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Celebrated yearly in June, Global Wellness Day encourages people to recognize the value of living healthier and better lives by making small changes to improve their health and wellness. As people around the world adopt healthy habits – like walking each day, drinking more water, spending time with loved ones, getting enough sleep and more – we, at HARMAN, recognize the importance of regular, comprehensive and transparent healthcare. Here are HARMAN technologies and solutions that help improve healthcare delivery and compel better outcomes for patients.

As a leader in connected and emerging technologies, HARMAN helps people live healthier lives by developing solutions that digitally transform the healthcare ecosystem for improved access and outcomes. Our Digital Transformation Solutions Intelligent Healthcare Platform (IHP)offers a new level of patient care by harnessing the power of deep learning (DL), machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI).

First unveiled at HARMAN EXPLORE 2023, IHP is future-proof and agile, designed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medical diagnoses and treatment. This allows healthcare workers to deliver the best possible care to their patients. It features four key components designed to keep patient data safe and secure across the healthcare ecosystem, ultimately enhancing the overall patient experience:

The Intelligence Machine – featuring ML and DL algorithms and models that power a variety of use cases including: prediction hospital readmission and patient attrition; video patient monitoring; insurance claim analytics; and more.The Data Machine – offering a scalable, reliable and comprehensive engine that processes batch or stream data, securely storing data from numerous sources.The Analytics & Visualization Machine – storing various data types at scale, and helping run exploratory and predictive analytics as well as visualizations to generate actionable insights.The Governance Machine – providing access to HIPAA-eligible services and leading compliance standards.

IHP is part of HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions people-first approach to innovation, combining software and hardware to deliver solutions that enrich customers and consumers’ lives through technology. IHP empowers providers and other healthcare and life sciences companies to offer more secured care across their ecosystems.

This is just one example of how HARMAN is helping people around the world live well in all aspects of their lives – this Global Wellness Day and beyond! For more information on HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions’ healthcare technology offerings, check out: https://services.harman.com/industries/healthcare

 

Key4Women supports the financial progress and empowerment of businesswomen through advocacy, connections, and guidance. Since 2005, Key4Women has been opening doors for women business owners and leaders, helping them meet their financial and business goals.

One such business owner is Business Coach and Talent Acquisition Specialist, Gina DiStefano who helps other business owners and organizations to ensure they are maximizing their company’s potential. Her company, DiStefano Group Consulting, specializes in four main areas: business and leadership coaching, culture, hiring, and retention. Gina resides in Western, MA and works nationally, serving clients across the country.

So where does Gina turn when she needs financial assistance with her own business? KeyBank and Key4Women. 

“I bank at the KeyBank Park Street location in West Springfield, MA with [branch manager and Key4Women certified advisor] Vanity Bryant,” says Gina. “Whenever interacting with Vanity, she always makes me feel valued, heard and more solid in my business.”

Gina has been a KeyBank customer and Key4Women member for more than ten years. “When I first learned about Key4Women, I was in disbelief. I had never heard of such an intentional program created to support all women, from all areas in business.”

Gina went on to say that since joining, she has attended numerous Key4Women networking events that have connected her to so many women dedicated to building each other up. “Each event is designed to connect, educate, and empower women. My business has grown as a direct result of the meaningful connections I have made since joining Key4Women.”

Recently, KeyBank and Key4Women sponsored the Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s When Women Lead Conference in Plantsville, CT, inviting local Key4Women clients to attend as KeyBank’s guests. Gina was there and spoke with the CBIA about the value that KeyBank has brought to her business.

Listen to what she had to say: https://youtu.be/M1zZA7HufEA

Women business owners and leaders who wish to learn more about how Key4Women can help their businesses can visit www.key.com/women for more information.

 

As part of its longstanding commitment to racial equity, M·A·C Cosmetics honored Juneteenth by announcing that it is extending its partnership with Race Forward through a $100,000 USD donation from M·A·C VIVA GLAM. The donation will support Race Forward’s mission of advancing racial justice in policies, institutions and culture across the United States.

For the third consecutive year, M·A·C also sponsored and provided backstage artistry support for Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth – a free outdoor concert hosted by the Broadway League celebrating Black Broadway performers. Join M·A·C backstage for a behind the scenes look at the event.  

M·A·C’s commitment to racial equity extends beyond Juneteenth. The brand remains committed to creating a more equitable workplace and recently marked the fifth year of our partnership with Howard University’s 21st Century Advantage Program (21 CAP). Through internal groups like The M·A·C Movement, employees are coming together to share their voices and collectively affect change within the organization. M·A·C also continues to prioritize making its products accessible to all skin tones and ensuring diverse representation across our campaigns both in front of and behind the camera.

READ MORE ABOUT M·A·C’S COMMITMENTS TO RACIAL EQUITY

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 27, 2023 /3BL/ – SCS Global Services, a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, and testing, today announced that its new Recycled Content certification for the electrical and electronic equipment industries will qualify products for recognition under the Climate Pledge Friendly program on Amazon, helping shoppers find products that are more sustainable.

The third-party certification program first announced on May 11, 2023 is built around SCS-103A, a new Annex to supplement the popular SCS-103 Certification Standard for Recycled Content. The Annex, developed by SCS Standards the non-profit affiliate standard-setting body for SCS Global Services, was created through a multi-stakeholder process involving industry and NGO representatives.

The Annex was developed to hold products to a high level of rigor, bringing a focus on continuous improvement and promoting increased recycled material use to drive positive impact in the industry.

The certification process verifies the total percentage of recycled materials in these products against set minimum thresholds of achievement by specific product category. To achieve certification, products must contain more than one recycled material input, thus promoting the use of more and varied recycled materials. Recycling such materials generally uses less energy during production, preserves more natural resources, reduces waste sent to landfills, and encourages innovation and improvement in material recycling processes.

SCS Global Services’ vice president of Environmental Certification Services, Nicole Munoz, said, “We are thrilled to see Amazon recognize this certification for inclusion in the popular Climate Pledge Friendly program. Companies that certify their products to this standard meet a high bar for recycled content which will drive the market for recycled materials forward. It is great to see these certified products receive extra recognition giving customers more information to navigate product choices on Amazon.”

Companies wishing to certify the recycled materials in their products in accordance with SCS-103A can find more information here.

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About SCS Global Services 
SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. For more information, visit www.scsglobalservices.com.

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Stephanie Flynn 
sflynn@scsglobalservices.com

We like to think of our homes as a place of refuge and comfort from the outside world – but how is technology reducing the impact that homes have on our environment – while helping us thrive inside of them?

In this episode of Healthy Spaces, host Dominique Silva talks with three sustainable home innovators who are advancing the home experience for families and the planet.

“We want to produce a healthier, more sustainable, intelligent future by continually advancing the home experience for your family and our planet,” explains Brandon Weiss, Chief Innovation Officer of Dvele Homes. “Bringing all that together is really focusing on a great design…connecting people from indoors to outdoors.”

Listen to the full episode to learn how Brandon Weiss of Dvele Homes is building net-zero homes through “biophilic” design connecting people and nature; how Trane Residential VP of Engineering Katie Davis is increasing the efficiency, connectivity and sustainability of heat pumps; and how Trane Technologies Innovation Director Joel Gouker is leveraging artificial intelligence to make climate technology even smarter.

Episode Guests: 
Brandon Weiss, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Dvele Homes 
Katie Davis, Vice President of Engineering, Trane Residential 
Joel Gouker, Innovation Director, Trane Technologies 
Host: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies 

Subscribe: Find all episodes on your favorite podcast platforms: 
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Learn more about the Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies podcast.

Chemours recently released its sixth annual Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s progress toward meeting its ESG targets. The report showcases the company’s global commitment and collective determination to responsible manufacturing of essential chemistries and significant—often industry-leading—progress toward its goals.

Titled “Essential. Responsible. Chemistry.,” the report illustrates how Chemours brings to life its commitment to making chemistry as responsible as it is essential through environmental leadership, sustainable innovation and community impact while striving to be the greatest place to work for all its employees.

“At Chemours, sustainability is central to everything we do,” said Mark Newman, President and CEO of Chemours. “That includes the products we make. While our chemistries are integral to everyday life and technologies enabling a new, green economy—from clean hydrogen and electric vehicles to advanced electronics and durable infrastructure, and so much more—they must also come with an unwavering commitment to responsible manufacturing. I’m incredibly proud of the collective effort of our teams, who have embraced Chemours’ vision to create a better world through the power of chemistry.”

“To us, making our chemistry as responsible as it is essential means setting ambitious goals to back our innovative chemistries with responsible manufacturing, strict emissions control, and a focus on improving end-of-life management,” said Dr. Amber Wellman, Chief Sustainability Officer at Chemours. “We’re proud of the incredible progress we’ve made toward our goals, reaffirming our ongoing support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and continuing to challenge ourselves to achieve more, going beyond what’s required to do what’s right.”

Select report highlights from the company’s 2022 operations include:

Achieved an overall 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2018—reaching the halfway point of our 2030 goal.Reached a 53% reduction in total process fluorinated organic chemical (FOC) emissions to air and water since 2018—surpassing the halfway point to our 2030 goal of a 99% reduction.Realized approximately 48% of revenue from offerings that make a specific contribution to the UN SDGs.Committed 36% of our $50 million investment in STEM, safety, and environmental initiatives across our local communities.Surpassed our Sustainable Supply Chain goal having assessed sustainability performance of 90% of our suppliers by 2022.Committed to setting official Scope 1, 2, and 3 science-based targets for approval by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi).Recognized as a “3+” Company by 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), a global education and advocacy campaign driving gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.

Read Chemours’ full 2022 Sustainability Report.

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About Chemours
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials providing its customers with solutions in a wide range of industries with market-defining products, application expertise and chemistry-based innovations. We deliver customized solutions with a wide range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and consumer electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Ti-Pure™, Opteon™, Freon™, Teflon™, Viton™, Nafion™, and Krytox™. The company has approximately 6,600 employees and 29 manufacturing sites serving approximately 2,900 customers in approximately 120 countries. Chemours is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC.

For more information, we invite you to visit chemours.com or follow us on Twitter @Chemours and LinkedIn.

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June 27, 2023 /3BL/ – Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, released The Civic 50 2023 Honoree Insights and Benchmarking Report. Now in its eleventh year, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and volunteerism, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems, and impact measurement.

On June 27 at 1 p.m. ET, Points of Light will host a special webinar to explore key insights, trends and benchmarking data from this year’s report with speakers including Bea Boccalandro, founder and president, VeraWorks; Kim Koeman, Global Manager of Social Innovation, Steelcase; Farron Levy, founder and CEO, True Impact; Ben Mahoney, Communications and Special Projects Manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation; and Malvin Moore, Vice President of Social Responsibility, UnitedHealth Group.

This will mark the third year of tracking data related to companies’ progress on commitments to racial equity and their communities since Points of Light introduced new racial equity questions in 2021. Additionally, this year’s data will also reflect key trends observed from the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community and employee engagement sector.  

Below are several key insights from The Civic 50 2023 honorees. Download the new report for additional insights and benchmarking data.

Key Insights from The Civic 50 2023 Honorees:

Empower more than 350,000 employees to volunteer more than 6 million hours in their communities. Engage 31% of employees, on average, in external volunteering, compared to 17% for most US companies overall.[1] Engage more than half of employees (54%), on average, in internal company volunteering such as employee resource groups and company-sponsored issue education opportunities. Give more than $1.7 billion in financial resources and more than $9.7 billion worth of in-kind goods and services to support charitable causes. Donate more than twice what most US companies do in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable causes as percentage of revenue (more than .55% versus .18%).[2] 90% fund social-justice advocacy organizations, and 88% are run by CEOs who publicly promoted racial justice. 88% integrate community engagement activities with employee health and wellness strategies. 82% establish department goals relating to community engagement. 82% provide employees paid time off to volunteer. 

[1] US data from Giving in Numbers, 2022 by CECP. 

[2] US data from Giving in Numbers, 2021 by CECP. 

The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate community engagement. To learn more about The Civic 50, visit pointsoflight.org/civic50survey or email civic50@pointsoflight.org. 

About Points of Light  

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org. 

When Olwi Abzueta learned a school in her community in the Dominican Republic (DR) needed help, she knew she couldn’t turn down the opportunity to make a difference.

When she joined Medtronic as an engineer in 2017, her colleagues in the DR often volunteered in the community, but there wasn’t a formal process for getting involved. To help, Abzueta joined a committee and led volunteers to do more.

With each effort, the team logged their hours with the Medtronic Foundation. The small – but mighty –  team continued to take on new projects, but found itself hitting barriers when trying to engage a majority of the local workforce.

In efforts to engage manufacturing employees in the DR and Mexico, the Medtronic Foundation reached out with an opportunity with Glasswing International, an organization that addresses the root causes and consequences of poverty through education and health programs that empower youth and communities.

For Abzueta, the goal was to make a local school feel like a safe and inviting place that could also function as a community center for families – many of whom work at Medtronic.

Almost 200 employees in Mexico and the DR came together to give three schools a makeover in three days. A majority of volunteers were manufacturing employees. They painted, built – and filled – bookshelves, and planted trees.

Revitalizing schools is about more than beautification. Studies show that a safe, healthy learning environment promotes attendance and helps students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

And that matters in areas that have historically been under-funded, where kids can end up dropping out of school to find – sometimes dangerous – ways to support their families.

“That’s the impact of a project like this,” said Mark Loyka, U.S. country director for Glasswing International.

Glasswing was founded to get community members involved in volunteerism. As Loyka puts it, “Who knows the community better than the community?”

“We empower people to have that agency in their own community to drive change,” he said. “They want to make change and have local knowledge, plus there is a real community pride when you have a school that not only looks good but has the resources for the students to thrive.”

And with the support of the Medtronic Foundation, which funded the initiative, Abzueta and her committee of local employee volunteers feel like they can do even more.

“It’s a lot of work,” she said. “But now with the help of a strong community, I don’t feel alone even if the goal feels unattainable.”

Even after the school makeovers wrapped up, the new relationship with Glasswing International, the local schools, and employees was just the beginning. They have stayed in touch and continue to deepen their efforts with Glasswing International – empowering communities and transforming lives.

See our employees in action and learn more about our impact here.

TAMPA, June 26, 2023 /3BL/ – The University of South Florida (USF) and Truist Foundation are addressing the talent and workforce needs of the manufacturing industry through an onsite certificate program in East Tampa. To facilitate this multiyear effort that will benefit local residents and small to large manufacturers, Truist Foundation has awarded The University of South Florida Foundation a $684,000 grant, the foundation’s largest gift to the USF Foundation to date.

With Truist Foundation’s support, USF is developing and will implement an “Introduction to Production Systems” certificate program to train the future manufacturing workforce in high-demand skillsets with the goal of enhancing the economic mobility of participants. The program will take place in East Tampa, which is a predominantly African American and Hispanic community, where the median family income is $35,179 and nearly one-third of the population is below poverty level, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey. USF is collaborating with community partners to offer access to career development and financial literacy resources to those participating in the certificate program to support pathways from certification to sustainable careers in the field. 

“Manufacturing is a critical sector for our state and regional economy that continues to grow. The sector provides workers with competitive pay, the ability to continue to learn new skills and the opportunity of a meaningful career,” said Iwan Mohamed, West Florida regional president for Truist. “Truist’s purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities, and we believe investing in USF’s new manufacturing certificate program will do just that by creating career pathways and economic mobility.”

The program will foster streamlined pathways to existing employment opportunities within Tampa Bay’s growing manufacturing sector. The Tampa Bay region is one of Florida’s key manufacturing clusters. The region is especially strong in the production of machinery and metal products, plastic and rubber products, computers and electronics, and food and beverage. Companies in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties alone contribute more than 60,000 jobs to the sector. Florida has experienced the 2nd highest growth in manufacturing jobs across the nation.

“This partnership will contribute to our vision of establishing workforce development initiatives that benefit the East Tampa community and serves as a major step toward our goal of enabling smart manufacturing innovation in the region,” said principal investigator Nancy Diaz-Elsayed of USF’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. “We are very grateful to Truist Foundation for this generous gift, which will serve to accelerate Tampa’s manufacturing capabilities.”

The initial two years of the certificate initiative’s launch will allow USF to establish and pilot the program. USF will collaborate with community and industry partners to develop an introductory manufacturing certificate curriculum that addresses the local manufacturing industry’s need for skilled talent through a recruitment effort that targets East Tampa residents.

“Certificate programs like this one provide a pathway into high-demand careers with greater earning potential for East Tampa residents,” said Craig J. Richard, CEcD, President and CEO of Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. “As the manufacturing industry continues to grow in this region, so will the opportunities for workers who can build on their skills and find plentiful options for high wage employment.” 

Fundamentals in manufacturing processes, automation technology, and robotics will be the program’s focus areas to offer training relevant to the discrete production industry in the region, which includes metalworking, plastics, electronics, aerospace, and food manufacturing. “Our goal is to recruit a 15- to 30-participant pilot cohort in the first year and grow the program in years two and three,” said Diaz-Elsayed, whose USF project team includes Alexandro Castellanos and Redwan Alqasemi.

“I want to thank Truist and Truist Foundation for their partnership and vision in helping to fund this vital workforce development program in East Tampa,” said USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman. “The benefits to our community members, manufacturers, and our regional and state economy will be felt for many years to come.” 

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About Truist Foundation 

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation’s grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.

About the University of South Florida

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries.  For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

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TAMPA, June 26, 2023 /3BL/ – University of South Florida (USF) y Truist Foundation están atendiendo las necesidades de talento y fuerza laboral de la industria manufacturera a través de un programa de certificación en el este de Tampa. Para facilitar este esfuerzo de varios años que beneficiará a los residentes locales y a los pequeños y grandes fabricantes, Truist Foundation ha otorgado a la University of South Florida Foundation una subvención de $684,000, la mayor donación de la fundación a la USF Foundation hasta la fecha.

Con el apoyo de Truist Foundation, USF está desarrollando e implementará un programa de certificación de «Introducción a los sistemas de producción». El programa busca capacitar la futura fuerza laboral manufacturera en habilidades de alta demanda con el objetivo de mejorar la movilidad económica de los participantes. El programa se llevará a cabo en el este de Tampa, que es una comunidad principalmente afroamericana e hispana, donde el ingreso familiar promedio es de $35,179 y casi un tercio de la población vive por debajo del nivel de pobreza, según la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. USF colabora con socios comunitarios para ofrecer acceso a recursos de desarrollo profesional y educación financiera a quienes participan en el programa de certificación a fin de apoyar el camino que va desde la certificación hasta las carreras sostenibles en el campo.

“La fabricación es un sector crítico para nuestra economía estatal y regional que sigue creciendo. El sector ofrece a los trabajadores salarios competitivos, la posibilidad de seguir aprendiendo nuevas habilidades y la oportunidad de desarrollar una carrera profesional significativa”, dijo Iwan Mohamed, presidente regional de Truist para el oeste de Florida. “El propósito de Truist es inspirar y construir vidas y comunidades mejores, y creemos que invertir en el nuevo programa de certificación de fabricación de USF logrará precisamente eso al crear itinerarios profesionales y movilidad económica”. 

El programa promoverá vías simplificadas guiando hacia las oportunidades de empleo existentes en el creciente sector manufacturero dentro de la Bahía de Tampa. La región de Tampa Bay es uno de los principales grupos de fabricación de Florida. La región disfruta de un desarrollo firme, particularmente en las áreas de la producción de maquinaria y productos metálicos, productos de plástico y caucho, computadoras y productos electrónicos, y alimentos y bebidas. Las empresas en los condados de Hillsborough, Pinellas y Pasco aportan más de 60,000 puestos de trabajo al sector. Florida ha visto el segundo crecimiento más alto en empleos en la industria manufacturera en todo el país.

“Esta asociación contribuirá a nuestra visión de establecer iniciativas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral que benefician a la comunidad del este de Tampa y será un paso importante hacia nuestro objetivo de permitir la innovación en la fabricación inteligente en la región”, dijo la investigadora principal Nancy Diaz-Elsayed, del Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica de USF. “Estamos muy agradecidos a Truist Foundation por esta generosa donación, que servirá para acelerar las capacidades de fabricación de Tampa”.

Los dos primeros años del lanzamiento de la iniciativa de certificación permitirán a USF establecer y poner a prueba el programa. USF colaborará con socios de la comunidad y la industria para desarrollar un plan de estudios introductorio para obtener un certificado en fabricación. El plan abordará la necesidad de talento calificado de la industria manufacturera local mediante una iniciativa de contratación dirigida a los residentes del este de Tampa.

“Los programas de certificación como este brindan a los residentes del este de Tampa una vía hacia carreras en gran demanda con un mayor potencial de ingresos”, dijo Craig J. Richard, CECD, presidente y director ejecutivo del Consejo de Desarrollo Económico de la Bahía de Tampa. “A medida que la industria manufacturera siga creciendo en esta región, también lo harán las oportunidades para los trabajadores, que podrán desarrollar sus habilidades y encontrar numerosas opciones de empleo con salarios altos”.

Los fundamentos de los procesos de fabricación, la tecnología de automatización y la robótica serán las áreas de enfoque del programa para ofrecer capacitación relevante para la industria de producción específica de la región, que incluye la metalurgia, los plásticos, la electrónica, la aeroespacial y la fabricación de alimentos. “Nuestro objetivo es reclutar una cohorte piloto de 15 a 30 participantes durante el primer año y hacer crecer el programa en los años dos y tres”, dijo Díaz-Elsayed, cuyo equipo de proyectos de la USF incluye a Alexandro Castellanos y Redwan Alqasemi.

“Quiero dar las gracias a Truist y a Truist Foundation por su asociación y visión para ayudar a financiar este vital programa de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en el este de Tampa”, dijo el director ejecutivo de USF Foundation, Jay Stroman. “Los beneficios para los miembros de nuestra comunidad, los fabricantes y nuestra economía regional y estatal se sentirán durante muchos años”.

About Truist Foundation 

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation’s grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.

About the University of South Florida

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries.  For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.