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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CV-TEC hosts signing day: SkillsUSA signing days meant to emulate sports signing days but for trades and technical fields
PLATTSBURGH — CV-TEC celebrated the milestones of several North Country students with its first-ever SkillsUSA Signing Day. The event, held at the CV-TEC campus located on Military Turnpike, celebrated Career and Technical Education students who officially committed to careers in the skilled trades and technical fields they study. 'We are here today for a culminating event to showcase the students completing CTE programs and to recognize their capability, passion, and work ethic,' Sherry Snow, CV-TEC Student Services Coordinator, said. CVTEC invited families and partnered business and industry leaders to highlight the students dedication to building successful futures. Dozens of students stepped up to sign letters of intent with local businesses across a range of industries including agriculture, automotive, marine mechanics and health services. 'Today, students will be signing letters of intent—this marks the official start of their careers,' Snow said. SkillsUSA signing day events mirror traditional athletic signing ceremonies, but instead of college sports, it was careers that earned applause. Among the signees was Connor Cross, a graduating senior from Chazy Central who committed to a full-time position at Latremore's Pine Ridge Farm. 'I'm very proud—it's a family-owned business and I'm excited to be part of it,' he said. Cross will perform maintenance on equipment and trucks at the farm. 'Our business is quite thrilled to have Connor as a full-time employee,' Curtis Latremore said. Michael Botterbusch, a student from Schroon Lake Central, signed on with Schroon Lake Marina as a marine mechanic. Botterbusch will attend Yamaha University in Georgia to continue his technical training. 'My advice to anyone? Do it. There's so much more than just a four-year degree,' Botterbusch said. Employers and community leaders praised the students for their drive and potential. Earnie Galarza, Platform Director at Della Automotive Group, encouraged students to take advantage of any opportunity they get. 'I have one suggestion: do not waste it,' he said. 'There are very few times in life when the door is open and everyone inside is welcoming you in. Don't take that for granted.' Organized by the CV-TEC SkillsUSA Chapter, this inaugural signing day is part of a nationwide movement to recognize students entering high-demand, high-skill career paths. 'These students demonstrate not only dedication and excellence—but passion. I'm honored to celebrate them today,' Snow said. At CV-TEC, students don't just study careers, they live them and today, they signed on to take the next step.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Stupid a** fans': Tyreek Hill unleashes disturbing rant on Buffalo fans, claims they have brain damage
Tyreek Hill ignited controversy by labeling Buffalo Bills fans as "stupid" (Image via AP) Tyreek Hill has never shied away from controversy, but his latest comments about the Buffalo Bills and their fans have pushed him into uncharted territory. The Miami Dolphins star wide receiver appeared on a livestream with popular streamer Adin Ross over the weekend, and what started as light trash talk quickly spiraled into a viral moment that has Bills Mafia — and much of the NFL world — outraged. Tyreek Hill sparks backlash after calling Bills fans 'stupid' and claiming they have CTE in viral rant When asked which team he dislikes the most, Tyreek Hill didn't hesitate. 'When I used to play in Kansas City, bruh, it was always 'f*ck the Bills' every time we played against them,' Hill said. 'And we f*cked them up every time. But in Miami, it's the same thing too though, but like 10 times harder.' But it wasn't just Buffalo's players that caught heat. Hill turned his attention to the team's passionate fan base with a shocking claim. 'Bills fans got CTE,' he said, referencing the degenerative brain disease typically linked to repeated head trauma — an incredibly serious condition often associated with former players, not fans. The comment was not only offensive but medically and ethically irresponsible, drawing swift criticism online. While some fans dismissed it as typical Tyreek Hill bravado, others called it 'disgusting' and 'tone-deaf,' especially given the growing awareness around CTE's deadly impact on athletes. Despite Hill's brash tone, the numbers tell a more humbling story. During his six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team went just 3-3 against the Bills, including playoff matchups. And since his high-profile trade to Miami, the Dolphins are just 1-6 against Buffalo, making the trash talk ring hollow for many. Yet Hill has always thrived on controversy, and this latest shot at Bills Mafia fits his long-standing persona. What makes it different this time is the line he crossed — bringing a medical condition into a feud that could have remained on the field. Also Read: Cheetah's last sprint in Miami? Tyreek Hill trade rumors intensify as Dolphins weigh 2025 contract gamble While the NFL has not commented publicly on the situation, some have called for the league to step in. Whether they do or not, Hill's remarks are sure to fuel the rivalry between Buffalo and Miami even further, just in time for what promises to be another hard-fought AFC East season. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Int'l Business Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Business Times
Ex-Wales Flanker Popham Wants His Day In Court With Rugby Authorities
Alix Popham, one of hundreds of former rugby players to bring a lawsuit against the sport's authorities for head injuries, told AFP he wants his day in court so he can look in the face some of the officials "who are part of the reason why we are in the mess we are in." The former Wales flanker, who won 33 caps between 2003 and 2008 and played in two World Cups, was diagnosed in 2020 with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the age of 40. CTE is a progressive brain condition that is thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and episodes of concussion. The basis of the legal case is that rugby's governing bodies failed to provide sufficient protection from the risks caused by concussion. "The press are talking about 500 players, but I can tell you by the end of May, which is the deadline to join the suit, it will be double that," Popham told AFP in a phone interview. "Everyone is in a different situation. However, I want to go to court and eyeball some of the people still involved in the game, who are part of the reason why we are in the mess we are in. "Over the past six years what I have read and the evidence we have got needs to be public and go on the record. "It is very powerful." The sport's governing body World Rugby said the ongoing legal action prevented them from engaging with players "concerned in this story." However, in a statement to AFP, they said: "We would want them to know that we listen, we care and we never stand still on player welfare." Popham, who realised something was seriously wrong when in 2019 he got lost on a bike ride close to his home and had to use an app to find his way back, is not just investing his time in the lawsuit. He has also been going to schools and spreading the word about the risks involved. He hopes the Brainsafe programme -- which is the "baby" of Popham, his wife Mel and two others and endorsed by the charity Head for Change -- will be rolled out nationally in September. "We have seen 350 children, coaches and parents since January and are tweaking it now," he said. "It is not all about doom and gloom, it is sports-specific as any child can have brain traumatic injury. "We inform them of the signs and symptoms." Popham, who is in training for an ironman event later this year, said the lack of knowledge about the risks had astonished him. "Around 90 percent of parents, player and coaches still do not understand that every contact is causing damage," said the 45-year-old. "Key rugby schools do but others less so, and some of the parents unfortunately are not interested." Participation in rugby in schools in England is on the decline. In the 2022-23 school year, 8.3 percent of children aged five to 16 played rugby, down from 9.7 percent four years earlier. The decline was highlighted in last October's Review of Rugby in Schools which said the RFU, which commissioned the report, faced "an urgent issue approaching crisis point." As a result the RFU invested GBP5 million ($6.8 million) into TI, a version of touch rugby that replicates scrums, lineouts and other technical aspects of the 15-a-side game. On the other hand there are those who argue that in the contact format it is better that youngsters learn how to tackle aged nine rather than 14 when they are physically bigger. Popham strongly disagrees. He said it was "easy to say about nine-year-olds the younger they learn the technique the better it is," but equated it to encouraging young children to smoke. "It is better to put measures in place to protect them," he said. In terms of warning about the risks, he believes public health advertisements are the way forward. "Like those used in the past to advocate how bad smoking is for your health or how you can save your life by using seat belts," he said. "That is what needs to happen -- to disabuse people of the attitude of 'oh it won't happen to me'." Alix and Mel Popham are taking their Brainsafe programme into schools to warn people about the risks of rugby AFP
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Ex-Wales flanker Popham wants his day in court with rugby authorities
Former Wales flanker Alix Popham wants to go to court in the legal suit against rugby authorities so he can face those he holds responsible for his brain condition (ADRIAN DENNIS) Alix Popham, one of hundreds of former rugby players to bring a lawsuit against the sport's authorities for head injuries, told AFP he wants his day in court so he can look in the face some of the officials "who are part of the reason why we are in the mess we are in." The former Wales flanker, who won 33 caps between 2003 and 2008 and played in two World Cups, was diagnosed in 2020 with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the age of 40. Advertisement CTE is a progressive brain condition that is thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and episodes of concussion. The basis of the legal case is that rugby's governing bodies failed to provide sufficient protection from the risks caused by concussion. "The press are talking about 500 players, but I can tell you by the end of May, which is the deadline to join the suit, it will be double that," Popham told AFP in a phone interview. "Everyone is in a different situation. However, I want to go to court and eyeball some of the people still involved in the game, who are part of the reason why we are in the mess we are in. Advertisement "Over the past six years what I have read and the evidence we have got needs to be public and go on the record. "It is very powerful." The sport's governing body World Rugby said the ongoing legal action prevented them from engaging with players "concerned in this story." However, in a statement to AFP, they said: "We would want them to know that we listen, we care and we never stand still on player welfare." - 'Measures in place' - Popham, who realised something was seriously wrong when in 2019 he got lost on a bike ride close to his home and had to use an app to find his way back, is not just investing his time in the lawsuit. Advertisement He has also been going to schools and spreading the word about the risks involved. He hopes the Brainsafe programme -- which is the "baby" of Popham, his wife Mel and two others and endorsed by the charity Head for Change -- will be rolled out nationally in September. "We have seen 350 children, coaches and parents since January and are tweaking it now," he said. "It is not all about doom and gloom, it is sports-specific as any child can have brain traumatic injury. "We inform them of the signs and symptoms." Popham, who is in training for an ironman event later this year, said the lack of knowledge about the risks had astonished him. Advertisement "Around 90 percent of parents, player and coaches still do not understand that every contact is causing damage," said the 45-year-old. "Key rugby schools do but others less so, and some of the parents unfortunately are not interested." Participation in rugby in schools in England is on the decline. In the 2022-23 school year, 8.3 percent of children aged five to 16 played rugby, down from 9.7 percent four years earlier. The decline was highlighted in last October's Review of Rugby in Schools which said the RFU, which commissioned the report, faced "an urgent issue approaching crisis point." Advertisement As a result the RFU invested £5 million ($6.8 million) into TI, a version of touch rugby that replicates scrums, lineouts and other technical aspects of the 15-a-side game. On the other hand there are those who argue that in the contact format it is better that youngsters learn how to tackle aged nine rather than 14 when they are physically bigger. Popham strongly disagrees. He said it was "easy to say about nine-year-olds the younger they learn the technique the better it is," but equated it to encouraging young children to smoke. "It is better to put measures in place to protect them," he said. Advertisement In terms of warning about the risks, he believes public health advertisements are the way forward. "Like those used in the past to advocate how bad smoking is for your health or how you can save your life by using seat belts," he said. "That is what needs to happen -- to disabuse people of the attitude of 'oh it won't happen to me'." pi/gj
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
21 students honored for graduating from PNM's Power Pros program
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers honored 21 students from various cities in New Mexico as they graduated from the PNM Power Pros program. Power Pros is a 15-week career and technical education (CTE) program that prepares students for careers in the electric utility industry. Graduates of the program from ACE Leadership High School, Silver High, Cliff High School, and Cobre Consolidated High School all earned OSHA 10 certification and CTE course credits. City of Albuquerque offers free lunches for children over the summer 'PNM's investment in PNM Power Pros is an investment in our youth, our future, and our state,' said Don Tarry, President and CEO of PNM. 'We are committed to supporting New Mexico schools and communities, and we believe that developing a high-skilled energy workforce is crucial for tomorrow.' More schools in central and southern New Mexico are set to join the program this fall, and Deming High School will add the program to its after-school curriculum. To find out more about the program, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
