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From Kimberly Koonce, Fleet Readiness Center East MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Two new programs at Fleet Readiness Center East are adding to the opportunities available for potential employees who want to gain work experience at the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility while earning pay and benefits. FRCE has expanded its Pathways Internship Program to offer a fast track toward employment as a journey-level mechanic to students pursuing technical degrees at local community colleges. The depot also recently signed on to participate in the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program, which is designed to give separating service members an opportunity to try out civilian sector jobs before leaving the military. These two programs are in addition to the Pathways and other internships that have been used successfully at FRCE to provide a foot in the door to students enrolled in accredited engineering and architecture programs. Training specialists at FRCE said these internship programs provide the depot access to trained, committed employees, while giving applicants an opportunity to use their skills and education to begin a challenging, well-paying career in a technical field. “These programs give us an ability to look at our future workforce, and […]

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Credit: Shutterstock The teenage years can be among the trickiest times for a parent. You have been used to being your child’s voice of reason. Then, all of a sudden, your authority is challenged by their peers, social media and huge developmental changes. But the good news is children aged ten to 12 are still more influenced by their parents than their friends. This makes it the ideal time for parents to establish parenting practices that will set the tone for when their child crosses over into adolescence. Our research In a recent study , colleagues and I looked at the perspectives, needs and behaviors of 2,600 Victorian parents. This was part of a study, run every three years, which aims to build a better understanding of parenting today. A key finding was parents of teenagers reported they were less confident about their parenting than parents of younger children. Parents of teenagers also reported greater levels of concern about their children’s behavior, including how to manage their child’s use of technology. Parents of teens were less likely to use positive discipline methods they had previously used such as praise and rewards for good behavior. They also said they felt […]

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Life sciences and medical diagnostics company Danaher (DHR) reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter. We view the dip in the stock as unjustified and an opportunity. Revenue increased nearly 10% on a core basis to $8.37 billion, well above estimates of $7.9 billion, according to Refinitiv. Adjusted profit increased 6.7% to $2.87 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.54 per share. When excluding the impact of declining Covid testing sales — but keeping in revenue from products that support vaccines and therapeutics — Danaher’s base business saw core growth of 7.5%. That shows the company isn’t overly reliant on the bump in pandemic sales. Bottom line This was a solid quarter from one of the best-run companies in the world. With very little to nitpick, we attribute Tuesday’s 3% stock decline to a combination of management already preannouncing the results and shares making a large move into the print. Also to blame: first-quarter guidance may be a tad light versus expectations. Given in-line to better-than-expected quarterly results pretty much across the board along with operating margin expansion and strong cash flow generation, we’re inclined to view Tuesday’s selloff as a buying opportunity as noted by […]

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Local teens will have the opportunity to learn real-life skills from local business leaders with the Tommy Bohanon’s foundation annual Man UP seminar. The event will be held on Feb. 8 at the Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers. Young men will have the chance to hear from leaders in the community from offices like the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Myers Fire Department, and executives from local businesses. The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting at-risk youth to reach their highest potential. Opportunities to help can be found at tommybohanonfoundation.org .

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In 2021, people officially got fed up with work. The Great Resignation, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions, and a long-simmering dissatisfaction, spread across the U.S., with over 47 million people quitting their jobs—23% of the workforce. A new report by the ed tech company Cengage Group shows that, one year later, the great resigners have a strong desire for reskilling and upskilling programs—an opportunity for higher ed. Michael Hansen, CEO of the Cengage Group “Colleges who offer flexible, shorter term and cost-effective ‘micro-credential’ opportunities will win out in today’s market,” said Cengage CEO Michael Hansen. “Colleges who offer courses tied to employer needs and at affordable costs will capitalize on the high demand and in turn help the workforce and economy make a comeback.” The report is based on a survey of 1,200 people over 25 who quit their job and found a new one between May 2021 and May 2022. Its results were clear: opportunities to advance are crucial. A higher percentage of respondents cited feeling “stuck” in their role as the primary reason for leaving their job than cited inadequate compensation. The number one reason that resigners chose new jobs was because the company had […]

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Northrop Grumman has fared worse than any other S&P 500 stock over the first few weeks of 2023. The company is scheduled to report Q4 earnings on Jan. 26. The industry’s downturn began on Jan. 6 when new House speaker Kevin McCarthy discussed slashing the defense budget. So far, the Street is holding firm except for Goldman Sachs as the lone bear Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC ) has recently faced heavy artillery. No S&P 500 stock has fared worse than the global defense contractor over the first few weeks of 2023. Not surprisingly, social media chatter around Northrop Grumman is on the rise. Traders are debating whether the -17% year-to-date decline is an opportunity or a sign of more to come. While you’re there, swing to the Chart tab for a visual perspective of where the stock has been — and, more importantly, where it could be headed, powered by TradingView, the chart has an extensive library of technical indicators, metrics, and strategies that can help create a winning edge. For instance, adding the Relative Strength Indicator (RSI) on the daily chart reveals that Northrop Grumman has reached extreme oversold levels . The Bollinger Band indicator also suggests the […]

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Rod Burkard stands with the Case VAC tractor and antique plow he used to win first place in the Minnesota Plowing Organization’s state contest in August 2022. READING — Rod Burkard’s 1945 Case Centennial moldboard 2-bottom, 14-inch plow sits out behind his shop, buried in a snow drift on a crisp January afternoon, but last August, the piece of antique farm machinery propelled Burkard to first place in the Minnesota Plowing Organization’s annual plowing contest near Greenwald. To say he was shocked by the results would be accurate. It was Burkard’s second year competing in the state plowing contest, and the first year was very much a learning opportunity. His 3-bottom, 18-inch moldboard plow was simply too big to create perfectly plowed rows in the eyes of the judges, and his tractor wasn’t really suitable either. Rod Burkard, of rural Reading, holds the trophy he received from the Minnesota Plowing Organization’s 2022 contest. Behind him is the Case VAC tractor he drove in the competition. Despite the use of less-than-ideal equipment, Burkard ended up with a second place finish at the contest — held that year in Lake Wilson — because three of the competitors in his division couldn’t […]

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SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) announced its Q2 earnings on Tuesday and initially the stock popped 5% as the company’s cloud business was particularly strong. However, Microsoft gave guidance during the conference call and shortly after announcing Q3 revenue guidance shares of Microsoft did a U-turn. Microsoft Q3 Revenue Guidance Productivity and Business Processes: $16.9B – $17.2B Intelligent Cloud: $21.7B – $22B Personal Computing: $11.9 – $12.3B Revenue Guidance Totals: $50.5B – $51.5B Source: Microsoft Q3 Outlook Slides Q3 Wall Street estimates for Microsoft ranged from $51.25B on the low end to $57.33B on the high end – with a consensus of $52.67B (6.7% growth) for the upcoming quarter. Keep in mind, the $52.67B Q3 consensus has steadily been revised down by analysts over the past six months, meaning Microsoft’s revenue bar was already lowered – and the company is guiding underneath it. As a long term focused investor, I’m not overly concerned about the next few quarters where it appears Microsoft will miss the mark from a revenue perspective. However, start stretching Microsoft’s revenue estimates out into fiscal Q1 (September 2023) and beyond, Wall Street is expecting revenue growth to reaccelerate back into the […]

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Deadline for application submission is Feb. 15, 2023 Federal Funds that have been awarded to Geauga County through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Federal Funds that have been awarded to Geauga County through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program . “This program allows organizations that provide food, shelter, and utility assistance to residents to apply for funding,” said Claudia Toth of United Way Services of Geauga County . “The total amount available for this funding period is $42,169.” A local board made up of representatives of Geauga County agencies, The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, United Way, Ravenwood Mental Health Center and faith-based volunteers will determine how the awarded funds — and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program — are distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs that local service agencies run in the area. “The local board is charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country,” Toth explained. Under the terms of the federal grant, […]

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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY Kigali , PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Kigali PDS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Kigali-FY23-01 Deadline for Applications : May 31, 2023 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: Subject to funding availability Maximum for Each Award: $2,000 – $24,999 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an open competition for initiatives that promote educational and cultural engagement and foster mutual understanding between the United States and Rwanda. The Embassy seeks projects designed to further the development of Rwanda’s future leaders, build the capacity of Rwandan institutions, and promote awareness and understanding of shared U.S. and Rwandan values. The U.S. Embassy Kigali strives to ensure that its efforts reflect the diversity of U.S. society and societies abroad. The Embassy seeks and encourages the involvement of people from traditionally underrepresented audiences in all its grants, programs, and other activities and in its workforce and workplace. Opportunities are open to people regardless of their race, color, […]

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