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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Diesel Technician Training Program

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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RUTLAND, Vt., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support its continued growth and support the regional labor force, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Casella) announced the addition of a Diesel Technician Training program to complement its flourishing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training School, with its inaugural class already completing its first session.

Key Points: 
  • RUTLAND, Vt., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support its continued growth and support the regional labor force, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Casella) announced the addition of a Diesel Technician Training program to complement its flourishing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training School, with its inaugural class already completing its first session.
  • “Three years ago, we launched our CDL school with a long-term vision of building out this next phase of training to support our continued growth and needs from a technician standpoint,” said John W. Casella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Casella.
  • “Many of our leaders throughout the company began their careers on the frontlines of our business,” Casella said.
  • According to Casella, this is essential to ensuring that the Company’s continued growth is on a sustainable path.

Java Experts Unite to Champion Enterprise Java in Virtual Payara Conference

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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This event is dedicated to driving innovation in Jakarta EE, the advanced extension of Java specifications designed for enterprise-level applications.

Key Points: 
  • This event is dedicated to driving innovation in Jakarta EE, the advanced extension of Java specifications designed for enterprise-level applications.
  • The day-long program is unique in catering to all levels of Java knowledge, with a focus on educating JAVA professionals and business leaders about the power and potential of Jakarta EE.
  • Payara CEO and Founder, Steve Millidge, and a Project Lead on Jakarta EE, emphasized: "Bringing together the global Java community at the Virtual Payara Conference is a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation within enterprise Java.
  • The event will feature testimonials from Payara Platform customers, such as CDL, sharing their migration journey from WebLogic to the Payara Platform.

Ancora Education Named One of the "Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation" by Women in Trucking Association

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Education, a leading workforce solutions and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training provider, was recently named one of the 2023 "Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation" by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), a nonprofit organization working to bring gender diversity to the transportation industry. Ancora was recently recognized for this honor at WIT's Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas, November 5-8, as well as in the organization's magazine, Redefining the Road.

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  • Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas, November 5-8, as well as in the organization's magazine, Redefining the Road .
  • As a nation facing a driver shortage, it is more important than ever for the industry to embrace female drivers
    "Women play such an important role in the trucking industry.
  • A more diverse pool of workers is important in order to develop the skilled, smart workforce the trucking industry requires."
  • Since 2018, WIT has promoted the accomplishments of companies focused on recruitment and retention of women in the trucking industry with the "Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation" award.

JK Moving Services Named Military Friendly® Employer for Emphasis on Hiring and Training Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designation for its commitment to hiring and supporting members of the military.

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  • JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designation for its commitment to hiring and supporting members of the military.
  • Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
  • The JK Moving SkillBridge Program gives active-duty military members who will soon transition into civilian life a chance to gain valuable work experience through specific industry training and development.
  • JK Moving Services will be showcased in the 2024 Military Friendly® Employers in the Winter issue of G.I.

First digital platform tailored to address student learning needs earns coveted spot

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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"By harnessing the power of automation and artificial intelligence, our educational platform is poised to revolutionize how a student's learning strengths and needs are identified and accurately addressed."

Key Points: 
  • "By harnessing the power of automation and artificial intelligence, our educational platform is poised to revolutionize how a student's learning strengths and needs are identified and accurately addressed."
  • Using next-generation technology, Rellies's leading-edge Power to Achieve and Learn (PAL) platform has redesigned how a student's learning style is determined and captured.
  • "CDL-Estonia is buoyed by the game-changing potential of this platform to maximize and optimize meaningful teaching and learning, across the education arena."
  • The Rellie team, chosen among 13 other start-ups in the Digital Society Stream at CDL, is the only Ed Tech company selected.

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in Arlington to Launch New CBL-B Training

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The demand for qualified truck drivers with a Commercial Driver's License: Class A (CDL-A) has been well documented. Yet, not all commercial vehicles require comprehensive CDL-A training. Commercial Driver's License: Class B (CDL-B) training provides an option for individuals only interested in driving vehicles like a school bus, dump truck, straight truck or garbage truck. Recognizing a path to getting more qualified drivers on the road more quickly for less tuition than our CDL A program, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in Arlington is set to launch a new CDL-B training program in November 2023. Successful completion of the DOT-compliant training program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to attempt a CDL-B Skills Test, required for obtaining their CDL.

Key Points: 
  • Yet, not all commercial vehicles require comprehensive CDL-A training.
  • Commercial Driver's License: Class B (CDL-B) training provides an option for individuals only interested in driving vehicles like a school bus, dump truck, straight truck or garbage truck.
  • Recognizing a path to getting more qualified drivers on the road more quickly for less tuition than our CDL A program, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in Arlington is set to launch a new CDL-B training program in November 2023.
  • Successful completion of the DOT-compliant training program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to attempt a CDL-B Skills Test, required for obtaining their CDL.

TrueBlue's Centerline Drivers Launches Veterans Apprenticeship Program Partnership

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that Centerline Drivers, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), has launched a new Veterans apprenticeship program through a partnership with FastPort .

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that Centerline Drivers, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), has launched a new Veterans apprenticeship program through a partnership with FastPort .
  • Military Veterans have valuable and transferable skills and are great candidates to become Commercial Driver's License (CDL) drivers.
  • The Centerline apprenticeship program is part of the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship program, which provides focused and comprehensive industry training.
  • "We are honored to have so many military Veterans as drivers, recruiters and leaders throughout Centerline," said Jill Quinn, President of Centerline Drivers.

New Research Reveals A Declining State of Satisfaction Among America's Professional Truck Drivers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drive My Way released the company's second National Driver Happiness Study today, which measures job and lifestyle satisfaction of professional CDL truck drivers across the United States through an online survey of over 500 drivers.

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  • The happiest drivers are also the most experienced: 55.2% of drivers with 8+ years in the industry reported high levels of satisfaction.
  • However, this still surpassed the male drivers' satisfaction rate, which dropped from 53.0% in 2019 to 51.1% in 2023.
  • Truck drivers have infinite career options, and too many are not happy with their current job.
  • The 2023 study is derived from responses from over 500 professional truck drivers working within the United States.

UKG Announces 2023 Innovation Award Winners at UKG Aspire

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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UKG Aspire -- UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today announced the winners of the 2023 Innovation Awards announced at UKG Aspire, which recognize customers leveraging AI-powered UKG technology and the power of their UKG partnership to create a great place to work and drive exceptional business results.

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  • UKG Aspire -- UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today announced the winners of the 2023 Innovation Awards announced at UKG Aspire, which recognize customers leveraging AI-powered UKG technology and the power of their UKG partnership to create a great place to work and drive exceptional business results.
  • With UKG, T-Mobile has experienced exceptional success in forecasting and scheduling tens of thousands of workers across its 3,000 retail locations.
  • Unified Women’s Healthcare has seen employee morale and productivity surge since implementing UKG Pro .
  • “This year’s Innovation Award winners represent the best of what is possible when you invest in your people,” said Bob Hughes, chief customer and strategy officer at UKG.

Oxygen Esports Announces Call of Duty League® 2024 Major I Tournament to be Held in Partnership with Live Nation at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxygen Esports (OXG), the largest esports organization in New England announced today that they will host the first Call of Duty League® (CDL) Major tournament of the 2024 season in partnership with Live Nation at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. For the second year in a row, the tournament welcomes esports fans from across the globe to Boston, where nearly 15,000 guests are expected to attend over the course of the weekend. Oxygen Esports-owned franchise, the Boston Breach, will compete for their share of the $500,000 prize pool. The tournament will take place from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024 with tickets on sale today. 

Key Points: 
  • The tournament will take place from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024 with tickets on sale today.
  • Located at Fenway Park, MGM Music Hall is a multi-purpose performing arts center that can accommodate up to 5,000 guests.
  • Opened in August 2022, MGM Music Hall at Fenway is operated by Fenway Music Company, a joint venture between Fenway Sports Management and Live Nation.
  • To purchase tickets for the Call of Duty League® Major I at MGM Music Hall, visit the event information page on Ticketmaster .