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Electives named 'Corporate Learning Solution of the Year' by EdTech Breakthrough

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星期四, 六月 8, 2023
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BOSTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electives, the enterprise live learning platform that makes it possible to create meaningful learning impact, announced that it had been named "Corporate Learning Solution of the Year" in the fifth annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough. This leading market intelligence organization recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

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  • Trusted by a long list of people-first companies, Electives is making impactful learning possible
    BOSTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electives , the enterprise live learning platform that makes it possible to create meaningful learning impact, announced that it had been named "Corporate Learning Solution of the Year" in the fifth annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough .
  • Electives makes it easy for HR and people operations leaders to build impactful learning cultures by streamlining the planning, curation, administration and measurement of live learning programs.
  • "Electives isn't your run-of-the-mill corporate learning experience, and that's by design," expressed Jason Lavender, CEO and co-founder of Electives.
  • On June 1, Electives launched Electives Membership , a new employee benefits program that lets employers give their employees individualized live learning opportunities.

Itron Unveils 2022 Environmental Social Governance Report

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星期四, 六月 1, 2023
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Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, today released its 2022 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, today released its 2022 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report.
  • These guidelines align directly with the United Nations Global Compact, one of the largest global business sustainability initiatives, which Itron joined in May 2022.
  • Specifically, the 2022 ESG report highlights advances related to:
    Transparent business practices, along with ethical conduct, create a strong foundation on which Itron’s operations are based.
  • In 2022, 88% of Itron manufacturing facilities achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 – Environmental Management Systems certification, and Itron continued to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operating footprint.

DuPont STEM Career Catalyst Program Achieves Milestone in Education Partnership

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星期四, 五月 25, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Del., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that they have achieved a key milestone in their STEM Career Catalyst Program with the release of three new STEM career profile videos. The videos, featuring DuPont employees, are geared toward students in grades K-5.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that they have achieved a key milestone in their STEM Career Catalyst Program with the release of three new STEM career profile videos .
  • The STEM Career Catalyst Program is a three-year partnership between DuPont, Discovery Education and the Delaware Department of Education (DoE).
  • Launched in November 2021, the program serves to increase student and teacher access to high-quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) resources, as well as instructional materials that enhance career and technical education programs across Delaware.
  • "This program is vital to our STEM talent pipeline," said Sam Ponzo, Vice President and General Manager of Industrial Solutions, DuPont Electronics & Industrial.

TransUnion Reinforces Commitment to Media and Entertainment Business with Addition of Industry Veteran Julie Clark

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星期二, 五月 9, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that Julie Clark has been named Senior Vice President of the Media and Entertainment business .

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  • CHICAGO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that Julie Clark has been named Senior Vice President of the Media and Entertainment business .
  • “Five years ago, the TransUnion leadership team and I had a vision to develop an unrivaled portfolio of data-driven marketing solutions.
  • “When it became time to bring on a new leader of the media and entertainment business, Julie was the logical choice to join TransUnion.
  • I am confident that she will effectively partner with leaders of the industry to continue the growth of our media and entertainment business.”
    In this role, Clark will set the strategic direction for how TransUnion works with the Media and Entertainment category.

Illumina increases equitable access to STEM education, reaching over 1 million learners

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星期二, 五月 2, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced outcomes from its annual The Future Is Bright campaign, a monthlong global genomic literacy initiative, in which Illumina employees connect with students by hosting career panels, implementing genomics curricula, and leading hands-on experiments.

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  • The Future Is Bright activities reached 100,000 learners in April and have reached 200,000 since the initiative launched in 2021.
  • Through The Future Is Bright and other Illumina-supported programming aimed at driving equitable access to STEM education , Illumina has reached more than 1.2 million learners in 11 countries worldwide.
  • In 2022, Illumina achieved its 2030 target of 50% employee participation in its Illumina Cares volunteering programs, amounting to 49,827 volunteer hours since 2019.
  • Illumina aims to reach 5 million STEM learners by 2030 globally.

Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq. Recognized with IDEA Award; Emily Plahanski Named 'Future of the Profession'

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星期二, 四月 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored two award recipients. Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq., Global Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer of Diversified Search Group, received the AESC IDEA Award for her leadership in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Emily Plahanski, Stanton Chase Director and Global Practice Lead, E-Commerce and Direct-To-Consumer, received the AESC Future of the Profession award for significant accomplishments, work ethic, and impact on the profession at an early stage in her career.

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  • , Global Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer of Diversified Search Group, received the AESC IDEA Award for her leadership in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA).
  • Emily Plahanski , Stanton Chase Director and Global Practice Lead, E-Commerce and Direct-To-Consumer, received the AESC Future of the Profession award for significant accomplishments, work ethic, and impact on the profession at an early stage in her career.
  • At Diversified Search Group, Denielle directs commercial transactions and manages a portfolio of Board, executive level, and Legal Counsel searches across multiple sectors.
  • Her outside directorships are varied and include serving as an Advisor to Pod Networks, &Pizza, and a private equity-backed cybersecurity firm.

CVS Health completes rollout of time delay safes in Florida

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星期二, 四月 18, 2023
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an ongoing commitment to support law enforcement and build safer communities, CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced the installation of time delay safe technology in all 838 CVS Pharmacy locations throughout Florida, including those in Target stores.

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  • In addition, the safes help improve the safety and well-being of CVS Pharmacy customers and employees.
  • Thank you for helping to safeguard your CVS Pharmacy stores to strengthen safety at retail pharmacies in Florida," said Scott Shalley, CEO of Florida Retail Federation.
  • CVS Health first implemented time delay safe technology in 2015 in CVS Pharmacy locations across Indianapolis, a city experiencing a high volume of pharmacy robberies at the time.
  • The CVS Health time delay safe program is among many company initiatives to address and prevent prescription medication misuse and diversion.

MyKlovr named finalist in 3 categories of the 2023 EdTech Awards

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星期三, 四月 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MyKlovr , the AI-powered college & career counseling platform, was named finalist in the “College Prep Solution”, “Career Planning Solution” and “Product Setting a Trend” categories of the 2023 EdTech Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MyKlovr , the AI-powered college & career counseling platform, was named finalist in the “College Prep Solution”, “Career Planning Solution” and “Product Setting a Trend” categories of the 2023 EdTech Awards.
  • This marks the 4th year in a row of recognition for myKlovr and the first time a single product has bridged the gap with recognition for college, career, and innovation.
  • Organized by EdTech Digest, the EdTech Awards are the world’s largest and most competitive awards program recognizing product innovation and trendsetters in the K-12, higher education, and workforce training industries for the last 13 years.
  • ​​Past winners include Adobe, Claned, Soundtrap, Blackboard, Discovery Education, DreamBox, Edthena, Promethean, Scholastic, SMART Technologies, zSpace and more.

Robin Selected as a 2023 EdTech Awards Finalist

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星期二, 四月 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Robin, a leading K12 edtech solutions provider supporting the mental wellness and social-emotional development of students, teachers, staff and families, today announced it has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 EdTech Awards presented by EdTech Digest.

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  • Finalist for the EdTech Trendsetter Award, Robin’s Transformative Approach Sets the Standard for Creativity and Innovation in Education Technology
    NEW YORK, NY, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Robin , a leading K12 edtech solutions provider supporting the mental wellness and social-emotional development of students, teachers, staff and families, today announced it has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 EdTech Awards presented by EdTech Digest.
  • Celebrating its 13th year, the EdTech Awards are the world's largest recognition program for education technology recognizing the biggest names in edtech – and those who soon will be.
  • The annual program recognizes people and organizations for outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere.
  • For more information, please read the Robin connection whitepaper , and get in touch to learn more about how to bring Robin to your school.

Tamara Franklin Elected to Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors

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星期二, 四月 11, 2023
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Tamara Franklin, who served as Chief Digital, Data and Analytics Officer at global professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., has been elected to the Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors, Chairman and CEO James Blackledge announced.

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  • Tamara Franklin, who served as Chief Digital, Data and Analytics Officer at global professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., has been elected to the Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors, Chairman and CEO James Blackledge announced.
  • Franklin has more than 25 years of experience leading digital businesses, with a focus on strategic planning, digital transformation, data analytics, business development and customer acquisition.
  • In addition to her role at Marsh & McLennan, she held senior leadership positions at IBM, Scripps Network Interactive (now Discovery, Inc.) and Time Warner, Inc.
    “Tamara Franklin brings a wealth of experience in digital business development, data analytics, digital transformation and strategic planning that will add a valuable dimension to the Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors,” Blackledge said.
  • She also serves on the Board of Directors of Genpact, Ltd.