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VANTAGE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GRAB INDONESIA IN EMPOWERING WOMEN DRIVER-PARTNER

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On 19 December 2024, Vantage Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Grab Indonesia in support of their Wiramudi Grab program, that is designed to empower women and help women earn an income with flexible working hours as a Grab driver-partner across Indonesia.

Launched in April 2024, the Wiramudi Grab program was designed to address the specific challenges faced by women in the workforce, particularly the difficulty in balancing rigid working hours with family responsibilities. Through its flagship campaign, Melaju dengan Syantiek, the program emphasizes the message of “Progress without Compromise,” highlighting that women should not have to choose between their career, family, or education. By joining as Grab driver partners, the program offers the flexibility for women to set their own working hours, competitive earning opportunities, and access to a wide range of benefits.

Through this partnership, Vantage Foundation has helped many women join the Grab platform by overcoming key barriers, including lack of capital and necessary driving equipment. Participants have received essential resources and financial support to start their journey as Grab driver-partners.

A focus group conducted by Grab Indonesia revealed that nearly half of the women cited access to capital and equipment as the most significant obstacles to joining the platform. This partnership has addressed these barriers, enabling women to become financially independent while supporting their families.

Since the start of the partnership in November 2024, more than 1,000 new women have joined the platform, and hundreds of existing female drivers have also benefited from the added capital, enabling them to drive and earn again.    

“Through this partnership, we are not only providing the tools women need to succeed but also creating a ripple effect of positive change,” said Steven Xie, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation. “We are proud to be part of a campaign that promotes progress and empowers women to move forward without compromise.”

The real-life impact of the Wiramudi Grab program is highlighted through testimonials from women drivers. A single mother from Bali shared how Grab’s daily EV bike rentals helped her focus on earning without worrying about vehicle costs. Similarly, a driver from Makassar expressed how being a Grab driver allowed her to support her family after her husband suffered a stroke. These stories demonstrate the program’s significant impact on empowering women and improving their communities.

Grab’s commitment to supporting its women driver-partners goes beyond financial assistance, by offering comprehensive safety features to ensure their security during rides, including a Women Passenger Preferred toggle to allow women drivers to indicate in the app that they prefer to be matched with women passengers. The company also provides training and education, safety SOPs, and vehicle service discounts through their various programs to provide support for their women driver-partners.

“At Grab, providing economic empowerment especially to disadvantaged communities like women (and People with Disabilities) is at the heart of our mission. By partnering with the Vantage Foundation, we’ve been able to remove key barriers and provide women with the capital and create income opportunities for themselves and their families. Together, we are fostering an inclusive community where women can thrive both at home and in the workforce,” said Rivana Mezaya, Director of Digital and Sustainability at Grab Indonesia.

The Wiramudi Grab program started in April 2024 and is designed to help women earn income as Grab driver partners. In addition to providing income opportunities, the program offers ease for women to grow on the Grab platform. It is available in 18 cities across Indonesia.

To find out more about Grab and its initiatives, visit their website and for more about Melaju dengan Syantiek, visit Grab Indonesia Youtube channel.    

About Grab

Grab is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors. Serving over 700 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – Grab enables millions of people everyday to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending and insurance, all through a single app. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone. Grab strives to serve a triple bottom line – we aim to simultaneously deliver financial performance for our shareholders and have a positive social impact, which includes economic empowerment for millions of people in the region, while mitigating our environmental footprint.    

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organisation launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has worked with charity organisations around the world, including the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia in Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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Aleut Achieves Prestigious CMMI Level 3 Certification in Four Key Domains

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RESTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aleut Federal LLC (Aleut) proudly announces it has earned Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 certification in four key domains: Development (CMMI-DEV), Services (CMMI-SVS), Security (CMMI-SEC), and People Management (CMMI-PPL). This significant achievement highlights Aleut’s commitment to operational excellence and its ability to deliver high-quality, efficient and secure solutions. It demonstrates Aleut’s strength in optimizing product development, improving service delivery, enhancing security, and aligning workforce management to drive performance and engagement. 

CMMI, developed by the globally recognized CMMI Institute, is a framework for assessing and improving organizational performance. Achieving Level 3 certification affirms that Aleut’s processes are clearly defined, consistently applied, and supported by robust standards, tools, and methodologies. This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to operational excellence, mitigating risk, and delivering measurable performance success.

“This certification shows our customers that Aleut doesn’t just meet their mission-critical needs – we excel at it,” said Nick Trzcinski, President of Aleut Federal. “We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. Aleut is a partner our customers can trust.”

Aleut’s CMMI Level 3 certification enhances its ability to deliver high-quality outcomes across all projects while optimizing efficiency and minimizing risks. Complemented by the company’s ISO 9001 certification for quality management, these achievements reinforcing Aleut’s adherence to internationally recognized standards, solidifying its position as a reliable and innovative partner for federal clients.

To read Aleut Federal’s CMMI Appraisal, click here.

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL
Aleut Federal LLC, a holding company within The Aleut Corporation’s federal services portfolio, is an Alaska Native-owned enterprise delivering vital services to the U.S. government across four primary sectors: Technology, Mission Support, Environmental, and Construction. Established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971, The Aleut Corporation is one of 12 regional Alaska Native corporations. Aleut Federal’s subsidiaries, including Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) program participants and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) entities, bring specialized capabilities to meet the diverse needs of federal agencies.

By achieving CMMI Level 3 certification, Aleut Federal strengthens its standing as an industry leader, driving performance excellence while delivering mission-focused solutions with unmatched quality and efficiency.

Contact:
Berlyn Martin
Aleut Federal, LLC
Phone: 276-244-3319

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Lowell Observatory Scientists to Present New Research at American Astronomical Society Winter Meeting- Including New and Unexpected Insights on Planet Formation

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Lowell Observatory researchers will join more than 3,000 astronomers at AAS245 in Maryland from January 12-16, 2025

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Astronomical Society’s winter meeting is the largest annual gathering of astronomers in the United States, and Lowell Observatory will be well-represented this year. Executive Director Dr. Amanda Bosh and Director of Science Dr. Gerard van Belle—both of whom just stepped into their positions—lead a contingency of more than a dozen scientists and support staff attending the meeting.

Lowell Observatory will be in attendance at Exhibitor Booth 521, with its astronomers, postdocs, predocs, and other researchers available to discuss their latest science research. Of particular note, Postdoctoral Fellow Taylor Kutra will share unexpected new ways planets may form, based on a study of a binary star system in Taurus that she leads. Kutra will present her findings during both a Tuesday (January 14) science session and Thursday (January 16) press conference.

Other Lowell Observatory scientists will present on topics including comets, asteroids, the Sun and Sun-like stars, exoplanets, a variety of star types, dwarf irregular galaxies, and space-based interferometry.

Bosh says, “The winter meeting of the AAS is a critical opportunity for astronomers at all stages of their careers to share their latest research and interact with colleagues from around the world. Lowell Observatory is pleased to send a strong contingency of our science team to actively participate in this year’s meeting in National Harbor.”

Media are welcome to attend AAS245 in person. A limited virtual attendance option is also available, with live access to press conferences, plenary talks, select town halls, and a virtual oral session. See https://aas.org/meetings/aas245/press.

AAS245 website: https://aas.org/meetings/aas245

AAS245 Presentations by Lowell Observatory Scientists: Full Schedule Here

About Lowell Observatory
Founded in 1894, Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a renowned nonprofit research institution. It is the site of historic and groundbreaking discoveries, including the first evidence of the expanding universe and the discovery of Pluto. Today, Lowell’s astronomers utilize global ground-based and space telescopes, along with NASA spacecraft, for diverse astronomical and planetary science research. The observatory hosts over 100,000 annual visitors for educational tours, presentations, and telescope viewing through a suite of world-class public telescopes.

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CRTC consults on market dynamics within Canada’s broadcasting system

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OTTAWA, ON and GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 9, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, the CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by launching a public consultation on market dynamics within Canada’s broadcasting system.

Through this consultation, the CRTC will explore the dynamics between small, medium and large broadcasters, television service providers and online streaming services. The goal is to help ensure that Canada’s broadcasting system is sustainable, fair and competitive.

The CRTC is welcoming comments until February 24, 2025. Interested persons can participate by:

filling out the online form;writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2;sending a fax to 819-994-0218.

As part of this consultation, the CRTC will hold a public hearing starting on May 12, 2025.

All comments will form part of the public record and will inform the CRTC’s decision.

The launch of today’s consultation follows a number of recent actions the CRTC has taken to implement the modernized Act. To find out more, check out the CRTC’s regulatory plan.

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The CRTC is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that regulates the Canadian communications sector in the public interest. The CRTC holds public consultations on telecommunications and broadcasting matters and makes decisions based on the public record.First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and Indigenous organizations requiring assistance submitting comments, including oral interventions, can contact the CRTC’s Indigenous Relations Team.

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