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The Herald Scotland
25-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Picture book encourages parents to consider college
For me, the best part of that job was the sense that you were really helping to give me an opportunity to change their life. Sometimes the people looking for that chance had not done well at school because of personal circumstances, medical conditions, or additional support needs – to give just three examples. Sometimes they had spent years, or decades, in unsatisfying jobs, and wanted to head off down a different path. Sometimes they were refugees who were coping with unimaginable trauma. I taught a lot of those types of people, and learned that colleges are vital to many of them. And the same is true of relatively young, and often single, parents of nursery-aged children. I can still remember sitting talking to students about their kids, and the fact that becoming a parent had made them determined to build a better life for both of them. On more than one occasion when people were unexpectedly struggling to find or afford childcare, I told them to bring their children to class. When I talk to people about whether or not I miss teaching, the conversation very often, and very quickly, becomes about how much I miss helping the people I used to get to call students, and the new parents (and their kids) are always near the front of my mind. So imagine how it felt to receive a press release earlier this week announcing that my former employer has published a book as part of wider efforts to encourage and support more parents back into education. The book highlights some of the support available for parents and their young children. (Image: Chris James / Glasgow Clyde College) Entitled 'Little Life Changing Stuff', the children's picture book has been illustrated by former college student Esmé Boyle and tells the story of a mother restarting her education at Glasgow Clyde College's Anniesland campus. The book highlights some of the resources available to parents, from high chairs and bottle heaters to an on-site nursery and even a children's section of the campus library. It also acknowledges possible worries that parents might be feeling. Returning to education as an adult can be incredibly daunting for many people, with the fear of failure often proving to be an enormous barrier for prospective students. But as a contrast to anxiety over the worst-case scenarios, the book instead asks 'what's the best that can happen?'. The answer, of course, is 'totally life-changing stuff.' One of the people supporting this new push from the college is Jamie-Lee, a nineteen year old who has recently returned to education. Jamie-Lee says that the college has been extremely supportive for her and her daughter Lily. (Image: Chris James / Glasgow Clyde College) Her daughter, two-year-old Lily, attends the campus nursery, and she is keen to praise the support she has received: 'When choosing a college, I had to consider childcare and learn how it worked but it was easy to locate information into childcare at the college via the Glasgow Clyde website. 'I would recommend the nursery as the staff are really helpful, friendly and my daughter loves them too. 'They always meet my child's needs and are really supportive about personal matters too.' Information on the courses available at Glasgow Clyde College, and the childcare funding to which students may be entitled, is available online. A digital copy of 'Little Life Changing Stuff' is also available for free.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chevron and Engine No.1 link for US data centres power solutions
Chevron USA and US investor Engine No.1 have partnered to establish a new company to develop natural gas-fired power plants for US-based AI data centres, in collaboration with energy company GE Vernova. The plans address the growing need for affordable and reliable energy, essential for powering US data centres and fostering AI development within the country. The joint development is projected to deliver up to 4GW by the end of 2027, with the potential for further expansion. The partnership will establish the first multi-gigawatt-scale power plant and data centre. Engine No.1 founder and chief investment officer Chris James stated: 'Energy is the key to America's AI dominance. By using abundant domestic natural gas to generate electricity directly connected to data centres, we can secure AI leadership, drive productivity gains across our economy and restore America's standing as an industrial superpower. This partnership with Chevron and GE Vernova addresses the biggest energy challenge we face.' The first projects, referred to as "power foundries," will utilise seven US-made GE Vernova 7HA natural gas turbines serving co-located data centres in the Southeast, Midwest and West. The generated power will not flow through the existing transmission grid initially, mitigating the risk of electricity price increases for consumers. The projects are also designed to accommodate lower carbon solutions, such as carbon capture and storage, which can capture 90% of CO₂ emissions from the turbines, and the integration of renewable energy resources. Power demand from data centres is projected to increase by 16% up to 2029, as reported by Bloomberg. Technology companies are considering nuclear and renewable energy solutions to operate their data centres. However, gas-fired power plants remain competitive due to their lower cost and construction, presenting opportunities for gas producers and gas plant operators. GE Vernova chief executive officer Scott Strazik stated: 'We are excited to enable the advancement of data centre growth in the US by supporting delivery of critical power needs to customers using innovative solutions. GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to provide the energy systems and support required to make this large-scale endeavour possible.' In January 2025, NextEra Energy partnered with GE Vernova to develop natural gas-fired power generation projects to supply electricity to AI data centres and other major power consumers. "Chevron and Engine No.1 link for US data centres power solutions" was originally created and published by Power 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
The Independent
28-01-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus
Energy company Chevron is partnering with Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova to create natural gas power plants in the United States that will be linked to data centers in order to support increased demand for electricity at these centers, particularly for the development of artificial intelligence. The joint venture is looking to create a multi gigawatt-scale co-located power plant and data center. The announcement comes as Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT. The launch of DeepSeek's AI assistant made Wall Street tech superstars' stocks tumble, along with those of some energy companies. Observers are eager to see whether the Chinese company has matched America's leading AI companies at a fraction of the cost. Last week President Donald Trump signed an executive order on AI that will revoke past government policies his order says 'act as barriers to American AI innovation.' He also talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to AI by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas, according to the White House. The initial investment is expected to be $100 billion and could reach five times that sum. Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova said Tuesday that their first projects, called 'power foundries,' are expected to leverage seven American made GE Vernova 7HA natural gas turbines. The projects are expected to serve co-located data centers in the Southeast, Midwest and West regions of the country. The venture has yet to select the sites. The companies said that power generation is not designed to flow initially through the existing transmission grid, reducing the risk of raising electricity prices for consumers. The joint development plans to deliver up to four gigawatts, equal to powering 3 million to 3.5 million U.S. homes, with initial in-service targeted by the end of 2027 and the potential for project expansion beyond that. 'Energy is the key to America's AI dominance. By using abundant domestic natural gas to generate electricity directly connected to data centers, we can secure AI leadership, drive productivity gains across our economy and restore America's standing as an industrial superpower," Chris James, founder and chief investment officer of investment firm Engine No. 1, said in a statement. "This partnership with Chevron and GE Vernova addresses the biggest energy challenge we face.'
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus
Energy company Chevron is partnering with Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova to create natural gas power plants in the United States that will be linked to data centers in order to support increased demand for electricity at these centers, particularly for the development of artificial intelligence. The joint venture is looking to create a multi gigawatt-scale co-located power plant and data center. The announcement comes as Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The launch of DeepSeek's AI assistant made Wall Street tech superstars' stocks tumble, along with those of some energy companies. Observers are eager to see whether the Chinese company has matched America's leading AI companies at a fraction of the cost. Last week President Donald Trump signed an executive order on AI that will revoke past government policies his order says 'act as barriers to American AI innovation.' He also talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to AI by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas, according to the White House. The initial investment is expected to be $100 billion and could reach five times that sum. Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova said Tuesday that their first projects, called 'power foundries,' are expected to leverage seven American made GE Vernova 7HA natural gas turbines. The projects are expected to serve co-located data centers in the Southeast, Midwest and West regions of the country. The venture has yet to select the sites. The companies said that power generation is not designed to flow initially through the existing transmission grid, reducing the risk of raising electricity prices for consumers. The joint development plans to deliver up to four gigawatts, equal to powering 3 million to 3.5 million U.S. homes, with initial in-service targeted by the end of 2027 and the potential for project expansion beyond that. 'Energy is the key to America's AI dominance. By using abundant domestic natural gas to generate electricity directly connected to data centers, we can secure AI leadership, drive productivity gains across our economy and restore America's standing as an industrial superpower," Chris James, founder and chief investment officer of investment firm Engine No. 1, said in a statement. "This partnership with Chevron and GE Vernova addresses the biggest energy challenge we face.'
The Hill
28-01-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus
Energy company Chevron is partnering with Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova to create natural gas power plants in the United States that will be linked to data centers in order to support increased demand for electricity at these centers, particularly for the development of artificial intelligence. The joint venture is looking to create a multi gigawatt-scale co-located power plant and data center. The announcement comes as Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT. The launch of DeepSeek's AI assistant made Wall Street tech superstars' stocks tumble, along with those of some energy companies. Observers are eager to see whether the Chinese company has matched America's leading AI companies at a fraction of the cost. Last week President Donald Trump signed an executive order on AI that will revoke past government policies his order says 'act as barriers to American AI innovation.' He also talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to AI by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas, according to the White House. The initial investment is expected to be $100 billion and could reach five times that sum. Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova said Tuesday that their first projects, called 'power foundries,' are expected to leverage seven American made GE Vernova 7HA natural gas turbines. The projects are expected to serve co-located data centers in the Southeast, Midwest and West regions of the country. The venture has yet to select the sites. The companies said that power generation is not designed to flow initially through the existing transmission grid, reducing the risk of raising electricity prices for consumers. The joint development plans to deliver up to four gigawatts, equal to powering 3 million to 3.5 million U.S. homes, with initial in-service targeted by the end of 2027 and the potential for project expansion beyond that. 'Energy is the key to America's AI dominance. By using abundant domestic natural gas to generate electricity directly connected to data centers, we can secure AI leadership, drive productivity gains across our economy and restore America's standing as an industrial superpower,' Chris James, founder and chief investment officer of investment firm Engine No. 1, said in a statement. 'This partnership with Chevron and GE Vernova addresses the biggest energy challenge we face.'
