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NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to partner with WDSU for the All-Star Teacher Award, a new initiative created to recognize outstanding Louisiana educators who go above and beyond for their students, schools, and communities. The statewide award allows students, parents, colleagues, and community members to nominate a deserving Louisiana teacher for recognition. The winning educator will receive a $500 gift card as a special thank-you for the dedicat...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE: SKIL) (“Skillsoft”, “we”, “us”, “our” or the "Company"), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 (the three months ended July 31, 2026), and provided financial outlook for the full fiscal 2027 year. Skillsoft previously had two operating and reportable segments: Talent Development Solutions (“TDS”) and Global Knowledge (“GK”). On April 30, 2026, we determined that...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the viral-hit active play system that gets families moving together, today launched Dude Perfect Trickshot Challenge™, an all-new motion-controlled game created in collaboration with Dude Perfect, the leading creator-led entertainment company behind some of the internet’s most iconic trick shots. Designed exclusively for Nex Playground, the game brings the Dudes’ signature mix of sports, competition, and over-the-top challenges into...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Purdue University today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration in advanced technology fields and further connect the innovation ecosystems of Japan and the United States.The MOU was signed by Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO of JETRO, and Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., President of Purdue University.Under the MOU, JETRO and Purdue University will lev...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Young Futures (YF) launched Groundwork, a $15 million, three-year initiative that will support work across the United States and United Kingdom to protect and strengthen the human capacities young people need as artificial intelligence reshapes how they learn, make decisions and understand themselves. Groundwork will invest in nonprofits and charities working with and for young people across the United States and United Kingdom, create stronger feedback loops a...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New ISACA Foundation scholarship applications are open now for undergraduate and graduate students seeking opportunities in IT and cybersecurity...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clay, the AI go-to-market company, today announced a $115 million Series D financing at a $7.1 billion valuation, led by Wellington, with participation from Sequoia, StepStone, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Perennial, Meritech, DST, CapitalG, BoxGroup, Boldstart, Bloomberg Beta, and Evolution. Clay now serves more than 17,000 customers, including 80% of the Forbes AI 50, as well as Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Stripe, ElevenLabs, Workday, and Siemens. “AI is unleashing the...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coursera (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, today previewed its new AI-native skills platform, code-named Project Helix, at its annual FWD customer event. The adaptive platform is designed to help organizations close talent gaps, accelerate time-to-proficiency, and translate learning investments directly into verified workforce capability. Project Helix represents a significant milestone for the company toward building a completely r...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HBS, a national government affairs firm, today announced the opening of its Georgia office in Atlanta and the addition of Caroline Womack as Managing Principal. "Since 2018, we have grown to 11 state offices and an office in Washington, D.C., strengthening our footprint where policy gets made," said Andy Blunt, HBS CEO. "Georgia was next on that list, and Caroline is the reason we can say yes with confidence. She has spent more than two decades earning the trust of Geo...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For jobseekers navigating today's competitive market, looking the part can be a critical piece in showing up with confidence and landing the job. In fact, in the last year, 56% of hiring managers found young applicants unprepared for interviews, with unprofessional attire cited as a leading cause. Whether you’re a recent graduate, exploring a career change, returning to the workforce, or preparing for your next career move, JCPenney is here to support, thanks to t...