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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Participates in Canadian Education Events Supporting Youth Development and Experiential Learning Français
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Participates in Canadian Education Events Supporting Youth Development and Experiential Learning Français

Cision Canada

time10-07-2025

  • Business
  • Cision Canada

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Participates in Canadian Education Events Supporting Youth Development and Experiential Learning Français

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE and TORONTO, July 10, 2025 /CNW/ - As part of his broader visit to Canada, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, participated in two key education events hosted by Award Canada, underscoring his ongoing commitment to youth development and experiential learning. In his role as Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, The Duke joined education leaders, and community partners at the Atlantic Canada Education Forum in Charlottetown and the Ontario Education Leadership Gathering in Toronto. The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, also attended the Ontario event, lending her distinguished support to the province's commitment to youth development. Their presence brought global and provincial visibility to a growing national effort to embed the Award into public education systems through a strategic Co-curricular Approach. "These partnerships speak to the core of our strategy," said Amy Langhorne, Chair of Award Canada. "Across the country, education leaders are embracing a shared vision of student success—one that goes beyond academics to include purpose, employability, and well-being. Their commitment is bringing the Award into schools not as something extra, but as something essential." A Strategic Shift in Canadian Education The Co-curricular Approach represents a deliberate evolution in how the Award is delivered in Canada—moving from extracurricular, independently licensed models to a scalable, inclusive framework integrated within public education. This shift aligns with provincial goals around student well-being, career readiness, equity, and whole-student development. At both events, education leaders shared how the Award is being used to: Support Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs and skilled trades pathways Enhance student reflection, goal-setting, and resilience Expand access to underserved, multilingual, and equity-deserving communities Build bridges between secondary and postsecondary education Prince Edward Island – Atlantic Canada Education Forum: In Prince Edward Island, the Atlantic Canada Education Forum brought together senior officials and education leaders from across the region for a solutions-focused dialogue on advancing youth development through public education. Framed as a conversation at the intersection of vision and action, the forum explored how the Award's Co-curricular Approach can help redefine student success—focusing not just on what students know, but who they are becoming. Participants emphasized the importance of aligning the Award with regional priorities such as equity, student well-being, and life readiness. Key highlights included: A roundtable on "Unlocking Access and Advancing Equity," emphasizing the Award's role in supporting underserved and multilingual learners. A showcase of Newfoundland and Labrador's province-wide pilot, including use in Careers education, functional curriculum, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing portfolios. Strong cross-provincial engagement around embedding the Award within existing system frameworks—not as an add-on, but as a flexible structure to support whole-student development. Presentation of an Education Operating Partnership certificate to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, recognizing its leadership and commitment to the co-curricular approach. Ontario – Education Leadership Gathering: In Ontario, the Education Leadership Gathering underscored the province's growing momentum in transforming how student success is defined and supported. The event brought together key education leaders to reflect on the Award's alignment with Ontario's education priorities, including mental health, equity, and career readiness. The tone was one of collaboration and purpose, as school board leaders shared both current outcomes and future aspirations for integrating the Award into public education. Key highlights included: Greater Essex County District School Board reaffirmed its leadership as the first provincial Education Operating Partner. Peel District School Board is exploring a partnership focused on multilingual learners and equity. Fanshawe College was welcomed as the first post-secondary Education Operating Partner, launching the Award through its Women in Skilled Trades program. Halton Catholic District School Board is exploring a pilot launch for this fall, with discussions currently underway. "As a high school student, I gravitated toward experiences outside the classroom—they helped me find myself, build resilience, and gave me the confidence to lead on the global stage," said Andrea Chakma, Canadian Gold Award Holder and International Youth Representative for the Americas Region. "That's why I'm excited about the co-curricular approach—it brings the Award into schools, making experiential learning a right, not a privilege." A National Vision, Backed by Results According to Award Canada's 2024 Impact Report, over 11,000 young people across Canada participated in the Award last year, supported by more than 1,400 adult mentors. With a goal to reach 12,000+ participants in 2025 and expand through new Educational Operating Partnerships, the momentum is clear. "It's incredibly energizing to imagine the thousands of young people who will benefit as provincial education authorities and school boards embrace the Award," said Dr. Mark Little, CEO of Award Canada. "In today's world, it's increasingly difficult for youth to break through barriers to employment or post-secondary opportunities. By adopting the Award as a tool to support the 'whole student,' school boards are affirming the importance of holistic education—one that builds life skills, resilience, and supports both physical and mental well-being" About Award Canada: The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award – Canada (Award Canada) is the national operator of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, a global framework that supports youth development leading to international accreditation. With guidance from adult mentors, each young person is encouraged to challenge themselves, identify and leverage their interests, abilities, and ambitions, then set personal goals in four areas: skill, physical and mental health, community involvement, and teamwork. The Award provides fun and motivation by empowering student voice and engagement, enabling them to undertake experiences that build character, personal belief, and lifelong skills. We exist to equip every young person in Canada, regardless of background or life circumstance, with the necessary skills and experience to succeed in life. Whoever they are, wherever they come from, and whatever they define as success, the Award helps young people develop essential skills that only come through experience. We have been supporting youth in Canada for over 60 years, transforming the lives of over 500,000 young people from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Globally, the Award operates in over 130 countries, engaging 1.3 million participants.

PlanHub to Showcase the Latest in Preconstruction Management Tools at Advancing Preconstruction 2025
PlanHub to Showcase the Latest in Preconstruction Management Tools at Advancing Preconstruction 2025

Yahoo

time20-05-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

PlanHub to Showcase the Latest in Preconstruction Management Tools at Advancing Preconstruction 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PlanHub, the premier preconstruction management solution for commercial construction professionals, will be appearing for a third consecutive year at Advancing Preconstruction 2025, taking place in San Diego, May 21st through 23rd at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. With an expected 1000+ preconstruction & estimating professionals in attendance, Advancing Preconstruction is North America's largest preconstruction event and the only one that provides end-to-end coverage of the entire preconstruction value chain. Product experts and executive leadership will be available throughout the event at PlanHub's all-new interactive booth (#07), where they'll be providing free registration for contractors in attendance. The PlanHub team will also offer product demonstrations to show how PlanHub's integrated, easy-to-use tools help general contractors streamline the preconstruction phase, supercharge collaboration, procure stronger bid coverage, collaborate seamlessly, and grow their businesses faster. With an ever-growing directory of over 50,000 general contractors, 500,000 subcontractors spanning nearly 400 trades and 30,000 material suppliers, PlanHub has become the ultimate all-in-one solution for general contractors. The team will have many of its latest and most popular integrated tools on full display at the event, including: Automated ITBs Drag-and-Drop Bid Board Public and Private Planrooms Takeoff by PlanHub Mobile App for General Contractors Every year, we hear from contractors heading to Advancing Preconstruction who are eager to connect—and we're just as excited to meet them," said Ro Bhatia, CEO of PlanHub. "For us, it's not just about showcasing new features. It's about having real conversations with general contractors, understanding what challenges they're facing, and figuring out how we can help—whether through tools we've already built or those we need to create. Ultimately, it's about serving our users and helping them succeed on their terms. Advancing Preconstruction 2025 attendees are encouraged to make plans to visit the PlanHub team at booth #07 between May 21st and 23rd, take advantage of this valuable opportunity to chat with our team, and discuss how the platform's customizable tools can help them connect with more subcontractors, streamline their bidding process, and grow their revenue. About PlanHubPlanHub is an all-in-one cloud platform that helps commercial construction professionals grow their businesses by expanding their network, improving workflows, and making collaboration easier. Our easy-to-use tools support contractors and suppliers throughout the preconstruction process—from finding more projects to bid on, to connecting with the right partners, to creating stronger proposals that win more work. For more information, visit About Advancing Preconstruction 2025With an expected 1000+ preconstruction & estimating professionals in attendance, Advancing Preconstruction is North America's largest preconstruction event, providing unprecedented end-to-end coverage of the entire preconstruction value chain. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PlanHub Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Perseverance is key to success, Union Minister tells women entrepreneurs
Perseverance is key to success, Union Minister tells women entrepreneurs

The Hindu

time04-05-2025

  • Business
  • The Hindu

Perseverance is key to success, Union Minister tells women entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is not only about ideas but also about endurance. The road is paved with sleepless nights, tough decisions and relentless hustle, said Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. Speaking after inaugurating ADITRI (Advancing Development and Transformation in Rural India), a rural entrepreneurship initiative launched by the Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at SRM University-AP, on Saturday, Mr. Chandrasekhar addressed the women entrepreneurs there. 'Preparing to persevere through every obstacle with unwavering determination is the key to success,' he said. The event was marked by the launch of 100 women-led startups. The Union Minister handed over machinery and certificates to women entrepreneurs and lauded the SRM University for extending support to them. Referring to the government schemes and initiatives such as MUDRA, Lakhpati Didi, Start-up India and Stand-up India and digital platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp, he said women entrepreneurs should learn the nuances and grow in their respective areas. 'Today, women can access knowledge on packaging, selling and pricing on their mobile phones,' he said, adding that self-help groups (SHGs) offered both community support and a path to income. SRM-AP Vice-Chancellor Manoj K. Arora, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar, Registrar R. Premkumar, Deans, Directors and members of the faculty, staff and students were present.

SRM-AP to celebrate ADITRI tomorrow
SRM-AP to celebrate ADITRI tomorrow

Hans India

time02-05-2025

  • Business
  • Hans India

SRM-AP to celebrate ADITRI tomorrow

Amaravati: SRM University-AP is all set to celebrate the pioneering rural entrepreneurship initiative, ADITRI on Saturday, according to a communiqué from SRM-AP here on Thursday. ADITRI, which stands for Advancing Development and Transformation in Rural India, is a CSR project patronised by the varsity and is dedicated to supporting and empowering rural women micro-entrepreneurs. This event is the summit of a year-long endeavour by the Centre for Social Entrepreneurship of SRM-AP that engaged and inspired 2,500+ rural women across six mandals in AP. Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Communications Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani will inaugurate the event and hand over the machinery and certificates to women entrepreneurs. The occasion will not only witness the launch of the newly built rural women ventures but will also showcase their products through several live stalls. SRM University-AP has utilised about Rs 2 crore to launch these ventures over the last year that includes machinery, boot camps, mentoring, licensing, digital marketing, technical know-how transfer and other entrepreneurial support services.

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