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Next Avenue Names 10 "Influencers in Aging" in Honor of 10th Anniversary

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Avenue, the national news and community destination for older adults that is part of the PBS system, revealed its 2022 "Influencers in Aging."

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  • The 2022 "Influencers in Aging" list recognizes remarkable people bringing solutions, innovation, inspiration, and big thinking to the aging space.
  • "They are pushing for new policies, providing new representation, and giving access to information that is changing what it means to age and live an older life."
  • Sandra Edmonds Crewe, PhD: Social Work Professor and Dean at Howard University, focusing on assisted and affordable housing for older African Americans.
  • Christopher Gardner, PhD: The Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine, studying diet and health.

Michael G. Johnson Appointed President & CEO of Harlem Educational Activities Fund

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

HARLEM, N.Y., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), the nonprofit college access program that opens doors to college and meaningful careers for students from underserved communities across New York City, today announced that Michael G. Johnson has been appointed President & CEO, effective August 1, 2022. Mr. Johnson will be responsible for end-to-end leadership of the organization, from setting the vision to direct oversight of day-to-day education program execution, development, and operations.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Michael to Harlem Educational Activities Fund," said Karla Maloof , Chair, HEAF Board of Directors.
  • "I am excited to join Harlem Educational Activities Fund," said Michael G. Johnson, newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, HEAF.
  • Mr. Johnson will succeed interim President & CEO Fern Khan, an 18-year trustee of HEAF and Dean Emerita, Division of Continuing Education, Bank Street College of Education.
  • Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a high-impact supplemental education and youth leadership nonprofit that helps motivated New York City public school students from underserved communities become high-achieving college graduates.

Dr. Sanjiv Chopra and Hollywood Writer Rick Najera Team Up for New Book; Fig Factor Media Announces Release of Ignite The Fire Within: Master Your Speaking and Writing

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As people watch engaging and engrossing stories through television, the hundreds of digital platforms, and the neighborhood cinema, they may not realize their personal stories are also worth telling to an audience. They have all the basics within them— personal challenges, triumphs all supported by dramatic elements—but they need that extra encouragement to start.

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  • They have all the basics within them personal challenges, triumphs all supported by dramatic elementsbut they need that extra encouragement to start.
  • They have all the basics within them personal challenges, triumphs all supported by dramatic elementsbut they need that extra encouragement to start.
  • Readers will learn, for example, how to overcome obstacles, understand the writing and speaking process, tap into one's inner creativity and develop a connection with a spiritual component.
  • Fig Factor Media has helped many authors achieve and support their dream of impacting their communities in the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

Amazon Announces Partnerships with Universities and Colleges Across New England to Fully Fund Tuition for Hourly Employees

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Thanks to Amazons Career Choice Program, I am able to finish the degree I started years ago, said Jeff Quinton, Amazon Operations Employee.

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  • Thanks to Amazons Career Choice Program, I am able to finish the degree I started years ago, said Jeff Quinton, Amazon Operations Employee.
  • I recently enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University and am already taking my first class without any out-of-pocket costs.
  • With Career Choice, Amazon works to make it easy for employees to advance their educationeven building classrooms on-site in many of its buildings.
  • Since launching in 2012, Career Choice has helped provide education for more than 50,000 employees.

Amazon Announces Partnerships with The University of Connecticut and Capital Community College to Fully Fund Tuition for Local Hourly Employees in Connecticut

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Thanks to Amazons Career Choice Program, I am able to finish the degree I started years ago, said Jeff Quinton, Amazon Operations Employee.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to Amazons Career Choice Program, I am able to finish the degree I started years ago, said Jeff Quinton, Amazon Operations Employee.
  • I recently enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University and am already taking my first class without any out-of-pocket costs.
  • Im excited for this opportunity to pursue my education while working full-time and supporting my family.
  • With Career Choice, Amazon works to make it easy for employees to advance their educationeven building classrooms on-site in many of its buildings.