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OnPoint Community Credit Union Donates $100,000 to Oregon and SW Washington Non-profits on Giving Tuesday

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on Giving Tuesday, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced it will contribute a total of $100,000, which will be split amongst eight non-profits that provide food and shelter relief to Oregonians and Southwest Washingtonians.

Key Points: 
  • "Our purpose as a community credit union is to build strong communities," said Rob Stuart, OnPoint President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Oregon partners with community members to help them build or improve a place they can call home.
  • OnPoint's support for non-profits supporting food and shelter needs extends to other Oregon and SW Washington regions.
  • In addition, more than $695,000 of this year's giving went to DEI-focused organizations, and OnPoint remains committed to expanding its charitable giving efforts even further.

StrataTech Education Group Launches Solar Technician Course for Amazon Employees

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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PHOENIX, AZ, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a long-time leader in training skilled professionals, launched a new solar technician course for Amazons hourly employees as part of Amazons Career Choice program.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, AZ, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a long-time leader in training skilled professionals, launched a new solar technician course for Amazons hourly employees as part of Amazons Career Choice program.
  • The 10-week solar technician course is offered at The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) and teaches photovoltaic (PV) science and an introduction to the fundamentals of solar energy, with pre-paid tuition provided by Amazon.
  • We are grateful for the opportunity to continue growing our relationship with Amazon and provide their employees with valuable skills to pursue careers in renewable energy, said Mary Kelly, President/CEO of StrataTech Education Group.
  • StrataTech Education Group focuses on the education, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nations growing infrastructure needs.

The Kroger Co. Foundation Awards $300,000 in Scholarships to Children of Kroger Associates

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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation ("Foundation") today announced the Kroger Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students. All scholars are the children of Kroger associates and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. Launched in 2008, the Kroger Scholars Program has awarded more than $4.5 million in scholarship funds.

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  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation ("Foundation") today announced the Kroger Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students.
  • All scholars are the children of Kroger associates and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program.
  • "I feel as though I have grown up at Kroger," said Averie Rutter, a Kroger Scholar pursing a degree in animal science at Findlay University.
  • Kroger also offers a tuition reimbursement program for its associates, contributing up to $21,000 for both part-time and full-time associates.

Flatiron School Selected Again by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Flatiron School is thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Amazon to further the education and skillsets of many hard-working individuals, said Kate Cassino, Flatiron School CEO.

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  • Flatiron School is thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Amazon to further the education and skillsets of many hard-working individuals, said Kate Cassino, Flatiron School CEO.
  • Amazons Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
  • Were looking forward to Flatiron School coming on board as an education partner for Career Choice, adding to the hundreds of best-in-class offerings available to our employees, said Tammy Thieman, Global Program Lead of Amazons Career Choice program.
  • For more information on Amazons Career Choice, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/career-choice
    For more information on Flatiron School, visit: https://flatironschool.com/
    ABOUT FLATIRON SCHOOL: Since 2012, Flatiron School has been an education innovator, training the next generation of tech talent in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and product design.

Fullstack Academy Partners with Amazon Career Choice to Provide Tech Training to Eligible Amazon Employees

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Fullstack Academy , a national tech education provider, announced today that it was selected to join the Amazon Career Choice program.

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  • Fullstack Academy , a national tech education provider, announced today that it was selected to join the Amazon Career Choice program.
  • Through the program, Fullstack Academy will offer Web Development and Cybersecurity bootcamps to eligible Amazon employees across more than thirty metropolitan areas.
  • Amazon pre-pays the tuition, books, and fees up to an annual maximum with no lifetime limit for eligible hourly employees.
  • Career Choice is proud to add Fullstack Academy to our robust list of career training partners for Amazon employees looking to build their skills in the tech industry.

Amazon deepens commitment to Delivery Service Partners and drivers through a $450 million investment in a new education program, 401(k) plan, and rate increases

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced two new value-added services to empower Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) to offer best-in-class benefits for their drivers.

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  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced two new value-added services to empower Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) to offer best-in-class benefits for their drivers.
  • Amazon continues its commitment to providing access to the tools and resources small businesses need to build thriving teams, while helping drivers reach their career aspirations.
  • These new benefits from leading providers and additional rate increases for DSPs to offer competitive pay to their drivers total a more than $450 million investment over the next year.
  • DSPs and drivers will have access to skill-based programs, GEDs, or degree programs at educational institutions across the United States.

DENSO Makes Hiring Eligibility Changes in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Help More People Build Careers

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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ET, at 1 DENSO Road in Battle Creekto learn how DENSO is creating more opportunities for more people.

Key Points: 
  • ET, at 1 DENSO Road in Battle Creekto learn how DENSO is creating more opportunities for more people.
  • They also can apply online for positions today at the DENSO careers page .
  • The new hiring changes in Battle Creek include:
    High school diplomas or GEDs are no longer required for production roles.
  • In addition to these changes, employees receive competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care, and a matching 401(k) program.

Building the IT & Technology Talent Pipeline of the Future

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va.,  May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MAXX Potential, a company that finds and develops tech talent, is a trusted source for businesses looking for high-potential individuals eager to break into the IT industry. The MAXX Potential team based their model on the centuries-old apprenticeship concept. The goal was to create a strong tech talent pipeline in a holistic, sustainable manner for MAXX Potential's customers – enterprise and corporate companies that value MAXX's approach to providing rigorously-vetted talent for open positions at an ongoing pace. At a time when many IT and tech companies are struggling to recruit and retain top talent, DIY programs like MAXX Potential IT Apprenticeships are just the solution many companies are searching for.

Key Points: 
  • The goal was to create a strong tech talent pipeline in a holistic, sustainable manner for MAXX Potential's customers enterprise and corporate companies that value MAXX's approach to providing rigorously-vetted talent for open positions at an ongoing pace.
  • "We talk to many folks who are interested in our Apprenticeship approach," says Elizabeth Papile, Marketing Director at MAXX Potential.
  • MAXX Potential helps organizations diversify and strengthen their tech talent pipeline.
  • We are also able to offer our customers a dependable, reliable talent pipeline that they might otherwise be missing out on.

Ancora Education Partners with Amazon's Career Choice Program to Provide Education and Training to Amazon Employees

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Texas, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a Gallup survey commissioned by Amazon, 48% of American workers would switch to a new job if offered skills training opportunities and 65% of workers believe employer-provided upskilling is very important when evaluating a potential new job. Recognizing the importance of upskilling as a powerful retention and recruitment tool, in 2019 Amazon's Career Choice program partnered with Ancora Education to provide its hourly employees access to the technical, hands-on training and classroom education courses they value in an employer.

Key Points: 
  • Amazon's Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
  • "We're committed to empowering our employees by providing them access to the education and training they need to grow their careers, whether that's with us or elsewhere," said Tammy Thieman, Global Program Lead of Amazon's Career Choice program.
  • "We are glad to have Ancora Education as an education partner so we may continue to offer best-in-class training to our employees."
  • Amazon's Career Choice program has a rigorous selection process for third-party partner educators like Ancora, choosing partners that are focused on helping employees through their education programs, assisting them with job placements, and overall offering education that leads to career success.

Ancora Education Partners with Amazon's Career Choice Program in Providing Amazon Employees Additional Education and Training

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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PHOENIX, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a Gallup survey commissioned by Amazon, 48% of American workers would switch to a new job if offered skills training opportunities and 65% of workers believe employer-provided upskilling is very important when evaluating a potential new job. Recognizing the importance of upskilling as a powerful retention and recruitment tool, in 2019 Amazon's Career Choice program partnered with Ancora Education to provide its hourly employees access to technical, hands-on training and classroom education courses.

Key Points: 
  • Amazon's Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
  • "We're committed to empowering our employees by providing them access to the education and training they need to grow their careers, whether that's with us or elsewhere," said Tammy Thieman, Global Program Lead of Amazon's Career Choice program.
  • "We are glad to have Ancora Education as an education partner so we may continue to offer best-in-class training to our employees."
  • Amazon's Career Choice program has a rigorous selection process for third-party partner educators like Ancora, choosing partners that are focused on helping employees through their education programs, assisting them with job placements, and overall offering education that leads to career success.