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Last fall, team members from the Netherlands spent an afternoon doing projects like carpentry and maintenance jobs; reinforcing water holes; replacing old woodwork in the forest to ensure wheelchair access and safety; and landscaping, weed pulling, and other outdoor jobs.
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To keep jobs and investment in an area that depends on it, Duke Energy has proposed two new hydrogen-capable natural gas units at the Roxboro site, which would become the Person County Energy Complex.
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Entrepreneurship is booming, and online microbusinesses – those with 10 or fewer employees, a domain and an active website – create jobs and lower unemployment rates across the U.S., according to new research from GoDaddy and UCLA Anderson Forecast.
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New government funding will see up to 370 zero emission trucks on the road and the creation of new green jobs, it has been announced.
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New research from Schneider Electric has revealed that almost half (45%) of industrial companies believe digitalization will be the primary reason that new operational technology job roles will be job roles will be created in the next three years.
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The Home Depot’s total contribution to the U.S. economy was $215 billion in 2022, which exceeds the current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) of 18 U.S. states, per the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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KFC is launching an inclusive U.K. members club dubbed The Kentucky Club, to help young people gain a fair shot at a first job, according to a press release.
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Truist Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latine civil rights organization, to support its workforce development goal of transforming the workforce ecosystem to ensure Latines have access to quality jobs with clear pathways to prosperity.
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Verizon announced the launch of a new online education portal with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) to help upskill and reskill Americans for today’s fastest-growing jobs.
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Ceres applauds the Michigan House of Representative for passing ambitious clean energy legislation today, putting the state on the verge of adopting a 100% clean electricity standard by 2040 and several other important policies to grow clean energy investment and jobs.
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Ceres celebrated the Michigan Senate passage of ambitious clean energy legislation and called on the Michigan House to promptly take up and pass the legislation that is highlighted by a 100% clean electricity standard in 2035.
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In Latin Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate all of our students and alums from these communities who have joined ours, through Cisco Networking Academy’s IT skills-to-jobs program.
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High school students in Pittsburgh and Cleveland recently wrapped up a summer of conservation improving local green spaces and parks. The students worked as crew members for the Student Conservation Association (SCA), funded by a KeyBank Foundation grant of $300,000.
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September goIT Monthly Challenge: Paving the Way for Gender Equality goIT Monthly Challenge September 2023" to the right a person using a desktop computer." typeof="foaf:Image" />Tue, 09/05/2023 - 10:35 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body The digital revolution opened a world of possibilities for women and girls, offering more access to the digital economy, education, political representation, and careers in STEM fields than ever before. However, a stark global gender gap rema
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Founded more than 25 years ago, Cisco Networking Academy continues to be one of the longest-standing IT skills-to-jobs programs of its kind, in the world. But how can a 25-year-old program address today’s digital skills hiring trends?
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Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation are investing $682,000 in grants to support 35 local economic development agencies and businesses dedicated to bringing new jobs and investment in Florida.
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With an expanding local presence in North Carolina, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities throughout the state.
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Lydia Logan, IBM VP of Global Education and Workforce Development joins Dr. Nehemiah Mabry at the STEMedia podcast for an interview about the future of education and the workforce.
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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity Inclusion Report: Creating Greater Accountability in DEI Focus Areas by OU" pie chart showing representation." typeof="foaf:Image" />Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:25 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body OU DEI Action Plans are a way for each OU to integrate DEI into day-to-day operations to help achieve business goals. Operational Excellence has prioritized both culture and talent development so we can sustain a physically and psychologically
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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity Inclusion Report: Spotlight on Outcomes and Impact Thu, 08/17/2023 - 10:45 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Edison International’s support is both meaningful and impactful in the success of our veterans. We are grateful to receive a generous grant that allowed us to reach even more women veterans with our services and also have the support of SCE employees in providing our women veterans with vital support and skills needed to transi
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Black Veatch To Advance Carbon-Neutral Aviation in Australia, New Zealand Thu, 07/27/2023 - 09:00 Subheader The company joins Bioenergy Australia’s alliance as a $30 million fund is announced for sustainable aviation fuel development Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body MELBOURNE, Australia, July 27, 2023 /3BL/ - Black Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has joined Bioenergy Australia’s (BA) Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Ze
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More Girls Than Boys Explore STEM With goIT in Honolulu, Hawaii Fri, 07/28/2023 - 08:35 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body TCS partnered with St. Andrews School in Honolulu, Hawaii, to bring Go Innovate Together (goIT), TCS' signature digital innovation and career readiness program, to 4th and 6th grade students this spring. It’s the first school in Hawaii to embrace the goIT program and a prime example of how computer science programs are increasing their appeal with girls. The
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Four Steps to Building Resilient Coastal Cities Wed, 07/26/2023 - 09:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights The impacts of climate change are being felt across the globe, especially in coastal areas. According to a physical climate risk study by XDI Cross Dependency Initiative, 40 of the top 50 most at-risk states and provinces will be in China, the United States or India by 2050, with half of all U.S. states in the top 5 percent of thos
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Toronto-Area Youth Get a Glimpse of the City, Corporate Culture, CSR and Their Future Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:35 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Teachers, event facilitators and guests smiled broadly when they heard a student say, “I want to do this forever, for many, many years into my future – like for my actual career!” Molly, a junior public school student within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in grade five made the claim excitedly in a 25th-floor conference room c
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D Weekly News Round Up: Stereotypes, Accessibility, and More Wed, 08/23/2023 - 13:20 Subheader By Caroline Berns Head of Diversity Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA Type of Content Newsletter Layout Standard Format Body Originally published by Ericsson Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about jobseekers being burned out, quiet retaliation in the workplace, three new videos from the Unstereotype Alliance, and wheelchair-accessible bea
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Sustainable Operations Improving Our Climate Impact Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:00 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Originally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability Report As a manufacturer of sustainable fiber products, we’re committed not only to relying on a renewable resource, but also to minimizing climate impact in our manufacturing process. This includes reducing energy and water consumption both within our facilities and across our value chain. Our progress t
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The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grant funds to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) to spur new jobs and investment in North Carolina communities.
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Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action Fri, 06/30/2023 - 12:00 Subheader With sustainability promises made, and target dates looming, it's time for real progress. Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights By Ajay Kasarabada, P.E, AVP and Director – Environmental Solutions, Black Veatch Anyone who’s been in the commercial and industrial business for a while is familiar with the usual sustainability topics: why it’s important, decarbonization
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Black Veatch Launches Front-End Engineering Study for DG Fuels Tue, 06/20/2023 - 10:00 Subheader Report involves possible Louisiana production site of sustainable, carbon-reducing aviation fuel Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /3BL Media/ - Critical human infrastructure solutions leader Black Veatch and DG Fuels LLC – an emerging leader in cellulosic drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – today announced they signed an
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According to new research from GoDaddy and UCLA, the U.S. cities with the most microbusiness activity during the fourth quarter of 2022 are San Jose, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, and Austin.
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Duke Energy is awarding more than $125,000 in grants to 26 local and regional economic development organizations to spur new jobs and investment in Indiana communities.
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Black Veatch Water Report: Sustainability, Resiliency Key to U.S. Water Industry Amid Headwinds of Aging Infrastructure, Climate Change and Workforce Churn Tue, 06/06/2023 - 10:00 Subheader Evolving water sector an ecosystem of complex challenges, promising opportunity Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 6, 2023 /3BL Media/ – From the challenges of chronically aging infrastructure and regulatory and climate change pressures to opportunities such as
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Subaru of America Donates Vehicles for NAVRA Emergency Responder Rescue Training Competition "" title="First responders from six fire departments, including the Chester (PA) Fire Department, participated in the vehicle extraction training which included live rescue scenarios with real “victims” using lifesaving tools." typeof="foaf:Image" />Wed, 05/31/2023 - 16:10 Subheader Automaker partners in crucial lifesaving skill training sessions Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Bo
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In recent testimony before a U.S. House committee, the President and CEO of American Trucking Associations highlighted a growing shortage of 78,000 drivers in the trucking industry, calling for more efforts to develop the industry’s workforce.
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We believe that the United States patent system should reflect the diversity of this country, and if we can diversify who is inventing and patenting, we can create more jobs, boost the U.S. economy, close wage and wealth gaps and ensure the U.S. remains a global leader.
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New HPC Cluster Enables Lenovo Al Hathboor Bikal.ai To Drive Citizen Safety Health From Sustainable Data Center Mon, 07/03/2023 - 10:35 Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body HPC and AI as a service available to public and private organizations of any size as part of new agreement UAE to become home to one of the regions first sustainable data centers powered by Lenovo Neptune™ Liquid Cooling Servers HPC Cluster at SRTI to drive transformational change in citizen welfare and s
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Three Things To Know As Demand for Mobile Workforce Development Solutions Grows in Our Communities Tue, 05/23/2023 - 12:00 Subheader Black Veatch is committed to “doing well by doing good” through workforce development and other community-based programs for the underserved Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights Many Americans face employment barriers, including low computer literacy, unreliable transportation, and lack of internet access. S
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Driving Economic Development Through a Diverse Supplier Base Tue, 05/23/2023 - 11:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us stronger, and it’s woven into all facets of our business. At Bath Body Works, a diverse supplier base is a key element of how we put our DEI commitments into action. Since 2003, Bath Body Works’ supplier diversity program has supported business and leadership development for suppliers from traditionally under
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At Cisco, we want the future to be sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. To prepare for this future, the global workforce is transitioning to jobs that will focus on finding innovative solutions to some of our biggest challenges, including climate change.
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Company meets 2022 commitments and announces 2023 commitments to continue championing its people, recruiting and developing diverse talent, welcoming players of all backgrounds, and protecting the planet
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191 Nonprofit Organizations Receiving Grants for Community Development, Youth Programs, and Healthcare
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Award-winning energy efficiency programs save customers money and energy while helping avoid millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually
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Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) and Opportunity Finance Network (“OFN”) today announced the first contribution related to MSIM’s money market funds’ Impact Class shares. The contribution in the amount of $250,000 was made to OFN’s Finance Justice Fund, MSIM’s diversity and inclusion partner for the Impact Class shares. “We are pleased to join Morgan Stanley Investment Management in this innovative partnership for impact,” said Beth Lipson, Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer of
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Discover today published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The 2022 ESG Report outlines the progress made since the company’s release of last year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Report and the impact created across social, environmental and governance areas. In addition to DE&I North Star Goals, the report includes new social impact and environmental sustainability goals. “The release of our first ESG report is a significant milestone for us at Dis
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D Weekly News Round Up: Mental Health, Gender Equality, and More Thu, 08/03/2023 - 13:40 Subheader By Caroline Berns Head of Diversity Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA Type of Content Newsletter Layout Standard Format Body Originally published by Ericsson Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about critiques holding women back, the rise of the Chief Diversity Officer, a new UNICEF report about child marriage, and Sesame Street’s new me
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The Western Union Foundation announced that it invested more than US$20 million, reaching more than two million people worldwide and connecting 50,000 individuals to economic opportunities, as part of its recently concluded Opportunity Beyond Borders commitment. The Foundation’s latest Impact Report highlights key programs and stories from people supported through the organization’s three-year commitment (Sept. 2019 – Dec. 2022). Opportunity Beyond Borders focused on empowering disadvantaged you
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Launched five access to medicines programs as of 2022 (63% of 2025 target); donated $699.6 million worth of medicines to patients in need
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Reduced absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 24% (vs. 2019) and absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 12% (vs. 2020); met or exceeded 2030 targets to increase energy efficiency and reduce total water withdrawal in areas projected to be in water stress
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Ranked in the top 10% of the industry in key ESG rating indices, including S&P Global, ISS ESG and EcoVadis
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Today marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. This day of recognition unfortunately comes at a time in which journalists in various countries are put at risk simply for doing their jobs, and freedom of expression is increasingly under attack.
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Teachers play an essential role in helping the next generation of learners develop science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills that will prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow.
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Battelle donates a second $1 Million Grant to COSI to Support STEM Education Programs