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Meteor Education Acquires Advanced Technologies Consultants, Expanding Leadership in Secondary and Post-Secondary CTE Education Solutions

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October 7, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Meteor Education, the leader in the design and delivery of collaborative, flexible learning environments that accelerate student engagement, announces the acquisition of Advanced Technologies Consultants (ATC), a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) training and equipment in both the secondary and post-secondary education markets. This acquisition not only reinforces Meteor Education’s commitment to helping K-12 schools and districts deliver comprehensive, future-ready learning solutions and environments that meet the needs of today’s students, it enables the company’s expansion of that vision to the post-secondary and career and workforce development markets.

ATC’s unique expertise in industry-standard training systems and curricula, paired with Meteor Education’s modern, collaborative and evidence-based learning environments, provides educational organizations at all levels with holistic solutions to help their students explore fast-growing career pathways such as smart manufacturing, mechatronics, automotive, automation, and robotics.

“This acquisition represents our opportunity to provide deeper CTE support to our current K-12 school and district partners, while expanding our ability to help post-secondary institutions provide critical career development pathways and reskilling of the US workforce,” said Bill Latham, CEO of Meteor Education. “By welcoming the ATC team to Meteor Education, we are broadening our combined impact, helping educational institutions create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster a new generation of future-ready learners.” 

“ATC is thrilled to become part of the Meteor Education family,” said Tom Close, President of Advanced Technologies Consultants. “We have long admired their commitment to transforming learning spaces to better serve students and educators. Together, we will enhance our ability to provide cutting-edge training technologies to schools across the country, ensuring more students have access to the high-quality, industry-relevant training they need to succeed.” 

This partnership sets the stage for future growth as both Meteor Education and ATC continue to develop solutions that inspire students, support educators, and transform the learning experience across K-12 and post-secondary spaces.

For more information, please visit www.meteoreducation.com and www.atctrain.com.

About Meteor Education:

Meteor Education is the leader in the design and delivery of collaborative, flexible learning environments that accelerate student engagement. As part of our full-service approach, Meteor’s local teams, educator experts and design specialists partner closely with each school district to create social classrooms and other custom spaces that empower educators to develop future-ready students. We provide training to teachers to help maximize the positive effect of each environment and tools so districts can measure the impact on student learning and the overall value provided to their community. Meteor has helped thousands of schools improve their learning settings over the past 30 years. In 2023, we partnered with over 1,000 districts across the US to impact the educational experience of more than 185,000 students.

About Advanced Technologies Consultants (ATC):

ATC is the leader in providing industry-standard training solutions for schools and companies that set students up for real world success. Our full-service approach includes local teams working closely with instructors to create educational programs that result in career-relevant skills and certifications. Through our more than 40 manufacturing partners, ATC offers a wide range of the most up-to-date curriculum, equipment, software and furniture. Every customer benefits from our 60 years of experience and free ongoing program support. ATC is proud to have helped over 2,100 schools across the US empower their students and achieve their training goals.

Media Contact:
Chelsea Adicks
Meteor Education
800-699-7516
cadicks@meteoreducation.com

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NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory

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October 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Dominican Republic is the latest nation to sign the Artemis Accords and joins 43 other countries in a commitment to advancing principles for the safe, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond with NASA.

“NASA is proud to welcome the Dominican Republic signing of the Artemis Accords as we expand the peaceful exploration of space to all nations,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “The Dominican Republic has made important strides toward a shared future in space and is now helping guide space exploration for the Artemis Generation.”

Sonia Guzmán, ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the country on Oct. 4. The country also will confirm its participation in a high-level meeting of Artemis Accords signatories taking place Monday, Oct. 14, during the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, where furthering implementation of the principles will be discussed.

“This marks a historic step in our commitment to international collaboration in space exploration,” said Guzmán. “This is not just a scientific or technological milestone – it represents a future where the Dominican Republic contributes to the shared goals of peace, sustainability, and innovation beyond our planet. By joining the global effort to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond, we are also expanding the opportunities particularly for our young Dominicans in science, education, and economic development.”

In 2020, the United States and seven other nations were the first to sign the Artemis Accords, which identified an early set of principles promoting the beneficial use of space for humanity. The accords are grounded in the Outer Space Treaty and other agreements including the Registration Convention, the Rescue and Return Agreement, as well as best practices and norms of responsible behavior that NASA and its partners have supported, including the public release of scientific data.

The commitments of the Artemis Accords and efforts by the signatories to advance implementation of these principles support the safe and sustainable exploration of space. More countries are expected to sign in the coming weeks and months.

For more information about NASA’s programs, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/

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PetSafe® Announces Exciting Deals for Amazon Fall Prime Day

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54 mins ago

October 7, 2024

Discover Unbeatable Savings on Training, Containment, and Care Products for Your Beloved Pets This Fall Prime Day!

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PetSafe®, a leader in pet products and training solutions, is thrilled to share that pet owners can enjoy exclusive discounts on a wide selection of PetSafe® products during Amazon’s Fall Prime Day this October 8th and 9th. This is a fantastic opportunity for pet parents to invest in high-quality training tools and pet care solutions that enhance the lives of their furry companions.

Among the special offers are lightning deals on three featured products: the SportDOG Brand FieldTrainer 425X Remote Trainer, originally priced at $179.95, will be available for just $119.95; the PetSafe Wireless Pet Fence, which typically retails for $289.95, can be purchased for $199.95; and the PetSafe 1-Piece Sliding Glass Pet Door (Large), regularly $179.95, will be available for $129.95.

Additionally, PetSafe® will offer significant discounts on various best-selling items. Customers can find deals on the PetSafe® Easy Walk® Harness, available in multiple sizes and colors, along with the Deluxe Easy Walk® No Pull Harness. Other products include the Invisible Fence Brand Power Cap Battery, the Easysport Harness, and a range of bark control solutions, pet mats, and ramps designed to provide comfort and safety for pets.

These exclusive deals will be available during Amazon’s Fall Prime Day event, allowing pet owners to invest in their pets’ well-being while enjoying fantastic savings. For more details and to explore the full range of products, visit the PetSafe® storefront on Amazon.

For more information, visit PetSafeBrands.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates.

About PetSafe®
PetSafe® is the flagship retail brand of PetSafe Brands™, the world’s leading cat and dog products supplier. As a family of consumer brands that also includes Invisible Fence Brand®, SportDOG®, Kurgo® and Premier Pet®, PetSafe Brands™ is dedicated to unleashing joy for pet families everywhere by keeping pets healthy, safe and happy for a lifetime.

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Janna Chollet
917-826-8511
JChollet@PetSafe.net

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CHAI launches API for Social AI after strong Q3 growth hitting 1.2M DAU

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54 mins ago

October 7, 2024

CHAI is a Palo Alto based startup that is growing quickly, hitting over 40% growth in Q3 2024. Their team currently consists of 12 engineers and they are aggressively hiring and planning massive expansion

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CHAI initially had an app which is used by 1.2 million people a day, but has decided to branch out to offering B2B and B2C API after large demand from companion apps, chat apps, and social platforms.

The API is priced to compete with OpenAI gpt-4o-mini.

CHAI has demonstrated their model has significant uplift in retention and monetization rates for their AI, which has been optimized to be more entertaining, engaging and fun. Whereas most other AI API in the space are still focusing on accuracy and reasoning.

Press Contact:
Tom Lu
+1 (626) 594-8966

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