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FCL Builders Ushers in New Era with a Complete Brand Revitalization

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Chicago, IL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FCL Builders, LLC , a leading industrial builder, today unveiled the most extensive brand refresh since the employee owned and operated company was founded in 1976.

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  • Chicago, IL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FCL Builders, LLC , a leading industrial builder, today unveiled the most extensive brand refresh since the employee owned and operated company was founded in 1976.
  • The new design honors FCL’s past while celebrating the modern company it has become.
  • “For more than 45 years, we’ve built our company to thrive as markets fluctuate.
  • The FCL Experience reflects our values and commitment to excellence, it moves beyond saying we care by proving it every day,” said Cory Singer FCL’s Vice President of Business Development & Pre-Construction.

Zum to Host Hiring Event for Roanoke City Public Schools Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, the company that will provide transportation services for students in Roanoke City Public Schools beginning in August, will host a second hiring event for bus drivers and attendants/monitors on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 9am to 6pm at the Courtyard Roanoke Airport, 3301 Ordway Drive, Roanoke, VA 24107. Certified drivers and attendants/monitors, as well as anyone considering a new career who have yet to be certified are encouraged to attend.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm , the company that will provide transportation services for students in Roanoke City Public Schools beginning in August, will host a second hiring event for bus drivers and attendants/monitors on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 9am to 6pm at the Courtyard Roanoke Airport, 3301 Ordway Drive, Roanoke, VA 24107.
  • Certified drivers and attendants/monitors, as well as anyone considering a new career who have yet to be certified are encouraged to attend.
  • "Student success starts with a safe and reliable ride to school each day," said Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS).
  • Zum is a "Great Places to Work" certified company and encourages all existing drivers as well as new candidates to attend.

Zum, winner of $100M+ contract with Kansas City Public Schools, hosts a school bus driver jobs hiring event in Kansas City, MO

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, Kansas City Public School's new transportation partner, will host its first hiring events on Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott, 4600 Mill Creek Parkway Kansas City, MO 64112. Certified bus drivers and attendants/monitors – as well as those considering a new career who have yet to be certified – are encouraged to attend.

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  • Certified bus drivers and attendants/monitors – as well as those considering a new career who have yet to be certified – are encouraged to attend.
  • Advanced training and certification programs include extensive ongoing training in transporting students with diverse needs and disabilities.
  • Zum is a "Great Places to Work" certified company and encourages all existing drivers as well as new candidates to attend.
  • If you're interested in driving or know someone interested that cannot attend one of Zum's hiring events, please apply here .

Zum, winner of $75M contract with Reading School District, hosts a school bus driver hiring event

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, Reading School District's new transportation partner beginning in the 2024-25 school year, will host a hiring event on Thursday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Reading (701 Penn St., Reading, Pa., 19601). Certified bus drivers and attendants/monitors – as well as those considering a new career who have yet to be certified – are encouraged to attend.

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  • Certified bus drivers and attendants/monitors – as well as those considering a new career who have yet to be certified – are encouraged to attend.
  • "Zum has solved bus driver shortages in many of the districts that we serve, which brings peace of mind to families and schools."
  • "Everyone is welcome at Thursday's hiring event, and we are excited to build a top-notch team."
  • If you're interested in driving or know someone interested that cannot attend one of Zum's hiring events, please apply here .

Branford Public Schools Award $60M Transportation Contract to Zum: Transitioning to fully electric school buses within 5 years

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Branford Public Schools (BPS) has awarded a $60 million, 10-year transportation contract to Zūm to deliver efficient and modern transportation to families.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Branford Public Schools (BPS) has awarded a $60 million, 10-year transportation contract to Zūm to deliver efficient and modern transportation to families.
  • Additionally, within five years, Zum will transition Branford to a 100% electric school bus fleet, the first in Connecticut.
  • "We look forward to working with them starting in the 2024-25 school year and improving the lives of children, families, drivers and school administrators."
  • Branford Public Schools marks the first school district in Connecticut to partner with Zum, which already manages and operates student transportation in Massachusetts, Maryland, California, Washington, Texas, Illinois, and Tennessee.

Sun Life receives USA Today Top Place to Work award for fourth consecutive year

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WELLESLEY, Mass., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named a USA Today Top Place to Work, a recognition formerly known as Top Workplaces USA, for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named a USA Today Top Place to Work, a recognition formerly known as Top Workplaces USA, for the fourth consecutive year.
  • This award builds on previous Top Place to Work recognitions from the Boston Globe (six years); Hartford Courant (three years); and Baltimore Sun.
  • Sun Life is committed to setting standards as a top workplace, promoting a flexible culture, hybrid work model, and new, state-of-the-art offices that support both wellness and productivity.
  • They express even stronger commitment to their work, and we see positive business impacts and employee engagement as a result."

Kansas City Public Schools Enters Into Transportation Agreement with Zum

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has entered into an agreement with Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, to deliver efficient and modern transportation to local families.

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  • Missouri District Partners With Zum to Deliver Safe, Modernized Transportation to 14,000+ Students
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has entered into an agreement with Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, to deliver efficient and modern transportation to local families.
  • "School transportation plays a significant role in children's lives, and we are privileged to be partnering with Kansas City's school community," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.
  • "Zum's proven track record, along with its enhanced communication and equity-focused decision making, will greatly benefit our students, families and drivers in Kansas City," said Dr. Jennifer Collier, superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools.
  • To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools across the nation to deliver safe, reliable and modern student transportation, please visit Zum's website .

Kollabio, Inc. Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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LEESBURG, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Great Place to Work Certification™ is based on results of the Trust Index™ survey administered by the Great Place to Work Institute, which assesses employee satisfaction in key areas, from credibility and respect to fairness and camaraderie. A summary of the company's scores is on Kollabio's Great Places to Work™ profile, with highlights including:

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  • Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
  • LEESBURG, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Great Place to Work Certification™ is based on results of the Trust Index™ survey administered by the Great Place to Work Institute, which assesses employee satisfaction in key areas, from credibility and respect to fairness and camaraderie.
  • "Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work.
  • According to Great Place To Work research , job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace.

Zum Hosts First School Bus Driver Hiring Fair After Selection as Omaha Public Schools Transportation Provider

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Omaha Public Schools' selection of Zūm as a transportation partner beginning in August 2024, the company will host hiring events on Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Element Hotel (3253 Dodge Street, Omaha). Certified bus drivers and people considering a new career who have yet to be certified are encouraged to attend.

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  • Through Zum, Omaha's school community will receive state-of-the-art service and peace of mind that comes from enhanced safety features, transparency and increased technology.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Omaha Public Schools to ensure that every student and family has access to the safe, reliable, modern and efficient transportation services they deserve."
  • "Our priority is safe and reliable trips to and from school," said Trevis Sallis, executive director of student transportation at Omaha Public Schools.
  • To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools across the nation to deliver safe, reliable and modern student transportation, please visit Zum's website .

Roanoke City Public Schools Partners with Zum to Modernize Student Transportation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke City Public Schools has awarded a $77 million 5-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation. 

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  • Virginia Division of 14,000 Students Awards 5-year Contract to Zum for Safe, Reliable Transportation
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke City Public Schools has awarded a $77 million 5-year transportation contract to Zūm , the leader in modern student transportation.
  • Other districts that have partnered with Zum for school transportation include San Francisco Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools; Howard County Public Schools; Oakland Unified School District; Metro Nashville Public Schools; and Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest district in the country.
  • "Student success starts with a safe and reliable ride to school each day," said Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS).
  • "We are excited that Roanoke City Public Schools is partnering with Zum for modern student transportation, and we look forward to working with families, drivers and school officials to serve the needs of this vital school community," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.