Author: Paul E.

Millennials in tech, your suspicions were correct: Gen Z is starting to take your market by storm. Newly released federal data shows that the U.S. tech workforce is younger than the general workforce, and it’s getting younger. More tech workers are under the age of 25, while the percentage of workers over 40 is declining.There’s a long-held perception that tech workers should be young to move fast and innovate. Job applicants are evaluated on “cultural fit,” and youth is often celebrated in that culture. “I want to emphasize the importance of being young and skilled. Young people are just smarter,”…

MassLive recently asked readers to name who they believe are Hispanic and Latino leaders working to make a difference in Massachusetts.These leader profiles will be published during Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15. These are people who our readers have identified as inspirational and may be doing good things for their communities. They are being recognized for their achievements, leadership and efforts to inspire change.Angelica Castro, director of outreach and teens at the YMCA of Greater Springfield. Photo by Angelica Castro. Angelica CastroAngelica CastroAge: 37Community: SpringfieldHer story: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Angelica Castro, a mother of two…

The early signs were good. We heard from a few observers on the Early Detection and Diagnosis Committee that just being in the interview room was a valuable experience. And other funders we spoke to also offered smaller, early-career observer and peer reviewer opportunities, but none of them prioritized underrepresented groups. So we were keen to provide all researchers with the opportunity to observe grant reviews, with priority given to potential applicants from underrepresented groups. We created a feedback loop to invite observers to provide anonymized feedback, “good and bad,” to improve the observer experience and the transparency and fairness…

Arizona, Georgia and North Carolina are among seven battleground states that have been a focus for both the Trump and Harris campaigns since Labor Day, with Harris showing relatively strong support in several key Midwestern states, including Pennsylvania, which is most important to her presidential hopes.But Arizona, which Biden won by just over 10,400 votes in 2020, is currently a tough call for Harris’ campaign. Polls show Trump leading 50 percent to 45 percent. A Times/Siena poll of the state in August showed Harris leading by 5 percentage points. Hispanic voters in particular seem to be moving away from Harris,…

Portugal must be doing something right: More than 95% of children have received the recommended vaccines, and measles vaccination coverage is among the highest in the world at 99%. Portugal’s COVID-19 vaccination drive was a source of national pride in 2021, and a report for the European Commission in 2022 showed that Portuguese citizens are the most in favor of vaccination in the EU. Portugal’s vaccination rates are among the highest in Europe Influenza vaccination rates are approaching the 75% target and the COVID-19 rollout has been successful Awareness of the recommended shingles and pneumococcal vaccines is low Experts are…

Those who help Southwest Floridians going through some of the toughest situations in life, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, are still dealing with some degree of inner crisis, even two years after Ian’s death.The organization, SalsCare, was formed in 2013 with the merger of Lee Mental Health Center and Southwest Florida Addiction Services. The 46-bed crisis stabilization unit at 10140 Deer Run Farms Road flooded during the storm. SalsCare officials said moisture rose up the walls as much as two feet. The facility was temporarily closed after the storm. In February 2023, Salscare officials decided to renovate the…

Courtesy of Louisiana Tech University Public Relations Office Following the success of last year’s “Picturing Health,” which showcased the work of outstanding undergraduate students at the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Tech University’s VISTA Center has introduced a traveling exhibition showcasing the work of Tech students and promoting its popular interdisciplinary programs. The inaugural exhibit, now on view through Monday at the Louisiana School of Mathematics, Science and Arts (LSMSA) in Natchitoches, marks an important step in sharing the innovative, interdisciplinary projects developed at the school through Tech University’s VISTA Center. Nearly a decade after its…

UAE – As part of its ongoing efforts to attract young Emirati talent, United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced its participation in the upcoming Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024, an annual fair that provides job opportunities and training to young high school and university graduates and experienced UAE national job seekers. The career fair, which will be held from 24 to 26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is one of the leading recruitment, skills development and networking forums to develop young Emirati talent. During the exhibition, the bank will be inviting various job vacancies on the spot to talented…

Learn about exciting career opportunities at the Career & Internship Expo on September 26th from 10am to 2pm at the First United Bank Center. Sam Langford, associate director of career and professional development at West Texas A&M University, is encouraging students to explore possible internships and career paths at this semester’s Career and Internship Expo.She explained that over 100 companies have participated, looking for potential employees, and that in the past, as many as 1,000 students have participated.Companies and organizations recruiting future employees at this semester’s expo include Cactus Feeders, Western Equipment, Farmers Insurance, Nutrien, NewsChannel 10, IDEA Public Schools…

Company logoData recorder marketData recorder marketDublin, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Data Recorders – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com.The global data recorder market is estimated at USD 1.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts to help in making informed business decisions.Data recorders are essential for capturing a continuous stream of data inputs and outputs such as performance metrics, system status, operational errors, etc.…