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Tulsa Public Schools Embrace Metrasens Ultra's Advanced Detection Technology for Enhanced Safety Measures

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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NAPERVILLE, Ill. and TULSA, Okla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced it is the leading detection provider for the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) independent school district. Metrasens plays a pivotal role in enhancing safety and security protocols for the district by providing their state-of-the-art security screening systems across school campuses.

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill. and TULSA, Okla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Metrasens , a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced it is the leading detection provider for the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) independent school district.
  • As part of the 2023-24 school year safety initiative, Tulsa Public Schools has updated and enhanced robust safety measures and security technology.
  • The safety of students and team members is the utmost priority for Tulsa Public Schools, and the district actively seeks out best practices and advances in safety and security.
  • "The Tulsa Public Schools district is at the forefront of advancing safety protocols in K-12 schools, and we remain committed to supporting their security initiatives."

Genesys Works Launches Tulsa Program to Grow Early-Career Talent Pool for Local Employers

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to expand its proven approach to early-career talent development, the nonprofit Genesys Works announced today the launch of its program in Tulsa.

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  • Genesys Works will provide summer training and paid internships to high school seniors at select Tulsa Public Schools.
  • "Through our partnership with Genesys Works, Tulsa Public Schools will be able to offer students more meaningful work-based learning opportunities while simultaneously growing a skilled, career-ready talent pool for local employers," said Dr. Deborah Gist, superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools.
  • "There's been a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and support for our expansion into Tulsa from both local employers and the public school system," said Jeffrey Artis, President and CEO of Genesys Works.
  • To partner with Genesys Works in Tulsa, contact Jamie Grant at [email protected] .

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awards $100,000 in STEM Grants

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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Ingalls has awarded more than $1.1 million for science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects in the past decade.

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  • Ingalls has awarded more than $1.1 million for science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects in the past decade.
  • Establishing a strong awareness and interest in STEM is vital to developing our next generation of shipbuilders, said Kari Wilkinson, Ingalls Shipbuilding president.
  • 2021 Ingalls Shipbuilding STEM grant recipients:
    Alma Bryant High School (Irvington, Ala.): Students will learn design, testing, installation and maintenance of a sustainable food production technology.
  • ): Students will use STEM kits to create imaginative videos to share concepts with younger grade students.