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Introducing Savvas PathMaker, a Complete Learning Solution for College and Career Readiness

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Savvas PathMaker’s portfolio of dual-enrollment and CTE courses provides an all-in-one digital solution to increase students’ post-high school success

PARAMUS, N.J., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to introduce Savvas PathMaker, a brand-new, all-in-one solution for college and career readiness that gives students a head start on post-high school success. Designed to offer flexibility for educators and choice for students, Savvas PathMaker delivers an exciting array of online dual-enrollment and career and technical education (CTE) courses that enable students to create their own personalized pathways and gain the skills and confidence to become college and career ready.

Savvas PathMaker provides educators the most complete package of college and career readiness solutions on the market.

Featuring the award-winning Outlier by Savvas dual-enrollment courses and the robust catalog of innovative Savvas CTE courses, including many that prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams, Savvas PathMaker gives students the opportunity to discover their passions, develop skills and knowledge, and prepare for the next stage of their life, whether that be college, career, or both.

Savvas PathMaker provides educators the flexibility to literally mix and match Savvas CTE and Outlier dual-enrollment courses, creating a customized high-quality, digital-forward solution that is accessible to all students. With Savvas CTE, students gain valuable job skills needed for today’s high-interest, high-paying jobs that many young people want to pursue, from drone piloting and cybersecurity to esports and aeronautics. And with Outlier, students can choose from popular dual-enrollment courses, such as Intro to Psychology and Computer Science, that are delivered online and asynchronously, allowing them to earn high school and college credit from the comfort of their own school building.

“We’re entering a new era of education where students need opportunities — while they are still in high school — that prepare them for the future of their choosing, not simply by dreaming about it but actively building it,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. “Savvas PathMaker uniquely enables educators to offer a diverse set of personalized opportunities for a wide variety of students’ college and career interests, preparing students for industry certification exams and equipping them with transferable job skills and college credits to chart their own path forward.”

Combining the latest technology with decades of educational research to adapt to every learner’s needs, the Savvas PathMaker portfolio of courses gives students the immersive learning experiences they want and the outcomes they deserve.

Outlier by Savvas provides online dual-enrollment courses that enable students to simultaneously earn high school as well as real, transferable college credits from the University of Pittsburgh, a top 50 global university. The courses feature cinematically produced lectures by top-rated instructors and professors from renowned institutions, such as NASA, MIT, Harvard, and Yale. Since Outlier courses are offered asynchronously, students — no matter where they live — can try on the rigor of college-level courses that easily fit their school schedule. With Outlier’s mastery-based learning, college credit is driven by the student’s overall course grade, not a high-stakes test like an AP exam.

Savvas CTE courses inspire middle and high school students to explore career paths, discover their passions, and develop the skills needed for success in today’s fast-growing, in-demand fields. The diverse catalog offers 55 courses aligned with nationally recognized career clusters, including STEM; health science; information technology (IT); and business and marketing, among others. Many of the course titles prepare students to take industry-recognized certification exams, helping them earn resume-boosting credentials and graduate as certified professionals. Providing engaging content and interactive learning features, Savvas CTE courses are designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement.

With its unique offering of all-digital dual-enrollment and CTE courses, Savvas PathMaker opens a world of opportunities for students. Schools and districts can select courses in any combination or choose from a list of courses that are designed to focus instruction on a specific career and aligned to one or more industry certifications.

Here are some Savvas PathMaker examples that enable educators to mix and match CTE and dual-enrollment courses to create career pathways:

Small Business Management – Combine Savvas CTE courses Entrepreneurship and Small Business and QuickBooks, which prepare for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification and the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User exams, respectively, with Outlier’s Intro to Business to provide students with valuable skills to run their own business.

Digital Marketing – Combine Savvas CTE courses Meta Social Media Marketing and Adobe InDesign, which prepare for the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate and Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign exams, respectively, with Outlier’s Professional Communication to offer students a strong foundation to pursue this in-demand field.

Computer Science – Combine Savvas CTE courses Networking and Java SE 8 Associate — enabling students to take industry certification exams for Cisco Certified Network Associate, Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate, and Information Technology Specialist in Java — with Outlier’s Computer Science I to give students skills to succeed in the technology field.

“What’s really important to educators is the ability to offer college and career readiness courses that truly excite and engage students to discover their academic interests and explore future careers,” said Forsa. “Savvas PathMaker provides educators with the most complete package of college and career readiness solutions on the market today, empowering students to find their passion and purpose.”

ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY
At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design engaging, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the best opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner. Savvas products are used by millions of students and educators in more than 90 percent of the 13,000+ public school districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as globally in more than 125 countries. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company. Savvas Learning Company’s products are also available for sale in Canada through its subsidiary, Rubicon.

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TEDCO Releases Equitech Growth Commission’s Preliminary Funding Plan and Priorities

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Announces Inaugural Request for Applications through the Equitech Growth Fund with up to $5M in Estimated Awards

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces the release of the Equitech Growth Commission’s Preliminary Funding Plan and Priorities, along with a Request for Applications (RFA) for the inaugural round of Equitech funding. The Commission’s preliminary plan, which serves as the initial framework for its 10-year strategic plan, outlines broad-based objectives and serves as a guide for shaping funding opportunities made available through the Equitech Growth Fund. The Commission’s Final Funding Plan and Priorities is anticipated to be released in June 2025.

TEDCO Announces Inaugural Request for Applications through the Equitech Growth Fund with up to $5M in Estimated Awards

“With this fund, we are continuing to create strategies that will enhance Maryland’s statewide ecosystem,” said Mindy Lehman, chief government program development, affairs & policy officer at TEDCO. “This grant opportunity allows us to provide even more support to underrepresented communities.”

The Equitech Growth Fund is a key component of the broader Cultivate Maryland initiative, which was launched in response to a recent study that revealed a slowing economic growth rate in Maryland. The initiative aims to create a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem, helping to retain companies while attracting new entrepreneurs to the state.

The inaugural round of funding made available through the RFA aligns with the goals, objectives and outcomes to support economic competitiveness and inclusive growth of emerging and advanced industries in Maryland as outlined in the Commission’s Preliminary Funding Plan. The RFA seeks proposals that leverage partnerships and investments from the private sector, federal government and/or other stakeholders for initiatives focused on workforce development and infrastructure and address one or more of the Commission’s 10-year goals for growing the State’s innovation economy. The total funding pool for the awards is estimated to be up to $5 million.

Funding breakdown:

Infrastructure Awards: $3 million will be awarded to 2 – 4 applications accepted for 12 – 36-month plans, with awards up to $1 million each (estimated).Workforce Awards: $2 million will be awarded to 10 – 12 applications accepted for 12 – 24-month plans, with awards up to $250,000 each (estimated).

Priority areas include:

Entrepreneur DevelopmentExpansion of STEM EducationAdvanced ManufacturingCybersecurity and IT Industry Workforce DevelopmentAdvanced TechnologyAdvanced Laboratory Space

Additional areas of consideration include, but are not limited to:

Environmental and Energy TechnologyAerospace and DefenseSmart Agriculture and Food TechnologyHealthcare, Life Sciences, and BioinformaticsAutonomous Systems and RoboticsFinTechCreative Industries and DigitalLogistics and Supply Chain Innovation

Maryland is a state of opportunity and potential. The release of this RFA signifies an essential strategic step forward, allowing us to fully embrace the state’s potential,” said Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO. “With this fund, we’re excited to build a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem that not only supports entrepreneurial innovation but encourages it.”

For eligibility requirements and to read the full RFA, click here.

Applications for the Equitech Growth Fund are due November 6, 2024, by 5 p.m., and can be submitted here. If you have any questions, please contact equitechgrowth@tedcomd.com.

About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.

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Tammi Thomas, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, TEDCO, tthomas@tedcomd.com

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION TO ANNOUNCE THIRD-QUARTER RESULTS ON OCTOBER 23RD AND HOLD CONFERENCE CALL ON OCTOBER 24TH

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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release its third-quarter financial results and presentation materials at 4:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  Whirlpool Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 8 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

To participate in the conference call, dial 1 (888) 440-4038 and Conference ID 2610251. International participants should dial 1 (646) 960-0861 and Conference ID 2610251. Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the call, as they may experience longer than usual wait times.

The conference call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at www.investors.whirlpoolcorp.com and may be accessed by clicking on the “News & Events” tab located at the top of the page, and by clicking on “Events & Presentations”. To listen to the live webcast, participants should visit the site at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to download any required streaming media software. Key financial statistics, the earnings presentation, and an archived recording of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website for at least 30 days.

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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We routinely post important information for investors on our website, WhirlpoolCorp.com, in the “Investors” section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

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Etsy to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on October 30, 2024

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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Etsy, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, plans to release its third quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The press release can be accessed on the Etsy Investor Relations website (investors.etsy.com).

Etsy will also host a video webcast conference call to discuss those results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day, which will be live-streamed via the Company’s Investor Relations website (investors.etsy.com) under the events section. Publishing research analysts will be provided an opportunity to ask company management live questions on the call. A copy of the earnings call presentation will also be posted to our website.

A replay of the video webcast will be available through the same link following the conference call starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time that evening, for at least three months thereafter.

About Etsy

Etsy, Inc. operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. These marketplaces share a mission to “Keep Commerce Human,” and we’re committed to using the power of business and technology to strengthen communities and empower people. Our primary marketplace, Etsy.com, is the global destination for unique and creative goods. Buyers come to Etsy to be inspired and delighted by items that are crafted and curated by creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, we offer a range of tools and services that address key business needs.

Etsy, Inc.’s “House of Brands” portfolio also includes fashion resale marketplace Depop, and Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear. Each Etsy, Inc. marketplace operates independently, while benefiting from shared expertise in product, marketing, technology, and customer support.

Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Etsy has used, and intends to continue using, its Investor Relations website and the Etsy News Blog (etsy.com/news) to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Etsy News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.

Investor Relations Contact:
Deb Wasser, Vice President of Investor Relations & ESG Engagement
ir@etsy.com 

Media Relations Contact:
Kelly Clausen, Vice President of Communications & Community
press@etsy.com

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