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NEXT for AUTISM Inaugural Fellowship Recipients Announced

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEXT for AUTISM (NEXT), a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative initiatives, has proudly awarded six (6) NEXT for AUTISM Fellowships in its first year of the program.

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  • "I am thankful not just for the scholarship but also for the chance to learn and get real-life experience working with adults on the Autism Spectrum.
  • As part of the fellowship program, each recipient will work 800 hours a year as a Direct Service Professional (DSP) supporting autistic adults.
  • In fact, more than 482,000 adults with autism and intellectual disabilities are waitlisted for services that they need and deserve.
  • The 2024 NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship cycle will open in February 2024.

NCCER Releasing Updated Millwright Curriculum

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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ALACHUA, Fla., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NCCER is releasing its revised Millwright curriculum, which focuses on relevant job tasks and practical knowledge, with updated real-world examples and imagery to connect learning to the field.

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  • ALACHUA, Fla., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NCCER is releasing its revised Millwright curriculum, which focuses on relevant job tasks and practical knowledge, with updated real-world examples and imagery to connect learning to the field.
  • This updated curriculum focuses more on maintenance, while retaining coverage on new construction.
  • To learn more about Millwright Level 1, join a webinar presented by NCCER on Tuesday, Nov. 16; register here .
  • About NCCER NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum and assessments with portable credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals.