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Fraser Institute News Release: Higher provincial university spending generally does not result in more educated populations

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Higher university subsidies do not necessarily result in a more educated population, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Higher university subsidies do not necessarily result in a more educated population, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
  • In 2021/22 (the latest year if available data) universities across Canada educated over 1.0 million full time and 250,000 part time students at a total cost of more than $46-billion.
  • While this funding comes from a variety of sources, the single largest source is provincial governments.
  • The study finds that high-spending provinces generally do not record higher levels of educational attainment.

The American Employers Almanac 2023: 500 Company Profiles, Market Research, Statistics and Trends Pertaining to the Leading Corporate Employers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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The "The Almanac of American Employers 2023: Market Research, Statistics and Trends Pertaining to the Leading Corporate Employers in America" book from Plunkett Research Ltd has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Almanac of American Employers 2023: Market Research, Statistics and Trends Pertaining to the Leading Corporate Employers in America" book from Plunkett Research Ltd has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Almanac of American Employers is the premier guide to 500 of the largest, most successful corporate employers in the nation (those with 2,500+ employee count), their employment practices, benefits and financial performance.
  • The Almanac of American Employers and the related online Major Employers Research Center are designed to be time-saving business tools for job seekers, marketers, sales directors, consultants, and strategists seeking to understand vibrant American corporate employers.
  • This feature rich almanac includes:
    In-Depth Profiles of 500 of the largest, fastest-growing corporate employers
    How is each industry evolving?

Advancing Racial Equity: Regions Bank and Regions Foundation Surpass $12 Million Commitment

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Examples of organizations supported as part of the $12 million commitment include:

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  • Examples of organizations supported as part of the $12 million commitment include:
    LISC Jacksonville : An organization supported by Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation that delivers affordable housing solutions and other strategic community investments in urban neighborhoods in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation took bold steps to aid community partners in retooling workforce and education systems to close achievement gaps and advance racial equity.
  • Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation will continue to make progress through a wide range of community engagement initiatives, including ongoing support for greater racial equity and economic empowerment.
  • Advancing racial equity and achieving inclusive prosperity are two of the most impactful ways Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation can make a lasting difference, Abrahams concluded.