support to approximately 40,000 veterans of the Afghanistan War amid recent developments.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is mounting a campaign to call and offer support to approximately 40,000 veterans of the Afghanistan War amid recent developments.
  • "We understand and acknowledge what's happening in Afghanistan may bring back some difficult memories and trigger strong feelings," said Jennifer Silva, WWP chief program officer.
  • "Wounded Warrior Project is here for the warriors on the front line and for you who have given so much for the Afghan people and each other."
  • Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.