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West LA College Leads State Efforts on Climate Change Solutions through Education and Job Training

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the State of California's massive investment and ambitious plans to fight climate change, West LA College will be a key part in helping to fill the gap in climate education and training. With the creation of the state's only California Center for Climate Change Education located on West's campus, the College is the new, green epicenter for environmental education and innovation. The Center is focused exclusively on climate change solutions, and job creation to meet the demands of the future workforce. The Center was funded through a $5-million state allocation (AB 1913 – CA Assemblymember Isaac Bryan) and $1.3 million in federal dollars from then-Congresswoman Karen Bass and Senator Alex Padilla. Subsequently, West boasts the – first and only – degree and certificate programs in Climate Change & Environmental Studies among the 116 California community colleges.

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With the creation of the state's only California Center for Climate Change Education located on West's campus, the College is the new, green epicenter for environmental education and innovation.
The Center is focused exclusively on climate change solutions, and job creation to meet the demands of the future workforce.
On October 24-26, the Center will host its inaugural Climate Action Palooza , a three-day climate conference focused on youth activism, green-collar job training and education.
As new careers emerge to respond to the effects of climate change, West LA College is leading efforts to provide hands-on job training for the new wave of expected green-collar tech jobs.

EQS-News: Pareto Securities strengthens its market leadership in the first half of 2023

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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Pareto Securities AS, an international investment bank headquartered in Oslo and a long-standing partner to the mid-market in Scandinavia and Germany, once again expanded its leading position in the Nordic High Yield Bond market in the first half of 2023.

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Pareto Securities AS, an international investment bank headquartered in Oslo and a long-standing partner to the mid-market in Scandinavia and Germany, once again expanded its leading position in the Nordic High Yield Bond market in the first half of 2023.
In the first six months of 2023, Pareto arranged or advised on 37 debt transactions with a total volume of EUR 3.7 billion.
From January to June 2023 the Nordic High Yield Bond market regained momentum despite the continued volatile market backdrop.
This represents less than 1% of the Nordic High Yield market in the first six months of 2023.

Benzinga's 2022 Esports Listmakers Are Driving Gaming Forward

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 Benzinga will hold its 2022 Esports Listmaker Event featuring cutting-edge companies that have made significant contributions to driving the esports industry forward.

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At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 Benzinga will hold its 2022 Esports Listmaker Event featuring cutting-edge companies that have made significant contributions to driving the esports industry forward.
United Esports -United Esports is an esports and gaming marketing agency offering strategic positioning and creative solutions designed to engage with the 18- to 34-year-old demographic through all meaningful points of engagement.
Engine Gaming and Media Inc - Engine Gaming & Media is focused on developing premium consumer experiences and technology and content solutions for partners in the esports, news and gaming industry.
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF- VanEck ESPO is an ETF focused on the video game and esports industry.

TalentX Entertainment Announces New Managing Directors: Entertainment Marketing Expert Vanessa DelMuro and Social Media, High Fashion and Commercial Talent Veteran Kimberly Duman

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Together, DelMuro and Duman will be injecting fresh talent, energy, and experience into TalentX the company founded by superstar creators but rounded out by a staff of top-notch industry executives and expert influencer managers.

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Together, DelMuro and Duman will be injecting fresh talent, energy, and experience into TalentX the company founded by superstar creators but rounded out by a staff of top-notch industry executives and expert influencer managers.
The pair next brought their expertise to YMU Entertainment, where they built the companys US Social Division from the ground up.
Arriving with DelMuro and Duman is a dynamic management team that will comprise the new Beauty and Style Division at TalentX.
ReKT is also home to the esports industrys most robust media and marketing agency business, consulting brands, properties, and influencers.

Virtuos Bolsters European Presence with its New Lyon Studio

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

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This expansion is a key part of Virtuos' buy-and-build strategy to increase its global footprint, as well as its proximity to clients.

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This expansion is a key part of Virtuos' buy-and-build strategy to increase its global footprint, as well as its proximity to clients.
Aurlien Kerbeci, Studio Director, will oversee Virtuos Lyon's studio operations.
"We're excited to welcome Aurlien, Domenico, and the rest of the talented founding team at Lyon to the Virtuos family.
We are invested in continuous talent development, and in line with our growth trajectory, are always on the lookout for people to join our teams," said Aurlien Kerbeci, Studio Director, Virtuos Lyon.