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Forbes
17-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Work-Based Learning: Succeeding With Limited Resources
In Making it Work: Ten Stories of Promise and Progress in High School Work-Based Learning, Bellwether and American Student Assistance (ASA) profiled 10 states which are advancing work-based learning (WBL) initiatives to better prepare high school students for fulfilling and successful careers. The report is a follow-up to research conducted in 2021 which surveyed the WBL policy landscape across all 50 states and D.C. Since the initial study, all 10 states have made progress. And while each state has unique educational, political, and economic circumstances, the report revealed nine key themes which illustrate common opportunities and challenges for expanding WBL. In this blog, the second in a series of three, we'll explore how states are succeeding with limited resources. In the ideal world, states would have consistent, budgeted annual funding to support their work-based learning initiatives. Of the 10 states included in this report, only four (Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, and Washington) experienced this luxury. So, states had to get creative, employing various financial tools and combining funds from different sources to finance their WBL programs. All of the states profiled benefited from various federal funding sources, such as: States used these sources and others to fund their WBL initiatives: To build relationships with local businesses and organizations, as well as support students and employers participating in work-based learning programs, school districts need dedicated staff. And while some states like Maine have found ways to fund these roles for a limited period of time through pandemic relief dollars, many schools are hesitant to invest in programs and hire staff when there is no guarantee of long-term funding. To fill this gap, states are turning to technology to enable staff to support WBL more efficiently. Examples include: To learn more about how states are overcoming funding and staffing challenges to expand work-based learning programs, read the full report. And stay tuned for the final piece in this series where we'll explore how states are scaling WBL programs. Plumber and apprentice getty
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Winning my maiden World Billiards title is a proud feeling: Dhvajj Haria
Dhvajj Haria In a proud moment for Indian cue sports, Ahmedabad's Dhvajj Haria has won the Walter Lindrum Australian Open Billiards Championship 2025 held in Melbourne. An elated Dhvajj tells us, 'I feel proud and overjoyed. This is my first World Billiards (WBL) title and I want to dedicate it to my father (Girish Haria), who has always supported my dreams. This was a level five tournament, and if I have to draw a comparison, it is like winning a Grand Slam in tennis. It has been a while since I have won an international tournament and I will celebrate the moment with my family and friends in Ahmedabad. In Melbourne, it (temperature) was nine degrees but the moment I landed in Ahmedabad, it was 40 degrees!' Dhvajj adds, 'Once I won the semi-final against Robert Hall, the momentum was with me but facing the legendary Peter Gilchrist, a multiple-time world champion, in the final was a daunting task. It was a three-hour long final and once I started well and took a big lead (he sealed a convincing 1035–597 win), there was no looking back. I have got congratulatory messages from Pankaj Advani , Yasin Merchant and other players, which is a great feeling. They saw the live telecast and told me that I played well.' 'Happy to see school students taking up cue sports' Talking about the growing popularity of cue sports in India, Dhvajj shares, 'I am glad to see more youngsters, including school students, taking up cue sports. When I started playing, there were just two categories-under-21 and seniors. Now, there are under-16 and under-18 categories too and there is government support. At the recent National Championships held in Indore, there were more than 1200 entries, which is an encouraging sign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo Some schools have introduced cue sports as a part of the curriculum, which is a fantastic initiative.' 'Meditation and regular morning walks help me stay focused' Talking about what helps him in concentrating better, Dhvajj shares, 'Meditation and regular morning walks help me stay focused. As a sportsperson, it's important to be disciplined and these activities are very helpful for achieving that. I am not very active on social media and it is a conscious choice. I am pretty old school that way. Constantly checking Instagram takes up a lot of time.' He adds, 'Also, physical fitness is crucial in cue sports because playing three-hour long matches can cause a lot of strain on your neck, shoulder and back. I do a lot of physio exercises to stay in good shape. While everyone appreciates when the results go your way, not many are aware of the constant hard work that an athlete puts in for years to achieve that result. All of us admire Virat Kohli's sixes and PV Sindhu's smashes, but they have followed a rigorous routine since childhood to reach that level. '
Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Kohli-backed WBL to roll out next year
The first edition of the World Bowling League (WBL), backed by celebrity cricketer Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year, league chief Adi K. Mishra told Reuters. The WBL is looking to transform a pastime for millions around the world into a cutting edge, made-for-TV experience via a heady mix of celebrity franchise owners, exotic locations and technological innovation. "It's an incredible sport which just hasn't been structured correctly for the past 50-60 years and everyone just dismisses it as a recreational activity," Mishra, the founder and CEO of sports tech firm League Sports Co, said in a video call from the United States. "We are going to launch with six franchises in the first quarter of next year. It's going to be a team of four — two male and two female bowlers." Mishra did not go into detail about the format but said professional bowlers would compete in the core sport while celebrities would take part in auxiliary events, with teams collecting points throughout the season. With its origins in ancient Egypt, bowling's heyday in the United States was in the 1960s and 70s when every town and suburb had its own alley. Even today, some 200 million people put on flat-soled shoes and take to the lanes every year, including 75 million in the US, Mishra said. The WBL is by no means the first attempt to create a professional circuit in the Tenpin game, and American Don 'Mr Bowling' Carter was the first athlete in any sport to ink a $1 million sponsorship deal back in 1964. What separates the WBL from previous attempts, Mishra says, is its global reach — the league is in the advanced stage of finalising franchises in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and India — and the ambitious vision. "Our first fundamental premise was — how can we take this and make this an aspirational product?" Mishra added. "We want to take two lanes and put them in iconic locations around the world — Hudson Yards in New York, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, a variety of different locations in Dubai and India." Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Betts bought the first announced franchise in May and the WBL pulled off another marketing coup when Kohli came on board as a strategic investor last month. Mishra did not provide financial details of Bett's purchase but said negotiations on the sale of the remaining franchises were in the final stages. The league plans to simplify scoring, gather a host of celebrity and corporate backers, and use ball-tracking and other technology to create a product that works on television and digital platforms. Weaving complimentary programming featuring celebrity bowlers like Betts and Kohli around the core sport would make it an irresistible proposition for broadcasters, said Mishra. "We already have many broadcasters lined up and a lot of them think this sport, the way we've designed it, can fit into their ultra-premium segment. "A lot of them believe they can bring in other influencers and celebrities, who come in and bowl as well. So there's a lot of 'shoulder programming' that you can create with the sport, which is not possible with a lot of other sports." Mishra and Kohli know each other through their joint ownership of a team in the E1 electric powerboat world championship, and the cricketer's fondness for bowling came as a pleasant surprise as the WBL was being in the planning stage. "Over the years, I've met a lot of celebs who happen to be closet bowlers," Mishra said. "We were speaking about various things about the team and it turned out that he has been bowling and watching it since he was 11-12. "That was a big surprise for me and we wanted him to be part of this. Hopefully we'll get him to bowl when he has more time for it."
The Advertiser
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Virat's next venture: Kohli backs new ten-pin league
The first edition of the World Bowling League (WBL), backed by cricket icon Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year. The WBL is looking to transform a pastime for millions around the world into a cutting edge, made-for-TV experience via a heady mix of celebrity franchise owners, exotic locations and technological innovation. "It's an incredible sport which just hasn't been structured correctly for the past 50-60 years and everyone just dismisses it as a recreational activity," league chief Adi K. Mishra told Reuters. "We are going to launch with six franchises in the first quarter of next year. It's going to be a team of four - two male and two female bowlers. "We want to take two lanes and put them in iconic locations around the world - Hudson Yards in New York, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, a variety of different locations in Dubai and India." The founder and CEO of sports tech firm League Sports Co did not go into detail about the format but said professional bowlers would compete in the core sport while celebrities would take part in auxiliary events, with teams collecting points throughout the season. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Betts bought the first announced franchise in May and the WBL pulled off another marketing coup when Kohli came on board as a strategic investor last month. Weaving complementary programming featuring celebrity bowlers like Betts and Kohli around the core sport would make it an irresistible proposition for broadcasters, said Mishra. "We already have many broadcasters lined up," he said. "A lot of them believe they can bring in other influencers and celebrities." Mishra and Kohli know each other through their joint ownership of a team in the E1 electric powerboat world championship, and the cricketer's fondness for bowling came as a pleasant surprise as the WBL was being in the planning stage. "Over the years, I've met a lot of celebs who happen to be closet bowlers," Mishra said. "We were speaking about various things about the team and it turned out that he has been bowling and watching it since he was 11-12. "That was a big surprise for me and we wanted him to be part of this. Hopefully we'll get him to bowl when he has more time for it." The first edition of the World Bowling League (WBL), backed by cricket icon Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year. The WBL is looking to transform a pastime for millions around the world into a cutting edge, made-for-TV experience via a heady mix of celebrity franchise owners, exotic locations and technological innovation. "It's an incredible sport which just hasn't been structured correctly for the past 50-60 years and everyone just dismisses it as a recreational activity," league chief Adi K. Mishra told Reuters. "We are going to launch with six franchises in the first quarter of next year. It's going to be a team of four - two male and two female bowlers. "We want to take two lanes and put them in iconic locations around the world - Hudson Yards in New York, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, a variety of different locations in Dubai and India." The founder and CEO of sports tech firm League Sports Co did not go into detail about the format but said professional bowlers would compete in the core sport while celebrities would take part in auxiliary events, with teams collecting points throughout the season. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Betts bought the first announced franchise in May and the WBL pulled off another marketing coup when Kohli came on board as a strategic investor last month. Weaving complementary programming featuring celebrity bowlers like Betts and Kohli around the core sport would make it an irresistible proposition for broadcasters, said Mishra. "We already have many broadcasters lined up," he said. "A lot of them believe they can bring in other influencers and celebrities." Mishra and Kohli know each other through their joint ownership of a team in the E1 electric powerboat world championship, and the cricketer's fondness for bowling came as a pleasant surprise as the WBL was being in the planning stage. "Over the years, I've met a lot of celebs who happen to be closet bowlers," Mishra said. "We were speaking about various things about the team and it turned out that he has been bowling and watching it since he was 11-12. "That was a big surprise for me and we wanted him to be part of this. Hopefully we'll get him to bowl when he has more time for it." The first edition of the World Bowling League (WBL), backed by cricket icon Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year. The WBL is looking to transform a pastime for millions around the world into a cutting edge, made-for-TV experience via a heady mix of celebrity franchise owners, exotic locations and technological innovation. "It's an incredible sport which just hasn't been structured correctly for the past 50-60 years and everyone just dismisses it as a recreational activity," league chief Adi K. Mishra told Reuters. "We are going to launch with six franchises in the first quarter of next year. It's going to be a team of four - two male and two female bowlers. "We want to take two lanes and put them in iconic locations around the world - Hudson Yards in New York, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, a variety of different locations in Dubai and India." The founder and CEO of sports tech firm League Sports Co did not go into detail about the format but said professional bowlers would compete in the core sport while celebrities would take part in auxiliary events, with teams collecting points throughout the season. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Betts bought the first announced franchise in May and the WBL pulled off another marketing coup when Kohli came on board as a strategic investor last month. Weaving complementary programming featuring celebrity bowlers like Betts and Kohli around the core sport would make it an irresistible proposition for broadcasters, said Mishra. "We already have many broadcasters lined up," he said. "A lot of them believe they can bring in other influencers and celebrities." Mishra and Kohli know each other through their joint ownership of a team in the E1 electric powerboat world championship, and the cricketer's fondness for bowling came as a pleasant surprise as the WBL was being in the planning stage. "Over the years, I've met a lot of celebs who happen to be closet bowlers," Mishra said. "We were speaking about various things about the team and it turned out that he has been bowling and watching it since he was 11-12. "That was a big surprise for me and we wanted him to be part of this. Hopefully we'll get him to bowl when he has more time for it." The first edition of the World Bowling League (WBL), backed by cricket icon Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year. The WBL is looking to transform a pastime for millions around the world into a cutting edge, made-for-TV experience via a heady mix of celebrity franchise owners, exotic locations and technological innovation. "It's an incredible sport which just hasn't been structured correctly for the past 50-60 years and everyone just dismisses it as a recreational activity," league chief Adi K. Mishra told Reuters. "We are going to launch with six franchises in the first quarter of next year. It's going to be a team of four - two male and two female bowlers. "We want to take two lanes and put them in iconic locations around the world - Hudson Yards in New York, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, a variety of different locations in Dubai and India." The founder and CEO of sports tech firm League Sports Co did not go into detail about the format but said professional bowlers would compete in the core sport while celebrities would take part in auxiliary events, with teams collecting points throughout the season. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Betts bought the first announced franchise in May and the WBL pulled off another marketing coup when Kohli came on board as a strategic investor last month. Weaving complementary programming featuring celebrity bowlers like Betts and Kohli around the core sport would make it an irresistible proposition for broadcasters, said Mishra. "We already have many broadcasters lined up," he said. "A lot of them believe they can bring in other influencers and celebrities." Mishra and Kohli know each other through their joint ownership of a team in the E1 electric powerboat world championship, and the cricketer's fondness for bowling came as a pleasant surprise as the WBL was being in the planning stage. "Over the years, I've met a lot of celebs who happen to be closet bowlers," Mishra said. "We were speaking about various things about the team and it turned out that he has been bowling and watching it since he was 11-12. "That was a big surprise for me and we wanted him to be part of this. Hopefully we'll get him to bowl when he has more time for it."
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat Kohli-backed World Bowling League to roll out next year
The World Bowling League will launch early next year. Six franchises will compete in iconic locations. Virat Kohli and Mookie Betts support the league. The league aims to transform bowling into a cutting-edge TV experience. Professional bowlers and celebrities will participate. Franchises are being finalized in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and India. Broadcasters are already showing interest in the league. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads TAILOR-MADE FOR TV Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The first edition of the World Bowling League (WBL), backed by celebrity cricketer Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts , will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year, league chief Adi K. Mishra told WBL is looking to transform a pastime for millions around the world into a cutting edge, made-for-TV experience via a heady mix of celebrity franchise owners, exotic locations and technological innovation."It's an incredible sport which just hasn't been structured correctly for the past 50-60 years and everyone just dismisses it as a recreational activity," Mishra, the founder and CEO of sports tech firm League Sports Co , said in a video call from the United States."We are going to launch with six franchises in the first quarter of next year. It's going to be a team of four - two male and two female bowlers."Mishra did not go into detail about the format but said professional bowlers would compete in the core sport while celebrities would take part in auxiliary events, with teams collecting points throughout the its origins in ancient Egypt, bowling's heyday in the United States was in the 1960s and 70s when every town and suburb had its own today, some 200 million people put on flat-soled shoes and take to the lanes every year, including 75 million in the U.S., Mishra WBL is by no means the first attempt to create a professional circuit in the Tenpin game, and American Don 'Mr Bowling' Carter was the first athlete in any sport to ink a $1 million sponsorship deal back in separates the WBL from previous attempts, Mishra says, is its global reach - the league is in the advanced stage of finalising franchises in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and India - and the ambitious vision."Our first fundamental premise was - how can we take this and make this an aspirational product?" Mishra added."We want to take two lanes and put them in iconic locations around the world - Hudson Yards in New York, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, a variety of different locations in Dubai and India."Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Betts bought the first announced franchise in May and the WBL pulled off another marketing coup when Kohli came on board as a strategic investor last did not provide financial details of Bett's purchase but said negotiations on the sale of the remaining franchises were in the final league plans to simplify scoring, gather a host of celebrity and corporate backers, and use ball-tracking and other technology to create a product that works on television and digital complimentary programming featuring celebrity bowlers like Betts and Kohli around the core sport would make it an irresistible proposition for broadcasters, said Mishra."We already have many broadcasters lined up and a lot of them think this sport, the way we've designed it, can fit into their ultra-premium segment."A lot of them believe they can bring in other influencers and celebrities, who come in and bowl as well. So there's a lot of 'shoulder programming' that you can create with the sport, which is not possible with a lot of other sports."Mishra and Kohli know each other through their joint ownership of a team in the E1 electric powerboat world championship, and the cricketer's fondness for bowling came as a pleasant surprise as the WBL was being in the planning stage."Over the years, I've met a lot of celebs who happen to be closet bowlers," Mishra said."We were speaking about various things about the team and it turned out that he has been bowling and watching it since he was 11-12."That was a big surprise for me and we wanted him to be part of this. Hopefully we'll get him to bowl when he has more time for it."
