Communication is the start of Great things
Over the past few months, we have been having some disruptive, and thought-provoking conversations with Michael Steiner, Executive Director of BEST Robotics around the training, education and the elements and skills that students and the workforce need today. One part of my last conversation made me stop and think. Michael talked about the importance of […]
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A Technology Centric World needs STEM literate Students
As part of Business Class News’ spotlight on corporations that support education, our Publisher, Karl Woolfenden spoke to Peter Balyta, at Texas Instruments (TI), who is the President of their Education Technology side of their business. A couple of weeks ago we showcased a contest that TI is holding and Karl was curious to find […]
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Raytheon Technologies Announces $500 Million Social Impact Initiative
Ten-year commitment will advance equitable opportunities in STEM education, career development and community wellbeing; company launches employee challenge to take on one million acts of serviceRaytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) today announced Connect Up, a 10-year, $500 million corporate responsibility initiative to drive transformative, generational impact on critical societal challenges. This focused philanthropy expands upon and elevates the company’s legacy […]
Sun Life becomes inaugural corporate sponsor of Bentley University program for first-generation college students
Sun Life U.S. has partnered with Bentley University as an inaugural corporate sponsor for first-generation college students within the school’s FirstGen Presidential Fellows (FPF) program. The Sun Life FirstGen Scholarship Fund, established with a $100,000 corporate gift, will support two FirstGen Presidential Fellows for each of their four years at Bentley. Launched last fall, Bentley’s FPF program engages a small group of high-achieving students […]
Governor DeSantis Announces Launch of Lockheed Martin, CareerSource Florida Apprenticeship Program
Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that Lockheed Martin and CareerSource Florida have partnered to develop and refine a registered apprenticeship program. Lockheed Martin, one of the nation’s leading global security and aerospace companies, has led the development of a regional workforce and education ecosystem and will model the program across its major regional operations in Florida and nationwide.”Lockheed Martin’s new apprenticeship program with […]
PayPal Partners with CodeHouse, INROADS and National Association of Black Accountants to Mentor and Recruit Black and Diverse Talent
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that it has entered into multi-year partnerships with CodeHouse, INROADS and the National Association of Black Accountants to develop and hire Black and diverse talent. The partnerships are part of a $535 million commitment first announced in June that includes strengthening PayPal’s internal Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging programs and supporting the recruitment, hiring and career advancement of Black and underrepresented employees.”PayPal’s mission to democratize financial services is inherently inclusive, and […]