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Wah Fu Education Group Limited and Nanjing Agricultural University Agreed the Joint Launch of the Comprehensive Evaluation System of Online Education for Self-taught Examination

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Wah Fu will be responsible for the development, technical operations and maintenance of the online learning platform involved in the program of "comprehensive evaluation of online education”.

Key Points: 
  • Wah Fu will be responsible for the development, technical operations and maintenance of the online learning platform involved in the program of "comprehensive evaluation of online education”.
  • Wah Fu will also assist Nanjing Agricultural University in completing the technological development of distance education and learning support.
  • Wah Fu will also assist in the online management of each student’s continuing education process and will provide electronic certification of higher education results.
  • “This is the first cooperation between Wah Fu and Nanjing Agricultural University, and we are looking forward to servicing more education institutions in China in the future.” said Mr. Yang Yu, Chairman of Wah Fu.

Regional Center of Orange County Announces 2023 Spotlight Award Honorees

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Friday, April 21, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) honored nine individuals and organizations at its 26th annual Spotlight Awards Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Fullerton. Guest-hosted by Emmy Award-winning reporter Michele Gile of KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles, the event was held in person for the first time since the pandemic, with an introduction by RCOC Board Chair Chip Wright.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ANA, Calif., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) honored nine individuals and organizations at its 26th annual Spotlight Awards Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Fullerton.
  • Guest-hosted by Emmy Award-winning reporter Michele Gile of KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles, the event was held in person for the first time since the pandemic, with an introduction by RCOC Board Chair Chip Wright .
  • RCOC created the Spotlight Awards in 1997 to honor those in Orange County who have advanced the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities.
  • The 2023 Regional Center of Orange County Spotlight Award Recipients are:
    Community Partner: Lorri Guy, of Los Alamitos; Disability Support Services Workforce Program Coordinator, North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) at the North Orange County Community College District
    Healthcare Professional: Thomas Megerian , MD, PhD, FAAP, of Ladera Ranch, Clinical Director and pediatric neurologist, CHOC Thompson Autism Center
    Self-Advocate: Stephanie Carlson, of La Habra; person with an intellectual disability, anxiety, and fragile health
    Service Provider: Rainbow Home Care , of Santa Ana; Magda Rodriguez, CEO/President/CFO

Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund Receives $70,000 in Support from Union Bank

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is honored to receive its largest ever single donation supporting first-generation, college-bound scholars.  MUFG Union Bank (Union Bank), which is expected to be acquired by U.S. Bank on December 1, 2022, is contributing nearly $70,000 as the culmination of a long-term investment in HEEF.  This gift is comprised of $60,000 for the HEEF Endowment and $10,000 for 2023 student scholarships.

Key Points: 
  • MUFG Union Bank (Union Bank), which is expected to be acquired by U.S. Bank on December 1, 2022, is contributing nearly $70,000 as the culmination of a long-term investment in HEEF.
  • Union Bank's landmark gift comes at a historic moment for both HEEF and Union Bank.
  • Since its inception, the Union Bank fund has provided over $90,000 in scholarships to 45 scholars, bringing Union Bank's overall investment to $160,000.
  • Founded in 1993, The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)'s mission is to provide academic scholarships to talented and deserving Hispanic students in Orange County to inspire, enhance, and improve access to higher education.

Digital Accessibility Specialist Microcredential Program at The Chang School will help build a more inclusive and skilled workforce

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The new program will upskill existing employees in the area of digital accessibility to support more inclusive and barrier-free digital environments for all Ontarians.

Key Points: 
  • The new program will upskill existing employees in the area of digital accessibility to support more inclusive and barrier-free digital environments for all Ontarians.
  • The program will consist of five microcredentials designed by The Chang School to help learners develop proficiency in identifying and addressing digital accessibility requirements.
  • "At The Chang School, we are firmly committed to offering programs and support services that help learners build their capacity to integrate into a socially progressive innovation economy," says Gary Hepburn, dean of The Chang School.
  • The microcredential program is designed to be highly responsive to the needs of Ontario's workforce, including employers and jobseekers.

Unrivaled Brands Announces Grand Opening of People’s Downtown Los Angeles Location

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: UNRV) ("Unrivaled" or the "Company") announced today the grand opening of the Companys downtown Los Angeles Peoples dispensary (Peoples DTLA) is set for December 18th, 2021.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: UNRV) ("Unrivaled" or the "Company") announced today the grand opening of the Companys downtown Los Angeles Peoples dispensary (Peoples DTLA) is set for December 18th, 2021.
  • This location is expected to be a strong performer, based off the success and proven methodology upon which the Peoples OC was built.
  • Unrivaled Brands Vice President of Business Development Cassandra Ochoa stated, We are pleased to announce the grand opening of Peoples DTLA ahead of schedule.
  • Unrivaled invites theLos Angeles community to join the grand opening celebration on December 18th from 10am to 10pm PST at the dispensary located at 1149 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90015.