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National Electrical Contractors Association Hosts Largest Trade Show in Association History

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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"I'm delighted that our convention saw record-breaking attendance and participation, which speaks to the growing importance and interest in the electrical construction sector."

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  • "I'm delighted that our convention saw record-breaking attendance and participation, which speaks to the growing importance and interest in the electrical construction sector."
  • In partnership with the Penn-Del-Jersey NECA Chapter, electrical contractors donated more than $100,000 to the Mercy Career and Technical High School in Philadelphia.
  • Furthering NECA's workforce development efforts, this year's Apprentice Appreciation Day welcomed 2,000 electrical apprentices to the convention and trade show.
  • The NECA 2024 Convention and Trade Show will be held from September 28 – October 1 at the San Diego Convention Center.

U.S. Bank Receives $55 Million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, and its community development entity (CDE) – USBCDE, LLC – received $55 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

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  • U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, and its community development entity (CDE) – USBCDE, LLC – received $55 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of Treasury.
  • The allocation is part of the federal government’s $5 billion NMTC program, which helps economically distressed communities attract private investment capital.
  • USBCDE, LLC has now been awarded more than $1 billion in total allocations, one of only three CDEs to do so.
  • It is one of 102 CDEs to receive a share of the NMTC allocation authority package announced by the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund).

Minnesota Alliance With Youth Seeks In-School Promise Fellows for 2023-24, Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting State's Students

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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 MINNEAPOLIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From North Branch to Northfield and communities across the entire state, a Minnesota nonprofit making a demonstrable impact on at-risk students is ramping up its recruitment effort for the 2023-24 school year. Minnesota Alliance With Youth is hitting the road for the next few weeks, on a mission to find more than 50 individuals to serve as Promise Fellows, an AmeriCorps program that implements a prevention-oriented approach to addressing student dropout by targeting students in grades 6-12 who show early warning signs of school disengagement.

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  • This ensures Promise Fellows can work with students for the entire school year.
  • Since its inception in 1998, the program has trained and placed 2,223 Promise Fellows in Minnesota schools and community-based organizations, supporting 182,661 students across the state through more than 3 million hours of service.
  • For the past 25 years, the program has made a significant impact not only on Minnesota students, but also on the people who have served as Promise Fellows.
  • Data suggests the Promise Fellows program has a positive effect on school attendance for students who participate.

ECMC Awards $186,000 in College Scholarships to 31 Students in Connecticut

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is proud to recognize 31 high school graduates from the class of 2023 as ECMC Scholars. The students each earned a $6,000 scholarship and represent the following high schools: Ansonia High School, Bristol Eastern High School, Capital Preparatory Harbor Upper School, East Hartford High School, Emmett O'Brien Technical High School and Windham High School.

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  • For the past two years, these students participated in a comprehensive mentoring program designed to help build academic and life skills.
  • Working in collaboration with school staff and the ECMC Scholars Program team, students spent their junior and senior years of high school actively preparing for postsecondary education.
  • Since 2012, ECMC has awarded $4.7 million to 784 ECMC Scholars students in Connecticut alone.
  • Over the past 18 years, ECMC has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships to more than 3,000 in Virginia, Oregon and Connecticut.

Education Leaders in Yonkers, NY, and Henderson, TN, Win Inaugural YouScience® Innovative Educator Awards

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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AMERICAN FORK, Utah, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two respected educators have been named the inaugural recipients of the YouScience® Innovative Educator Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions in guiding and inspiring students to explore their aptitudes and make informed decisions about their futures. This award celebrates educators who have implemented innovative approaches to empower the next generation of professionals through academic and career exploration.

Key Points: 
  • This award celebrates educators who have implemented innovative approaches to empower the next generation of professionals through academic and career exploration.
  • Mazzola's innovative approach combines career and technical education (CTE) courses with academic programs, ensuring students are well-prepared for success in both school and life.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize Principal Steven Mazzola and Counselor Darlene Goff with the YouScience Innovative Educator award.
  • The YouScience Innovative Educator Award recipients are selected based on their innovative programs and use of YouScience solutions to support students' career exploration journeys.

EASTEC 2023, The Northeast’s Largest Manufacturing Trade Show, Unites Manufacturing Ecosystem

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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“The technology on the show floor runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation.

Key Points: 
  • “The technology on the show floor runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation.
  • In a show-floor tour, manufacturing professionals overwhelmingly shared with elected officials that finding and hiring talent is the biggest challenge they’re currently facing.
  • EASTEC 2025 will take place at Eastern States Exhibition in West Springfield, Mass., May 13-15, 2025.
  • Stay up to date on EASTEC by visiting easteconline.com and follow the event on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Hertz Launches "Hertz Electrifies" in Denver

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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DENVER, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) Chair and CEO Stephen Scherr and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock launched Hertz Electrifies in Denver at Montbello Career and Technical High School and announced intentions to expand the availability of electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and EV education and training opportunities in the Denver community. Denver is the first city in this new public private initiative with Hertz, which is expanding to other cities across the country.

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  • DENVER, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) Chair and CEO Stephen Scherr and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock launched Hertz Electrifies in Denver at Montbello Career and Technical High School and announced intentions to expand the availability of electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and EV education and training opportunities in the Denver community.
  • Through Hertz Electrifies, Hertz aims to bring up to 5,200 rental EVs to Denver – including models from Tesla, Polestar, and GM – for availability to leisure and business travelers as well as rideshare drivers.
  • Hertz is also making summer jobs available to young people in Denver, including through the Denver Youth Employment Program.
  • In addition, Hertz and bp have announced an intention to bring fast charging infrastructure to Hertz locations in major cities, including Denver.

"Hertz Electrifies" Launches in Denver; New Public-Private Partnership between Hertz and Cities aims to Transform the Rental Car Industry and Accelerate Mainstream Consumer Adoption of Electric Vehicles

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Hertz Electrifies is launching in Denver, Colorado in partnership with Mayor Michael B. Hancock.

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  • Hertz Electrifies is launching in Denver, Colorado in partnership with Mayor Michael B. Hancock.
  • "Electric vehicles are poised to transform the future of mobility," said Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr.
  • I can think of no better partner in Hertz's shift towards electrification than America's cities, where innovation is happening.
  • "Electric vehicles can benefit every community in Denver, and we're proud to work with Hertz to ensure that electrification opportunities reach across the city."

Auria Doubles Down On Sustainability Focus With Appointment Of Chief Sustainability Officer And Global Sustainability Director

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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"Sustainability is one of the three pillars of our mission statement and plays an increasingly important role in Auria's future," said Flegler.

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  • "Sustainability is one of the three pillars of our mission statement and plays an increasingly important role in Auria's future," said Flegler.
  • "Our mission is to infuse sustainability into the fabric of everything we do at Auria, which includes our products, processes, organization and our manufacturing operations."
  • He has been with Auria since its 2017 inception and has served as managing director of the company's European operations since 2020.
  • Erol brings 20 years of sustainability experience to Auria including several years in consultancy for corporate social responsibility, product sustainability and EHS Management.

SkillsUSA Instructors are Honored for Teaching Excellence

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va.,  Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence was presented to 20 teachers across the United States this week, including 12 registered SkillsUSA instructors. The prize recognizes outstanding instruction in the skilled trades in U.S. public high schools and the teachers who inspire students to learn skills for life after graduation.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence was presented to 20 teachers across the United States this week, including 12 registered SkillsUSA instructors.
  • The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence program began in 2017.
  • "It is exciting to see so many SkillsUSA instructors recognized by our partner Harbor Freight Tools for Schools," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.
  • These SkillsUSA instructors have demonstrated a passion for teaching and innovation in the classroom."