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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Industry Disruptor's Puts 'Skin in the Game': Leverages Modeling to Ignite Her Social Impact Projects in Southern Oregon
Teisha Mechetti channels national spotlight into rural revitalization, youth training, and immersive innovation across Southern Oregon. ROGUE RIVER, OR / / July 1, 2025 / Entrepreneur and public strategist Teisha Mechetti is competing in both the Inked Originals and Maxim Elegance Cover Model competitions - not for fame, but to draw attention to the real work she's building across rural Oregon and Northern California. TNT is Mechetti's innovation vehicle for her social impact project in Southern Oregon. As a contestant and model in both high-profile campaigns, Mechetti is using body-positive branding to advance critical philanthropic efforts: raising funds for the B+ Foundation, which supports families of children battling cancer, and the Breast Cancer Society. Simultaneously, she's elevating awareness for her broader mission - rebuilding local economies through professional development, immersive technology, and creator-owned business models. "Well-behaved women seldom make history," Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. This isn't about winning titles," Mechetti states. "It's about converting visibility into long-term value-for the people, the places, and the culture that deserve reinvestment."Mechetti's venture, Think 'N Tank Business & Cultural Resource Center, serves as the creative production arm of a larger ecosystem she's constructing-a model that merges print-to-order pipelines, brand incubation, and narrative equity. Recent strategic growth includes the acquisition of TruSPL Technology, an immersive sound company positioned to power sensory-driven product drops and digital storytelling with the team at Southern Oregon's newest magazine, the Rogue Valley Vibe and the Think 'N Tank Resource Center, Mechetti is cultivating infrastructure for underserved talent and launching economic mobility projects like #iHeartRogueRiver and the Rogue Valley Vibe print launch across Jackson and Josephine County. Her initiatives seek to activate untapped potential in rural towns through investment in youth training, cultural preservation, and small business first Capsule Series - will feature six local artists and audiovisual integrations using TruSPL - debuts this summer."We're showing what it looks like when creators keep control of their work and communities build equity from the inside out," Mechetti says. Sound Pressure Labs (SPL) announces this news on behalf of Teisha Mechetti. With over 10 years of experience, SPL is the leader in immersive audio technology. Visit to learn more. Media Contact:Media & Universal Enterprise SolutionsMichael Johnstonpr@ Michael JohnstonUniversal Enterprise Solutions+1 541-299-0060pr@ us on social media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookOther Michael WayCEO/ FounderSPL-Sound Pressure SOURCE: Sound Pressure Labs View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire 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
Emirates 24/7
01-07-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Media Launches "Media Explorer" Program to Inspire the Next Generation of Media Professionals
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In line with its commitment to nurturing national talent and advancing the future of media, Dubai Media has announced the launch of its summer training initiative, 'Media Explorer,' designed to cultivate emerging talent from schools, universities, and colleges. The program provides students aged 16 to 22 with hands-on exposure to real-world media environments, reinforcing the organization's strategy to empower youth and build future-ready media capabilities. Running from 7 to 25 July, the program offers a robust curriculum of workshops and practical training sessions, led by an elite group of media professionals, industry experts, and content creators. Participants will gain firsthand insight into the inner workings of the media industry—from news production and content editing to professional photography and audiovisual directing—preparing them to thrive in an evolving digital landscape. Students will have the opportunity to engage with various Dubai Media platforms, including visits to Emarat Al Youm Newspaper for newsroom training and video content production for social media, as well as technical exposure to broadcasting and radio program hosting through Dubai Radio and Noor Dubai. At the News Center, participants will undergo studio training in preparing and producing newscasts, learning core processes in camera operation, sound design, editing, and live production workflows. This approach reflects Dubai Media's strategic focus on building a talent pipeline that can adapt, innovate, and lead. Fatema Alshehhi, Performance Manager at Dubai Media Incorporated, emphasized the importance of the 'Media Explorer' program and its role in preparing students for the future. She said: 'Through our various training programs, Dubai Media is keen to broaden students' horizons and encourage them to invest their time during the summer holidays in knowledge-based activities that empower them to discover their talents and enhance their creative and intellectual capabilities. This aligns with our responsibility to enrich student culture, develop their skills, and provide them with access to behind‑the‑scenes media production, including content creation and editorial techniques.' Alshehhi added that the program is an innovative platform capable of preparing a new generation of media professionals and deepening their connection with the media sector, making it a significant step in the organization's journey to foster a creative environment that inspires innovation and ambition among youth and students. This initiative complements Dubai Media's broader vision of positioning the UAE as a hub for media excellence by embedding future skills and media literacy among youth. It also reflects the organization's long-term investment in talent development, national capacity building, and sustainable industry growth. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Decatur police relaunch Explorer program to inspire future officers
Jun. 28—A group of teenagers could be seen jogging around the perimeter of the Decatur Fire and Police Training Center in Flint on Friday, wrapping up a two-week Decatur Police Department program that introduced them to everything from ballistics theory to patrol traffic operations. The Department's Explorer program was relaunched this year after it was put on hold for a few years beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight students from around Morgan County signed up and it was led by Officer John Wellman, his first time to lead the program.. "We do the training so they can see what we do," Wellman said. "It's more about building relationships with them and showing them what law enforcement does and how (students) can be good, productive members of society." Each day started off with a round of physical training, with each participant being asked to do 22 pushups, 25 sit-ups, and a mile and half run to show them what it is like to train for the police force. They have to complete an obstacle course as well. "That's what the state requires each law enforcement officer to do," Wellman said. Wellman also explained how patrol officers use radar and laser devices during traffic stops to measure vehicle speed and identify potential violations. Last week, a technician from the Crime Scene Investigation team came to teach the group a two-hour class, which included how to conduct a shooting investigation. "He went over bullet trajectory, using a laser to show where the bullet had been shot and what position the shooter was in, whether sitting or standing," Wellman said. "They got to go through the whole experience and were even able to get fingerprinted and learned how that process works." Later, the group observed four new Decatur police recruits undergo pepper spray training, in which each recruit was sprayed in the face and then required to strike two blocking pads held by fellow officers before successfully handcuffing another — simulating a scenario where an officer is exposed to pepper spray but must still make an arrest and control the situation. Wellman said this was the first time an Explorer group witnessed such an event. This was the first year for Diego Fuentes, Dana Jade Puckett and Kenadie Livingston to join the program. All three said they are interested in law enforcement careers after they graduate high school. Fuentes, a junior at West Morgan High School, said he always talks to his school resource officer about the nature of police work. "I always ask him how is it and what you have to do and it made me more interested," Fuentes said. He said ever since he was in kindergarten and adults would ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, he always told them a police officer. Austin Junior High freshman Puckett said she was interested in a career with the FBI and said speaking with police officers in Decatur led her to enrolling in the Explorer program. Livingston, a freshman at Hartselle High School, said she was in the car with her mother one day when they were pulled over, and the interaction with the officer sparked her interest in law enforcement. "We started watching the shows after that and I started talking to my SRO and he would show me what he did and sent me websites," Livingston said. "It was pretty cool." Decatur police can point to the success of their Explorer Program through one of their own — Officer Grant Jones participated in the program as a teen. "He got to come and teach one of the days last week and that was a good thing," Wellman said. "They could see he was a kid in high school at one point and did this same program and now he's an officer here in the city. It was awesome for them to see that." Jones, 25, said he enrolled in the program in early 2017 after he had taken an interest in law enforcement through his father, who was a captain with the Decatur Police Department before he retired. "The program peaked my interest in law enforcement even more as I began to learn things on a personal level and get a feel for more of what the job entailed," Jones said Friday. He said one of the most cherished things he could remember about the program was graduating and receiving his plaque. Three years later, he applied to join the force. "I think it is important for the youth to be involved as it provides good community service, exposure, and can help show the youth that officers are human as well and form good relationships between the youth and the department," Jones said of the program. — or 256-340-2442.
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
We Connect the Dots and Sister Cities Project Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital and Workforce Training
Partnership Expands Access to Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact Training for Underserved Youth 'Together, we are addressing the digital divide head-on by equipping youth and communities with tangible, market-ready skills and creating a sustainable pipeline for future workforce talent.'— Shauna Oenning, Executive Director, WCTD NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 / / -- We Connect the Dots – a nonprofit dedicated to STEAM education and workforce empowerment – and Sister Cities Project – committed to community equity and empowerment – announce a groundbreaking partnership designed to bridge educational gaps, enhance workforce readiness, and promote digital equity among underserved youth and communities. The partnership includes the following initiatives: 1. (Eco) System Job Training via WCTD's LMS Platform: Sister Cities Project will utilize We Connect The Dots' free online job training platform to deliver essential soft and hard skill modules. In the next phase, both organizations will collaboratively create industry-sponsored training modules customized for specific communities, companies, or sectors, creating immediate training access and ongoing revenue opportunities through corporate partnerships. 2. Joint Digital Equity & Workforce Initiatives: The partners will leverage WCTD's LMS system, offering co-branded programs with immersive training in technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact to youth from underserved communities. Fellows will gain mentorship, solve real-world community challenges, and showcase capstone projects. This initiative builds clear career pathways, delivers measurable community outcomes, and presents attractive sponsorship opportunities. 3. Aligning Metrics for Collective Success: Leveraging the Sister Cities Project's TruImpact Score system and We Connect The Dots' digital skills outcomes, this integration will track and report community impact alongside participant skill development. The resulting transparent metrics and visualization enable powerful, data-driven storytelling for funders and establish a scalable model for equitable education nationwide. 'Our partnership with Sister Cities Project exemplifies our shared vision for equitable workforce development and digital empowerment,' said Shauna Oenning, Executive Director of We Connect the Dots, Inc. 'Together, we are addressing the digital divide head-on by equipping youth and communities with tangible, market-ready skills and creating a sustainable pipeline for future workforce talent.' 'This partnership between San Diego and New York proves that equity is important everywhere—and that underserved youth, no matter where they live, deserve access to real opportunities,' added Shawn McClondon, Founder of Sister Cities Project. 'By combining our community-rooted (Eco) System model with We Connect the Dots' digital platform, we're building a powerful, scalable path to workforce readiness that starts with the youth too often left behind.' For more information about We Connect the Dots and Sister Cities Project, please visit and About We Connect The Dots: We Connect The Dots (WCTD) is committed to transforming lives. With a focus on young adults aged 13-18 and underemployed adults over 18, WCTD's programs ignite passion and impart practical knowledge in coding, cybersecurity, business automation, and other modern skills grounded in STEAM. Through partnerships with community leaders, educational institutions, government agencies, and industry pioneers, WCTD aims to bridge the gap between the demands of today's workforce and the opportunities available to those embracing a STEAM-driven path. Fostering a thirst for learning and enabling all participants to achieve their full potential, we are dedicated to making a difference on local, national, and global scales. Laurie Carey We Connect The Dots, Inc. +1 631-468-7475 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flint Hills Job Corps at risk for closure, students scrambling
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Flint Hills Job Corps center has served Kansas for decades, providing education and job training for disadvantaged youth. The U.S. Department of labor announced last week, it's suspending operations at all job corps centers nationwide on June 30. About 180 students live in the Flint Hills, and many have nowhere else to go. If the center shuts down, it could leave a major gap in workforce development across the state. 'Those students are trying to do exactly what some of our politicians say they want people to do,' Manhattan City Commissioner, Peter Oppelt said. 'That is get job training and be a part of the workforce and be independent.' Advocates say it's more than just about jobs; it's about giving young people purpose and opportunity. Employees say closing would be a huge loss. 'This organization is so important to these young adults,' Residential Advisor, Sarah Thomas, said. 'When you look at the numbers of our graduation rate, it doesn't take into consideration all of the lessons they learn here that don't apply to a trade or a high school.' Oppelt has been rallying to support the students. He says it's not just about this one center. Skeleton workforce left behind at closed Kansas food production plant It's about preserving access to these kinds of resources around rural America. 'Job corps has a specific mission, and nobody was going to cover that,' Oppelt said. 'So, I really just kind of knew that as a city commissioner, I would be able to have those contacts with people and have that conversation.' A federal judge has temporarily suspended the order from the U.S. Department of Labor. A hearing has been set in federal court on June 17, which will determine the fate of the program. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
