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Hawthorne School District Teens Set for Inspiring Cinemagic Film Production

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 20 Teenagers from Hawthorne School District are embarking on a groundbreaking filmmaking initiative with Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 20 Teenagers from Hawthorne School District are embarking on a groundbreaking filmmaking initiative with Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People.
  • The award-winning Belfast based Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People has been delivering film festivals and programs in Los Angeles since 2010 and its ethos is underpinned by inspiring and motivating its participants via the screen industries.
  • Cinemagic Chief Executive, Joan Burney Keatings MBE said “With thanks to the Hawthorne School District partners we are able to provide a hands-on, practical and inspiring filmmaking production for teenagers who will get the chance to work both behind and in front of the camera.
  • The project will offer a wide range of masterclass talks covering all aspects of a film production team and the importance of collaboration and ideas sharing.

Star Refrigeration celebrates 17th National Apprenticeship Week

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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LONDON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star Refrigeration will once again take part in National Apprenticeship Week, which will run from 5th – 11th February 2024. This year's theme is 'Skills For Life' and aims to unite employers, training providers, apprentices, colleges and everyone passionate about apprenticeships, to celebrate the benefits and opportunity that they bring.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star Refrigeration will once again take part in National Apprenticeship Week, which will run from 5th – 11th February 2024.
  • Astrid Prado, Head of Marketing at Star Refrigeration, said, "This National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate our longstanding tradition of welcoming apprentices and supporting their journey toward becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
  • Astrid Prado, Head of Marketing at Star Refrigeration, said, "This National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate our longstanding tradition of welcoming apprentices and supporting their journey toward becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
  • To find out more about Star's apprenticeships or to apply, visit Engineering Apprenticeships | Star Refrigeration (star-ref.co.uk)
    To find out more information on National Apprenticeship Week 2024 – Skills for Live, visit Home - National Apprenticeship Week 2024, 5th - 11th February 2024 (appawards.co.uk)

Celestica Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People for 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People for 2024 by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People for 2024 by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.
  • “We are honoured to be named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People in 2024,” said Rob Mionis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Celestica.
  • The employers on this list are Canada's leaders in attracting, providing opportunity and retaining young employees to their organizations.
  • Celestica was selected based on the strength of its programs to attract and retain younger workers, including benefits, internships, mentorship, training and career management initiatives.

CSL Recognized as Top Employer for Young People for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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This acknowledgment underscores CSL's ongoing commitment to offering a dynamic and rewarding workplace for young maritime professionals.

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  • This acknowledgment underscores CSL's ongoing commitment to offering a dynamic and rewarding workplace for young maritime professionals.
  • CSL offers various opportunities for young people, including paid internships, summer jobs, co-op positions onshore, and a cadet and sponsorship program for aspiring seafarers.
  • Once hired by CSL, young employees benefit from individual development plans, career advancement opportunities, training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid learning hours.
  • Canada's Top Employers for Young People recognize employers that offer the nation's best workplaces and programs for young people.

GHD named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for a second consecutive year

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global professional services company GHD has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024 for a second year in a row, as announced on November 17th by the competition organizers .

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global professional services company GHD has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024 for a second year in a row, as announced on November 17th by the competition organizers .
  • “Being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for two consecutive years is a remarkable achievement that reflects our dedication to our employees' wellbeing and recognizing their diverse talents,” said Chris Hunter, GHD executive general manager for Canada.
  • GHD was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023 and was recognized as one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers in 2019, 2020 and 2023.
  • The company was named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2020.

Gale Brings 21 Little Free Libraries to Detroit Neighborhoods to Boost Youth and Adult Literacy

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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DETROIT, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote youth and adult literacy, Gale, part of Cengage Group, has teamed up with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library to build and install 21 Little Free Libraries in high-need neighborhoods across Detroit. Each little library is stocked with a variety of books – donated by Gale and their employees – for children and adults. Though the partnership is aimed at improving the city's literacy rates, there's a concentrated focus on inspiring a lifelong love of reading by providing young readers with access to youth large print books. Download the post-event press kit (b-roll, photos) here.

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  • DETROIT, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote youth and adult literacy, Gale , part of Cengage Group, has teamed up with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library to build and install 21 Little Free Libraries in high-need neighborhoods across Detroit.
  • Each little library is stocked with a variety of books – donated by Gale and their employees – for children and adults.
  • "We are excited to work with Gale to bring these Little Free Libraries to our Detroit neighborhoods," said Cindy Eggleton, co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Detroit.
  • "We are excited to see the impact that these Little Free Libraries will have on the youth and adults in Detroit."

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2022 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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DUBLIN, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the 2022 recipients of the Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program. Grants were awarded to nine nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of people living with alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and cancer. The selected programs also have a focus on addressing unmet needs in historically under-resourced or underrepresented communities with longstanding and widespread health disparities.

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  • 6th Installment of Competitive Grants Program Awards Funding to Nine Innovative Programs Focused on People Living with Addiction, Serious Mental Illness or Cancer
    DUBLIN, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the 2022 recipients of the Alkermes Inspiration Grants program.
  • "This year's Alkermes Inspiration Grants recipients inspire us with their innovative approaches to providing critical support for people living with addiction, serious mental illness or cancer, as well as their caregivers and family members.
  • Since 2016, the Alkermes Inspiration Grants program has awarded more than $4.5 million in funding to innovative programs that support the needs of those impacted by serious diseases in our areas of focus.
  • For more information on the Alkermes Inspiration Grants program, please visit https://www.alkermes.com/responsibility .

TELEMUNDO ROLLS OUT THE FUTURE IS FUTBOL, A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON THE STATE OF SOCCER, THE FASTEST-GROWING MAJOR TEAM SPORT IN AMERICA

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today released a timely report titled The Future Is Fútbol to define and characterize the fundamental shift in the importance of soccer in mainstream American sports and the role Latinos are playing in this economic, cultural and media phenomenon. The Future Is Fútbol report draws on primary and secondary research and data collection, including quantitative surveys and an innovative neuroscience study among bilingual Hispanics. To view the full report please click here.

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  • The Future Is Ftbol report draws on primary and secondary research and data collection, including quantitative surveys and an innovative neuroscience study among bilingual Hispanics.
  • Soccer is growing in the U.S. and Hispanics are clearly leading the way," said Monica Gil, Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
  • Fans follow players and teams year-round as celebrities and representatives of national origin and sources of local pride.
  • U.S. soccer fans spend 7% more than the average American sports fan on team sports clothing, tickets, sports equipment, and memorabilia.

NASA Funds Projects that Aim to Inspire Artemis Generation

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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The agency selected three minority-serving institutions to receive nearly $1.3 million in cooperative agreements for four projects aimed at fostering connections between indigenous culture and NASA.

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  • The agency selected three minority-serving institutions to receive nearly $1.3 million in cooperative agreements for four projects aimed at fostering connections between indigenous culture and NASA.
  • TEAM II awards are funded through NASA's Next Generation (Next Gen) STEM project , which focuses primarily on reaching K-12 and informal education to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and astronauts.
  • NASA's Office of STEM Engagement develops unique resources and experiences to spark student interest in STEM and build a skilled and diverse next generation workforce.
  • For the latest NASA STEM events, activities, and news, visit:
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61% Employed Americans Say Their Company Is More Likely to Hire Externally for Leadership Positions, According to INTOO/Harris Poll Study

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of INTOO among over 900 U.S. adults employed full/part-time shows potential misalignment between American employees' expectations and their employers. According to INTOO's latest Employee Quick Pulse survey among employed full/part time Americans:

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  • According to INTOO's latest Employee Quick Pulse survey among employed full/part time Americans:
    78% expect their employer to offer pay increases amid the current rising prices/inflation.
  • Three in five (61%) say when their company has a leadership position open, the company is more likely to fill the position with an external candidate vs. promoting an internal one.
  • For this study, the sample data is accurate to within + 2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
  • The Harris Poll is one of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., tracking public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963.