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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Educational and Career Space announced in Cambria County
SOUTH FORK, Pa. (WTAJ) — In partnership with the South Fork Public Library, the Forest Hills School District announced Wednesday the grand opening of a new educational and career-focused space. Mini-Park Village will offer students experience with career exploration, civic engagement, and academic skills that they can apply to the real world. The goal of the space is to build community while also shaping future career paths. The space was made possible through collaboration with educators, community leaders, and the local government, with state-level funding through the Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) grant. 'The opening of Mini-Village Park represents more than just a new community space – it reflects our shared commitment to building neighborhoods where families can gather, children can play safely, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. This park is a symbol of progress, partnership, and pride in our community,' Stacey Lewis, Treasurer at South Fork Library, said. Residents and families are invited to join the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, at Noon at the South Fork Library located at 320 Main Street, South Fork, PA. The ceremony will include speeches from local community leaders, students, and project partners, and will also include tours of the facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Knorr-Bremse secures rail contracts in China
Germany-based Knorr-Bremse has signed rail contracts with China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) to supply braking systems for metro projects in several cities. Knorr-Bremse will provide complete braking systems to 1,000 metro railcars across at least five cities. These systems include electropneumatic brake control systems, bogie equipment, and actuators for metro fleets in Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Wuhan, Shenzhen, and Ningbo. The total order volume for these contracts is estimated to be around €50 million, covering approximately 150 trains over several years. Knorr-Bremse is also looking at export opportunities from China. The company has recently been awarded contracts to supply braking systems for more than 100 CRRC locomotives destined for Kazakhstan. These systems are being customised and produced at Knorr-Bremse's facilities in Suzhou and its joint venture with CRRC in Nankou, Beijing. Knorr-Bremse executive board member Dr Nicolas Lange said: 'Knorr-Bremse has been a highly reliable partner to the Chinese rail industry for over 30 years. 'Our latest successes reflect our profound understanding of the needs of our customers in China. These new projects in the metro rail segment show that even in challenging times, we can benefit from the dynamic development of China's rail industry.' Knorr-Bremse is providing braking systems for new light rail vehicles (LRVs) intended for export to Astana, Kazakhstan, and Belo Horizonte, Brazil. In 2023, Knorr-Bremse received an order from CRRC to install braking systems on 36 trains with 288 railcars for Chengdu's Line 13, which connects Tianfu International Airport and other locations at speeds of up to 140km/h. Additionally, the company is enhancing its global operations through its strategic programme, BOOST, which includes upgrading its primary manufacturing plants in Suzhou and Palwal, India. In March this year, Hitachi Rail enlisted Knorr-Bremse for the supply of system technologies for a fleet of up to 30 metro trains for Rome. These trains will feature Knorr-Bremse's braking, coupling, and entrance systems. "Knorr-Bremse secures rail contracts in China" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Designed By Experts: BOOST® Advanced Nutritional Shake Supports the Nutritional Needs of Adults on a GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey
New Ready-to-Drink Shake Features Key Nutrients to Support Lean Muscle, Digestive Health and Help Promote Energy Metabolism BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The BOOST® Nutritional Drink brand unveiled today its new BOOST® Advanced Nutritional Shake designed to support nutritional needs during a weight management journey for adults who are on GLP-1s^, dieting or exercising. Each serving provides 35g of high-quality protein to support muscle health*, 4g of prebiotic fiber for digestive health and 8 essential B-vitamins to support energy metabolism. These nutritional shakes can be added to the diet to increase protein during weight loss and should be incorporated into a nutritionally balanced diet with exercise.† BOOST® Advanced Nutritional Shakes are available in Rich Chocolate and Very Vanilla flavors and are found nationwide at ShopRite, Meyer and on and 'We recognize weight management is a personal journey, and it can be overwhelming for adults to implement numerous changes into their diet and lifestyle at once,' said Krysmaru Araujo-Torres, M.D., Head of Medical Affairs, the BOOST® brand. 'That's why we formulated the new BOOST Advanced Nutritional Shake with key nutrients in a ready-to-drink package to make it easy for adults to achieve and sustain their individual nutrition and wellness goals. For instance, protein is important in maintaining lean muscle for physical function and for the body's ability to maintain weight loss. And, the adult population generally doesn't meet daily requirements for fiber, so adding 4g of fiber to the BOOST Advanced shake helps consumers achieve their fiber intake goals alongside other key nutrients.' BOOST Advanced Nutritional Shakes feature key macro- and micro-nutrients to support nutritional needs during weight loss, including: The BOOST Advanced Nutritional Shake provides the highest amount of protein per serving within the BOOST® brand of products. It is specifically formulated to support nutrition during weight loss and provides 4g of prebiotic fiber to support digestive health and a healthy gut microbiome, which are particularly important for people experiencing reduced appetite or on weight management journeys. BOOST Advanced Nutritional Shakes join the brand's other nutritional beverages, including BOOST® Pre-Meal Hunger Support Nutritional Drink. Designed for adults to consume 10-30 minutes prior to a meal, BOOST Pre-Meal Hunger Support Nutritional Drink helps manage hunger and feel satisfied, and promotes the body's natural production of the hormone GLP-1 in response to a meal.** Each ready-to-drink serving provides 10g of clinically studied whey protein, 45 calories and 1g sugars. It's available in a light tasting Mocha flavor. To learn more about BOOST products, please visit About BOOST® BOOST® is a leading nutritional supplement beverage brand that helps provide balanced nutrition, including protein, calories, and essential vitamins and minerals. For active adults looking to up their protein intake and help fuel their exciting next chapter, BOOST® nutritional drinks are a convenient, nutrient-packed snack or mini meal to help individuals reach their nutrition goals. Available in 10 different flavors and 12 different varieties, including BOOST® High Protein, BOOST® Original, BOOST Plus®, BOOST® MAX, BOOST Glucose Control® and BOOST® Advanced nutritional drinks, there's a BOOST® product that offers unique nutritional support, so you can live your best life in the here and now. Learn more at *When incorporated into a weight management plan that includes diet and exercise. **Incorporate BOOST Pre-Meal Hunger Support Nutritional Drink into a balanced diet as part of a medically supervised weight management plan. †Use BOOST® Advanced Nutritional Shakes as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction. ^This product should not be used to substitute for medication and does not make medication, including GLP-1 medication, more effective. Media Contact Andrea Martin BOOST® brand [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BOOST
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Can $1,000 a month help more students land nursing careers? An L.A. pilot effort says yes
Community colleges play a critical role in addressing California's persistent demand for healthcare workers, preparing students to become the state's next generation of nurses, medical assistants and physical therapy aides. But in the Los Angeles Community College District, where more than half of all students report incomes near or below the poverty line, many people struggle to complete their degrees while also holding down jobs to pay rent, buy groceries and cover child-care costs. A pilot program at the L.A. district — the state's largest, with nine colleges and 194,000 students — aims to address these seemingly intractable challenges with a targeted remedy: $1,000 a month in guaranteed income. Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers. The funding is unrestricted, so participants can use the money however they see fit. The goal of the effort, dubbed Building Outstanding Opportunities for Students to Thrive, or BOOST, is to eliminate financial insecurity so that students can focus on achieving their academic goals and the college system can deliver a diverse, multilingual healthcare workforce to serve L.A. in the process. The Times followed one student through the first months of the new initiative to learn how a guaranteed basic income might influence the lives and choices of L.A. community college students. Adriana Orea, 32, has known for years that she wanted to pursue a career in nursing. She had worked for a time as a licensed vocational nurse, and found the experience rewarding. But after giving birth to a son two years ago, she set her sights on a higher-paying position as a registered nurse, which generally requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program. "I want to give him opportunities, and in order to do that, I have to get ahead," said Orea, a single mother. "I don't want him to feel like he's missing out on something because I'm not able to provide it for him." She had recently returned to school, enrolling at L.A. City College in the prerequisite courses she'll need to get accepted into a nursing school, when she was selected for BOOST. She received her first cash payment on Thanksgiving. 'I feel very blessed to have been picked,' she told The Times a few days later. 'At the same time, I feel like I want to be very responsible with this, because it's not something to be taken lightly.' Orea lives with her parents and her curly-haired 2-year-old, Kevin, in a rent-controlled building near MacArthur Park. In early December, she was taking three classes and working eight hours a week at the front desk of the college counseling department — a position she got through the state's welfare-to-work program. She is quick to express gratitude for her parents, who are crucial partners in helping raise her son. Her parents, both Mexican immigrants who work night shifts as janitors, watch Kevin while Orea is on campus. She covers most of the family's food expenses with her CalFresh benefits, spending between $500 and $600 a month on groceries, and also pitches in for rent. 'It's just been living on a budget, which is definitely doable, because I have so much support,' she said. Of the first $1,000 payment, she spent about $600 on outstanding bills for Kevin's newborn check-ups that had resulted from a lapse in health insurance. She also used some of the money to buy Christmas gifts for her family and a holiday outfit for herself. She received the second payment in mid-December, and was determined to not dip into it. 'I'm just treating it like I'm not receiving it,' she said. By January, she already felt more financially secure, having squirreled away $1,000 and knowing more would be coming. 'I might actually have something in the back pocket,' she said. 'It's not just a paycheck-to-paycheck thing.' More than 150 guaranteed income pilot programs have launched nationwide in recent years, but BOOST is one of the first focused on community college students. Proponents tout unconditional cash as a way to provide greater stability to vulnerable community members. But as the concept has gained steam, it has also spurred backlash. Several Republican-led state legislatures are banning or trying to preempt cities and counties from launching direct cash initiatives, arguing publicly funded programs are a waste of taxpayer resources. The BOOST program is privately funded with more than $3.1 million from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and $867,500 from the California Community Foundation's Young Adults Forward Fund. It represents a rare philanthropic investment in California community college students, who number 2.1 million statewide. Typically, more than half of California high school graduates start at a community college. There is a 'massive mismatch of where private philanthropic dollars go and where students in California go to school, particularly if we think about low-income, first-generation and students of color,' said Kelly King, executive director of the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges. 'This level of investment in community college students is very unusual, unfortunately, but it's very much needed.' Read more: These L.A. residents got $1,000 a month. What happened after the cash stopped? To be eligible for BOOST, students must have selected a health-related major and express interest in pursuing a health career, as well as have a demonstrated financial need and be considered low-income for L.A. County. Participants in the pilot were selected by lottery, with 251 receiving the monthly payments and an additional 370 enrolled in a control group. Of the total participants, 72% are female, 65% are Hispanic or Latino, and 29% report that the primary language in their household is Spanish, according to data provided by the community college district. The average annual household income is $31,853, and 47% report having children in the household. Like other pilots, BOOST is designed as a research study. In this case, the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania is analyzing how the unrestricted payments effect the well-being of students and what role it might play in keeping them on track in completing their healthcare degrees. "Lack of basic needs, food insecurity and unexpected financial shocks create barriers for students that often push them out of education," said Amy Castro, the center's co-founder and faculty director. "Dreaming about your future should be a feature of young adulthood that is open to all — not just the wealthy or those with the good fortune to have ironclad access to higher education." By mid-February, the guaranteed payments had made a big difference in Orea's life. Determined to take advantage of the financial support, she enrolled in four classes for the spring semester. She felt as if her momentum was snowballing, and realized that with better time management, she could also take on a few more hours at work and make a bit more money. Despite having more on her plate, Orea seemed less stressed. Knowing she didn't need to hold down a full-time job, or a second part-time gig, to support her son was in itself a huge relief. 'I can literally just concentrate on studying for my classes,' she said. She had started amassing an emergency fund in case she or Kevin gets sick and she's unable to work. She was also feeling more comfortable spending the money. She bought her family a Valentine's Day lunch at Sizzler, treating her mom to the buffet and her dad to his favorite steak and shrimp dish. She took Kevin to Big Bear to see snow. And if she ran out of time to pack a lunch from home, she didn't stress about grabbing a sandwich at a doughnut shop near campus. 'I see my bank account going up — I feel like I'm saving,' she said. So, she's able to tell herself: 'This is not a big splurge, I can treat myself.' By early April, Orea had received $5,000 through BOOST. She opened a high-yield savings account, with the goal of using her money to make money. She purchased Disneyland tickets to celebrate her mom's 60th birthday. She had recently received two parking tickets, and while she said she was disappointed to lose money, it wasn't the crisis hit to her budget that it would have been in the past. She said receiving the cash — and knowing it was temporary — has made her 'laser-focused' on her goals: Finish her prerequisite courses this spring; work part-time as a licensed vocational nurse this summer while studying for her nursing school entrance exam; then apply to schools in the fall and start a nursing program next spring. 'Having this opportunity made me take a hard look at myself and be like, 'This is what you want. How are you going to get there? Take advantage that you have this,'' she said. At the same time, her horizons have expanded. Receiving the guaranteed income had freed her from the suffocating sensation of constantly worrying about money. 'Once you feel like there's one less thing stressing you out, you just feel this relief,' she said. 'It clears your mind a little more and you just feel less stressed about everything else.' Orea said she expects the money she has saved through BOOST will smooth her transition to nursing school. She hopes to receive financial aid to attend a nursing program at L.A. City College or a Cal State university, but said she would take out loans if needed to attend a more expensive private school. She plans to live at home and pick up a couple of shifts each week as a licensed vocational nurse while in school, but said her savings from this year should help ensure she isn't stretched thin during the two-year program. She will likely remain in L.A. County after nursing school, she said. She worked in geriatrics previously, but is interested in exploring work in a birthing or neonatal unit. No matter where she works, she will use her Spanish fluency to communicate with patients and their families. This article is part of The Times' equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, exploring the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California's economic divide. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
28-04-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Can $1,000 a month help more students land nursing careers? An L.A. pilot effort says yes
Community colleges play a critical role in addressing California's persistent demand for healthcare workers, preparing students to become the state's next generation of nurses, medical assistants and physical therapy aides. But in the Los Angeles Community College District, where more than half of all students report incomes near or below the poverty line, many people struggle to complete their degrees while also holding down jobs to pay rent, buy groceries and cover child-care costs. A pilot program at the L.A. district — the state's largest, with nine colleges and 194,000 students — aims to address these seemingly intractable challenges with a targeted remedy: $1,000 a month in guaranteed income. Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers. The funding is unrestricted, so participants can use the money however they see fit. The goal of the effort, dubbed Building Outstanding Opportunities for Students to Thrive, or BOOST, is to eliminate financial insecurity so that students can focus on achieving their academic goals and the college system can deliver a diverse, multilingual healthcare workforce to serve L.A. in the process. The Times followed one student through the first months of the new initiative to learn how a guaranteed basic income might influence the lives and choices of L.A. community college students. Adriana Orea, 32, has known for years that she wanted to pursue a career in nursing. She had worked for a time as a licensed vocational nurse, and found the experience rewarding. But after giving birth to a son two years ago, she set her sights on a higher-paying position as a registered nurse, which generally requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program. 'I want to give him opportunities, and in order to do that, I have to get ahead,' said Orea, a single mother. 'I don't want him to feel like he's missing out on something because I'm not able to provide it for him.' She had recently returned to school, enrolling at L.A. City College in the prerequisite courses she'll need to get accepted into a nursing school, when she was selected for BOOST. She received her first cash payment on Thanksgiving. 'I feel very blessed to have been picked,' she told The Times a few days later. 'At the same time, I feel like I want to be very responsible with this, because it's not something to be taken lightly.' Orea lives with her parents and her curly-haired 2-year-old, Kevin, in a rent-controlled building near MacArthur Park. In early December, she was taking three classes and working eight hours a week at the front desk of the college counseling department — a position she got through the state's welfare-to-work program. She is quick to express gratitude for her parents, who are crucial partners in helping raise her son. Her parents, both Mexican immigrants who work night shifts as janitors, watch Kevin while Orea is on campus. She covers most of the family's food expenses with her CalFresh benefits, spending between $500 and $600 a month on groceries, and also pitches in for rent. 'It's just been living on a budget, which is definitely doable, because I have so much support,' she said. Of the first $1,000 payment, she spent about $600 on outstanding bills for Kevin's newborn check-ups that had resulted from a lapse in health insurance. She also used some of the money to buy Christmas gifts for her family and a holiday outfit for herself. She received the second payment in mid-December, and was determined to not dip into it. 'I'm just treating it like I'm not receiving it,' she said. By January, she already felt more financially secure, having squirreled away $1,000 and knowing more would be coming. 'I might actually have something in the back pocket,' she said. 'It's not just a paycheck-to-paycheck thing.' More than 150 guaranteed income pilot programs have launched nationwide in recent years, but BOOST is one of the first focused on community college students. Proponents tout unconditional cash as a way to provide greater stability to vulnerable community members. But as the concept has gained steam, it has also spurred backlash. Several Republican-led state legislatures are banning or trying to preempt cities and counties from launching direct cash initiatives, arguing publicly funded programs are a waste of taxpayer resources. The BOOST program is privately funded with more than $3.1 million from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and $867,500 from the California Community Foundation's Young Adults Forward Fund. It represents a rare philanthropic investment in California community college students, who number 2.1 million statewide. Typically, more than half of California high school graduates start at a community college. There is a 'massive mismatch of where private philanthropic dollars go and where students in California go to school, particularly if we think about low-income, first-generation and students of color,' said Kelly King, executive director of the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges. 'This level of investment in community college students is very unusual, unfortunately, but it's very much needed.' To be eligible for BOOST, students must have selected a health-related major and express interest in pursuing a health career, as well as have a demonstrated financial need and be considered low-income for L.A. County. Participants in the pilot were selected by lottery, with 251 receiving the monthly payments and an additional 370 enrolled in a control group. Of the total participants, 72% are female, 65% are Hispanic or Latino, and 29% report that the primary language in their household is Spanish, according to data provided by the community college district. The average annual household income is $31,853, and 47% report having children in the household. Like other pilots, BOOST is designed as a research study. In this case, the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania is analyzing how the unrestricted payments effect the well-being of students and what role it might play in keeping them on track in completing their healthcare degrees. 'Lack of basic needs, food insecurity and unexpected financial shocks create barriers for students that often push them out of education,' said Amy Castro, the center's co-founder and faculty director. 'Dreaming about your future should be a feature of young adulthood that is open to all — not just the wealthy or those with the good fortune to have ironclad access to higher education.' By mid-February, the guaranteed payments had made a big difference in Orea's life. Determined to take advantage of the financial support, she enrolled in four classes for the spring semester. She felt as if her momentum was snowballing, and realized that with better time management, she could also take on a few more hours at work and make a bit more money. Despite having more on her plate, Orea seemed less stressed. Knowing she didn't need to hold down a full-time job, or a second part-time gig, to support her son was in itself a huge relief. 'I can literally just concentrate on studying for my classes,' she said. She had started amassing an emergency fund in case she or Kevin gets sick and she's unable to work. She was also feeling more comfortable spending the money. She bought her family a Valentine's Day lunch at Sizzler, treating her mom to the buffet and her dad to his favorite steak and shrimp dish. She took Kevin to Big Bear to see snow. And if she ran out of time to pack a lunch from home, she didn't stress about grabbing a sandwich at a doughnut shop near campus. 'I see my bank account going up — I feel like I'm saving,' she said. So, she's able to tell herself: 'This is not a big splurge, I can treat myself.' By early April, Orea had received $5,000 through BOOST. She opened a high-yield savings account, with the goal of using her money to make money. She purchased Disneyland tickets to celebrate her mom's 60th birthday. She had recently received two parking tickets, and while she said she was disappointed to lose money, it wasn't the crisis hit to her budget that it would have been in the past. She said receiving the cash — and knowing it was temporary — has made her 'laser-focused' on her goals: Finish her prerequisite courses this spring; work part-time as a licensed vocational nurse this summer while studying for her nursing school entrance exam; then apply to schools in the fall and start a nursing program next spring. 'Having this opportunity made me take a hard look at myself and be like, 'This is what you want. How are you going to get there? Take advantage that you have this,'' she said. At the same time, her horizons have expanded. Receiving the guaranteed income had freed her from the suffocating sensation of constantly worrying about money. 'Once you feel like there's one less thing stressing you out, you just feel this relief,' she said. 'It clears your mind a little more and you just feel less stressed about everything else.' Orea said she expects the money she has saved through BOOST will smooth her transition to nursing school. She hopes to receive financial aid to attend a nursing program at L.A. City College or a Cal State university, but said she would take out loans if needed to attend a more expensive private school. She plans to live at home and pick up a couple of shifts each week as a licensed vocational nurse while in school, but said her savings from this year should help ensure she isn't stretched thin during the two-year program. She will likely remain in L.A. County after nursing school, she said. She worked in geriatrics previously, but is interested in exploring work in a birthing or neonatal unit. No matter where she works, she will use her Spanish fluency to communicate with patients and their families. This article is part of The Times' equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, exploring the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California's economic divide.
