Nonprofit Management
AARP, MindEdge Learning | September 30, 2021
AARP launched the AARP Skills Builder for WorkSM, a new platform to help older workers gain in-demand skills to give them an edge in today's competitive job market. According to AARP research, two-thirds of older workers are interested in additional job/skills training and the same amount have taken some type of training in the past two years.
"Unemployment is tough to navigate at any age. For many older workers who need or want to work the opportunity to learn new skills to help them remain relevant in the workforce could be the boost they need, As many older workers look for a new job, we want to make sure they have the skills, information, and resources to stay competitive in today's job market."
said Susan Weinstock, AARP Vice President of Financial Resilience Programming.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics August jobs report found that nearly half (49.3%) of workers ages 55+ were long-term unemployed compared with 34.7% of jobseekers ages 16 to 54. Further, a new AARP survey of midcareer and older women workers released today found nearly 7 in 10 women who were unemployed since September of last year have been out of work for six months or more. About 1 in 5 (21%) of those who are working are working fewer hours than they would like and a quarter have seen their financial situation worsen over the course of the pandemic.
AARP Skills Builder for WorkSM was created in collaboration with MindEdge Learning, which provides online learning solutions to higher education, associations, and corporations.
AARP Skills Builder for WorkSM Features:
Self-paced online learning with courses that may help you grow your career at a speed that fits your schedule.
Free class options include training in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as "Mastering Today's Remote Work" and "Personal Creativity for a Lifetime."
Earn certificates to let prospective employers know that you are a lifelong learner with the skills needed to succeed.
Learn marketable skills that are in-demand by employers to help you to stay competitive in today's job market and beyond.
Other skill building classes in areas such as Digital Marketing, Communications and Project Management, are available for a fee. Discounts are available for all AARP.org users and AARP members get even deeper discounts.
AARP helps 50+ workers thrive in the job market by providing tools, information and tips for older workers and resources for those facing age discrimination This support includes AARP's Online Career Expo on September 30, 2021, the AARP Job Board, AARP Resume Advisor and the AARP Employer Pledge.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
About MindEdge Learning
MindEdge's mission is to improve the way the world learns. Since its founding in 1988 by Harvard and MIT educators, the company has served some 2.5 million learners. With a focus on digital-first learning resources — from academic courseware to professional development courses — MindEdge's approach to best practices in online education focuses on learners' needs across the spectrum of higher education, professional development, skills training, and continuing education. MindEdge is based in Waltham, Mass.
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Elkay, Elevate | September 20, 2021
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced Elkay will donate 101 Elkay ezH2O® bottle filling stations at select city sites and non-profits through a partnership with the City, Chicago Park District, and Elevate to reduce plastic waste and expand cleaner, healthier drinking water throughout the south and west sides. The units also include a lifetime supply of filters.
The bottle filling stations will be installed on Chicago's South and West Sides in the city's parks, buildings, and community centers and will bring access to clean drinking water across locations that need it most while helping reduce single-use plastic waste. This donation coincides with Elkay's milestone of the production of the one millionth ezH2O® bottle filling station, which was installed in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood late last month.
"Delivering clean, drinkable water to all of our neighborhoods remains one of my administration's highest priorities," said Mayor Lightfoot. "Thanks to this incredible partnership, we will be able to reach this goal by expanding our residents' access to filtered water as well as reaffirm our commitment to driving resources into our South and West Sides. I am extremely grateful for Elkay and Elevate's generosity and look forward to working with them to build a brighter, cleaner and more equitable Chicago."
City sites will have the bottle filling stations installed by the AIS union and include select parks and libraries, the Department of Family Support Services, and select sites from the Chicago Housing Authority and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
"It's an honor to be able to serve the city in which Elkay was founded and contribute to a cleaner environment and healthier Chicago community for generations to come," said Ted Hamilton, President of Elkay Plumbing. "We're thrilled to be a part of this journey with the City of Chicago and Elevate as these installations will bring access to clean drinking water to locations that need it most, from schools to parks to youth centers and facilities."
Chicago's South and West Side communities have been advocating for improved access to safe, reliable and clean drinking water for years. With the onset of COVID-19, many residents were left with even more limitations to access water from parks and other public facilities.
"There has never been a better time to provide high-quality touchless water stations bringing healthy, safe, and affordable access to clean water to communities on Chicago's South and West Sides," said Anne Evens, CEO of Elevate. "We're proud to partner with Elkay, the City of Chicago, and the Chicago Park District to make this possible."
The installation of Elkay's bottle filling stations began this summer and will continue to be installed in locations of need throughout the fall.
About Elkay
Family-owned since 1920, Elkay has been making innovative products and delivering exceptional customer care for almost a century. While proud to be America's No. 1 selling kitchen sink company, Elkay expanded its offerings more than four decades ago, and today delivers faucets, water coolers, drinking fountains, Smartwell Water Delivery Systems, and the award-winning ezH2O bottle filling stations, in addition to world-class stainless steel and quartz sinks. Our Elkay Interior Systems business is a global leader in designing and building-out branded interior environments, commercial interior renovations and commercial kitchens for leading international brands in the retail, hospitality, restaurant, and education markets.
About Elevate
Elevate is a nonprofit organization that works nationally and is headquartered in Chicago. Elevate designs and implements programs to ensure that everyone has clean and affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities —no matter who they are or where they live.
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SouthCoastToday | February 02, 2020
Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), through its charitable foundation, awarded $64,000 to seven non-profit organizations in the New Bedford/Dartmouth area during a ceremony which recently took place at the Holiday Inn Taunton, according to a press release. In total, the bank presented $353,600 in grants to 44 organizations in the greater New Bedford/Dartmouth region, the Fall River region, the Taunton/Attleboro region and the greater Pawtucket, Rhode Island region and surpassed $22 million in total charitable commitments given since the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation’s (BCSCF) inception in 1996, the release from the bank stated.
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