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Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Science
- Powys County Times
Survival of the swift in north Powys project begins
A NEW project called 'Screams and Streams' is investigating the relationship between river water quality and the survival of the common swift in northern Powys. It is being led by community groups with support from the Dyfi Biosphere and academic mentors. The project, which runs for four months over the summer, is funded by the Local Policy Innovation Partnerships (LPIPs) project in which Aberystwyth University is a partner. 'Screams and Streams aims to bridge the gap between academic research, communities and policy makers,' explains James Cass, from the Dyfi Biosphere. 'We are pleased to be working with groups from the community and building new relationships between Lab Dŵr Dyffryn Dyfi and Dyfi Swifts, as well as the New Dovey Fishery Association.' Volunteers will be performing regular water tests at 10 set points along the river as well as monitoring swifts across the Dyfi catchment. They will be asking the research question: 'Is there a clear relationship between river health and common swift survival?' The project kicked off with a training evening at the Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth on May 20, with over 25 enthusiastic individuals. Conservationist Ben Porter spoke about the impressive annual migration of the common swift, how to identify them, and why they are threatened. The project will be estimating populations, studying their feeding behaviours and see what use they are making of nest boxes. Jenny Lampard, of Lab Dŵr Dyffryn Dyfi, then gave a demonstration of water testing before a hands-on session where participants practised using equipment and recording data. The event wrapped up with a trip to Ceinws, where the group grabbed a drink and got to watch the local swift population at sunset. 'We are keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved with the project, whether you're interested in water testing or swifts,' said Bryn Hall, project coordinator. 'We'll give you training and you'll be making an important contribution to our knowledge of wildlife in the biosphere.' Bryn can be contacted on bryn@
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
General Assembly Offers Veterans and Military Spouses Tech Skills Training and Career Coaching Through Employer-Sponsored Program
Project Forge empowers veterans with critical technical skills and support network to thrive in cybersecurity, engineering, UX design and data analytics careers NEW YORK, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Assembly, the leading talent and upskilling community, today announced the launch of Project Forge, a new initiative to create high-impact career pathways for United States military veterans and their spouses in cybersecurity, data, engineering and UX design. "Veterans bring valuable skills like leadership, adaptability, systems thinking and mission readiness to employers," said Ben Porter, U.S. Navy Veteran and Director of Veteran and Employer Partnerships at General Assembly. "Veterans and military spouses deserve training that respects their experience and helps them gain job-ready skills to transition into a thriving civilian career without a four-year degree–and that's where General Assembly comes in." General Assembly will offer tuition-free, expert-led training and connect veterans and military spouses to on-the-job learning opportunities through direct employer partnerships in an effort to help them transition into meaningful civilian careers in high-demand tech fields. Veteran and military spouse talent will be onboarded into new technology roles via General Assembly's Hire-Train-Deploy solution, with the option to convert into full-time roles after 12 months. General Assembly will also provide veterans with personalized career coaching and mentorship. "Transitioning out of the military can be isolating," said Porter. "That's why we support veteran learners with a network of coaches, mentors and fellow veterans who understand the experience." Employers interested in hiring veterans and military spouses or providing mentorship via the General Assembly program can also get in touch here. About General AssemblyGeneral Assembly (GA) is the leading talent and upskilling community that helps individuals and businesses acquire the real skills required to succeed in an increasingly complex technological era. Founded in 2011 to make tech-centric jobs accessible to anyone and meet the demands of fast-growing tech companies, GA evolved into a center of excellence in training people from all backgrounds to upgrade their practical knowledge of tech skills now required in every company and in any role. With a global presence, hands-on instruction, and a passionate alumni community, GA gives learners 360-degree support as they take the next step in their career journey. As part of the Adecco Group and partner of premier talent solutions provider LHH, GA matches the right talent to business needs. All day, every day: GA puts real skills to work. View source version on Contacts Anna 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
