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President Biden’s infrastructure law dedicates $7.5 billion to help communities of all sizes get EV chargers where drivers will need them, creating good-paying manufacturing and installation jobs along the way WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint […]
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uCertify, a leading publisher of career and vocation training courses and platforms, and a leader in interactive and hands-on academic and vocational education, has been named a winner in 11 categories at the 2023 SIIA...
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Los Angeles Fire Station 39Van Nuys, California (July 4, 2023) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning to all of you. And Happy Fourth. It was so important to us to be able to, as a symbol of the gratitude we have for the work that you do every day, to come here on our day […]
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The Don Wood Foundation, Questa Educational Foundation, and TPMA have launched the "Achieving Postsecondary Attainment" initiative to advance postsecondary education awareness, access, enrollment, and completion among twelve (12) counties in Northeast Indiana (NEI). This initiative builds upon and enhances ongoing regional talent development efforts and aims to achieve three outcomes: 1) gain a thorough understanding of regional assets; 2) identify opportunities for postsecondary enrollment and completion; and 3) develop an action plan of collective regional strategies.
In this rapidly evolving economy, automation and innovation necessitate a workforce that is highly skilled, adaptable, and able to keep pace with the changing demands of employers to remain globally competitive. As the post-pandemic recovery gathers momentum, it is increasingly evident that jobs requiring some level of postsecondary education, such as industry-recognized credentials and certifications, associate, and/or bachelor degrees, are projected to outpace those that only require a high school diploma or less.1 With an increasingly urgent need to address talent shortages, NEI leaders have prioritized scaling regional postsecondary attainment efforts to address this challenge for the benefit of both residents and employers.
"We are committed to supporting impactful solutions that will bridge gaps and foster a highly skilled workforce in Northeast Indiana," said Patrick Buesching, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Don Wood Foundation. "Because we understand the importance of postsecondary connection and completion, Don Wood Foundation and Questa Education Foundation will make substantial investments in initiatives to boost educational attainment in our region."
"It is imperative that our region's workforce recognizes that the promise of opportunity in today's economy demands more than a high school diploma and that we elevate all postsecondary training and education choices - from the skilled trades to advanced degrees. Through this initiative, we will engage adults and high school students to gain first-hand perspectives," said Elizabeth Bushnell, Ph.D., Executive Director for Questa Education Foundation. "It is critical for us to understand and address the barriers that prevent residents from pursuing further training and education after high school."
In addition to robust stakeholder and target audience engagement, the project team will engage an Advisory Board that represents K-12 education, postsecondary institutions, industry, workforce development, and economic development across the 12-county region. The Advisory Board will provide strategic insights and recommendations for the project's approach, ensuring a comprehensive and well-informed methodology. The esteemed members of our Advisory Board include: Dr. Karl W. Einolf, President, Indiana Tech; Dr. Evan Wood, Vice President of People & Strategy, Fort Wayne Metals; Edmond O'Neal, President, Northeast Indiana Works; Shenita Bolton, Ed.S., Director of K-12 College and Career Readiness, Fort Wayne Community Schools; Ryan Twiss, Vice President of Regional Initiatives, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership; Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne; Heather Schoegler, Director of Strategic Educational Partnerships, Parkview Health; Bill Konyha, President & CEO, Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana.
1 Ascend Indiana. 2022. "Indiana's Evolving Labor Market Full Report. https://ascendindiana.com/resources/indianas-evolving-labor-market-full-report-2022
About the Don Wood Foundation: The Don Wood Foundation is a private foundation, established in 2018 by Don Wood, founder of 80/20, Inc., that serves and supports innovators, leaders, collaborators, and skilled workers with the potential to create and sustain opportunities in manufacturing. The Foundation partners with non-profits and educational institutions to provide sustained investment that supports the development of a diverse workforce through exposure, education, and training to create strong communities rooted in the advancement of manufacturing. Visit www.donwoodfoundation.org and follow Don Wood Foundation on LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Questa Education Foundation: Since 1937, Questa Education Foundation has been helping individuals access postsecondary education, graduate with less debt, and become contributing members of Northeast Indiana's workforce. Questa offers financial aid options, including a nationally-distinctive forgivable loan program. Questa programs enable students to achieve their education with financial freedom and remain in Northeast Indiana to live and work after graduation, meeting regional talent needs. Visit www.questafoundation.org and follow Questa Education Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About TPMA: TPMA empowers organizations and communities through strategic partnerships and informed solutions that create positive, sustainable change. For community champions who are loyal to improving local and regional economic outcomes, TPMA provides professional consulting services and delivers transparent insights to the complete workforce, education, and economic development ecosystem that allows them to move forward, together. TPMA envisions a world that thinks strategically, works collaboratively, and acts sustainably. Visit www.tpma-inc.com and follow TPMA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Contact Information:
Elizabeth Bushnell
Ph.D.
260.407.6494
Steven Gause
929.343.9555
Patrick Buesching
Director of Strategic Initiatives
(260) 212-1235
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Don Wood Foundation, Questa Educational Foundation and TPMA Launch 'Achieving Postsecondary Attainment' Initiative
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The regional donut shop will honor Ray LaMar's charitable spirit by rewarding firefighters, police officers, and healthcare workers with free donuts and coffee for their service.
DENVER, July 11, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Beginning Monday, July 3, and running through National First Responder's Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, LaMar's Donuts will hand out one free small coffee and one free donut with a hole every Monday to each first responder visiting a LaMar's location. LaMar's "First Responder Mondays" promotion pays homage to a decades-long tradition of Ray LaMar's charitable spirit and community involvement.
LaMar's Donuts dates back 90 years to 1933, when 17-year-old Ray Lamar began hand-making donuts with the best ingredients available. In 1960, Ray opened a donut shop in Kansas City in a converted gas station. He made the donuts by hand, mixing, rolling, cutting, and deep-frying them himself. At the end of each day, Ray donated any leftover donuts to nonprofit organizations such as churches and homeless shelters in the Kansas City community.
Today, the spirit of Ray's philanthropy lives on in the 25 LaMar's Donuts locations across Colorado, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
"LaMar's Donuts is thrilled to be continuing a decades-old tradition of giving back to the community through our First Responder Mondays promotion," said Temi Osifodunrin, LaMar's director of marketing and advertising. "They work tirelessly daily to ensure our communities are safe and healthy. They deserve to be rewarded."
LaMar's Donuts encourages firefighters, police officers, and healthcare workers to stop at any location every Monday starting July 3 to fuel up for the week ahead. To receive a free small coffee and donut with a hole, each first responder may simply present an official badge from the responder's place of employment.
About LaMar's Donuts - After developing his original donut recipe as a teenager in 1933, Ray Lamar opened the first LaMar's Donuts in Kansas City, Missouri, on Linwood Boulevard in a converted gas station. Today, the franchised chain has 25 stores in five states. LaMar's has won numerous awards and has earned favorable reviews by such publications as The New Yorker and Gourmet magazine. LaMar's donuts were also the first to be reviewed and acclaimed by Zagat, the world's most trusted guide to restaurants. Visit us at LaMars.com.
Contact Information:
Temi Osifodunrin
Director, Marketing & Advertising
303-771-9999 x. # 7001
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LaMar's Donuts Gives Back to First Responders With Free Donuts and Coffee Every Monday This Summer
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FAA Invests Nearly $92 Million to Help Airports Reach President’s Goal of Net Zero-Emissions by 2050 Tuesday, July 11, 2023 WASHINGTON – Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar […]
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