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BELLEVUE, Wash., January 29, 2024 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to two Hawaii and three Washington nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities. The organizations — Ferndale Food Bank, Generating Hope, Habitat for Humanity Seattle–King & Kittitas Counties (SKKC), Maui Food Bank and the Maui Strong Foundation — each received $10,000.

T-Mobile employees in Hawaii and Washington had the opportunity to select the organizations as part of the company’s Difference Maker Award — a quarterly recognition program that launched last year to recognize top-ranked business performance areas across the company. The award included the chance for the winning employees to present checks and dedicate a day of service at each organization. This marks the program’s third quarterly recognition, following the first in Puerto Rico and the second in Virginia.

“It’s a privilege to recognize our Hawaii and Pacific Northwest employees who rock it every day in their jobs and communities,” said Jon Freier, President, T-Mobile Consumer Group. “The Difference Maker Award puts a spotlight on our teammates’ standout contributions while also empowering them to further the causes closest to their hearts. T-Mobile and these five organizations are all better for their outstanding efforts.”

Here’s a closer look at how T-Mobile’s donations are making a difference.

Ferndale, Wash. Ferndale Food Bank

Ferndale Food Bank is on a mission to distribute food and support to all community members in need, with dignity, respect and understanding.

“We are seeing our community need more support than ever right now. The lasting economic impact of COVID 19 has pushed more of our neighbors to need help in ways they have not previously. Being able to get support from the food bank not only saves them funds that they can redistribute to other needs, but also provides them meals they did not know how they were going to get otherwise. No one can solve any problems if they are also hungry, and everyone deserves to have access to nourishing food. Support of the food bank gives our community access to that food. These funds will go directly to providing that need for folks. It would not be possible without the support of amazing community partners like T-Mobile,” said Sierra Cook, Co-Director of the Ferndale Food Bank.

Wapato, Wash. Generating Hope

Generating Hope provides overnight shelter through Noah’s Ark, support services and community outreach to address housing insecurity and homelessness in and around the Wapato area on the Yakama Nation.

Noah’s Ark has helped me heal and recover my life and continues to help me stay and live recovered. I have goals and dreams I am striving for and Noah’s Ark has helped me start my journey in reaching them,” said Former Resident and Noah’s Ark Intern.

Renton, Wash. Habitat for Humanity Seattle – King & Kittitas Counties (SKKC)

Habitat for Humanity (SKKC) builds, repairs and preserves affordable housing, serving nearly 900 King and Kittitas County residents every year with a variety of programs such as homeownership, home repairs, homeowner education and Habitat stores.

“We are very grateful to T-Mobile for its generous $10,000 donation, which has been applied to our Repairs program. This donation has filled the gap in funding for one critical structural repair that needed to be addressed urgently and has provided the homeowner with the peace of mind of remaining safely in her home for many years to come,” said Brett D’Antonio, CEO, Habitat for Humanity SKKC.

Maui, Hawaii Maui Food Bank

Maui Food Bank is on a mission to help the hungry in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships, distributing over 4.5 million pounds of safe, nutritious food each year, including 800,000 pounds of fresh produce.

“Words cannot fully express the significance of T-Mobile’s kindness and generosity towards helping the hungry in Maui County. Since the fires, T-Mobile’s gift of $10,000 has significantly helped Maui Food Bank distribute over four million pounds of food, including 600,000 pounds of fresh produce. We are deeply grateful for T-Mobile’s contribution in providing hunger relief to those in need,” said Marlene Rice, Development Director, Maui Food Bank.

(Maui, Hawaii) Maui Strong Foundation

The Maui Strong Foundation is a part of the Hawaii Community Foundation, aimed at providing financial resources to support short and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.

“Thank you to the T-Mobile employee ‘ohana’. Your commitment to our community is a testament to the enduring impact that philanthropy can have, and we are profoundly grateful for your ongoing dedication to building a more promising future for Maui,” said Harmony Hallas, Donor Relations Officer for Hawaii Community Foundation.

T-Mobile’s Ongoing Commitment to Hawaii and Washington 
These donations underscore T-Mobile’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in communities throughout Hawaii and Washington. Other investments include the Un-carrier’s Hometown Grants program, which provides funding to 100 small towns each year to use toward city beautification projects, public improvements and more. Since launching the five-year program in 2021, Kunia Village, Hawaii has received $50,000 and nine towns in Washington have received grants totaling nearly $450,000.

T-Mobile’s HQ Grants program supports non-profit organizations in the Seattle area that provide digital connectivity solutions, digital literacy training, job skilling to prepare citizens to compete in the digital economy, as well as non-profits working to address challenges specific to the greater Seattle area. Since its launch in 2022, the initiative has provided $2 million to 35 non-profits.

In addition, Project 10Million is T-Mobile’s $10.7B initiative aimed at helping close the digital divide in education by offering free internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to up to ten million eligible student households across the United States. Through T-Mobile’s education programs, the company has connected over 60,000 students, from over 100 school districts across Hawaii and Washington and is also offering school districts free and heavily subsidized data plans and access to affordable laptops and tablets. By the end of 2023, T-Mobile provided $6.4 billion in services and connected nearly 6 million students across the U.S. through Project 10Million and other education initiatives.

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About T-Mobile 
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com

Formed in 2009, the Carton Council is an industry organization committed to growing carton recycling in the U.S. By promoting both recycling technology and local collection programs, as well as growing awareness that cartons are recyclable, the organization works to limit the number of cartons that become waste. In just over a decade, Carton Council has helped bring carton recycling to the majority of households across the United States.

In this episode of The Road to Recycling, Carton Council’s Larine Urbina sits down with three founding members, Jeff Fielkow, Ed Klein and Alan Murray, to unpack the organization’s journey. From authenticity to strategy, they explore how competitors united to drive carton recycling nationwide. Gain insights, tackle shared challenges, and discover the collaborative power behind Carton Council’s success.

Listen to the podcast here. 

CULVER CITY, Calif., January 29, 2024 /3BL/ – Students in West Los Angeles College’s aviation maintenance technician program have new tools in their toolboxes — more than 450 to be exact. Thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines, students now have direct access to the airline’s Los Angeles-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities and guaranteed interviews for top-performing students.

“American is excited to partner with West Los Angeles College to train the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals,” said Evie Garces, American’s Vice President of Line Maintenance. “Well-trained AMTs are in high demand, and West prepares students for successful, lucrative careers. Our team of locally-based AMTs is eager to work side-by-side with students, providing ongoing mentorship and real-world experience. American has proudly served Los Angeles for more than 75 years and this is just one more way we continue to support the community where our customers and team members live and work.”

“The students, faculty and staff at West are collectively excited about the launch of a new partnership with American Airlines, and the unique opportunities it will provide our students” said Dr. James Limbaugh, President of West Los Angeles College. “American’s team of aviation maintenance professionals is the best in the business and we look forward to welcoming them to campus. Our students will benefit greatly from their expertise and will have a competitive edge when they graduate and enter the workforce. At West, our motto is ‘Go West. Go Far.’ With this partnership, our students will go even further than before.”

West Los Angeles College has served the Los Angeles community since 1969 and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The college offers traditional transfer and associate degrees through its academic programs as well as certificate and special programs. Each semester, the college offers nearly 1,000 classes in 12 different academic disciplines.

American and its wholly owned carriers employ nearly 7,000 team members at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including 468 in the airline’s line maintenance team, which helps maintain the airline’s mainline fleet of more than 950 aircraft. Candidates interested in joining American’s team in LAX or around the globe can view open opportunities and apply online at jobs.aa.com.

About American Airlines Group 
To Care for People on Life’s Journey®. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.

Southern Company

Southern Company announces its annual rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Southern Company announced it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:

Non-discrimination policies across business entities;Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;Supporting an inclusive culture; and,Corporate social responsibility.

The CEI rates employers providing these crucial protections to more than 20 million U.S. workers and an additional 18 million outside of the U.S. Companies rated in the CEI include Fortune magazine’s 500 largest publicly traded businesses, American Lawyer magazine’s top 200 revenue-grossing law firms (AmLaw 200) and hundreds of publicly and privately held mid- to large-sized businesses.

This marks the seventh-consecutive year Southern Company has earned the distinction.

SECAUCUS, N.J., January 29, 2024 /3BL/ – Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, recently announced a collaboration to study the potential of wearable devices to improve metabolic health, which influences risk of developing several diseases, including diabetes and heart disease.

The Wearables for Metabolic Health (WEAR-ME) pilot study will pair behavioral and biometric data from Fitbit devices with health insights from Quest Diagnostics’ laboratory tests to explore ways data can be combined and analyzed to improve the assessment and management of metabolic health and help to inform the prevention of disease.

The study aims to evaluate the effect of wearables on users’ behaviors as assessed based on objective laboratory test results. While data shows wearables can favorably influence users’ modifiable behaviors, such as diet, exercise and sleep, research on health outcomes by objective measures is less established.

“This study aligns with our goal at Quest to empower people to take control of their health, with convenient access to more than 75 lab tests with physician oversight, but without the doctor visit,” said Richard Adams, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer-Initiated Testing at Quest, which includes the company’s consumer-initiated testing platform at questhealth.com. “By teaming up, Quest and Fitbit will harness laboratory testing to better understand the type of information that motivates people to make healthy choices that ultimately improve their health.”

The IRB approved study will invite approximately 1,500 existing Fitbit users to join and consent to share three months of their Fitbit data. They will also be given the opportunity to receive laboratory testing at no cost using a panel of blood tests specifically designed to assess metabolic health, including blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides. Study participants will sign up through the Google Health Studies App, where they will be prompted to schedule an appointment for a blood draw at a Quest patient service center. A third-party physician will order tests for participants. In addition, participants will have direct access to their lab test results through the Google app and through Quest’s free mobile app, MyQuest.

Poor metabolic health is a major risk factor for chronic diseases and serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Metabolic health is assessed using several benchmarks including blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides. In a recent study that explored the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic health, prevalence of metabolic syndrome among participants was 63 percent.1 Physical activity, a healthful diet and quality sleep can help reduce the risk of developing these conditions.

“Improving metabolic health is essential to prolong the time we stay healthy and disease free,” said Javier L. Prieto, Ph.D., Principal Investigator and Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google. “Metabolic health is influenced by many factors. We think this study will help us uncover how biometrics measured by wearables can help you understand your metabolic health. With that understanding you will be able to improve your health through better activity, sleep and dietary habits.”

This study is an important step in our efforts to understand the potential of wearable devices to improve metabolic health and develop new strategies for managing chronic diseases. The WEAR-ME pilot study is expected to be completed in 2024.

About Quest 
Quest, through questhealth.com, empowers consumers by making affordable, high-quality, trusted healthcare easy. With innovative tools, we give consumers more control over their own healthcare journeys and meet them where they are, supporting both consumers and their care teams. Our consumer-initiated test service allows people access to the same quality lab tests used by doctors and hospitals, providing the information and insights they need about their health. With more than 75+ lab tests available at questhealth.com, from general health profiles to tests for conditions ranging from heart health to sexually transmitted diseases, consumers can shop, schedule test appointments, and access results securely from a phone or computer.

About Quest Diagnostics 
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world’s largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com

About Fitbit 
Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals. Fitbit designs products and experiences that track and provide motivation for everyday health and fitness. Fitbit’s diverse line of innovative and popular products include Fitbit Sense 2™, Fitbit Versa 4™, Fitbit Luxe™, Fitbit Charge 6™, Fitbit Inspire 3™, Fitbit Ace 3™ trackers and Fitbit Aria Air™ smart scale. The Fitbit platform delivers personalized experiences, insights and guidance through leading software and interactive tools, including the Fitbit app, and Fitbit OS for smartwatches. Fitbit’s paid subscription service, Fitbit Premium, provides advanced analytics and actionable guidance in the Fitbit app to help you reach your health and fitness goals.

Quest® is the brand name used for services offered by Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and its affiliated companies. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and certain affiliates are CLIA-certified laboratories that provide HIPAA-covered services. Other affiliates operated under the Quest® brand, such as Quest Consumer Inc., do not provide HIPAA-covered services.

1 Rus M, Crisan S, Andronie-Cioara FL, Indries M, Marian P, Pobirci OL, Ardelean AI. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health. Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Sep 25;59(10):1711. doi: 10.3390/medicina59101711. PMID: 37893429; PMCID: PMC10608643.

SOURCE Quest Diagnostics

SECAUCUS, N.J., January 29, 2024 /3BL/ – Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, recently announced a collaboration to study the potential of wearable devices to improve metabolic health, which influences risk of developing several diseases, including diabetes and heart disease.

The Wearables for Metabolic Health (WEAR-ME) pilot study will pair behavioral and biometric data from Fitbit devices with health insights from Quest Diagnostics’ laboratory tests to explore ways data can be combined and analyzed to improve the assessment and management of metabolic health and help to inform the prevention of disease.

The study aims to evaluate the effect of wearables on users’ behaviors as assessed based on objective laboratory test results. While data shows wearables can favorably influence users’ modifiable behaviors, such as diet, exercise and sleep, research on health outcomes by objective measures is less established.

“This study aligns with our goal at Quest to empower people to take control of their health, with convenient access to more than 75 lab tests with physician oversight, but without the doctor visit,” said Richard Adams, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer-Initiated Testing at Quest, which includes the company’s consumer-initiated testing platform at questhealth.com. “By teaming up, Quest and Fitbit will harness laboratory testing to better understand the type of information that motivates people to make healthy choices that ultimately improve their health.”

The IRB approved study will invite approximately 1,500 existing Fitbit users to join and consent to share three months of their Fitbit data. They will also be given the opportunity to receive laboratory testing at no cost using a panel of blood tests specifically designed to assess metabolic health, including blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides. Study participants will sign up through the Google Health Studies App, where they will be prompted to schedule an appointment for a blood draw at a Quest patient service center. A third-party physician will order tests for participants. In addition, participants will have direct access to their lab test results through the Google app and through Quest’s free mobile app, MyQuest.

Poor metabolic health is a major risk factor for chronic diseases and serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Metabolic health is assessed using several benchmarks including blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides. In a recent study that explored the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic health, prevalence of metabolic syndrome among participants was 63 percent.1 Physical activity, a healthful diet and quality sleep can help reduce the risk of developing these conditions.

“Improving metabolic health is essential to prolong the time we stay healthy and disease free,” said Javier L. Prieto, Ph.D., Principal Investigator and Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google. “Metabolic health is influenced by many factors. We think this study will help us uncover how biometrics measured by wearables can help you understand your metabolic health. With that understanding you will be able to improve your health through better activity, sleep and dietary habits.”

This study is an important step in our efforts to understand the potential of wearable devices to improve metabolic health and develop new strategies for managing chronic diseases. The WEAR-ME pilot study is expected to be completed in 2024.

About Quest 
Quest, through questhealth.com, empowers consumers by making affordable, high-quality, trusted healthcare easy. With innovative tools, we give consumers more control over their own healthcare journeys and meet them where they are, supporting both consumers and their care teams. Our consumer-initiated test service allows people access to the same quality lab tests used by doctors and hospitals, providing the information and insights they need about their health. With more than 75+ lab tests available at questhealth.com, from general health profiles to tests for conditions ranging from heart health to sexually transmitted diseases, consumers can shop, schedule test appointments, and access results securely from a phone or computer.

About Quest Diagnostics 
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world’s largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com

About Fitbit 
Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals. Fitbit designs products and experiences that track and provide motivation for everyday health and fitness. Fitbit’s diverse line of innovative and popular products include Fitbit Sense 2™, Fitbit Versa 4™, Fitbit Luxe™, Fitbit Charge 6™, Fitbit Inspire 3™, Fitbit Ace 3™ trackers and Fitbit Aria Air™ smart scale. The Fitbit platform delivers personalized experiences, insights and guidance through leading software and interactive tools, including the Fitbit app, and Fitbit OS for smartwatches. Fitbit’s paid subscription service, Fitbit Premium, provides advanced analytics and actionable guidance in the Fitbit app to help you reach your health and fitness goals.

Quest® is the brand name used for services offered by Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and its affiliated companies. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and certain affiliates are CLIA-certified laboratories that provide HIPAA-covered services. Other affiliates operated under the Quest® brand, such as Quest Consumer Inc., do not provide HIPAA-covered services.

1 Rus M, Crisan S, Andronie-Cioara FL, Indries M, Marian P, Pobirci OL, Ardelean AI. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health. Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Sep 25;59(10):1711. doi: 10.3390/medicina59101711. PMID: 37893429; PMCID: PMC10608643.

SOURCE Quest Diagnostics

January 29, 2024 /3BL/ – AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today released its 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report. The report includes insights on the company’s initiatives related to its workplace culture, workforce representation, and marketplace impact with supplier diversity, community organizations and fans.

“At our core, AEG is about bringing people together and creating memorable and impactful experiences. That is why we continue to invest in and embed DEI into our business operations, and this report illustrates our commitment and progress to date,” said Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of AEG. “While there is more work to be done, we are harnessing the power and passion of our global leaders and employees to build a more equitable workplace, workforce and society.”

Highlights from the AEG 2023 DEI report include:

An increase in the number of women in the company’s workforce that rose by 3.8% from 39.5% to 43.3%; and an increase in the number of women director level and above which rose 2.7% from 35.2% to 37.9% between January 2022 and March 2023.An increase in the number of BIPOC employees in the workforce which rose by 11.3% from 31.2% to 42.5%, and an increase in BIPOC employees director level and above which rose 4.5% from 18.9% to 23.4%, between January 2022 and March 2023 .An increase in AEGs Employee Network Groups to 16 groups as of October 2023. These groups enable employees to connect and be their authentic selves, find safe space, learn about each other’s backgrounds and cultures, and provide learning and development opportunities.An increase in the number of business-related organizations that support the company’s supplier diversity program and an expansion of the number of diverse suppliers accessible through the company’s sourcing portal to more than 80,000 nationally.Continued cultivation of future talent through partnerships with Black, Latinx, Asian and women’s organizations including HBCUs and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. At the same time an expansion of the AEG Futures program which offers high school students the opportunity to learn about careers in sports and live music from industry professionals.

“At AEG, we are on a journey to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and are taking concrete actions that will lead to meaningful change both at our company and in the communities where we operate,” said Jae Requiro, vicepresident, DEI for AEG. “We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent, talent with different backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives, and are working hard to provide all employees career opportunities and a strong sense of belonging for everyone.”

Click here to view AEG’s 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Report.

January 29, 2024 /3BL/ – AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today released its 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report. The report includes insights on the company’s initiatives related to its workplace culture, workforce representation, and marketplace impact with supplier diversity, community organizations and fans.

“At our core, AEG is about bringing people together and creating memorable and impactful experiences. That is why we continue to invest in and embed DEI into our business operations, and this report illustrates our commitment and progress to date,” said Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of AEG. “While there is more work to be done, we are harnessing the power and passion of our global leaders and employees to build a more equitable workplace, workforce and society.”

Highlights from the AEG 2023 DEI report include:

An increase in the number of women in the company’s workforce that rose by 3.8% from 39.5% to 43.3%; and an increase in the number of women director level and above which rose 2.7% from 35.2% to 37.9% between January 2022 and March 2023.An increase in the number of BIPOC employees in the workforce which rose by 11.3% from 31.2% to 42.5%, and an increase in BIPOC employees director level and above which rose 4.5% from 18.9% to 23.4%, between January 2022 and March 2023 .An increase in AEGs Employee Network Groups to 16 groups as of October 2023. These groups enable employees to connect and be their authentic selves, find safe space, learn about each other’s backgrounds and cultures, and provide learning and development opportunities.An increase in the number of business-related organizations that support the company’s supplier diversity program and an expansion of the number of diverse suppliers accessible through the company’s sourcing portal to more than 80,000 nationally.Continued cultivation of future talent through partnerships with Black, Latinx, Asian and women’s organizations including HBCUs and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. At the same time an expansion of the AEG Futures program which offers high school students the opportunity to learn about careers in sports and live music from industry professionals.

“At AEG, we are on a journey to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and are taking concrete actions that will lead to meaningful change both at our company and in the communities where we operate,” said Jae Requiro, vicepresident, DEI for AEG. “We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent, talent with different backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives, and are working hard to provide all employees career opportunities and a strong sense of belonging for everyone.”

Click here to view AEG’s 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Report.

January 29, 2024 /3BL/ – We are thrilled to partner with IncubatecUFRO & Pro Mujer’s Gender Knowledge Lab (GKL), to deliver valuable training, capacity building, technical assistance, and support for key business initiatives, taking the impact of women-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Latin America to new heights.

IncubatecUFRO are business development specialists service that will provide the EIC Small grantees the training and technical assistance on business competitiveness.

 

Pro Mujer, through its specialized consulting area, the Gender Knowledge Lab, will provide comprehensive training and equip EIC’s small grantees with the essential knowledge, skills, and mindset required to actively promote gender equality, empower women, and foster their role as catalysts for gender equity within their communities and the broader region.

 

About the EMPOWER INNOVATION CHALLENGE (EIC) 

Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the EIC is implemented by the World Environment Center (WEC) and its partners Nucleo de Biotecnologa de Curauma (NBC) and Baastel. The EIC supports women-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in scaling their businesses through a series of small grants focused on local solutions. With a focus on green and blue economies, the EIC partnership will provide training, access to capital, networking, and partnership opportunities with local and international businesses.

 

About the World Environment Center:

WEC is an independent, global non-profit, non-advocacy organization that promotes sustainable development through the business practices and operations of its member companies and in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities, and other stakeholders. WEC’s mission is to promote business and its social value by advancing solutions to sustainable development-related problems.

www.wec.org

About Pro Mujer

For more than three decades, the social enterprise Pro Mujer has provided services and tools to women in Latin America so that they can reach their full potential, improve their living conditions and become agents of change for their communities. It operates through a holistic and comprehensive model that seeks to expand the access of women in the region to health services, increase their financial inclusion and provide them with training opportunities. Pro Mujer’s work is closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and delivers tangible results across eight of them: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 and 16. For more information, go here.

https://promujer.org/portal/

 

About IncubatecUFRO

IncubatecUFRO, the Business Incubator of the de la Universidad de La Frontera (Chile), supports the growth of Chile’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. It brings more than 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and innovators in Chile and overseas. 

They achieve success by managing and energizing initiatives with a high potential impact on the ecosystem, through specialized units that articulate collaborative networks throughout Latin America. IncubatecUFRO is also a La RED member.

https://incubatecufro.cl/

Originally published on bloomberg.com

The Global Trading Challenge, Bloomberg’s annual Terminal-based event for students, attracted over 8400 students across 38 countries to compete in the 2023 virtual investment competition. Student participants invested $1 million virtual US dollars, using the Bloomberg Terminal to define market assumptions, develop a return-generating strategy, and execute notional trades within a closed network, while receiving support from faculty advisors and training from Bloomberg employees.

The challenge is designed to help students build marketable skills and the knowledge needed to compete for finance jobs. It also aims to provide hands-on experience that they will use in their future careers. Over 48,000 individual “trades” took place during the 2023 challenge, with AI stocks emerging as the most popular investment.

This year, the winning team from the University of Hong Kong had the highest pure relative return to the Bloomberg World Large, Mid & Small Cap Price Return Index (WLS Index). The team generated a +67.7% return over the six weeks of the challenge, for a final relative profit of +$637,399.

Regional Winners include: Rochester Institute of Technology (US), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Latin America), City University London (Bayes Business School) (Europe), NYU Abu Dhabi (Middle East), University of Hong Kong (Asia and Oceania).

Jocelyn Darmawan, Gavin Sayogo and Swarna Wijaya, the winners of this year’s challenge said: “The markets are so unpredictable – they really keep you on your toes. The markets are constantly changing based on all sorts of news and economic factors. If you get complacent, you’ll miss out on opportunities or make mistakes. But at the same time, all that movement also creates new chances to profit. The Bloomberg Terminal made analyzing companies and trends so simple. From key stats and analyst reports to news articles and company filings, we had everything we needed in one place.”

“Students across the globe have a unique opportunity to engage in real-world, experiential learning through the Global Trading Challenge,” said Emily Perrucci, Bloomberg Global Head of User Support. “Each year, the number of participating students and universities continues to grow and the competition gets steeper, creating an environment where students can sharpen their skills and stress test their investment theses among global participants. At Bloomberg, we are proud to be an innovative ed-tech leader and continue paving the way for the next generation of talent for the financial services industry.”

In addition to the challenge, Bloomberg offers access to a selection of certification courses, including the following: Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), Environmental Social Governance (ESG), and a newly launched course Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF). These courses provide self-paced modules that deliver guidance on how to navigate financial markets.

“The most helpful resource provided to us was the Bloomberg Market Concepts course,” said the winning team. “Not only did it help build our foundation of knowledge as beginners to financial markets, but the learning material also allowed us to earn our BMC certification to demonstrate our proficiency and understanding of core market principles. We think the modules did a great job laying out the essential concepts in an easy-to-follow and digestible way.”

“I am so proud of my team for winning this challenge in a fierce competition against over 2000 participating teams. It is an outstanding achievement that is a testament to the students’ hard work, commitment, and passion for finance,” said Dr. Maxime Thibault B. Couvert, Assistant Professor of Investments and Portfolio Analysis at the University of Hong Kong. “It is essential for our students to learn how to retrieve financial data from Bloomberg Terminals as it prepares them for their future career in the finance industry. The Bloomberg Lab at the University of Hong Kong is frequented by both researchers and students eager to gain real-world skills to become the next generation of financial professionals.”

For more information on Bloomberg for Education, click here.

About Bloomberg for Education
Bloomberg for Education offers a suite of education technology products and services that immerse learners directly into the financial markets and provide research and analytics across multiple industries. Universities around the globe use Bloomberg to bring the real world of finance into the classroom, providing students with access to the same information platform used by leading decision makers in business, finance and government. For more information, visit: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/product/education/

About Bloomberg
Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration. For more information, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.

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