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OneTen Releases 2022 Impact Report, Emphasizing the Power of Skills-First Hiring

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTen, a coalition of leading executives and companies committed to hiring, promoting and advancing one million Black individuals and others without four-year degrees into family-sustaining careers, today released its second annual Impact Report, "Empowering the Future Workforce." The report articulates how embracing skills-first hiring is crucial to the future of work, the economy and the country by helping organizations harness the power of diversity, attract and retain top talent, cultivate resilience, enhance employee engagement and achieve market advantage.

Key Points: 
  • An estimated four million jobs today can be re-credentialed to remove the requirement for a four-year college degree, unlocking an untapped talent pool of skilled, diverse candidates.
  • In response to this challenge, OneTen has been driving a skills-first movement with and for companies that believe in a more equitable and inclusive future workforce.
  • Expanded its Career Marketplace platform to the public with more than 1,300 active job seekers, closing 2022 with 40,000+ cumulative job openings and 23,000+ users.
  • Inspired by their work with OneTen, member companies also accelerated efforts in 2022 to create scalable processes to attract, hire, and retain Black talent.

Industry veteran to lead Daviess County Economic Development

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Ind., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a four-month national search, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) board has named industry veteran Robert Grewe as its new Executive Director. "We are pleased and excited to have a professional of the experience and caliber like Bob to now lead and execute economic development strategy in Daviess County," said Eric Lane, chairman of the DCEDC board and CEO of First Federal Savings Bank in Washington. "We are looking forward to working with Bob to continue the county's advancement and growth in the region."

Key Points: 
  • Long-time industry professional Robert Grewe will lead the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation, including emerging expected regional growth in microelectronics and defense sectors.
  • WASHINGTON, Ind., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a four-month national search, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) board has named industry veteran Robert Grewe as its new Executive Director.
  • "We are pleased and excited to have a professional of the experience and caliber like Bob to now lead and execute economic development strategy in Daviess County," said Eric Lane, chairman of the DCEDC board and CEO of First Federal Savings Bank in Washington.
  • Grewe joins DCEDC from the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership , a four-county regional economic development organization in Southwest Indiana, where he served as Director of Economic Development.

MCWT Celebrates 20 Years of Impact, Previews New Programs Supporting Women in Tech

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The nonprofit's 14th annual Signature Gala in Detroit on Nov. 5 raised a record $600,000 in gross proceeds for programs that inspire and grow girls and women in tech.

Key Points: 
  • The nonprofit's 14th annual Signature Gala in Detroit on Nov. 5 raised a record $600,000 in gross proceeds for programs that inspire and grow girls and women in tech.
  • Dow Chairman and CEO Jim Fitterling inspired Gala participants and reinforced that he is an ally of the MCWT cause.
  • One new program is the MCWT Returnship designed to bring women back into the tech workforce.
  • "With relevant programs, we plan to provide women with resources and connections to enable them to thrive in a technology career."

Birmingham-based startup raises $1M seed round to improve university access to corporate-sponsored research funding

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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The Astound platform represents the first product of its kind and is focused on accelerating research and development collaborations between industry and academia.

Key Points: 
  • The Astound platform represents the first product of its kind and is focused on accelerating research and development collaborations between industry and academia.
  • "Corporate spending on sponsored university research is approximately $80B globally and over $40B annually in the US alone" according to Dr. Berry.
  • The company is actively seeking universities and corporate research sponsors who have an interest in learning more about the platform.
  • Their platform allows research institutions and universities to find corporate sponsors for important scientific research while accelerating new technologies from the lab to market.

The Blacks In Technology Foundation Partners With Northwestern Mutual to Provide Udacity Nanodegree Scholarships for Milwaukee's African American Community

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Today, the Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation announced it has partnered with Northwestern Mutualto build higher levels of diversity in Milwaukee's technology industry by funding 20 Udacity nanodegree scholarships for Milwaukee residents.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation announced it has partnered with Northwestern Mutualto build higher levels of diversity in Milwaukee's technology industry by funding 20 Udacity nanodegree scholarships for Milwaukee residents.
  • Founded in 2008, Blacks In Technology is the largest community and media organization that focuses on people of African descent in the technology industry.
  • Northwestern Mutual combines financial expertise with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help clients plan for what's most important.
  • Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries including, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.

The Blacks In Technology Foundation and Skilled Inc. to Provide Comprehensive Career Services Support to Aspiring Black Tech Workers

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Blacks In Technology and Skilled aim to continue BIT's mission to "stop the divide" by establishing a blueprint of innovation and resources meant to challenge the status quo in the tech industry.

Key Points: 
  • Blacks In Technology and Skilled aim to continue BIT's mission to "stop the divide" by establishing a blueprint of innovation and resources meant to challenge the status quo in the tech industry.
  • Skilled CEO, Amir Savar states, "This partnership is not only focused on empowering the next generation of Black talent, but also dedicated to leveling playfield.
  • Dennis Shultz, Executive Director of the Blacks In Technology Foundation thinks, "Services like Skilled are essential to workforce development and crucial, specifically for anyone aspiring to have a career in the tech industry."
  • Together, Skilled and Blacks In Technology are tackling career readiness, equity, inclusion, diversity, and equality of opportunity.

Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation Seeks Nominations for Leading Women in Tech

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its sixth Woman of the Year in Technology award.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its sixth Woman of the Year in Technology award.
  • The nonprofit organization will recognize a woman in Michigan leading or driving change for women in technology careers or fields of study.
  • To qualify, the nominee must be a woman in Michigan who embodies MCWT's mission of inspiring and growing women in technology.
  • The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation supports Michigan's female technology workforce, students, corporate partners, schools and the overall community with programming, scholarships, networking, learning, mentoring, and technology experiences.

MCWT Names Stellantis Executive Rajani Sinha its New President

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Rajani Sinha ,Office of CIO - ICT & Delivery, Stellantis North America, its president for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Rajani Sinha ,Office of CIO - ICT & Delivery, Stellantis North America, its president for 2022.
  • Sinha replaces Jennifer Charters , executive vice president and CIO of Flagstar Bank, who led the organization throughout 2021.
  • Jill Maiorano , managing director of healthcare at Microsoft, will assume the role of vice president.
  • Maiorano also is an active MCWT member who has held many MCWT leadership roles over the last 20 years.

OutSystems Accelerates Commitment to Developer Education by Providing Tech Skills to Underrepresented Communities for Better Job Opportunities

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Were accelerating our education-focused initiatives to support the industry-wide developer shortage, with a specific focus on traditionally underrepresented communities.

Key Points: 
  • Were accelerating our education-focused initiatives to support the industry-wide developer shortage, with a specific focus on traditionally underrepresented communities.
  • A primary component of the OutSystems push to accelerate its education efforts is a significant focus on communities that have been overlooked and underrepresented in software development and technology.
  • These coding scholarships are designed for women who are transitioning into tech and software development while providing a supportive community, mentorship and career opportunities.
  • Alongside these partnerships, OutSystems is unveiling new development programs:
    The OutSystems Faculty Development Program aims to enable teachers to help their students gain in-demand job skills and greater access to job opportunities.

Darwinbox becomes the Youngest and Only Asian Player to Feature on Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites 2021

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A disruptor in the Cloud HCM space, Darwinbox makes its debut into Gartner's Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Cloud HCM suites for 1000+ employee Enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A disruptor in the Cloud HCM space, Darwinbox makes its debut into Gartner's Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Cloud HCM suites for 1000+ employee Enterprises.
  • Darwinbox is the youngest entrant to Gartner's MQ since its inception in 2016 and is also the only Asian origin player that currently sits on the Quadrant.
  • Additionally, Darwinbox retains its position as the best rated solution by customers on Gartner's Peer Insights platform with an average rating of 4.8 (Source: Gartner peer Insights ).
  • "- Gartner MQ Report 2021
    Mr. Peddi shares 'what's next' for the company, "The timing of this inclusion is perfect for us.