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Community Corrections Officers Meet Manhattan

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Components of the community corrections program will be broadcast live from the Marriott Marquis Times Square, August 27 - 30 as nearly 2000 probation and parole officers converge on New York for the 48th Annual Training Institute of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA).

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Components of the community corrections program will be broadcast live from the Marriott Marquis Times Square, August 27 - 30 as nearly 2000 probation and parole officers converge on New York for the 48th Annual Training Institute of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA).
  • The gathering of both juvenile and adult community corrections officers – the largest of its kind in the country – offers an opportunity to face tough topics while also celebrating success stories.
  • "POs from throughout North America along with representatives from other countries come together once a year to reimagine the future of community corrections.
  • A Women's Symposium, a daylong pre-event on Saturday, is a session for female-identifying officers to focus on leadership, health, challenges of a formerly male dominated field, and the future of community corrections.

Shining Stars: DME & SJNA Partnership Yields Two 2023 First-Round NBA Draftees

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DELAFIELD, Wis. and DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The DME Academy at St. John's Northwestern Academies partnership took center stage at the 2023 NBA Draft as two former standout products of each academy were selected in the first round of the draft.

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  • On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Brandin Podziemski, a 2021 graduate of SJNA, was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 19th pick.
  • Launched less than a month prior to the draft, the 2023 NBA Draft was a banner night for the DME at SJNA program.
  • The partnership between DME and SJNA aims to continue to produce elite student-athletes, like Brandin Podziemski and Kris Murray.
  • To learn more or apply to be a part of the DME at SJNA partnership in Delafield, Wisconsin click here: DME at SJNA

Amazon Music Curates Performances from 2 Chainz, Blxst, AJR, Eslabon Armado, Armani White, DJ E Rock, and More at NBA Con

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Amazon Music will also power the NBA Con Store, which will offer exclusive merchandise to bring fans closer together with their favorite players and teams.

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  • Amazon Music will also power the NBA Con Store, which will offer exclusive merchandise to bring fans closer together with their favorite players and teams.
  • Available at the event, this merch will include never-before-seen apparel for all 30 NBA teams and official NBA Con gear.
  • NBA Con tips off the opening weekend of NBA 2K24 Summer League, which begins 10 days of NBA action on Friday, July 7.
  • Premium experiences for NBA 2K Summer League and NBA Con—including small group gatherings with NBA Legends, custom merchandise, and hospitality—are also available at NBAExperiences.com .