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The EDA funds will help to strengthen, expand and scale UH’s Innovation Impact Challenge.

Posted: May 26, 2021 The University of Hawaiʻi will expand its innovation, entrepreneurship and workforce development ecosystem with the support of a $2.7-million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This will be matched with $813,068 of local funding. “In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and world events beyond our control, never has it been more important for an island-state like Hawaiʻi to develop new industries to su...

Despite news lately about a growing number of job openings, for one group of unemployed people, it’s not quite so simple to get a job. One program, though, is working not just to teach them new job skills, but also to help them with other life challenges on the way to sweet success.

Solar Landscape Announces Green Ambassador Program and Scholarships for NJ High School Students May 18, 2021, 1:08 pm | in Solar Landscape Announces Green Ambassador Program and Scholarships for NJ High School Students   ASBURY PARK, NJ — May 18, 2021 — Solar Landscape, one of New Jersey’s leading solar energy companies, today announced that it has expanded its Workforce Development Program to include a Green Ambassador Program (GAP) for New Jersey high school and...

CaGBC announced its support with the federal government’s plan to invest in a green recovery and tie those investments to climate targets and social justice issues. CaGBC had three key priorities coming into the 2021 budget: development, building retrofits, and leadership on zero carbon building. The new budget, along with the previously announced programs, demonstrates […]

The Brigade Boys and Girls Club has named NiJel Thomas its 2020 Youth of the Year.  The 74-year tradition recognizes local youth for their exemplary leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Thomas was previously a finalist for the award in 2019, the club announced in a news release Thursday.  "When I think of all the qualities I admire most in an individual, perseverance, determination, dependability, leadership, and integrity, I think of Nijel,” New H...

Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:14am The El Dorado Community Foundation has announced the 2021 Endow El Dorado grant recipients. Due to the unique circumstances surrounding the pandemic, the decision was made to allocate some of the grant funding to pandemic response in addition to the usual categories Social Services, Community Mental health, & Youth. In total, a little over $175,000 is being distributed to 28 different organizations throughout El Dorado County. PANDEMIC R...

Students in the Parma Area Center for Transition Services (PACTS) program help run online gift business while learning work and life skills as they strive to gain independence.

Times Leader Staff Writer COLUMBUS — The Senate approved the proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday and many, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, are objecting to the funding formula that places Ohio at a lower priority for assistance. Husted elaborated last week, saying Ohio is essentially being penalized for doing the right thing. “There’s no doubt that the plan provides significant additional relief funding for state and local governments, however the...

GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Great Bend City Council quick reads – March 1, 2021 Council, commission to hold joint meeting A Venture Corporation crew works on the 10th Street resurfacing project near the K-96 bypass Monday afternoon. This is one of the project back on track after the cold snap de...