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Ismael Cala has opened the «Cala Center» in Miami, a unique comprehensive training space for leaders

MIAMI, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The author, communicator and strategist Ismael Cala has opened the CALA CENTER in Miami, a multipurpose space to host his main events as well as to welcome other happenings to the region.

«The Cala Center is a comprehensive training space for activating the five senses, but also that sixth sense that connects us with nature, with what we are beyond our bodies and with that…

«The Cala Center is a comprehensive training space for activating the five senses, but also that sixth sense that connects us with nature, with what we are beyond our bodies and with that high-consciousness vibration, of the leaders we want to train,» Cala explained.

Located in the southern part of downtown Miami, the Cala Center will be the setting for courses, seminars, and workshops on positive psychology, exponential mindful leadership, epigenetics, neurosciences, emotional intelligence, assertive communication and other activities requested by both the corporate sector and the people.

«After the pandemic, now more than ever, the world needs places where they can disconnect and create peace in the midst of so much uncertainty,» Cala added.

The center’s opening coincides with some events postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic being resumed, all with increased health safety precautions.

The first in-person workshop given was «Reprogram your Brain: Build Your New Version,» which will be followed by «The Science of Forgiving: the Antidote to Anxiety and Depression» (Saturday, February 27) and «Five Pillars for Creating Personal Strength» (with Jacques Giraud, Saturday, March 13).

«Safety is our top priority. Health and safety norms and protocols established by Miami-Dade County will be respected on the date of each activity,» the company Cala Enterprises clarified.

The Cala Center will also be open to community, social, cultural and family events.

The Cala Center:

19091 SW 160th St. Miami, FL 33187
www.ismaelcala.com/calacenter/
WhatsApp: +1 305 360 9940

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Ismael Cala has opened the «Cala Center» in Miami, a unique comprehensive training space for leaders

«The Cala Center is a comprehensive training space for activating the five senses, but also that sixth sense that connects us with nature, with what we are beyond our bodies and with that…

«After the pandemic, now more than ever, the world needs places where they can disconnect and create peace in the midst of so much uncertainty,» Cala added.

The center’s opening coincides with some events postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic being resumed, all with increased health safety precautions.

«Safety is our top priority. Health and safety norms and protocols established by Miami-Dade County will be respected on the date of each activity,» the company Cala Enterprises clarified.

The Cala Center will also be open to community, social, cultural and family events.

The Cala Center:

19091 SW 160th St. Miami, FL 33187
www.ismaelcala.com/calacenter/
WhatsApp: +1 305 360 9940

SOURCE Cala Enterprises

Ismael Cala has opened the «Cala Center» in Miami, a unique comprehensive training space for leaders

«The Cala Center is a comprehensive training space for activating the five senses, but also that sixth sense that connects us with nature, with what we are beyond our bodies and with that…

«After the pandemic, now more than ever, the world needs places where they can disconnect and create peace in the midst of so much uncertainty,» Cala added.

The center’s opening coincides with some events postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic being resumed, all with increased health safety precautions.

«Safety is our top priority. Health and safety norms and protocols established by Miami-Dade County will be respected on the date of each activity,» the company Cala Enterprises clarified.

The Cala Center will also be open to community, social, cultural and family events.

The Cala Center:

19091 SW 160th St. Miami, FL 33187
www.ismaelcala.com/calacenter/
WhatsApp: +1 305 360 9940

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New Doors Open for Jeep® Wrangler; Jeep Performance Parts Teams With Mopar to Introduce Dual-Door Group That Includes New Half Doors to Further Enhance Open-air Experience

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

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New half doors and choice of upper-window assemblies are available as part of new Jeep® Wrangler Dual-Door Group factory option
New Dual-Door Group available now for two- and four-door models of Jeep Wrangler Sport, Rubicon; Sahara, Rubicon 392 and 4xe (available this spring)

For passionate Jeep® owners who crave even more of the ultimate open-air experience, Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) from Mopar is introducing new half doors for the iconic Jeep Wrangler.

«The open-air freedom of driving the Jeep Wrangler is a one-of-a-kind experience,» said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand North America. «Now with the latest Dual-Door Group factory offering from Mopar and its full catalog of authentic Jeep Performance Parts, our active-lifestyle enthusiasts can easily push the open-air envelope further.»

«We offer more than 500 quality-tested, factory-backed parts and accessories across the entire Jeep lineup,» said Mark Bosanac, North America Vice President, Mopar Service, Parts & Customer Care. «With the addition of new factory-engineered half doors for the legendary Jeep Wrangler, we continue to expand our comprehensive off-road catalog.»

New Jeep Wrangler Dual-Door Group features half doors
Engineered, tested and backed by the factory, the new half-door option enhances the Jeep Wrangler driving experience with production styling, security and occupant protection. With lower window ledges, new half doors provide improved visibility while maneuvering on and off road.

Available for both two- and four-door Jeep Wrangler models through the Mopar Custom Shop, as part of an original new-vehicle purchase in the U.S. and Canada, the new Jeep Wrangler Dual-Door Group includes both full and half doors. Full-steel production doors are installed on the vehicle while matching body-color half doors are conveniently packaged within the vehicle.

With production-level materials and build quality, new half doors are designed to work when equipped with any of the following features: power mirrors, blind-spot detection, passive and non-passive entry handles, and power locks. A quick and easy swap from full doors to half doors can be accomplished within minutes using the existing hinge locations and the exact same wiring connections.

Upper-window assemblies
New upper-window assemblies create a weather-tight seal and feature zippered plastic windows for quick, easy removal. Two materials are offered for the assemblies: base-model vinyl that matches the production soft-top roof or premium acrylic that matches the premium soft-top roof.

Each upper-door frame section uses an easy, tool-free, dual-guide post feature for easy installation and removal.

New Jeep Wrangler Dual-Door Group factory-option pricing (U.S.), which includes factory full doors and new half doors:

Dual-Door Group with base-model upper-window assemblies – sales code: AJB:

two-door: $2,350
four-door: $3,995

Dual-Door Group with premium-model upper-window assemblies – sales code: AJS:

two-door: $2,550
four-door: $4,395

Warranty coverage for each Dual-Door Group option is included as part of the new-vehicle warranty of three years/36,000 miles.

Jeep Performance Parts
Created in 2012 and offered by Mopar for the Jeep brand, JPP provides off-road enthusiasts with high-end, hard-core quality aftermarket accessories and performance parts. The portfolio of factory-backed, quality-tested parts includes axles, lift kits, bumpers, winches, skid plates, suspension components and more. The products are created in close conjunction with the Jeep brand, engineering and product design-office teams for development, testing and validation. Strict standards and factory-exclusive data — information not available to the aftermarket — are used to seamlessly integrate performance parts and accessories in order to deliver proper fit, finish and quality right down to the color, grain and appearance of each product. To see the full line of Jeep Performance Parts, visit mopar.com/jpp.

Jeep Brand
Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support.

The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left- and right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Jeep is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

Mopar
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) offers exceptional service, parts and customer-care. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, the Mopar brand has evolved over more than 80 years to represent both complete care and authentic performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.

Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with performance parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use, and expanded to include technical service and customer support. Today, the Mopar brand’s global reach distributes more than 500,000 parts and accessories in more than 130 markets. With more than 50 parts distribution centers and 25 customer-contact centers globally, Mopar integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.

Complete information on the Mopar brand is available at www.mopar.com. Mopar is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

Follow Mopar and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mopar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmopar
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialMOPAR
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mopar or https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA

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Forbes Magazine Acknowledges Hard Rock® As America’s Best Large Employer Across Travel & Leisure, Gaming, Entertainment For 2021

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock International has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2021, earning the highest ranking among companies in the «Travel & Leisure» industry – which spans hotels, resorts, gaming, recreation and entertainment entities – and twentieth overall among the 500 companies included on the list across multiple industries.

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The list of America’s Best Large Employers of 2021 represents companies who have worked tirelessly to make their workplace the best for its employees, with a special focus this year on those who continued to engage and hire employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forbes partnered with market research firm, Statista, to compile the list by surveying 50,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. The surveys were presented through a series of online panels and effectively produced a representative sample of the U.S. workforce by asking participants how willing they would be to recommend their own employers to friends and family. The final list ranks the 500 large and 500 midsize employers that received the most recommendations.

«As a global company in 70 countries with more than 20,000 team members right here in the U.S., we are honored to be included in this year’s list of America’s Best Large Employers,» said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International. «We are grateful to work alongside so many passionate and dedicated team members during one of the most challenging times in recent memory. This recognition reinforces our belief that our team members are the most valuable part of what makes Hard Rock a great place to work.»

To learn more about Hard Rock International, visit https://www.hardrock.com.

For more information or to view the full list of America’s Best Large Employers of 2021 from Forbes, please visit: https://www.forbes.com/best-large-employers/#38200eeafb3e.

About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 70 countries spanning 240 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops® and Cafes. HRI also launched the Hard Rock Digital joint venture in 2020 to focus on online and retail sportsbook and interactive gaming.

Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s most valuable collection of music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2020, Hard Rock International was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity. In 2019 and 2020, Hard Rock was named Forbes Magazine’s Top Employers for Women. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming’s 2020 Property of the Year. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.

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Redfin Predicts It Will Become Less Expensive to Sell Your Home as Real Estate Commissions Become More Transparent

SEATTLE, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Today Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage, published an <a target="_blank"…

SEATTLE, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Today Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage, published an in-depth analysis on real estate commissions, giving consumers access to data that has historically been unavailable to them. Redfin’s analysis found the typical U.S. home seller in 2020 paid the brokerage representing the buyer a commission equal to 2.7% of the sale price—down only slightly from 2.8% in 2012.

Redfin expects fees will likely decline in 2021 and beyond as data on agent commissions becomes widely available for the first time. Real estate websites are now allowed to publish commission rates that homesellers offer to the broker who brings a buyer as the result of an antitrust settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Sellers will be able to see what other sellers are offering when they visit real estate websites, helping them make more independent and informed decisions.

«When a homeowner can see that their neighbor offered a 2.5% buyer’s agent commission rate, it makes it much easier to justify offering a similar rate when they sell their home,» said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.

Earlier this month, Redfin began displaying the buyer’s agent commission for more than 700,000 home listings and plans to add more data as it becomes available. Redfin will continue to report on commission rates and how they change over time as part of its efforts to make the real estate industry more transparent for consumers.

How Do Commission Fees Work?
Most often in a home sale transaction, the seller pays the fees of both their agent and the buyer’s agent. While commission rates are negotiable and vary, U.S. sellers typically pay 5-6% of the final sale price, which is split between the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent. The DOJ settlement only impacts buyer’s agent commissions, which are the focus of this report.

A Red-Hot Housing Market Is Already Prompting Some Sellers to Offer Lower Commissions

Today’s hot housing market is accelerating the decline in commissions. Demand for homes is sky-high, with thousands of Americans moving and taking advantage of record-low mortgage rates during the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, there aren’t enough homes for sale, fueling fierce bidding wars. As a result, some sellers have realized that finding a buyer will be a cinch, regardless of the commission they offer to the buyer’s agent.

«I’ve been talking with some of my sellers about offering no more than 2.5% given the lack of inventory,» said Sylva Khayalian, a Redfin real estate agent in Los Angeles. «There’s such a huge shortage of houses for sale that most homes will attract a long line of eager buyers no matter what. As a result, many sellers feel they don’t need to compensate the buyer’s agent as much for that part of the process.»

iBuyers Pave the Way for Lower Commissions
Homes are increasingly being sold by thrifty businesses like iBuyers instead of individual sellers’ agents. The term «iBuyer» (short for instant buyer) is used to describe a real estate company that purchases houses from homeowners in quick cash transactions, makes any necessary improvements to the homes, and then resells them.

When an iBuyer resells a home, it pays a commission to the buyer’s agent, just like an individual home seller does. The average commission rate paid by iBuyers dropped to 2.5% in 2020 from 2.8% in 2019 as these companies experimented with paying lower fees to trim costs.

RedfinNow, Redfin’s iBuying business, has experimented with offering lower commissions to buyers’ agents when it sells homes. On more than 70% of its new listings this year, RedfinNow has offered 0.5% less to the buyer’s agent than it has historically, according to RedfinNow Vice President Jason Aleem.

«So far, offering a lower commission has not impacted our ability to attract buyers and sell homes for top dollar. Paying lower commissions means we can make even stronger offers to homeowners who request a cash offer from RedfinNow,» Aleem said. «We’re excited to share this strategy with our brokerage clients, who can hopefully save a chunk of change when they sell their home with a local Redfin agent.»

In many of the top iBuyer markets last year, iBuyers paid lower commissions to buyers’ agents than individual sellers did. In Phoenix, iBuyers paid 2.6% on average, while individual sellers paid 2.8%. When the DOJ settlement goes into effect and sellers can see what other sellers—including iBuyers—are paying in commissions, many of them may opt to pay a lower fee as well.

«iBuyers may have started the trend of offering lower commissions, but other sellers will follow,» said Sabrina Archolecas, an asset manager for RedfinNow in Texas.

Commission Summary By Metro Area
50 largest metros by number of home sales in 2020. Data* represents all homes sold in a given metro, including those sold by iBuyers and homebuilders.

Metro Area	Average Commission Rate Sellers Offered to Buyers’ Agents (2020)	Share of Sellers Offering Commission of 3% or More to Buyers’ Agents (2012)	Share of Sellers Offering Commission of 3% or More to Buyers’ Agents (2020)
Anaheim, CA	2.4%	33.0%	5.7%
Atlanta, GA	3.0%	89.3%	92.3%
Austin, TX	3.0%	96.4%	95.3%
Baltimore, MD	2.5%	33.0%	7.1%
Boston, MA	2.2%	8.1%	0.9%
Buffalo, NY	2.9%	93.4%	80.7%
Camden, NJ	2.8%	25.0%	55.6%
Chicago, IL	2.4%	19.9%	1.9%
Columbus, OH	3.0%	93.4%	94.5%
Dallas, TX	3.0%	95.0%	95.4%
Dayton, OH	3.0%	95.9%	96.1%
Denver, CO	2.8%	17.2%	5.3%
Elgin, IL	2.4%	25.8%	1.9%
Fort Lauderdale, FL	2.8%	86.7%	68.1%
Fort Worth, TX	3.0%	94.5%	92.3%
Frederick, MD	2.5%	47.5%	12.2%
Grand Rapids, MI	3.0%	93.1%	94.2%
Houston, TX	3.0%	94.3%	94.5%
Indianapolis, IN	3.0%	89.5%	83.4%
Kansas City, MO	3.0%	94.4%	92.8%
Lakeland, FL	2.6%	57.0%	32.0%
Little Rock, AR	2.4%	14.4%	7.8%
Los Angeles, CA	2.4%	33.2%	4.1%
Minneapolis, MN	2.7%	22.6%	1.6%
Montgomery County, PA	2.6%	63.2%	32.9%
Naples, FL	2.9%	84.1%	67.7%
Nashville, TN	3.0%	94.6%	91.9%
Nassau County, NY	2.0%	6.0%	3.1%
New Brunswick, NJ	2.4%	24.7%	7.8%
New York, NY	2.3%	23.2%	15.3%
North Port, FL	2.9%	90.6%	81.9%
Oakland, CA	2.5%	35.3%	4.4%
Orlando, FL	2.7%	80.4%	39.5%
Philadelphia, PA	2.7%	74.2%	42.0%
Phoenix, AZ	2.8%	64.0%	57.7%
Portland, OR	2.4%	16.4%	1.0%
Raleigh, NC	2.5%	20.1%	4.6%
Riverside, CA	2.5%	59.4%	19.7%
Rochester, NY	3.0%	96.7%	94.4%
Salisbury, MD	2.6%	51.8%	27.6%
San Diego, CA	2.5%	33.9%	4.1%
San Francisco, CA	2.5%	18.2%	3.9%
San Jose, CA	2.5%	30.1%	3.9%
Seattle, WA	2.8%	87.8%	58.1%
St. Louis, MO	2.7%	35.8%	5.8%
Tacoma, WA	2.6%	68.6%	22.1%
Tampa, FL	2.6%	32.6%	12.3%
Virginia Beach, VA	2.9%	91.0%	90.6%
Washington, DC	2.6%	72.9%	18.2%
West Palm Beach, FL	2.7%	85.3%	50.1%
National—U.S.A.	2.7%	59.7%	44.8%

To read the full report, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/real-estate-commissions-2021

About Redfin
Redfin (www.redfin.com) is a technology-powered residential real estate company, redefining real estate in the consumer’s favor in a commission-driven industry. We do this by integrating every step of the home buying and selling process and pairing our own agents with our own technology, creating a service that is faster, better and costs less. We offer brokerage, iBuying, mortgage, and title services, and we also run the country’s #1 nationwide brokerage website, offering a host of online tools to consumers, including the Redfin Estimate. We represent people buying and selling homes in over 90 markets in the United States and Canada. Since our launch in 2006, we have saved our customers over $800 million and we’ve helped them buy or sell more than 235,000 homes worth more than $115 billion.

For more information or to contact a local Redfin real estate agent, visit www.redfin.com. To learn about housing market trends and download data, visit the Redfin Data Center. To be added to Redfin’s press release distribution list, email press@redfin.com. To view Redfin’s press center, click here.

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CCSU Establishes the John Lewis Institute for Social Justice

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) today announced it has established the John Lewis Institute for Social Justice to empower a new generation to follow in the footsteps of the civil rights leader in building a better and more just world. The Institute seeks to inspire students to not only recognize inequality, but to help eliminate injustice by fostering a deeper understanding of its roots. Through its mission, the…

«An important component of our mission is to prepare students to be thoughtful, responsible and successful citizens. As our society continues to struggle with the persistence of inequality, many of our students have proactively sought out ways to become more informed and involved in social justice initiatives,» said Dr. Zulma Toro, president of CCSU. «The founding of this Institute is yet another example of how we are creating innovative opportunities to help our students excel by providing them with learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.»

Scott Pioli ’88, a longtime supporter of social justice initiatives, is the Institute’s founding donor. He will also serve as founding chair to guide the direction, curriculum, experiences and outcomes for the Institute’s student scholars. In addition to Pioli, the Institute will be led by Dr. Stacey Miller, the University’s recently appointed Vice President for the Office of Equity and Inclusion, who will serve as executive director. Dr. Miller will be responsible for the oversight of the student cohort and all programming. Both Mr. Pioli and Dr. Miller will also identify additional advisory panel members.

«Throughout my career I have worked to champion equal rights for underserved and minority populations, so when President Toro approached me with this opportunity, I knew I wanted to be involved,» said Mr. Pioli, an NFL Network and CBS Sports analyst and five-time NFL executive of the year. «I am incredibly proud of CCSU for taking the initiative to launch this Institute, and I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with the University and its student scholars to continue working towards social justice.»

Social justice is a communal effort dedicated to creating and sustaining a fair and equal society in which each person and all groups are valued and affirmed. It encompasses efforts to end systemic violence, racism and all systems that devalue the dignity and humanity of any person.

Inspiring Students to Seek «Good Trouble»

Through the Institute, student scholars will explore social justice in deeper context by delving into topics including public service, civil rights, environmental racism, food insecurity, social justice, mass incarceration and under-represented populations. They will also create, lead and participate in social justice initiatives both on campus and in the surrounding communities.

«Throughout his life of service in pursuit of justice, Rep. Lewis encouraged young people to get into ‘good trouble, necessary trouble,’ and this Institute will encourage our students to carry on his legacy and fight for social justice,» said Dr. Miller. «Our hope is that this Institute will prepare a new group of leaders to fulfill his final request—that this generation becomes the one to help peace triumph over violence.»

CCSU undergraduate students in any area of study can become scholars of the Institute for a term of two years. The institute will select 12 to 15 student scholars for its first cohort set to begin in the fall of 2021. Students can find additional information by visiting www.ccsu.edu/johnlewisinstitute.

CCSU will hold a virtual launch event for the Institute today, Thursday, February 25, at 3 p.m. featuring speakers including Mr. Pioli, President Toro, Dr. Miller and CCSU students and alumni. For more information or to attend, please visit www.ccsu.edu/jlilaunch.

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SoftBank Joins Ambitious Initiative to Build a More Equitable Pipeline for Data Science Talent

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Correlation One today announced that SoftBank Group International (SoftBank) is backing Data Science for All / Empowerment (DS4A / Empowerment), a new effort designed to upskill and prepare job-seekers from underserved communities for data science careers. DS4A / Empowerment aims to train at least 10,000 people from underrepresented communities — prioritizing those who are Black, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and U.S. military veterans — over the next three years,…

«We need talent with a deep understanding of data science to build the companies of the future,» said Marcelo Claure, CEO of SoftBank Group International. «We’re proud to join this effort, continue to upskill our portfolio companies and train more than 10,000 people from underrepresented communities with critical technical skills.»

SoftBank is supporting DS4A / Empowerment through its new AI Academy, which supports programs that supplement theoretical training of traditional technical education courses with practical lessons, including AI and data skills that can be immediately applied to common business needs.

DS4A / Empowerment will provide training for SoftBank Group International portfolio company employees, including portfolio companies of the Opportunity Fund and Latin America Fund, as well as external candidates from the U.S. and Latin America. The program is specifically designed to address talent and equity gaps in a field that has historically been inaccessible for many workers, leading to significant underrepresentation of women and non-white individuals. Participants work on real-world case studies that are expected to have measurable impact on the operational performance of participating companies.

IDB Lab will join SoftBank by providing over ten full-ride Fellowships to underrepresented candidates in Latin America while the Miami-Dade Beacon Council will provide four full-ride fellowships for underrepresented candidates based in Miami.

In addition, The City of Miami will join as an impact partner by providing twenty fellowships to Miami talent and five fellowships to public sector workers.

«As Miami grows as a tech hub, it is important that we empower local entrepreneurs and the public sector to leverage the power of AI. We are proud to support the building of a diverse data-fluent community in Miami through our partnership with Correlation One and SoftBank,» said Francis Suarez, the Mayor of Miami.

Participants in the program will receive 13 weeks of data and analytics training (plus optional Python training) while working on case studies and projects, including projects submitted by SoftBank portfolio companies. The initiative will also connect participants with mentors who will provide professional development and career coaching. At the end of the program, external participants will be connected with employment opportunities at SoftBank and leading enterprises across business, financial services, technology, healthcare, consulting, and consumer sectors.

«Miami’s success hinges on dramatically expanding opportunity across our community and building a workforce with the skills for the jobs of tomorrow,» said Matt Haggman, Executive Vice President of The Beacon Council. «This program is an important step towards creating the innovative and equitable future we can – and must – achieve.»

«Training our residents to take on the jobs of the future is critical to ensuring that economic growth is shared across all communities, and to building our local talent so that more leading companies in fields like tech and data science can put down roots in Miami-Dade,» said Daniella Levine-Cava, Miami-Dade County’s Mayor. «I’m thrilled that this program is unlocking opportunities in a field that has historically been inaccessible for so many, and creating new, inclusive pathways to prosperity in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.»

«The COVID-19 pandemic has both accelerated demand for data science talent and exacerbated the access gaps that kept so many aspiring workers locked out of opportunity,» said Rasheed Sabar and Sham Mustafa, Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of Correlation One. «We are grateful to work with innovative employers like SoftBank that are stepping up to play a more direct role in helping the workforce prepare themselves for jobs of the future.»

Program and Registration Details

DS4A Empowerment is an online program delivered in English over a 13-week period. Classes will convene on Saturdays from 10:00am to 8:00pm ET, beginning on April 17, 2021.

Registration for the program ends on March 7, 2021. Candidates who should consider applying include employees of SoftBank affiliated portfolio companies in the region as well as software engineers, technical product managers, technical marketers, and anyone with a STEM background who is interested in learning data analysis. To apply and find out more information about the program, interested candidates can visit the official DS4A Empowerment website: https://www.correlation-one.com/ds4a-empowerment

For program related inquiries, please contact ds4aempowerment@correlation-one.com.

About Correlation One

Correlation One is on a mission to build the most equitable vocational school of the future. We believe that data literacy is the most important skill for the future of work. We make data fluency a competitive edge for firms through global data science competitions, rigorous data skills assessments, and enterprise-focused data science training.

Correlation One’s solutions are used by some of the most elite employers all around the world in finance, technology, healthcare, insurance, consulting and governmental agencies. Since launching in 2015, Correlation One has built an expert community of 250,000+ data scientists and 600+ partnerships with leading universities and data science organizations in the US, UK, Canada, China, and Latin America.

About SoftBank Group
The SoftBank Group invests in breakthrough technology to improve the quality of life for people around the world. The SoftBank Group is comprised of SoftBank Group Corp. (TOKYO: 9984), an investment holding company that includes stakes in telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers; the SoftBank Vision Funds, which are investing up to US$100 billion to help extraordinary entrepreneurs transform industries and shape new ones; the SoftBank Latin America Fund, the largest venture fund in that region, and the SB Opportunity Fund, a US$100 million fund dedicated to investing in enterprises founded by entrepreneurs of color in the U.S.

Media Contact: Ben Watsky, watsky@whiteboardadvisors.com

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CitizensNYC Honors Five Remarkable Women: Launches «The New Yorkers for New York» Campaign

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Citizens Committee for New York…

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) announced today the launch of its 2021 virtual fundraising campaign The New Yorkers for New York. The organization kicks off Women’s History Month by honoring five extraordinary women who are working to rethink, rebuild, and reimagine New York City.

Citizens Committee for NYC launches its 2021 virtual fundraising campaign The New Yorkers for New York.

The five-month-long fundraising campaign will lift up the contributions women have made throughout New York’s history as well as their commitment to the city’s future. Each gift will be matched one-to-one, up to $150,000. CitizensNYC aims to raise $1.5 million dollars this year. This year’s honorees represent the breadth of culture, neighborhoods, and industries that New York City has to offer. Each month the campaign will highlight one of the five honorees who have committed to rolling up their sleeves to help the city recover from the pandemic. The showcase event is set to take place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

One of the nation’s oldest micro-funding organizations, CitizensNYC has a longstanding history of celebrating and supporting civic leaders. They have provided residents in the city’s most underserved neighborhoods with community, education, and small business improvement grants for the past 45 years. In 2020, CitizensNYC provided 402 projects with nearly $1.2M in direct cash grants, impacting more than 87,685 residents in 122 neighborhoods across all five boroughs.

This year’s honorees include:

Susan R. Cullman, The Activist, became the volunteer director of the Republican Coalition for Choice in 1991 and spent her days on the Hill and across the country, working with lawyers and consultants, raising money and supporting pro-choice Republican candidates. Susan, whose family established roots in NYC centuries ago, serves as a board member with several NYC nonprofits including Citizens Committee for New York City, The New York Women’s Foundation, The Avon and Mount Sinai Health System.

Nicole Lee, The Future, is a community advocate, entrepreneur, and candidate for The New York City Council, representing the 31st district. She is a CitizensNYC grantee partner with more than a decade of experience managing small businesses, serving as the founder of MotherGoose Daycare, Wink Beauty Parlour, and Journey Through Seth’s Eyes, which provides a safe environment and resources for children with special needs, all in her neighborhood of Jamaica Beach, Queens.

Frida Polli PhD, The Entrepreneur, is an award-winning Harvard and MIT neuroscientist turned CEO. She was named one of Inc.’s Top 100 Female Founders in 2019, one of Entrepreneur’s Top 100 Powerful Women in 2020 and has received the MIT 100K, and HBS Life Science Award, a NARSAD Young Investigator Award. Frida is the CEO and co-founder of Pymetrics, a company leveraging soft skill science and AI to make workforce decisions more accurate and fair. Frida, along with her husband Conor Bastable, Partner at Davidson Kempner Capital Management, further demonstrate their love for NYC as active supporters of Robin Hood, The Urban League, Prep for Prep, and The Bowery Mission.

Sue Suh, The Optimist, is the Chief People Officer at TIME. She has spent most of the past decade at one of the world’s largest private philanthropies, the Rockefeller Foundation. Prior to Rockefeller, Sue spent five years in a variety of roles at the U.S. Departments of State and Defense in Washington, New York, and Tripoli, Libya, including a two-year stint at the U.S. Mission to the UN. A native New Yorker, Sue serves on the board of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the Classical Theatre of Harlem and Special Olympics Asia-Pacific. She was a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea and a Presidential Management Fellow.

Rhina Valentin, The Creative, is a leading figure in New York City’s entertainment industry as the founder of La Reina del Barrio, Inc., a media and television production company. Born and bred in New York City, Rhina is the talk show host of Colors of Rhina and has been the host of BronxNet’s OPEN Friday since 2006, and is a recipient of the 25 Bronx Influential Women of 2015 Award. She’s also a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation, is an advocate for domestic violence awareness and is currently Raising Money for S.T.E.A.M. programs in support of Puerto Rico, Colombia, and West Africa.

«We felt it was important this year to not only launch this campaign alongside Women’s History Month, and to ensure that our New Yorkers for New York honorees were reflective of the vast diversity of New York City — in a way that is reminiscent of the culture that we all know, love, and hold dear. Our distinguished honorees will play a key role in helping to shine a light on the New Yorkers that are most in need at this time,» said Dr. Rahsaan Harris, CEO of Citizens Committee for New York City.

CitizensNYC is seeking donations throughout The New Yorkers for New York campaign. To support the work of the organization and its grantee partners as they work to rebuild New York City, donate HERE.

About Citizen Committee for New York City:
Citizens Committee for New York City’s mission is to help New Yorkers – especially those in low-income areas – come together and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Residents are uniquely situated to define and act on the issues affecting their communities. When provided with modest support, neighborhood and school groups can effectively mobilize with the assistance of grants, skills-building workshops, project planning assistance and an equipment share library. In 2020, CitizensNYC provided 402 projects with nearly $1.2M in direct cash grants, impacting more than 87,685 residents in 122 neighborhoods across all five boroughs. Since 1975, we have promoted the spirit of volunteerism, local engagement, and social justice that drives our work. Go to citizensnyc.org to learn more.

Additional Information:
Webpage: https://www.citizensnyc.org
Social Media: Twitter @citizensnyc | Instagram @citizenscommittee | Facebook.com/citizensnyc

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Autor venredPublicado el 25 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

Sistine Solar’s Award-Winning SolarSkin™ Technology Used in Flagship Universal Orlando Installation

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sistine Solar today announced the use of its award-winning, patented SolarSkin™ technology in the world’s first custom-branded floating solar array at Universal Orlando. SolarSkin was utilized to display the brand name and iconic peacock logo of the park’s parent company, Comcast. The 250KW array provides a beautiful showcase of the popular theme park’s commitment to green energy and sustainability.

SolarSkin is a fully customizable…

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sistine Solar today announced the use of its award-winning, patented SolarSkin™ technology in the world’s first custom-branded floating solar array at Universal Orlando. SolarSkin was utilized to display the brand name and iconic peacock logo of the park’s parent company, Comcast. The 250KW array provides a beautiful showcase of the popular theme park’s commitment to green energy and sustainability.

SolarSkin is a fully customizable graphic overlay that can be imprinted with any artwork and applied to any solar array. It enables businesses to go solar while celebrating their commitment to sustainability in eye-catching fashion by infusing custom artwork, brand colors, and logos. Located at the entrance to the theme park, the array features 645 high-efficiency solar panels and was installed by leading floating solar developer, D3Energy. This one-of-a-kind installation will supply the theme park with power while being instantly recognizable from the nearby roller-coasters.

«We are proud to have been chosen for this exciting project. As the most efficient aesthetic solar technology in the market, SolarSkin was the perfect fit to achieve the branding and full-color logo that Comcast and Universal Orlando sought,» said Senthil Balasubramanian, CEO of Sistine Solar. «This breakthrough installation will be visible to the estimated 11 million visitors to the theme parks every year, and we expect it to inspire other brands to embrace solar and create beautiful works of art using the power of SolarSkin.»

Solar as a branding medium is a new offering pioneered by Sistine Solar that is expanding the market for solar. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, US businesses had installed approximately 8.3GW of solar by 2019. Yet, that amounts to less than 1% of the total electricity generation in the country. «SolarSkin is dramatically changing how customers perceive solar,» said Balasubramanian. «We are seeing growing demand from very wide-ranging sectors – airports, car dealerships, theme parks, carports, to name just a few. The customizability of SolarSkin has opened up interest across the board, from Fortune 500 companies to the world’s leading solar developers and installers.»

To see high-res photos of the project, please visit here. To place an order for customized SolarSkin for your business, please visit here.

About Sistine Solar:
Sistine Solar is a venture-backed Boston-based startup founded by MIT alums. Its flagship technology, SolarSkin™, is a patented aesthetic overlay that transforms the look of any solar array. It can make the array blend in with a homeowner’s roof—no matter what color, pattern, or style. Or it can convert it into a branding asset for businesses, an advertising medium for marketers, signage for street furniture, a canvas for an artist—the possibilities are endless. SolarSkin was developed with the support of a $1million DOE SunShot award, has been deeply tested for long-term durability at the National Renewable Energy Lab, and has been deployed in installations in 20 states around the country. For more, please visit https://www.sistinesolar.com.

Media Contact

Anthony Occidentale, Sistine Solar, +1 857-293-1439, press@sistinesolar.com

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Autor venredPublicado el 25 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

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