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Go1 Acquires Coorpacademy to Diversify Content Available to Learners and Expand European Reach and Resources

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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This latest acquisition presents a big opportunity for Go1 and moves the needle closer to its goal of reaching one billion learners globally.

Key Points: 
  • This latest acquisition presents a big opportunity for Go1 and moves the needle closer to its goal of reaching one billion learners globally.
  • Go1s core purpose is to help organizations and learners access great content from thousands of content providers.
  • Go1 makes it easy for organizations to learn, with the worlds most comprehensive online library of learning resources.
  • With over 3.5 million learners and growing Go1 is a world leader in online learning.

The Workers Lab Reimagines How Flexible Work Can Be Quality Work With $1M Investment

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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The Workers Lab - a nonprofit investor that drives worker-centered innovation - announced today its $1M investment in an effort to demonstrate how flexible work can be quality work.

Key Points: 
  • The Workers Lab - a nonprofit investor that drives worker-centered innovation - announced today its $1M investment in an effort to demonstrate how flexible work can be quality work.
  • Were actively engaging local officials to bring this platform into their own cities and utilize it for their own flexible work needs.
  • We hope that what were learning can inform other cities and be the launchpad for providing quality and flexible work opportunities to workers across the country who want and need them.
  • The Workers Lab is a nonprofit investor that helps give new ideas for and with workers a chance to succeed.

UPDATE: Michael D. Smith Takes Helm as New CEO of AmeriCorps

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael D. Smith officially started last week as the new Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCorps.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael D. Smith officially started last week as the new Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCorps.
  • Smith takes thereinsat AmeriCorps as national service is primed for a moment of tremendous growth and impact.
  • Ive seen the impact of AmeriCorps firsthand throughout my own life.Everyday AmeriCorps members and volunteerscreate hope and possibility for children and families in greatest need,said Michael D. Smith, CEO of AmeriCorps.
  • In his first weeks, Smith will volunteer during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 17.

Michael D. Smith Takes Helm as New CEO of AmeriCorps

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael D. Smith officially started last week as the new Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCorps.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael D. Smith officially started last week as the new Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCorps.
  • Smith takes thereinsat AmeriCorps as national service is primed for a moment of tremendous growth and impact.
  • Ive seen the impact of AmeriCorps firsthand throughout my own life.Everyday AmeriCorps members and volunteerscreate hope and possibility for children and families in greatest need,said Michael D. Smith, CEO of AmeriCorps.
  • In his first weeks, Smith will volunteer during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 17.

Global EdTech Company Language Learning Market Opens $500K Seed Round

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Education, one of the world's largest industries, is expected to reach $7.3 Trillion by 2025 in total global expenditure from governments, companies, and consumers. However, the global language learning industry is unorganized and disconnected--which was only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • MCKINNEY, Texas, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Language Learning Market , an early stage EdTech marketplace and PaaS startup, announced opening a Seed Round, fundraising $500K, set to close Q1 2022.
  • Language Learning Market has been awarded grants from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Innovation Fund, Impact Ventures, WomensNet, and IFundWomen for innovation in EdTech and timely business plan.
  • We invested in Language Learning Market (LLM) because the company is poised to bridge the communication gap, one language learner at a time, through their unique marketplace solution.
  • Language Learning Market seeks to source the best learning resources from around the world under one roof.

LMS365 and Go1 Deepen Partnership with Content Deployment Integration

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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This integration further deepens and expands the value delivered to Go1 and LMS365 joint customers by allowing users to seamlessly push curated content playlists directly from Go1 into the LMS365 catalogs.

Key Points: 
  • This integration further deepens and expands the value delivered to Go1 and LMS365 joint customers by allowing users to seamlessly push curated content playlists directly from Go1 into the LMS365 catalogs.
  • The Go1 Content Hub is the largest curated eLearning library from the world's top content providers, and LMS365 is the only learning solution offered through Microsoft 365 and Teams.
  • The integration between the two learning platforms allows Go1 and LMS365 customers to quickly deploy and strategically send the right content at the optimal time for their organization.
  • Basem Emera, Vice President of Partnerships and Alliances for Go1, said: "We're thrilled to deepen our partnership between Go1 and LMS365.

WorkRamp Partners with Udemy Business, OpenSesame, Go1, and EasyLlama to Empower Learning & Development Teams to Deliver More Tailored Learning Experiences

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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EasyLlama partnership gives WorkRamp customers access to an expansive list of interactive and bite-sized compliance and sexual harassment training courses.

Key Points: 
  • EasyLlama partnership gives WorkRamp customers access to an expansive list of interactive and bite-sized compliance and sexual harassment training courses.
  • To learn more about how companies like Lattice, Front, and Plaid are leveraging WorkRamp to build best-in-class learning programs, visit workramp.com .
  • Through self-guided learning paths, interactive coaching functionalities, and robust certification modules, WorkRamp allows modern enterprises to build customized learning experiences at scale.
  • Top learning teams at Miro, Brex, and Reddit trust WorkRamp to onboard, train, and certify people across the business.

Salesforce Gives $19M to Schools

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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With these grants, Salesforce is building upon its longstanding commitment to education to help schools address growing inequities and get students back on track.

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  • With these grants, Salesforce is building upon its longstanding commitment to education to help schools address growing inequities and get students back on track.
  • "Back to school looks different this year, and there are new demands on teachers, parents, and students," said Ebony Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Salesforce.
  • Through Salesforce's global Circle the Schools program, employees participate in volunteer activities designed to advance student skills, including literacy in elementary schools, STEM in middle schools, and college and career readiness in high schools.
  • Since 2013, Salesforce employees have adopted more than 130 schools globally in cities, including 34 schools in San Francisco and Oakland.

One of Hong Kong's most illustrious business names establishes a UK based charity, inspired to better the lives of those Hong Kong citizens starting a new life in Britain

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Aptly named 'The Hong Kong People Association' the initiative is bountifully formed in the name of the people, for the people.

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  • Aptly named 'The Hong Kong People Association' the initiative is bountifully formed in the name of the people, for the people.
  • As a UK resident, William understands first-hand the apprehensions and barriers in setting up a new life overseas.
  • William was the Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Association - the largest youth charity association in Hong Kong.
  • The British government estimates 5.4 million Hong Kong residents are eligible for the scheme, that's about 72% of its 7.5 million population.

One of Hong Kong's most illustrious business names establishes a UK based charity, inspired to better the lives of those Hong Kong citizens starting a new life in Britain

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Monday, September 20, 2021
People, BNO, Social media, Hong Kong People's Association, False imprisonment, Rule of law, Employment, Speech, Business administration, Hongkongers, Culture, Youth Innovation Fund, Association, NatWest Markets, Population, University of Wales, Newport, Board, Business, Alliance Manchester Business School, CEO, National, Freedom, University, Master of Business Administration, Equity capital markets, Confusion, Housing, Kleinwort Hambros, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, IPO, CAI, Work, Investment, Movement, Chartered Association of Building Engineers, Community Development Alliance Scotland, Name, Education, Tutoring, Financial services, Health insurance

LONDON, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most distinguished names in Hong Kong, esteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr William Je, has embarked upon a quest to help many of those 5.4 million eligible Hong Kong citizens seeking to relocate and set up residency in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • Aptly named 'The Hong Kong People Association' the initiative is bountifully formed in the name of the people, for the people.
  • As a UK resident, William understands first-hand the apprehensions and barriers in setting up a new life overseas.
  • William was the Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Association - the largest youth charity association in Hong Kong.
  • The British government estimates 5.4 million Hong Kong residents are eligible for the scheme, that's about 72% of its 7.5 million population.