Computer literacy

Logility President Allan Dow and VP Business Development, Diane Ngabire named Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2024 Pros to Know

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Dow, Synthetic media, Organization, Growth, Intelligence, Business development, AI, Computer, Student, Workforce, Digital divide, Generative, Food, Demand, Computer literacy

Logility, Inc., the leader in AI-first supply chain planning software, announced Logility employees, VP of Business Development, Diane Ngabire and President, Allan Dow, were named as winners of this year’s Pros to Know award.

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  • Logility, Inc., the leader in AI-first supply chain planning software, announced Logility employees, VP of Business Development, Diane Ngabire and President, Allan Dow, were named as winners of this year’s Pros to Know award.
  • This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other supply chain leaders looking for competitive advantages.
  • They've spent the last year (and more) creating safer, more efficient supply chains," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
  • Go to www.SDCExec.com/awards to learn more about other Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards.

New Data Shows Nearly 90% of Michigan Jobs Require Digital Skills, One-Third of Workers Currently Have Low or No Digital Skills

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Technology, TV and Radio, Manufacturing, Other Communications, Entertainment, Communications, Other Professional Services, Human Resources, Other Education, Media, Professional Services, Education, Other Technology, Agriculture, Telecommunications, Natural Resources, Software, Labor, Other Manufacturing, Internet, Training, Welfare, Student, Research, Comcast, Multimedia, Microsoft, Electricity, SAS, SAP, Computer literacy, Veteran, Microsoft Excel, ACP, NSC, Congress, Magic, Workforce, Organization, Affordable Connectivity Program, Digital divide, Parent, Public sector, Growth

The National Skills Coalition (NSC) released new data spotlighting the demand for digital skills in Michigan’s labor market.

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  • The National Skills Coalition (NSC) released new data spotlighting the demand for digital skills in Michigan’s labor market.
  • The NSC analysis found that 89% of jobs analyzed require digital skills, including those in Michigan’s priority sectors like manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture.
  • The most in-demand digital skills in Michigan include data entry, computer literacy, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Many sites also serve adults and can connect them to job searches, healthcare information and public assistance, and digital skills content.

Twin Valley Awards Nearly $17,000 in Community Grants to Rural Kansas Communities

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Fire, Quality of life, Firefighter, Computer, Small business, Learning, Risk, Student, Seed, Software, CoBank, Veteran, Farmer, Wi-Fi, Commerce, Computer literacy, Miltonvale, Kansas, Internet, Farmers' market, Volunteering, Food, Growth, Radio, Safety, Flower, Bed, Communication

MILTONVALE, Kan., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas's largest independently owned broadband & communications company, Twin Valley, has awarded nearly $17,000 in grant funding as a part of its community Pledge to support local outreach initiatives. The Community Grant Program focuses on filling local needs with an emphasis on digital inclusion efforts, expanding on the company's statewide contributions to creating digital equity in Kansas. Awardees include:

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  • Our Community Donations program is just one way we give to the causes and events that are meaningful to our rural communities," said Ben Foster, president & CEO of Twin Valley.
  • In addition to the Community Grant Program, Twin Valley gives back throughout the year in other ways, with more than $100,000 in community support.
  • The grants were made possible, in part, by matching grants from Twin Valley's partners the Foundation for Rural Service and CoBank.
  • "We understand the impact that community grants can have on rural communities, driving positive change and improving the foundations of resilience and prosperity," said Aaron Wertenberger, Twin Valley strategic operations manager and program administrator.

Exchange Bank Partners with FHLBank San Francisco to Award Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians $70,000 Grant

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Computer, Bank, Economic development, Computer literacy, Federal Home Loan Banks, Exchange, Partnership, Exchange Bank, OTC, Education

Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) has collaborated with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) and its AHEAD Economic Development Grant Program to provide $70,000 in funding to Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians to promote indigenous self-sufficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) has collaborated with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) and its AHEAD Economic Development Grant Program to provide $70,000 in funding to Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians to promote indigenous self-sufficiency.
  • The Exchange Bank-sponsored grant will fund Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, which is a federally recognized tribe in Northern California whose mission is to promote indigenous self-sufficiency through economic development, education, and affordable housing.
  • “Exchange Bank is proud to participate in the AHEAD grant program, helping to make a positive impact in our community,” said Shari DeMaris, chief operating officer, Exchange Bank.
  • Exchange Bank applied for the grant in partnership with Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians and was awarded the $70,000 after a competitive selection process.

Intel Editorial: Intel Addresses Semiconductor Workforce Shortage

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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, University, Education, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Training, Knowledge, Workforce, Maintenance, Partnership, Owens Community College, James A. Rhodes State College, Electronics, Personal protective equipment, ISO, Gas, Introduction, Curriculum, Torque, Marion Technical College, National Science Foundation, Semiconductor Industry Association, Statistics, Multimedia, North Central State College, Research, Fuse, Intel, Science, Ganz DVM-4, Computer literacy, Future, Student, SIA, Editorial, Problem solving, Central Ohio Technical College, Investment, Head, Reading, STEM, Acid, Ecosystem, International Organization (journal), Credit, Arizona State University Research Park, Columbus State Community College, Safety, International Organization for Standardization, Nursing, Video game, Northwestern State University

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230924048835/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230924048835/en/
    Intel is addressing the semiconductor workforce shortage by creating the industry’s first stackable, shareable and transferable one-year semiconductor technician certificate program.
  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) .
  • Intel is facing this challenge head-on by creating specific regional programs in partnership with local community colleges to meet Intel’s and the semiconductor industry’s workforce needs.
  • In addition to the technician certification programs created by the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program, Intel is also collaborating with the National Science Foundation in two programs: Enhancing Engineering Technology and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Education ( ETSTE ) and Future of Semiconductors ( FuSe ) to ensure the U.S. workforce is ready for a new era in semiconductor manufacturing.

Kubicle enables analytics upskilling in South Africa: Over 6,000 New Data skills acquired by Capitec employees

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Monday, September 18, 2023
MTN, Computer literacy, Workforce, African, Data, Work, Cryptocurrency, Capitec Bank

Over 1,000 Capitec employees have completed more than 6,000 courses in data analytics.

Key Points: 
  • Over 1,000 Capitec employees have completed more than 6,000 courses in data analytics.
  • Mark Henderson, CEO of Kubicle , states, "We're thrilled to be part of Capitec's journey towards becoming a data-driven organization.
  • A recent global report, "Data Literacy: The Upskilling Evolution," underscores the importance of data literacy in the future of work.
  • As our clients continue to invest in data upskilling of their employees, Kubicle calls on other South African companies to follow suit.

Teens Are Entering High School Reading at a Third Grade Level

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Primary, Secondary, Education, Consumer, Other Education, Continuing, Hispanic, Training, Literacy, Computer literacy, Reading, Student, Language, Multimedia, News, COVID, Attention, Punctuality, Time management, Tutoring

“We work with many students who used to come to us as freshmen reading at a fifth-grade level,” explained Kathyrn Limata, literacy teacher at Learn4Life , a network of 80+ public high schools.

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  • “We work with many students who used to come to us as freshmen reading at a fifth-grade level,” explained Kathyrn Limata, literacy teacher at Learn4Life , a network of 80+ public high schools.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230908684757/en/
    Students are starting high school reading well below their grade level, leading them to struggle in multiple subjects.
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    Limata said that during COVID, many school districts in California did not hold students back because of social promotion policies, so there are thousands of kids who are entering high school without knowing how to read.
  • As she started to gain some reading skills, she got more and more confident and was soon looking forward to coming to school.

SBB Research Group Foundation Names July 2023 Grant Finalists: FIRST Illinois Robotics, Intergenerational Computer Education, Team IMPACT

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Finance, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Science, Computer literacy, Prospect Heights, Organization, Ageing, Mathematics, Robotics, Education, Engineering, Disability, Nursing

FIRST Illinois Robotics (Prospect Heights) inspires young people to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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  • FIRST Illinois Robotics (Prospect Heights) inspires young people to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Their inclusive robotics programs cater to individuals aged 4-18, preparing them for a successful future.
  • Intergenerational Computer Education (Chicago) aims to empower individuals across all age groups to excel in the digital realm through inclusive education and training.
  • The Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to apply for a grant at sbbrg.org/apply-for-grant .

SNS Network Technology's JOI for All Initiative Assisting Education Transformation

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Monday, June 12, 2023
SNS, Educational technology, Learning, Internet, Culture, Teaching, YB, Computer literacy, Ministry, School, Student, ICT, JOI, Knowledge, MOE, Tutoring, Education

The JOI for All project is part of the Group's countrywide initiative to provide ICT devices and solutions to schools as part of the Malaysian education system's digital transformation incorporating technology enabling students to better access learning tools and knowledge.

Key Points: 
  • The JOI for All project is part of the Group's countrywide initiative to provide ICT devices and solutions to schools as part of the Malaysian education system's digital transformation incorporating technology enabling students to better access learning tools and knowledge.
  • The latest contribution was held under the auspices of the MADANI Education Roadshow platform.
  • The MADANI Education Roadshow under the Ministry of Education (MOE), organised by Yayasan Didik Negara, was launched in late March 2023 to foster ties with MOE staff as well as gather feedback and concerns from the education community on various issues related to the country's education system.
  • The latest round of the MADANI Education Roadshow was held in Alor Star, Kedah, and was attended by Minister of Education, YB.

The Access Bank UK Ltd grows internationally and supports community wellbeing

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Monday, July 17, 2023
Employment, PLC, African, Access Bank, UNICEF, Computer literacy, School, Student, New Nigerian Bank F.C., City, International finance, Access, Water, Growth, Bank, Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club, Cryptocurrency

All part of The Access Bank/Fifth Chukker impressive fundraising initiatives across Africa.

Key Points: 
  • All part of The Access Bank/Fifth Chukker impressive fundraising initiatives across Africa.
  • For The Access Bank UK Ltd Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director, Jamie Simmonds the highlight of a strong financial operating performance has been securing the approval of French regulators for the Bank to open a regulated branch in Paris.
  • "We are a bank where our growth has been fuelled by the strength of customer relationships.
  • We are part of the community and as such should support its wellbeing."