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Comcast Expands Digital Equity Efforts: Installs Comcast Lift Zone at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, Olathe Unit

Comcast Greater Kansas City

As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families and individuals to the Internet so they can fully participate in the digital economy, Comcast today announced the Olathe Unit of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is now a high-speed Internet enabled Lift Zone. Lift Zones provide free WiFi access in community centers and complement Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, which since 2011 has helped connect more than 10 million low-income Americans to the Internet at home, with more than 20,000 in Kansas and Missouri, including Olathe. The grand opening celebration of Comcast’s first Lift Zone in Olathe, located at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, Olathe Unit, will be on Tuesday, March 29 at 4:30 p.m. at 520 S. Harrison St. With this opening, there are now three active Lift Zones in the Greater Kansas City Area—two in Independence at the Boys & Girls Clubs and this new addition at the Olathe Unit. Dignitaries attending the event are Dr. Dred Scott, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, LeEtta Felter, Olathe City Council and School Board Member, and Brent McCune, Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, Olathe Unit Advisory Board. “I would like to express my gratitude to the team at Comcast,” remarked Dr. Dred Scott, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. “Adding the Lift Zones to the Olathe Unit to help our Club members access the Internet is huge. During the pandemic many of our youth were forced to learn from home without having the technology, hardware and infrastructure to support that learning. I want to thank each and every member of the Comcast team that made the Lift Zone initiatives possible within our Clubs. It means so much because of the connection they have with the Club. This relationship and this partnership are much more than a transactional experience.” "Having WiFi at the Lift Zone in the Olathe Unit is great because I can get my homework done right after school,” remarked 5 th Grade Olathe Lift Zone Club Member, Aleria H. “When my homework is completed, it allows me to have more free time when I get home. I’m so glad the Club has WiFi!" “Our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is part of our work striving to advance digital equity in communities across the Greater Kansas City area,” said Nicole Jacobson, Director, Technical Operations, Comcast. “Opening the Lift Zone at their facility in Olathe allows us to support students and their families and provide them with the high-speed broadband they need to stay connected.” For more information about Internet Essentials, Lift Zones and Comcast’s commitment to education and digital equity, please visit https://corporate.comcast.com/education. Families and households can apply for the Internet Essentials program at www.internetessentials.com or by phone at 1-855-846-8376 for English or 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Jayne Siemens +1 816-289-1109 Jsiemens@vencomm.com Company Website https://corporate.comcast.com/

March 29, 2022 08:00 AM Central Daylight Time

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Minuteman Press Franchise in Irvine, CA Achieves Record Monthly Sales Driven By Apparel and Promotional Products Growth

Minuteman Press International Inc

Frank Matsumoto is the owner of Minuteman Press located at 18 Technology Drive, Suite 171, in Irvine, California. Frank has owned the business since 2010 and recently achieved record monthly sales. Frank says, “My growth was sparked by increases in apparel and promotional products sales. This made up 60% of my business while wide format printing was also a growth driver for us.” For nearly 12 years, Frank has built his brand by building relationships and following the Minuteman Press franchise business model to market his business. “I personally visit other local businesses to get to know other people and so they can get to know me. It also gives me the chance to see what they are doing in terms of promotional products as behind every counter are items like cups, pens, and t-shirts. Everywhere I go, I make sure to wear branded Minuteman Press apparel and I come prepared with our branded product catalogs. It starts with me wearing my own branded apparel and showing them our products, and then it goes – and grows – from there.” “As soon as I educate clients on our ability to go beyond printing, their mindset changes and suddenly they realize they can use our services for their apparel and promotional needs.” -Frank Matsumoto, owner, Minuteman Press franchise, Irvine, CA One client that has taken full advantage of Minuteman Press’ printing, apparel, and promotional products capabilities is HI-CHEW ™. Frank says, “We started our relationship on a phone call for a rush order of postcards. I visited with them, introduced myself, and secured the order. At first, we did a run of 25,000 die-cut postcards. This turned into a reorder for 75,000 and then later over 100,000 die-cut postcards featuring HI-CHEW™ products and coupons.” Frank continues, “Thanks to fulfilling that first order and then building that relationship, the number of items we’ve provided for HI-CHEW™ has grown considerably over the past four years. At the end of 2021, we did their string backpacks, sunglasses, laminated tote bags, t-shirts, 13,000 hand sanitizers, keychains, and stickers on their specialty buckets. We also provide branded apparel for their employees and for customer giveaways.” “There’s no way to replace the touch and feel of a promotional item or printed piece. It is simply good business to use print as a marketing tool to reach your target audience and help increase brand awareness as well as ROI.” -Frank Matsumoto Over the past two years, Minuteman Press in Irvine has remained open and operating throughout the pandemic as an essential business. During that time, Frank ramped up his marketing across all channels. He says, “We used mailers, built up our social media, and solidified our presence by generating positive Google reviews. We have earned a 5-star rating with nearly 100 reviews, and we are proud to receive such amazing customer feedback.” Today, as more business events return to Irvine, Frank has seen an uptick in trade show supplies. Frank says, “Orders for trade shows can include everything from booth displays, banners, and table throws to apparel and promotional products. For all of these items, Minuteman Press is here to help.“ “Irvine has one of the largest business hubs in Orange County. There are a lot of opportunities here, and I also am in a business complex building relationships each day with other business owners. I’ve used a combination of direct marketing, promotional mailers, email marketing, social media marketing, and networking through my BNI group to grow over the years.” Prior to franchising with Minuteman Press, Frank worked in sales. “I was looking at several franchises and did my due diligence. I really liked the structure of Minuteman Press, as well as the B2B nature of the business. I didn’t want to rely on walk-ins like a general retail store, and I love the Monday-Friday business hours. It gives me the freedom and flexibility to do things like pick up my daughter from school and take her to her fencing class while still being able to build my business.” Frank appreciates the ongoing local support he’s received from Minuteman Press since buying the business. “Whenever I need something, Dan Byers and the regional team is here to help me. I also like the FLEX software we use to manage all of the different aspects of the business.” When asked what the biggest lesson he’s learned over the past 12 years as a business owner, Frank answers, “What comes to mind is one of the first things that was taught during the Minuteman Press training program. There was a sign that said, ‘If you don’t market, you won’t make it.’ Over the years, and especially over the past two years, I can say that marketing has been huge for our sustained growth and success.” For more information on Minuteman Press in Irvine, CA, visit their website: https://www.irvine.minutemanpress.com. Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

March 28, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Houston Mother Gives ‘Inside Look’ at Staying Connected to the Internet During the Pandemic

Comcast Houston

HOUSTON, TX — A Houston mother is one of the millions of low-income Americans who will now be able to get free, fast and reliable Comcast broadband service, thanks to the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) — a federally-funded program that gives eligible households a credit of up to $30 per month towards the cost of broadband service. “When the pandemic first happened, that’s when everything got pretty chaotic,” Jamila Byrd, a Houston mother of two, said. “You don’t really think about how important the Internet is until you don’t have it anymore.” According to the White House, an estimated 42 million Americans are in the same or similar situation as Byrd; they don’t have access to high-speed internet at home. The hardship, often referred to as the “digital divide”, was exacerbated by the pandemic when families had to virtually learn and work from home. “We had to go to friends’ houses, my sister’s house, so my kids could do assignments,” Byrd said. “It takes away a lot of time from us being together as a family. It’s tough for everybody.” The goal of the program is to help low-income households connect and stay connected to high-speed internet for work, school, healthcare and more. Eligible households that enroll in the program get up to a $30 monthly credit ($75 for eligible Tribal land households). Customers can use the monthly credit towards Xfinity Internet and mobile services. Eligible households are those that qualify for programs like the Federal Pell Grant, National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance and other government programs. “The Affordable Connectivity Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Comcast is proud to actively support,” Houston Regional Vice President of External Affairs Toni Beck said. “As a company and society, it is imperative that we work together to help people connect to the transformative power of the internet both at home and on the go. At Comcast, we’re doing just that.” In response to the ACP, Comcast introduced a new plan called Internet Essentials Plus that offers twice the download speed – up to 100 Mbps – of the traditional Internet Essentials service, a cable modem and a WiFi router for $29.95 per month. With the $30 ACP credit, Internet Essentials Plus is effectively free for qualifying families. Customers who are looking for home internet and top-rated mobile service can now have both at an affordable price. Internet Essentials customers paying $9.95 per month can add one line of Unlimited Xfinity Mobile ($45 per month) for $24.95 per after applying the ACP credit. In February, during a White House event, Vice President Kamala Harris, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, and Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu announced more than 10 million households are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, the nation’s largest-ever broadband affordability program. Byrd was recently approved for the ACP credit. “I’m grateful for this program,” Byrd said. “If I had to use one word to describe our household environment right now, it’s unity. It brings us together. It helps us to be able to do the things that we need to do, and then we have more time for family time.” To learn more about the ACP, eligibility or to apply go to Xfinity.com/acp or call 1-844-389-4681. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Foti Kallergis +1 832-986-0196 Foti_Kallergis@comcast.com Company Website https://houston.comcast.com/

March 23, 2022 07:02 AM Central Daylight Time

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Launching at BETT MEA 2022, Emmy nominated explorer, Denise Belliveau's history curriculum In the Footsteps of History…™ partners with Virtual Reality (VR) platform Edify

In the Footsteps powered by Edify

In the Footsteps of History…™ powered by Edify combines a tech-forward history curriculum with cutting-edge VR Launching at BETT MEA 2022, pioneering educational providers, In the Footsteps of History, have partnered with Virtual Reality (VR) platform Edify to create a step-change in history and social science teaching. In the Footsteps...™ powered by Edify offers students and educators a revolutionary immersive educational experience. Combining Edify’s unique formula of spatial computing, gaming and extended reality (XR) technologies with In the Footsteps’ explorer-led journeys, this one of a kind solution offer students unprecedented opportunities to recreate the voyages of history’s greatest explorers through highly detailed virtual environments. Belliveau’s award-winning content, formulated into a week-long ‘Explorer-in-Residence' program, quickly reached capacity and proved difficult to scale. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic and this kind of in-person activity became prohibitive. Edify’s powerful platform offers educators the ability to create and deliver customised curricula without limits. “For a long time, I grappled with how to overcome the limitation of being just one person. And the barriers to entry for this type of in-person programming. […] Having the valuable experience of knowing what works and what doesn’t in schools, we also needed to answer the key question of how to translate this intel into an engaging ed-tech experience. The only way to expand our capacity was to use the power of technology. And then we met Edify” says Denis Belliveau, In the Footsteps of History’s founder and CEO. Their platform provides such an incredibly high level of detail. The ability to recreate these pivotal moments in history is simply breathtaking. I am excited that we can use Edify’s platform to provide students with opportunities to visit places that they would not be able to otherwise. Having taught in so many underserved schools this ability to level the playing field is beyond impressive.” “History’s greatest explorers pushed culture and learning forward by experiencing things most of us can only imagine…until now…” says Fergus Bruce, Director of Education Partnerships at Edify. “Edify is a powerful platform for taking learners on their own journeys of discovery through VR and immersive visualisation [...] When we learned about the vital, innovative, and unique curriculum development and outreach work Denis, Lisa, and the awesome team at In the Footsteps...™ were doing, we realised we had an opportunity to present extraordinary learning moments. Utilising the ‘superpowers’ made possible by VR and following in the footsteps of these great pioneers, under the guidance and expert curation of incredible modern-day explorers like Denis Belliveau creates a blueprint for teaching history. We couldn’t be happier with the results, and we very much look forward to turning colleagues at BETT and students worldwide into explorers for a day!” In the Footsteps...™ powered by Edify is launching its flagship program, In The Footsteps of Marco Polo at BETT London 23-25 th March at the Excel Centre. Find out more about the partnership here. ABOUT IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY: In the Footsteps of History is a tech-forward social studies enrichment program comprising gaming, activities, and VR delivered through beautifully crafted modules that enrich any World History, Global Studies, Economics, Geography, or Ancient History curriculum. ABOUT EDIFY: Edify’s unique VR platform combines spatial computing and gaming technologies to create interactive, immersive learning experiences. Edify’s offer for educators and learners does not stop at humanities curricula – Edify’s platform offers unparalleled opportunities for teaching everything from astrophysics to zoology. ABOUT IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY: In the Footsteps of History is a tech-forward social studies enrichment program comprising gaming, activities, and VR delivered through beautifully crafted modules that enrich any World History, Global Studies, Economics, Geography, or Ancient History curriculum. ABOUT EDIFY: Edify's unique VR platform combines spatial computing and gaming technologies to create interactive, immersive learning experiences. Edifyâs offer for educators and learners does not stop at humanities curricula â Edifyâs platform offers unparalleled opportunities for teaching everything from astrophysics to zoology. Contact Details Lisa Taylor +1 718-986-5104 lisa@inthefootsteps.org Edify Judit Chackal +971 50 148 8424 judit@edify.ac Company Website https://www.edify.ac/blog/bett

March 23, 2022 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Minuteman Press Printing Franchise in Libertyville, Illinois Has Grand Opening

Minuteman Press International Inc

Tamika and Martin Neal are the new owners of their Minuteman Press franchise located at 113 E. Cook Ave., Libertyville IL 60048. They recently held their grand opening in conjunction with the GLMV Chamber of Commerce. Tamika says, “At Minuteman Press in Libertyville, we pride ourselves on personalized service. We can transform your vision into a creative, professional product for a full range of printed materials.” Prior to becoming Minuteman Press owners, Tamika and Martin worked in real estate and law enforcement. Tamika shares, “Martin was and is currently a police officer. I was a realtor and we jointly invested in real estate primarily in Chicago.” “We chose to franchise with Minuteman Press because they are highly ranked in the printing industry and have a proven track record of success. We were very impressed with the ongoing training and support and the ability to have a local field representative assist us as we grow our business.” -Tamika Neal, Minuteman Press franchise owner, Libertyville, IL Already, Minuteman Press in Libertyville is helping their clients by providing high-quality, in-demand products. Tamika says, “We’re finding that brochures, booklets, and direct mail are in very high demand. These marketing materials help businesses stand-out, stay top of mind, and attract new customers.” For more information on Minuteman Press in Libertyville, visit https://minuteman.com/us/locations/il/libertyville. Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

March 22, 2022 09:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Digital Leadership Online Program Announcement

Wharton Online

With today’s business landscape constantly changing and adapting to new technologies, it has become crucial for companies to embrace digital strategies. A new digital leadership education program from Wharton Online at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania seeks to equip leaders with the skills they need to drive success for their organization. The Digital Leadership Certificate program consists of four courses, all of which can be completed 100% online. After completing the certificate, graduates will be better prepared to support digital transformation within their companies. Why Is Digital Leadership Important? According to McKinsey & Company, 93% of executives agree that the adoption of digital is crucial for meeting strategic goals. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics are constantly evolving—and companies need to rethink how they are using these technologies in order to stay competitive. A study from BCG has shown that digitally mature companies achieve 1.8x higher earnings growth than companies who are lagging behind. Individuals in leadership roles are uniquely positioned to help their organization embrace new ways of thinking. With the right approach, leaders and managers can overcome roadblocks to change and develop digital initiatives that support company goals. “Brands have to be innovative in order to thrive in today’s online marketplaces, and much of this innovation comes directly from leaders and managers,” says Barbara Kahn, PhD, Patty and Jay H. Baker Professor and Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School. What Is the Digital Leadership Program? The Digital Leadership program was developed to help learners expand their leadership skills and become more digitally savvy in constantly changing business environments. It’s a great fit for early- to mid-career working professionals who want to grow their skillset and gain a competitive edge. About the Courses The Digital Leadership Certificate is made up of four courses: Leadership in the Age of Digital Disruption Artificial Intelligence for Business Managing in the Global Digital Economy Removing Barriers to Change in Organizations These digital leadership courses are taught by four outstanding Wharton faculty members—Jonah Berger, Mauro Guillén, Kartik Hosanagar, and Barbara Kahn, PhD. These faculty members are leading researchers in areas such as marketing, brand management, social influence, and the digital economy. “Our hope is that the Digital Leadership Certificate will equip participants with the skills they need to start developing and implementing digital initiatives within their companies,” says Kartik Hosanagar, John C. Hower Professor and Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions. “This new program demonstrates our commitment to providing cutting-edge business education that helps learners grow within their careers.” Learners must complete all four courses in order to receive a Digital Leadership certificate. However, the courses are also offered individually for those who do not wish to complete the full program. Each course is offered 100% online and takes about four weeks to complete, with a time commitment of two to three hours per week. Learners can enroll in all four courses for $2,250. Tuition for individual courses ranges from $585-$599. Additional Education Opportunities In addition to the new Digital Leadership program, Wharton Online has introduced an Executive Leadership Certificate option for qualifying learners. Those who already hold a Leadership and Management Certificate from Wharton Online will receive an Executive Leadership Certificate upon completion of the Digital Leadership Certificate program. They will also be eligible for a 20% discounted price off the Digital Leadership program. Learners who are new to Wharton Online and are interested in an Executive Leadership certificate can enroll in both Leadership and Management and Digital Leadership for a combined, discounted rate of $5,500. Request More Information About the Certificate Program Ready to become a more effective leader in today’s business environments? As you progress through Wharton Online’s Digital Leadership program, you’ll study real-world examples and gain crucial skills that can help you elevate your organization’s digital strategy. Request more information to receive program details, or enroll in the program today. About the Wharton School and Wharton Online Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With a faculty of more than 235 renowned professors, Wharton has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 100,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. For more information, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu. The Wharton School’s digital learning platform Wharton Online makes high-quality business education available to learners anytime and anywhere, in the form of online certificates and specializations across a variety of business and management topics, with the goal of helping learners advance their careers. With 280,000 certificate-earning learners and more than three million total learners who have accessed courses, Wharton Online boasts an impressive network of business leaders around the globe. About Wharton Online: Wharton Online, the Wharton School’s digital learning platform, makes high-quality business education available to learners anytime and anywhere. From certificate programs that issue Continuing Education Units to specializations across a variety of business and management topics, Wharton Online’s offerings equip learners to advance their careers. And with 100K certificate-earning learners and more than one million total learners who have accessed courses, Wharton Online boasts an impressive network of business leaders around the globe. About the Wharton School: Founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. With a broad global community and one of the most published business school faculties, Wharton creates economic and social value around the world. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 13,000 participants in executive education programs annually; and a powerful alumni network of 98,000 graduates. Contact Details Wharton Online Lauren Criscione +1 215-573-8008 laurencr@wharton.upenn.edu Company Website https://online.wharton.upenn.edu/

March 21, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Revolutionary way to teach History!

In the Footsteps powered by Edify

In the Footsteps of History…™ powered by Edify combines tech-forward history curriculum with cutting-edge VR Launching at BETT MEA 2022, pioneering educational providers, In the Footsteps of History, have partnered with Virtual Reality (VR) platform Edify to create a step-change in history and social science teaching. In the Footsteps...™ powered by Edify offers students and educators a revolutionary immersive educational experience. Combining Edify’s unique formula of spatial computing, gaming and extended reality (XR) technologies with In the Footsteps’ explorer-led journeys, this one of a kind solution offer students unprecedented opportunities to recreate the voyages of history’s greatest explorers through highly detailed virtual environments. In The Footsteps... Powered by Edify incorporates 3D museum artifacts, and a wide range of multimedia presented as beautifully crafted in-depth explorer-led journeys and dozens of VR Walkabouts covering the course of human history. Belliveau’s award-winning content, formulated into a week-long ‘Explorer-in-Residence' program, quickly reached capacity and proved difficult to scale. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic and this kind of in-person activity became prohibitive. Edify’s powerful platform offers educators the ability to create and deliver customised curricula without limits. “For a long time, I grappled with how to overcome the limitation of being just one person. And the barriers to entry for this type of in-person programming. […] Having the valuable experience of knowing what works and what doesn’t in schools, we also needed to answer the key question of how to translate this intel into an engaging ed-tech experience. The only way to expand our capacity was to use the power of technology. And then we met Edify” says Denis Belliveau, In the Footsteps of History’s founder and CEO. Their platform provides such an incredibly high level of detail. The ability to recreate these pivotal moments in history is simply breathtaking. I am excited that we can use Edify’s platform to provide students with opportunities to visit places that they would not be able to otherwise. Having taught in so many underserved schools this ability to level the playing field is beyond impressive.” “History’s greatest explorers pushed culture and learning forward by experiencing things most of us can only imagine…until now…” says Fergus Bruce, Director of Education Partnerships at Edify. “Edify is a powerful platform for taking learners on their own journeys of discovery through VR and immersive visualisation [...] When we learned about the vital, innovative, and unique curriculum development and outreach work Denis, Lisa, and the awesome team at In the Footsteps...™ were doing, we realised we had an opportunity to present extraordinary learning moments. Utilising the ‘superpowers’ made possible by VR and following in the footsteps of these great pioneers, under the guidance and expert curation of incredible modern-day explorers like Denis Belliveau creates a blueprint for teaching history. We couldn’t be happier with the results, and we very much look forward to turning colleagues at BETT and students worldwide into explorers for a day!” In the Footsteps...™ powered by Edify is launching its flagship program, In The Footsteps of Marco Polo at BETT London 23-25 th March at the Excel Centre. Find out more about the partnership here. ABOUT IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY: In the Footsteps of History is a tech-forward social studies enrichment program comprising gaming, activities, and VR delivered through beautifully crafted modules that enrich any World History, Global Studies, Economics, Geography, or Ancient History curriculum. ABOUT EDIFY: Edify’s unique VR platform combines spatial computing and gaming technologies to create interactive, immersive learning experiences. Edify’s offer for educators and learners does not stop at humanities curricula – Edify’s platform offers unparalleled opportunities for teaching everything from astrophysics to zoology. ABOUT IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY: In the Footsteps of History is a tech-forward social studies enrichment program comprising gaming, activities, and VR delivered through beautifully crafted modules that enrich any World History, Global Studies, Economics, Geography, or Ancient History curriculum. ABOUT EDIFY: Edify's unique VR platform combines spatial computing and gaming technologies to create interactive, immersive learning experiences. Edify offer for educators and learners does not stop at humanities curricula Edify's platform offers unparalleled opportunities for teaching everything from astrophysics to zoology. Contact Details in the Footsteps of History Lisa Taylor +1 718-986-5104 lisa@inthefootsteps.org Edify Judit Chackal +971 50 148 8424 judit@edify.ac Company Website https://www.edify.ac/blog/bett

March 18, 2022 06:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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College of DuPage Awarded Illinois CRSS Success Program Grant to Support Individuals with Mental Health or Substance Use Recovery

College of DuPage

Students with lived experience of mental health or substance use recovery can now earn a certificate in behavioral health at College of DuPage thanks to a newly awarded grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health. Launching in fall 2022, the 16-hour Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) program will prepare students for an entry level position in the behavioral health workforce, specifically in the areas of substance abuse and mental health disorder recovery. Certified Recovery Support Specialists use their lived experience to help others gain hope and achieve specific life and recovery goals. Students in the program will receive full funding to overcome practical barriers to success, including tuition, textbook costs, application fees, childcare and transportation. COD Human Services Associate Professor Jason Florin said that there is a critical and growing need for mental health support professionals in DuPage County. “The rapidly growing peer workforce is an integral part of behavioral health treatment,” he said. “Increasingly in the last decade, these highly trained and competent peers are being hired in a variety of different health care settings, non-profits and other recovery-oriented systems.” Certified Recovery Support Specialists bring not only their expertise, but compassion, hope, and honesty to any team offering treatment and recovery services, said COD Human Services Professor Andrea Polites. “The new CRSS program at COD creates a win-win scenario,” she said. “The organization hiring someone in recovery gains an employee with competency in utilizing their life experiences to help others, and upon completion of our program, the student is qualified for gainful employment, where they can leverage their lived experience to support and mentor others, while expanding their skillset,” she said. Program graduates can sit for two certification exams through the Illinois Certification Board—Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). For more information about the CRSS program, contact Florin at florin@cod.edu or (630) 942-2043. Learn more about the COD Human Services Program. Watch a video of Florin discussing the importance of the new CRSSS program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QInT4eauXfs ### Contact Details Angela Mennecke +1 630-942-3134 menneckea@cod.edu

March 14, 2022 08:00 AM Central Daylight Time

ibble Launches Social Networking App Landing One Of The Largest Series Seed Funding In Texas History

ibble

ibble, a new social media app empowering people to spark conversations and ignite new ideas has received $12.7MM, the largest series seed funding round in Texas history. Leading the seed round was Drive Capital followed by TTV Capital, Unknown Ventures, and Get Engaged Media. The investment in ibble comes amidst societies overwhelming frustrations with current social media platforms as they increasingly cut content; remove conversations and restrict engagement. “ibble is a Social Media App built on the idea of learning through conversations and having the ability to talk directly with the experts without the friction that currently exists on traditional social media apps and platforms,” said Raymond Kaminski, CEO and Co-founder of ibble. “We believe that talking with your community, not at your community, through the power of audio and video can spark more meaningful conversations and create more insightful engagement." ibble’s mission is to help people connect with and learn from experts through the power of video and audio conversations. Users are able to ask experts questions directly as well as spark conversations with their peers, naturally expanding candid conversations without friction. Is an expert always right? No, of course not. We believe what makes someone an "expert" is their relentless pursuit of the truth about a certain subject and their willingness to share it. For people who have been frustrated by structured and ad focused social media platforms that stifle conversations and are not easily suited to video and audio conversations, the solution is ibble – the social media app built by a distinguished team of entrepreneurs who believe that conversations and connections must have a healthy environment to thrive and grow in this digital age. “Brands, celebrities, influencers, the news, sports figures and more are looking for new ways to engage but that is almost impossible when dealing with the limits of current social media apps and platforms,” said Irving Lee, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at ibble. “We built ibble knowing that authenticity is not found in a like, comment or status update, and how could it? ibble provides a platform that celebrates real conversations with real people and threads that mirror real life conversations; conversations you can jump in and out of." With ibble anything is possible through the power of conversation. Users can start a video or audio conversation about their favorite show. They can also ask their favorite influencer or celebrity a question and get a response back with a simple click of a button. ibble makes conversation easy because ibble has made conversation through social media possible, with a focus on the natural flow of conversations and questions. For brands, shows, influencers, celebrities and others, ibble has made it easy to talk with their community members directly while not having to worry about being throttled or competing brands advertised to them while they are communicating with them. About ibble ibble is the social media app that enables experts and their communities to directly engage through audio and video conversations. ibble makes events more accessible and adds depth through back-and-forth video and audio posts. Learn more at https://www.getibble.com/ Contact Details ibble Jason Jepson +1 949-394-7033 press@ibble.io Company Website https://www.getibble.com/

March 10, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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