Education Committee

Retail Industry Leader Emmanuel Kolady Named Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WESTCHESTER, Ill., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmanuel Kolady, CEO of Follett Higher Education, has been named a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, a highly-respected nonpartisan think tank that brings together business leaders to identify solutions that foster economic growth and equal opportunity for all Americans. As Trustee, Kolady has been asked to leverage his decades of retail industry expertise and deep insights into the higher education landscape by serving on CED's Education Committee and its Workforce Committee.

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  • As Trustee, Kolady has been asked to leverage his decades of retail industry expertise and deep insights into the higher education landscape by serving on CED's Education Committee and its Workforce Committee.
  • Kolady brings significant industry expertise, having held past leadership roles at CVS Health and Macy's before joining Follett in 2022.
  • As the public policy center of The Conference Board, CED convenes leaders across industries, educational institutions, and the public sector to promote sustained economic growth and development benefitting all Americans.
  • For more information about The Conference Board, visit www.ConferenceBoard.org or www.ced.org .

Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ballad Health, local schools launch region-wide, healthcare-focused Ballad Health Academy High School to address national labor shortages and create economic opportunity for next generation

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Graduating students will have the opportunity to move directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages upon graduation from high school.

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  • Graduating students will have the opportunity to move directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages upon graduation from high school.
  • This program helps children advance in high school to enroll in Certified Nursing Assistant Courses through local CTE schools.
  • Additionally, Ballad Health is the clinical learning partner for the soon-to-be-opened lab school in Marion, Virginia, a regional alternative school created by Virginia Gov.
  • “Ballad Health Academy will provide students with accelerated pathways to healthcare careers and help solve an industry-wide labor shortage.

OIF Unveils 2023-2024 Board and Officers, Dedicated to Advancing Optical Networking Interoperability

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced its newly elected 2023-2024 Board of Directors and Officers .

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  • OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced its newly elected 2023-2024 Board of Directors and Officers .
  • The Technical Committee and Market Awareness & Education Committee Chairs were elected in person at the hybrid Q323 Technical Committee Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, while the Board positions were elected via email ballot.
  • The new terms began on October 2, 2023.
  • “As a member-driven and volunteer-powered organization, these individuals hold pivotal roles in helping advance OIF’s mission to foster innovation and promote interoperability in today’s marketplace.”

Swinerton Announces New Leadership Team to Drive Growth in Seattle

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton, a leading construction company with a national presence, is proud to unveil its newly appointed leadership team within the Seattle Division. This dynamic team, comprised of seasoned industry professionals, is poised to reinforce Swinerton's position as a premier contractor in the Seattle area. These individuals bring extensive experience and expertise to their respective roles, further enhancing the firm's commitment to delivering excellence in construction services.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton, a leading construction company with a national presence, is proud to unveil its newly appointed leadership team within the Seattle Division.
  • "The new leadership team brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to excellence, positioning Swinerton for continued success in the Seattle area," states Nick Vovakas, Vice President and Division Manager of Swinerton's Seattle Division.
  • As announced in June, Nick Vovakes will lead the new leadership team as Vice President and Division Manager.
  • "The new leadership team brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to excellence, positioning Swinerton for continued success in the Seattle area," states Vovakes.

SatisFacts & ApartmentRatings exec Diane Van Lear named Pennsylvania Apartment Association's Supplier of the Year

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SatisFacts (www.SatisFacts.com) and ApartmentRatings (www.ApartmentRatings.com) are pleased to announce that Regional Vice President of Sales Diane Van Lear has been named Supplier of the Year in the Pennsylvania Apartment Association's 2023 Keystone Awards.

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  • The Pennsylvania Apartment Association (PAA) is one of the 10 largest apartment associations in the United States, with a current membership of 315 property management companies consisting of more than 280,000 units.
  • PAA also has over 375 supplier-members across Pennsylvania.
  • On a national level, Van Lear advocates for the multifamily industry through annual attendance at NAA Advocate and serving on the marketing subcommittee for the National Supplier Council.
  • Van Lear's commitment to her clients and to the multifamily industry at large is evident, as she received 80% of the votes to earn the 2023 Supplier of the Year award.

NJ-CRC Announces the Launch of Statewide Cannabis Safe-Use Campaign

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

TRENTON, N.J., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Cannabis Smart. Cannabis Safe" Aims to Promote Responsible Consumption and Harm Reduction

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  • New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) announced launch of a year-long statewide cannabis safety campaign that will commence on October 16, 2023 featuring the message "Cannabis Smart.
  • - NJ CRC Commissioner Krista G. Nash
    The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) announced the launch of a year-long statewide cannabis safety campaign during an Oct. 11, 2023 press conference.
  • Cannabis Safe" and drive viewers to the agency's Safe-Use website page, which has science-based information on cannabis use and safety.
  • "The launch of the safe-use campaign by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission sets an example for the nation as we navigate the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization.

Ascot Appoints Industry Veteran Pat Stoik to Head of Marine

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascot Group today announced Pat Stoik will join the company as Executive Vice President, Head of Marine, Ascot U.S., effective October 24.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascot Group today announced Pat Stoik will join the company as Executive Vice President, Head of Marine, Ascot U.S., effective October 24.
  • He will be based in New York and will report directly to Matt Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Ascot U.S.
    An experienced executive in the Marine industry, Pat brings more than 35 years of senior management, underwriting, and broker experience to Ascot.
  • Pat has also spent time at major P&C insurance companies including Great American Insurance Group, where he oversaw four underwriting divisions – including Ocean and Inland Marine, in the United States and Europe.
  • "Pat is a seasoned leader in the industry, and his deep knowledge in the Marine space will support our continued success and growth in the critically important U.S. Marine market."

Thomas Park Management Welcomes Amy Natoli as Vice President of Operations; Awarded Management for the Brick Companies Office and Retail Portfolio

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Monday, September 11, 2023

In addition, Thomas Park Management has been selected as the exclusive property management firm for four of The Brick Companies class-A commercial assets.

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  • In addition, Thomas Park Management has been selected as the exclusive property management firm for four of The Brick Companies class-A commercial assets.
  • Natoli brings over 20 years of experience in property management, leasing, and operations to Thomas Park.
  • In addition to overseeing Thomas Park’s property management team, Natoli will spearhead the implementation of strategic growth initiatives for the firm.
  • Thomas Park was also awarded a property management contract from The Brick Companies for four Maryland-based buildings.

SERVICES OF UK-BASED EDUCATIONALIST SECURED FOR LAUNCH OF FIRST HARROW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN US

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Nick Page, former Deputy Head Master, and member of the Senior Management Team at Harrow School in the UK, has been selected to lead the launch of Harrow International School New York. Harrow School, one of the most prestigious boys' boarding schools in the world, with a 451-year legacy, will be licensing its brand to a Harrow International School in the US for the very first time, in Long Island, on a 170-acre campus in September 2024. Mr. Page, an educationalist, has been associated with Harrow for nearly two decades and is well acquainted with the school's traditions, heritage, and philosophy.

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  • Opening in September 2024, Harrow International School New York will bring a unique and exciting addition to the New York educational landscape.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Nick Page, former Deputy Head Master, and member of the Senior Management Team at Harrow School in the UK, has been selected to lead the launch of Harrow International School New York.
  • Page, an educationalist, has been associated with Harrow for nearly two decades and is well acquainted with the school's traditions, heritage, and philosophy.
  • He has held multiple roles of responsibility at Harrow School, including the Head of Modern Languages, Senior Head of Subject, and Academic and Universities Director.

Press release - Media Advisory: Hearing of Commissioner-designate Iliana Ivanova on 5 September

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Friday, September 1, 2023

This advisory provides practical information on the hearing of Iliana Ivanova (Bulgaria) taking place on 5 September from 9.30 to 12.30.

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  • This advisory provides practical information on the hearing of Iliana Ivanova (Bulgaria) taking place on 5 September from 9.30 to 12.30.
  • You can watch the hearing live on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+.
  • A press point by the committee chairs – still to be confirmed- is set to take place after the hearing, next to the meeting room.
  • Parliament’s Multimedia Centre will provide HD quality videos, high-resolution photos and audio material (grouped by hearing in "media packages").