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Free 5-Day Virtual College Prep-A-Thon Featuring Workshops and Mentorship Led by Top-Tier University Admissions, Graduates, and Students

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An Innovative Approach to Empower Underserved Students, Hosted by First Gen Support

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Jul 26, 2022

CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Higher education is more important to financial stability now more than ever as the bachelor’s degree (BA) now accounts for 56 percent of all good jobs, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. However, students from underserved communities are not being afforded the same college preparation opportunities as their affluent peers as they face systemic barriers to college readiness, including lack of institutional support and adequate resources.

First Gen Support (FGS), a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through a grant by Cornell University, is dedicated to empowering first-generation, low-income, and immigrant (FGLI) students to successfully navigate high school and achieve college readiness. Set to launch its first annual College Prep-A-Thon Aug. 2-6, 2022, FGS has made this prep-a-thon unique in its interactive experience by combining elements of past FGS mentorship programs and last year’s college fair. Students will have the chance to learn from speakers and mentors from college prep programs and top universities such as UPenn, Stanford, Harvard, and Cornell. The FGS College Prep-A-Thon seeks to foster a supportive and competitive environment filled with incentives to ensure students finish daily challenges for college readiness. This event is open to all high school students for free. More information can be found here at this link.

Featuring 30+ college mentors, 10+ speakers, and 400+ signups, FGS is looking for 1,000+ student signups, 50+ college students as mentors, and donors/sponsors to sponsor prizes and the future operations of FGS.

As a first-generation immigrant, FGS founder Julia Sun (Cornell ’25) found that college preparation opportunities were not built equal, especially for lower-income and first-generation students. Inspired by the Black Lives Matters movement, she witnessed the socio-economic inequities and realized the staggering challenges that encompass finding college preparation resources, especially for students whose parents did not go to college. Julia gathered passionate changemakers across the nation to empower under-resourced students to know that college is accessible. To learn more about how FGS began, click here.

First Gen Support is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization with multiple advisors from top universities. Are you a rising college student? Do you have experience in higher education as a low-income, first-gen or immigrant student? Are you interested in partnering with First Gen Support to bring resources to underserved students? Or are you simply a student who wants to learn more about applying to colleges? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, learn more at this link.

First Gen Support relies on donations to get the word out, fund programming and connect with more students. Please visit the FGS website for more information.

For more information on First Gen Support or visuals regarding the event, please contact Cyntia Roig at cyntia@firstgensupport.org or 786-295-7246.

Source: First Gen Support

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July 26, 2022
What Does the Future Hold for Testing and Credentialing?

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August 8: Global Futurist Jack Uldrich to present his research on the future of testing and credentialing

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updated: Aug 8, 2017

Washington, DC, August 8, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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Today, Global Futurist Jack Uldrich will be in Washington, DC addressing leaders in the testing and credentialing industry. Uldrich was invited to give the keynote at Alpine Testing Solutions’ Thought Leaders Exchange 2017 meeting.

His keynote, The Big AHA, will cover “Awareness of the top ten accelerating technological trends, how Humility is necessary when considering the possibilities of the future, and how to cultivate and deploy ‘strategic experimentation’ as a fundamental component of any Action plan.”

“The work I do is all about helping organizations prepare for the coming technological changes so that they can effectively navigate and determine the course of their future.”

Jack Uldrich, Futurist Speaker

In his fascinating, informative, and interactive presentation, Uldrich — hailed by BusinessWeek as “America’s Chief Unlearning Officer” — will also explain what technologies will impact their future.

He will delve into how the technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, changing demographics, Big Data and Analytics, the Internet of Things, and new Online Learning platforms could affect test development and credential management technology in the coming decade.

Jack is an ongoing contributor on emerging technologies and future trends for publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired Magazine and BusinessWeek.

Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog, or his speaking availability are encouraged to contact him via his website.

Source: Jack Uldrich & The School of Unlearning

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August 8, 2017
A Deliberately Different Future for the Utility Industry

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Renowned Energy Futurist Jack Uldrich will address Wabash Valley Power in Indianapolis, IN.

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updated: Aug 7, 2017

Indianapolis, IN, August 7, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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Global Futurist Jack Uldrich says, “The future often has a funny way of turning out differently than most people expect.”

The difference between expectations about the future and reality have been the cause of significant disruption in numerous industries.

The Utilities Industry is poised for an extraordinary change in the years ahead–what has served the industry well in the past won’t be sufficient for remaining competitive in the future.

JACK ULDRICH, FUTURIST & FOUNDER OF THE SCHOOL OF UNLEARNING

Regarding “expecting the unexpected” in the utility industry, back in 2009 Uldrich said, “It is conventional wisdom that the world’s energy needs will grow significantly in the years ahead and the only way to meet this growing need is to build more coal and nuclear power plants. This future may come to pass but what if Smart Grid technology, LED lights, real-time pricing, and home networks dramatically reduce energy usage?”

Fast forward to 2017, the trends he mentioned in 2009 are dramatically reducing energy usage.

Uldrich is now asking, “What if the abundance of electrical power—and not its scarcity—is the greatest problem facing the industry in the future?

Is the Utility Industry is prepared for such a future? He says, “The time to begin thinking about these accelerating changes is not in a few years. The time is now.”

Today, he will deliver a keynote on the future of the industry for the Wabash Valley Power Association in Indianapolis, IN. They bill themselves as “a deliberately different kind of electric company.”

Uldrich will discuss with them how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Devices, the Internet of Things, and new Blockchain Technology could impact utilities in some unexpected ways.

As a leading energy futurist, Uldrich has addressed dozens of service associations. He has delivered customized keynote presentations to the American Public Power Association, the Northwest Public Power Association, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Wisconsin Public Power, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern Company, Northwestern Energy, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Idaho Power, Northwestern Energy, and the Western Energy Institute.

Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website.

Source: Jack Uldrich & The School of Unlearning

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August 7, 2017
Smoother, Faster, Smarter: Jack Uldrich to Speak on Future-Proofing the Iowa Asphalt Industry

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Futurist Jack Uldrich to deliver a keynote address at the 61st Annual APAI Convention.

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updated: Dec 1, 2016

Des Moines, IA, December 1, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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This morning in Des Moines, distinguished guest speaker Jack Uldrich will deliver his keynote address, “The Big A-HA! How to Future-Proof against Tomorrow’s Transformational Transportation Trends, Today.”

In his talk, he will discuss the latest game-changing technology to impact the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa and the best approach to embracing the onslaught of change that is fast approaching the industry.

“You must strive to enhance your awareness of changes on the horizon; have enough humility to acknowledge that what served your business well in the past might not be sufficient tomorrow, and be willing to take action in the face of less-than-perfect information.”

Jack Uldrich, Futurist & Founder of The School of Unlearning

Uldrich, a leading futurist, best-selling author, and a graduate of Drake University, makes his living speaking both nationally and internationally on a variety of topics such as future trends, emerging technologies, innovation, change management and leadership. He is also a leading expert on assisting businesses “unlearn” and adapt during times of transition.

As the author of “The Next Big Thing is Really Small,” Uldrich says a wide variety of technological advances will affect the industry in the coming years, particularly Nanotechnology. He says the Internet of Things and Big Data will also influence the industry in a myriad of ways.

The Big A-HA is Uldrich’s acronym for the leadership skills he’s a proponent of Awareness, Humility, and Action. He says,”You must strive to enhance your awareness of changes on the horizon; have enough humility to acknowledge that what served your business well in the past might not be sufficient tomorrow, and be willing to take action in the face of less-than-perfect information.”

Following his keynote to the APAI, Uldrich will head to Colorado to deliver a keynote in the evening to the Colorado Wheat Association.

For more information on Jack Uldrich and his upcoming events, please visit his website.

Source: Jack Uldrich & The School of Unlearning

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December 1, 2016