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As the Popularity of Children-Focused Companies Rise, Kids 'R' Kids Celebrates 39 Years and 170 Franchise Locations

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Kids 'R' Kids Acknowledged as a Top Franchise Opportunity in Billion-Dollar Childcare and Early Education Industry

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  • "Kids 'R' Kids is our opportunity to support our industry's needs with a strong and structured educational program," he says.
  • The Kids 'R' Kids STEAM AHEAD program incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math into children's daily learning, through play.
  • The Learning Academies provide BRAIN WAVES activities every day, with an emphasis on one of the brain's four lobes on their own.
  • As the nation's priority on early education rises, Kids 'R' Kids looks forward to continued development and expansion of its 170 locations in 2024 and beyond.

MAPS Provides Psychedelic Crisis Assessment and Intervention Training to Denver’s First Responders

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Monday, March 11, 2024

MAPS uses its over 30 years of experience in the psychedelic space to offer a gold-standard training program.

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  • MAPS uses its over 30 years of experience in the psychedelic space to offer a gold-standard training program.
  • MAPS looks to share this training with other interested jurisdictions.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has partnered with the City and County of Denver to provide comprehensive training on psychedelic crisis assessment and intervention to the city’s first responders.
  • MAPS’ training aims to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of first responders to quickly recognize and effectively respond to emotional and behavioral crisis incidents involving psilocybin and other psychedelics.

Aqua-Tots Swim School is Coming Downriver to Old Bridge, New Jersey

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Old Bridge, New Jersey, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua-Tots Swim School , the largest international swim school franchise, is thrilled to announce that its fourth New Jersey location will be opening soon in the town of Old Bridge.

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  • Old Bridge, New Jersey, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua-Tots Swim School , the largest international swim school franchise, is thrilled to announce that its fourth New Jersey location will be opening soon in the town of Old Bridge.
  • Today, the company teaches more than five million swim lessons a year throughout 14 different countries.
  • Families should secure their spot now in this highly anticipated swim school.
  • To learn more about swim lessons at Aqua-Tots Old Bridge or to enroll, please visit aqua-tots.com/old-bridge , call 732-227-4515 or email [email protected].

Fortune Ranks Georgia State’s M.S. in Analytics Among Nation’s Top 15 Data Science Programs

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Fortune’s 2024 ranking of in-person graduate programs in data science, the Master of Science in Analytics offered by Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is 15th among all U.S. programs and 11th among public university programs.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Fortune’s 2024 ranking of in-person graduate programs in data science, the Master of Science in Analytics offered by Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is 15th among all U.S. programs and 11th among public university programs.
  • in Analytics is the only Georgia program in the ranking; it is second among Southeastern programs.
  • in Analytics is offered as a 16-month full-time or 24-month part-time program.
  • “The high standing of Robinson’s Master’s in Analytics in Fortune’s rankings of data-science programs is a testament to the program’s outstanding students, rigorous curriculum, accomplished faculty and industry partnerships,” said Brian Jennings, senior associate dean for graduate programs and executive education.

Fortinet invests $30 million to build new cybersecurity tech hub in Alberta

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Friday, March 8, 2024

With support from Invest Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, and a grant from the Government of Alberta, Fortinet will expand into Calgary’s downtown, creating a cutting-edge cybersecurity tech hub.

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  • With support from Invest Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, and a grant from the Government of Alberta, Fortinet will expand into Calgary’s downtown, creating a cutting-edge cybersecurity tech hub.
  • To address the forecasted shortage of tech talent, Fortinet is providing new career paths to workers needing to re-train or acquire updated expertise.
  • Fortinet offers one of the industry's most extensive and comprehensive training programs , aimed at diversifying available tech talent.
  • “As a global leader in cybersecurity, Fortinet is committed to protecting and empowering communities right here in Alberta, fostering innovation and excellence.

The New York Academy of Medicine Awards 2024-2026 Jeremiah A. Barondess Fellowship in the Clinical Transaction

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Dr. Murphy’s educational intervention supported by the Fellowship focuses on teaching residents to integrate social determinants of health (SDoH) into clinical reasoning and developing patient-centered plans.

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  • Dr. Murphy’s educational intervention supported by the Fellowship focuses on teaching residents to integrate social determinants of health (SDoH) into clinical reasoning and developing patient-centered plans.
  • The Barondess Fellowship is awarded to junior faculty members in internal medicine to enhance medical students’ and residents’ training in the clinical transaction, a fundamental element of clinical care.
  • Dr. Murphy is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM).
  • She plans to use the Barondess Fellowship to develop a practical, patient-facing SDoH curriculum for the Osler Medical Residency Training Program at JHUSOM.

Ashland drives gender parity, shines spotlight on the inspirational power of women from lab bench to real life, and announces Responsible Solvers™ speaker series

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Ashland also announced its Responsible Solvers™ employee engagement and speaker series for 2024 which includes external and internal speakers.

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  • Ashland also announced its Responsible Solvers™ employee engagement and speaker series for 2024 which includes external and internal speakers.
  • The series also includes information about safety, sustainable sourcing, commercial innovations and more.
  • “Through the Ashland Women’s International Network (AWIN), we are raising the visibility of exceptionally inspirational women,” said Guillermo Novo, chair and chief executive officer, Ashland.
  • Our commitment reinforces Ashland’s passion for STEM, its pervasiveness in our lives, and contributions to our business success,” concluded Novo.

Konica Minolta Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Ramsey, NJ, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .

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  • Ramsey, NJ, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .
  • ( Konica Minolta ) is proud to share its many programs dedicated to empowering women in honor of International Women’s Day (IWD).
  • The event featured a diverse group of Konica Minolta leaders and changemakers who shared their insights, experiences and strategies for creating more inclusive workplaces and communities.
  • The most recent flagship program implemented by Konica Minolta, Women2Lead is dedicated to empowering and advancing women in leadership roles across various industries.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Welcomes its Fourth Class of Students to The Legacy Project

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Developed through The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and The Hagedorn Legacy Foundation, The Legacy Project is proud to welcome its fourth cohort for the class of 2027.

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  • MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Developed through The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and The Hagedorn Legacy Foundation, The Legacy Project is proud to welcome its fourth cohort for the class of 2027.
  • This is the largest Legacy cohort to date with 29 students who attend Whitehall City Schools in Columbus, Ohio.
  • “As we welcome the fourth class, it makes me proud of the students, coaches and everyone who brings grit to the project every day.”
    The Legacy Project develops students through a multi-discipline curriculum.
  • “We’re honored to continue the success of The Legacy Project with this year’s new class of students,” said Brian Herrington, president of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation.

MIT Leaders for Global Operations announces new industry partnerships with Northrop Grumman and Stanley Black & Decker

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Cambridge, MA, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) program announced today that two new organizations — Northrop Grumman and Stanley Black & Decker — have become their newest members of its industry partnerships.

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  • Cambridge, MA, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) program announced today that two new organizations — Northrop Grumman and Stanley Black & Decker — have become their newest members of its industry partnerships.
  • MIT LGO students develop leadership and technical skills for the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, high-tech and global supply chain industries, among others.
  • Matt Bromberg, corporate vice president of Global Operations at Northrop Grumman, is a 2000 alumnus of the MIT LGO program.
  • Jason Trujillo, Vice President of Manufacturing Excellence at Stanley Black & Decker, is a 2007 alumnus of the MIT LGO program.