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Lightship Foundation Announces 2023 Bootcamp Program to Empower Ohio's Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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CINCINNATI, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightship Foundation today unveiled plans to expand its Lightship Bootcamp program by hosting six three-day boot camps throughout Ohio in 2023 to provide mentorship, specialized curriculum, and networking for underrepresented entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses within the state. JobsOhio, the state's private economic development corporation, has partnered with the foundation to promote and sponsor the boot camps, which will target businesses within each region of the JobsOhio network.

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CINCINNATI, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightship Foundation today unveiled plans to expand its Lightship Bootcamp program by hosting six three-day boot camps throughout Ohio in 2023 to provide mentorship, specialized curriculum, and networking for underrepresented entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses within the state.
Lightship Foundation, an impact-driven organization serving remarkable entrepreneurs and ecosystems, established its headquarters in the Cincinnati Innovation District in 2021.
The Lightship Foundation acquired and brought Black Tech Week to Cincinnati in 2022, drawing more than 1500 entrepreneurs to the city.
"Lightship Foundation was founded in Cincinnati with the purpose of supporting remarkable Ohio-based entrepreneurs and innovators— so we are thrilled to be expanding our Lightship Bootcamp programming to other forward-thinking cities throughout the state of Ohio," said Candice Brackeen, CEO of Lightship Foundation.

Celebree School Set to Ace 2023 as Franchise Growth & Performance Continues to Rise

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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BALTIMORE, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, reflects on a momentous 2022 with the opening of 10 schools and 29 awards consisting of a combination of licenses and future development agreements. Now boasting 39 schools open and operating with 90-plus in various stages of development, 2023 is poised to be a record-breaking year.

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Now boasting 39 schools open and operating with 90-plus in various stages of development, 2023 is poised to be a record-breaking year.
These development efforts contribute to Celebree School's long-term expansion goal of opening 150 new schools over the next three years.
Notably, Celebree School is relocating its corporate headquarters in late 2023.
"With a 28-plus-year history , we've built an incredible infrastructure for growth," said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School.

Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals Team Up to Launch "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2023"

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb.1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help aspiring young veterinarians start now to pursue their dream, Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals are inviting rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students to enter the seventh annual Vet Set Go "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2023." The contest opens on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, and runs through March 31, 2023, with online essay submission available at Vet Set Go (http://www.VetSetGo.com).

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb.1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help aspiring young veterinarians start now to pursue their dream, Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals are inviting rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students to enter the seventh annual Vet Set Go "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest 2023."
Vet Set Go and VCA are expanding the 2023 essay contest to be the biggest yet: The contest will award 45 students from across the U.S. – an entire class – a scholarship prize package to attend Vet Camp.
Vet Set Go has been connecting and mentoring aspiring veterinarians since 2006 and launched the camp scholarship contest in 2017.
The Vet Set Go "Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest" is open to students entering sixth through eighth grade in fall 2023.

System One Opens Renewable Energy Training Center in Houston, Texas

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As global energy demands surge and the United States transitions to more renewable energy sources, the need for a highly specialized and trained workforce has dramatically increased. To help address the renewable energy talent need, System One has formally opened its Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) in Houston, TX.

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To help address the renewable energy talent need, System One has formally opened its Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) in Houston, TX.
To help address the renewable energy talent need, System One has formally opened its Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) in Houston, TX.
System One saw this challenge for its clients and developed a solution," said Tony Robinette, System One's Director for Renewable Energy in Houston.
System One's renewable energy training is diversified and capable of adapting its courses and certifications to meet the safety and training requirements of the renewable energy industry.

Education Experts Need to Consider the Bigger Picture, Says Leading Educationalist

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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OXFORD, England, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller is the CEO and Founder of Tutors International, the world-leader in the provision of high-quality, bespoke private tuition for UHNW Clients. He is also a renowned, international educational consultant whose advice is often sought due to his considerable knowledge and expertise in the field of education. Recently, Mr Caller reacted to an article written in "Education Reimagined," entitled, "Filling the Gaping Hole in Education." The article compares the US education system with the process that US learner drivers have to comply with before being allowed out on the roads by themselves. The author postulates that education in the western world is failing our students. She maintains that instead of encouraging competition and focusing on testing we should allow students to learn crucial life skills by gaining experience in the real world.

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He is also a renowned, international educational consultant whose advice is often sought due to his considerable knowledge and expertise in the field of education.
Recently, Mr Caller reacted to an article written in "Education Reimagined," entitled, " Filling the Gaping Hole in Education ."
Mr Caller makes this observation:
"Claiming to have the solution to the problems that exist in our education system is not new," he explains.
Tutors can be used to support the work of teachers in an education system that is being increasingly overstretched.

York University School of Continuing Studies relaunches Certificate in Dispute Resolution

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the York University School of Continuing Studies announced the relaunch of its longstanding Certificate in Dispute Resolution.

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TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the York University School of Continuing Studies announced the relaunch of its longstanding Certificate in Dispute Resolution.
"The Certificate in Dispute Resolution is one of the oldest and most-respected programs in the School's portfolio—predating the creation of the School of Continuing Studies by several years.
Classes will be led by instructors who are national leaders in dispute resolution and who bring their vast knowledge and experience leading thousands of mediations.
For more information on this program launching in May, visit the School of Continuing Studies webpage .

Education Experts Need to Consider the Bigger Picture, Says Leading Educationalist

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

OXFORD, England, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller is the CEO and Founder of Tutors International, the world-leader in the provision of high-quality, bespoke private tuition for UHNW Clients. He is also a renowned, international educational consultant whose advice is often sought due to his considerable knowledge and expertise in the field of education. Recently, Mr Caller reacted to an article written in "Education Reimagined," entitled, "Filling the Gaping Hole in Education." The article compares the US education system with the process that US learner drivers have to comply with before being allowed out on the roads by themselves. The author postulates that education in the western world is failing our students. She maintains that instead of encouraging competition and focusing on testing we should allow students to learn crucial life skills by gaining experience in the real world.

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He is also a renowned, international educational consultant whose advice is often sought due to his considerable knowledge and expertise in the field of education.
Recently, Mr Caller reacted to an article written in "Education Reimagined," entitled, " Filling the Gaping Hole in Education ."
Mr Caller makes this observation:
"Claiming to have the solution to the problems that exist in our education system is not new," he explains.
Tutors can be used to support the work of teachers in an education system that is being increasingly overstretched.

Indiana Teacher Named to Curriculum Associates' 2023 Class of Extraordinary Educators™

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates has named Sarah Barthel of Beiger Elementary School in Mishawaka, IN to its 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar teachers in Grades K–8 from around the country. Chosen from hundreds of nominations, Barthel is among 30 educators from 22 states selected for exhibiting best-in-class use of i-Ready®, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and/or Ready®, illustrating growth and achievement via formal assessments, demonstrating innovation and engagement practices for students, being evangelists for high expectations and student achievement, championing equity, and having taught for at least two years.

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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates has named Sarah Barthel of Beiger Elementary School in Mishawaka, IN to its 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar teachers in Grades K–8 from around the country.
"This year's Extraordinary Educators are no exception—they were chosen from hundreds of nominations and represent the best of the best.
With nearly 340 years of combined teaching experience, this year's class of Extraordinary Educators includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, and instructional specialists.
To learn more about Curriculum Associates and the 2023 Extraordinary Educators, visit CurriculumAssociates.com/Extraordinary-Educators/Classes .

Kendall Hunt Expands Middle School Science Offering

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendall Hunt K-12, a division of Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, is expanding their middle school science offerings to include an innovative science curriculum - Anchored Science by Mi-STAR. The program incorporates the best that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have to offer and empowers students to use science and engineering practices to address relevant, real-world issues.

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DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendall Hunt K-12, a division of Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, is expanding their middle school science offerings to include an innovative science curriculum - Anchored Science by Mi-STAR .
The program incorporates the best that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have to offer and empowers students to use science and engineering practices to address relevant, real-world issues.
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company expands middle school science offerings with Anchored Science by Mi-STAR.
"Our K-12 team is extremely excited to add this all-new, student-centered science curriculum into our middle school program offerings.

BUILD.org Launches Second Annual Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition To Bolster Entrepreneurship Education in Pennsylvania

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org is excited to announce the Second Annual 2023 Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition happening on April 20, 2023. With the generous support of BNY Mellon, Comcast NBCUniversal, DonorsChoose, and the Richard King Mellon Foundation, this innovative entrepreneurship competition highlights BUILD's mission to ignite the power of youth in underserved communities to build career success, entrepreneurial mindsets and opportunity through offering real-world experiences and skills. All middle and high school students in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are eligible to participate in this competition. Additionally, Mayor Ed Gainey is expected to attend the competition.

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org is excited to announce the Second Annual 2023 Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition happening on April 20, 2023.
All middle and high school students in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are eligible to participate in this competition.
Each team of young entrepreneurs will create a "pitch" for a business, alongside an educator sponsor, and submit a video to enter the competition.
Students and educators will have the opportunity to learn about the entrepreneurial mindset (through the Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition) and the skills needed that will equip them for the future of work and ultimately, economic mobility and freedom for all."