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Gateway Apprenticeship Program™ Launches in Ohio to Strengthen Pathways for K-12 to Manufacturing Careers During Panel Event Featuring U.S Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and Local Industry Leaders

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Event celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a new campaign to support women and underrepresented groups and strengthen K-12 career pathways in Ohio’s manufacturing sector

OBERLIN, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, as part of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebrations, the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA), in partnership with Manufacturing Works, Lorain County Joint Vocational School (LCJVS), and Process Technology, launched the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™ at the event ‘Innovating Ohio: Expanding Opportunities in Manufacturing.’ Held at LCJVS, this gathering brought together government, education, and industry leaders to focus on expanding Ohio’s manufacturing workforce and creating clear pathways for women and underrepresented groups.

The event featured Wendy Chun-Hoon, Director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau, as a special guest during a panel discussion with industry stakeholders. Chun-Hoon shared insights on how Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) and workforce development initiatives can empower women and other underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in manufacturing careers.

A centerpiece of the event was the official Ohio launch of the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™, designed to create high-quality pre-apprenticeships within Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This initiative aims to equip Ohio students with a structured pathway that leads directly from high school into RAs, supporting Ohio’s demand for skilled talent and strengthening the K-12 to industry pipeline in the manufacturing sector.

“The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized gender equity in unprecedented ways. Through the Investing in America agenda, this administration is creating good-paying, union jobs and expanding pathways for women, people of color and other underrepresented groups into family-sustaining careers,” said Chun-Hoon. “Today’s discussion underscores the importance of closing persistent gender and racial wage gaps by helping women transition into higher paying careers with the benefits women need to thrive in the workplace. By opening doors through initiatives like the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™, we are building a workforce that meets industry needs while strengthening our communities and promoting a more equitable future.”

“Our goal with the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™ is to build a workforce pipeline that not only addresses Ohio’s immediate talent needs but also sets a foundation for long-term industry resilience. Through NIICA’s National Talent Hub™ (NTH) we’re able to align the curriculum within targeted CTE programs with local and regional employers, and then graduates are seamlessly connected through the NTH to those employers so they can continue that experience through paid RAs and get credit for prior learning in a competency-based program,” said Mike Russo, President and CEO of NIICA.

“By working closely with educational institutions, employers, and government leaders, we’re creating pathways that leverage the existing public education system to empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive in manufacturing. Today’s event highlights the collaborative spirit needed to foster an inclusive, skilled workforce ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s industries,” said Russo.

During the event, several Ohio employers formally pledged their support for the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™, joining a collaborative effort to strengthen Ohio’s manufacturing workforce. By committing to consider CTE graduates for RA opportunities, these organizations are leading the way in creating accessible pathways for young talent. Participating employers include:

AgratiAircraft Wheel & Brake by KamanDuPontEnerco Group, Inc.Orlando Baking CompanyPresriteProcess TechnologyRe:Build CDIThogus

“At DuPont, we are committed to developing a skilled and diverse workforce in Northeast Ohio. By partnering with NIICA through the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™, we invest in the future of manufacturing while creating meaningful career pathways for individuals. This partnership bridges the gap between education and employment, empowering our community and promoting long-term success in our industry,” said Brian Carroll, Plant Manager at DuPont.

“At Process Technology, we believe in the power of investing in Ohio’s future workforce,” said Jody Richards, CEO of Process Technology. “By partnering with NIICA through the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™, we’re helping to create accessible, high-quality career paths that equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in advanced manufacturing. This commitment not only strengthens our company but also supports the long-term growth and resilience of Ohio’s manufacturing sector.”

“The Gateway Apprenticeship Program™ allows Re:Build Cutting Dynamics to elevate the career paths of our manufacturing team, and future team members. Re:Build Manufacturing is committed to inventing the future of manufacturing in the United States. Programs such as this, and partnerships like NIICA, allow us to continue to soar towards our commitment to teams, our community, and our country,” said Angela Carpenter, HR Manager at Re:Build Cutting Dynamics.

“At Orlando Baking, we recognize the importance of providing young people with opportunities to thrive in a sector that drives our local economy. Through our commitment to the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™, Orlando Baking Company aims to inspire and benefit from the skills of future generations. We recognize the need for early training and education and thereby strengthening Ohio’s manufacturing workforce and contributing to a brighter, more equitable future for all,” said Stephan Weber, Vice President of Operations at Orlando Baking Company.

In addition to the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™ launch, the event introduced the Manufacturing Works for Women Campaign, a Manufacturing Works initiative aimed at expanding career opportunities for women in manufacturing. “This campaign represents a crucial shift in Ohio’s manufacturing landscape, breaking down barriers and creating new opportunities for women in high-demand roles,” said Adam Artman, President and Executive Director at Manufacturing Works. “With the support of partners like NIICA and LCJVS, we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive manufacturing workforce that strengthens our community.”

Dr. Glenn Faircloth, Superintendent of LCJVS, highlighted the event’s importance to Ohio’s education and workforce development community. “At LCJVS, we’re dedicated to blending real-world tools with cutting-edge solutions to support economic growth and expand career pathways. This event highlights the critical role that CTE and apprenticeships play in helping students transition into rewarding careers that fuel our local economy.”

As Ohio strengthens its commitment to workforce development, the Gateway Apprenticeship Program™ and the Manufacturing Works for Women Campaign set the stage for a future where opportunity is accessible to all, regardless of background. This event marks a collaborative leap toward a thriving, diverse manufacturing sector that values skill, dedication, and innovation.

“As we launch these programs, we’re not only building a workforce for today but creating pathways that will sustain Ohio’s manufacturing success for years to come,” said Russo. “Together, we’re ensuring that the future of manufacturing is inclusive, resilient, and prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic industry.”

A replay of the panel will be made available in the days following the event. For additional information about the event or for media comments, contact the Institute’s Outreach and Communications Manager Stephanie Frederick at sfrederick@niica.org.

About the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement 

NIICA is a 501(c)(3) organization that is responsible for a national strategy to build the talent pipeline to support strategic industry sectors – tech-based industries and advanced manufacturing tied to U.S. national security and global competitiveness.

NIICA is the nation’s leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development strategy and is the U.S. Department of Labor’s national Registered Apprenticeship (RA) industry Intermediary responsible for establishing and expanding RAs throughout the semiconductor and broader nanotechnology-related industries and advanced manufacturing supply chain. All related programming and support are being advanced through NIICA’s Center for Skill-Based Learning and the National Talent Pipeline Development Initiative.

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Huawei Cloud in France: Building an AI-Native Cloud to Amplify Intelligence on the Tech Stage

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PARIS, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HUAWEI CONNECT 2024 PARIS commenced today, featuring the first Huawei Cloud Summit France. Huawei Cloud is building an AI-native cloud through systematic innovation and service reshaping. Moving forward, Huawei Cloud will continue to drive innovation in both the “AI for Cloud” and “Cloud for AI” directions, accelerating the intelligent transformation across industries in France.

Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, delivered a welcome speech in her digital presence built using Huawei Cloud MetaStudio. She stated, “Innovation is the heart of our success, our competitiveness, and our growth. That’s why we invest heavily in R&D to bring you the most secure and reliable cloud services possible, including cloud native, AI, and big data. In Europe, Huawei Cloud has collaborated with over 500 local partners to deliver a wide range of industry-specific solutions and proven expertise, enabling European businesses to expedite their cloud adoption, leverage global resources, and achieve leapfrog growth.”

In his keynote speech, William Dong, President of Huawei Cloud Marketing, highlighted the importance of AI in building economic moats. To this end, Huawei Cloud launches Pangu models to enable intelligent upgrades across industries, with over 400 use cases in 30 industries now benefiting from Huawei Cloud’s AI-native cloud infrastructure that extends cutting-edge technologies and premium experiences to European customers. On the tech stage, Huawei Cloud is set to amplify intelligence.

Huawei Cloud’s AI-native strategy has been a cornerstone of the company’s innovation. This strategy is twofold: AI for Cloud and Cloud for AI, marking significant advancements in Huawei Cloud’s capabilities. “AI for Cloud” means integrating Pangu models with cloud services for product R&D, data governance, security, and O&M to make them more intelligent and efficient.

With full-stack systemic innovations, “Cloud for AI” covers data centers, cloud platform architectures, and infrastructure services, enabling efficient and high-performance data preparation, training, inference, and application of foundation models. The distributed cloud database GaussDB features high performance, high intelligence, and easy migration. Huawei Cloud Stack 8.5 provides more than 120 locally deployed cloud services and 50 industry-specific solutions, building the optimal hybrid cloud for intelligent transformation.

At this summit, Huawei Cloud officially released the Flexus cloud services for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in France. Flexus feature flexible specifications, AI-driven high speed, 6x burst speed, compute hot upgrade, and ultimate experience.

Presently, Huawei Cloud has more than 500 customers, partners, and developers in France. Song Wanying, President of Huawei Cloud France, shared insights on fostering business growth through cloud innovation and introduced new media & entertainment, e-commerce, and retail solutions for the French market, furthering intelligent initiatives.

Huawei Cloud has upgraded media services in a 3E approach: efficiency, experience, and evolution. For instance, AIGC for virtual humans can significantly reduce the time required for short video production from days to mere minutes. In terms of experience, Huawei Cloud leverages its self-developed RTP protocol to minimize latency to 500 ms and reduce frame freezing to 10%. For business model evolution, Huawei Cloud offers virtual human technology to facilitate efficient video production, leading to new business opportunities and growth.

In retail and e-commerce, Huawei Cloud has developed the B.R.A.N.D. model to assist retailers in driving innovation and growth. Through professional services, deterministic operations, security, reliability, and 16 sub-scenario solutions, B.R.A.N.D. enables retailers to build agile, efficient, and secure business systems.

In terms of ecosystem expansion, Huawei Cloud has partnered with Station F, the world’s largest startup incubator, to launch a sustainability-themed incubation program. This program aims to provide comprehensive support for startups, including cloud resources, investment opportunities, and dedicated office spaces. Additionally, Huawei Cloud and 20 ecosystem partners have unveiled the Industry Partner Innovation Program at the summit.

This two-day event features a packed agenda, including the partner forum and the Cloud Native Elite Club (CNEC) roundtable. At this year’s HUAWEI CONNECT Europe, CNEC returned to Europe and invited its first members to join this technical community built for European technology pioneers.

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ALBERT GAHFI, NEWCO CAPITAL GROUP CEO, NOMINATED FOR THE U.S. FINTECH AWARDS’ INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NewCo Capital Group is proud to announce that Albert Gahfi, CEO of NewCo Capital Group and Co-Founder and Director of Bizcap, has been nominated for the prestigious Innovator of the Year Award by the U.S. FinTech Awards. This recognition highlights Albert’s groundbreaking contributions to the FinTech sector and his dedication to founding companies that empower small businesses with forward-thinking capital solutions.

We are focused on what’s next—continuing to build the tools and services that will drive the future of FinTech

As a proven enterprise-building founder and CEO, Albert co-founded Kings Cash Group and oversaw its merger with a large FinTech consortium that included an SEC-registered fund. As the Co-Founder and CEO of NewCo Capital Group, Capytal.com, and NewCo Canada, as well as the co-founder of Melbourne-based BizCap, Albert’s global expansion strategy has led to the opening of offices in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and a recently announced strategic initiative in Asia via Singapore.

The nomination for Innovator of the Year underscores NewCo’s commitment to reshaping how small-to-medium businesses and enterprise companies access financing. Since its founding, NewCo has remained at the forefront of Specialty Finance within the FinTech sector, continually creating custom capital solutions that leverage advanced technology, nuanced underwriting, and a deep understanding of client needs.

Bruce Gurvitsch, Chief Revenue Officer for NewCo Capital Group and Capytal.com, commended the nomination, stating, “Albert’s nomination for Innovator of the Year reflects his unwavering pursuit of excellence—a drive that defines our mission at NewCo. We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in FinTech, ensuring that SMBs have access to the capital they need for growth, job creation, and long-term success.”

NewCo and its affiliate companies have transformed traditional financing models, making it easier, faster, and more efficient for businesses to secure funding. With over $1.8 billion deployed across 40,000+ businesses globally, NewCo continues to lead the charge in specialized financing and working capital.

Reflecting on the nomination, Gahfi remarked, ‘This recognition from the U.S. FinTech Awards validates our efforts and inspires us to continue delivering the most innovative solutions to the market.’ He emphasized NewCo’s long-term vision, adding, ‘We are focused on what’s next—continuing to build the tools and services that will drive the future of FinTech. Our mission has always been to empower small businesses globally.’

For more information about NewCo Capital Group, visit www.NewCoCapitalGroup.com or email Info@NewCoCapitalGroup.com.

About NewCo Capital Group & Capytal.com

Founded in 2020, NewCo Capital Group and its affiliate companies empower SMBs globally with fast, accessible financing and funding. The companies have successfully deployed $1.8 billion to over 40,000 SMBs while maintaining a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating.

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Enrollsy Unveils Brand Refresh and New Website to Enhance Enrollment Experience for Schools, Camps, Nonprofits, and More

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LEHI, Utah, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Enrollsy, the platform dedicated to making enrollment simple and accessible for organizations of all sizes, is thrilled to announce its brand refresh and launch of a new website at www.enrollsy.com. With a renewed focus on simplifying enrollment processes and delivering unparalleled support, Enrollsy’s brand refresh reinforces its commitment to empowering non-technical professionals with a seamless, user-friendly experience.

Enrollsy is online enrollment software made easy.

The name “Enrollsy” reflects the platform’s mission: combining “enroll” and “easy” to describe a solution that effortlessly manages the enrollment process—from sign-up to payments and communications—without requiring technical expertise or IT support. Enrollsy’s customizable platform is designed to solve enrollment challenges and make life easier for administrators everywhere.

Empowering Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values

Driven by a purpose to create an exceptional experience from the first interaction to ongoing support, Enrollsy ensures every aspect of its service is tailored to customer needs. Enrollsy’s mission—to provide an amazing enrollment experience to 10 million people in a single year—drives the platform to innovate, simplify, and perfect enrollment solutions for organizations managing data, payments, and communications.

Enrollsy envisions a world where education, enrichment, and connection drive better outcomes, helping organizations fulfill their missions. As a trusted partner, Enrollsy shares its values with customers by prioritizing consistency, honoring commitments, and maintaining clear, actionable communication.

Unmatched Customer Experiences

Enrollsy’s brand refresh also highlights its commitment to delivering value through real-life customer success stories. Elizabeth Fizer, owner of Fizer Fine Art, shares, “Enrollsy transformed our registration process from an absolute nightmare to easily manageable. Their unmatched customer service and ability to tailor the software to meet our specific needs allowed us to offer flexible schedules and simplified invoicing—enabling me to focus on my family during a busy registration period. Parents found it easy and intuitive, which only enhanced our customer experience.”

Similarly, Matthew Vinson from Common Ground on the Hill, a nonprofit, noted, “Enrollsy exceeded our expectations by listening to our unique needs and creating a system that integrates with our existing applications seamlessly. They understood our operations and provided features we needed, making the registration process efficient and stress-free.”

Visit the New Enrollsy Website

Enrollsy’s reimagined website offers a refreshed look at how the platform simplifies enrollment, billing, and communication for education, enrichment, and nonprofit organizations across the U.S., Australia, and Canada. Visitors are invited to explore www.enrollsy.com to discover how Enrollsy’s solutions are transforming the enrollment experience and simplifying administrative processes.

About Enrollsy Enrollsy provides a complete, easy-to-use solution for managing enrollments, payments, and participant communications. Designed for non-technical professionals, Enrollsy’s mission is to simplify enrollment for organizations while delivering unmatched support and flexibility. Visit www.enrollsy.com to learn more about how Enrollsy is shaping the future of enrollment.

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