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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Over 17L women become Lakhpati Didis in Uttar Pradesh'
The first meeting of the state-level coordination committee (SLCC), constituted under the Lakhpati Didi programme, was held under the chairmanship of chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh on Monday. Praising the efforts of the programme in empowering women and making them financially self-reliant, he called for expanding the 'Didi ki Rasoi' initiative and 'Prerna Canteens' not only in schools but also in industrial areas. He also emphasised better coordination among departments to enhance the impact of the programme. Mission director of Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM), Deepa Ranjan, presented key achievements during the meeting. She informed that as many as 17.09 lakh women had become Lakhpati Didis so far. Revolving funds have been provided to 7.17 lakh self-help groups (SHGs), while 5.74 lakh SHGs have received community investment funds. Additionally, bank loans have been extended to 7.26 lakh SHGs. Key interventions include, 49,800 women linked to integrated farming clusters (IFCs),5,000 involved in beekeeping, 2,500 in sericulture, and 2,000 in fish farming, 20,000 women selected under the One Lakh Women Entrepreneurs (DA) initiative, 30,100 Vidyut Sakhis and 39,779 BC Sakhis onboarded, 30,561 small entrepreneurs nurtured under the SHG-based village entrepreneurship programme (SVEP), 20,000 women connected to Prerna Ojas solar-based initiatives,2.64 lakh women benefited through 5 dairy producer companies and 1.80 lakh women linked to Producer Groups (PGs) and 23,509 to farmer producer organisations (FPOs) Additionally, 1.25 lakh women are benefiting from Take Home Ration (THR) plants, and 8,929 SHG Didis have been linked to micro food processing enterprises under the PM-FME scheme. The state aims to raise the annual household income of 28.92 lakh SHG members to over ₹1 lakh by the financial year 2026-27.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
South Louisiana Community College to host Industrial Trades Job Fair in New Iberia
South Louisiana Community College's Economic & Workforce Development will host an Industrial Trades Job Fair next week. The Industrial Trades Job Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the New Iberia Campus, 908 Ember Dr., according to a news release. This event is free and open to the public. More than 30 employees will be on site, actively hiring for positions in electrical, construction, manufacturing, offshore and other skilled trades. SLCC's Economic & Workforce Development division provides short-term training for in-demand jobs to support the region's workforce needs. To learn more, visit Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, submit resumes and participate in on-site interviews. Dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their resume. Pre-register for the event at to expedite check-in. Construction: Pipefitters, Heavy Equipment Operators, Welders, Ironworkers, Electricians, Mechanics, Fabricators, Painters, and more. Manufacturing: Maintenance Technicians, Material Handlers, Production Line Workers, and more. Marine & Offshore Workers: Captains, Deckhands, Marine Electricians, Divers, Cooks, and more. Transportation & Utilities: Diesel Technicians, Fueler Washers, and Retail Sales positions. 'Our Industrial Trades Job Fair provides a valuable platform for skilled tradespeople to connect directly with hiring employers,' Nancy Roy, Director of Client Relations and Student Recruitment at SLCC's Economic & Workforce Development, said. 'This event helps Louisiana businesses find qualified workers while offering job seekers real opportunities for career advancement.' This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: SLCC to host skilled trades job fair April 3 in New Iberia
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Opinion: Investing in dreams — the power of support at Salt Lake Community College
My father is from Ghana, and though he did not have the means to pursue education beyond high school, its importance was emphasized in our home. He told me that education will open doors for you more than anything else, and it can never be taken away from you. So, when I found myself a single mother at 18, I knew I had to find a way to access education, no matter how hard it was going to be. I started at Salt Lake Community College not only because it was the most affordable tuition but also because I could access child care. The college's child care centers, located at three campuses, supplement the cost for low-income parents. I was working two jobs, one as a CNA and one on-campus, as I was earning a biology degree with plans for nursing school. I was a Black, single, teen mom and prepared to be judged and doubted, but the opposite happened. SLCC's small class sizes and easy access to teachers personalized everyone's story. Professors and staff looked for ways to support me. When I was tired in my evening chemistry class, the professor didn't call me out. Instead, he checked in with me later and found out why I was so tired. He became a mentor, along with others, who wanted to see me succeed. Up to that point, I had never had a Black instructor. My attitude shifted from pessimism to purpose: I was pursuing an education to improve my life and my son's. Now I have an inside view of how SLCC strives to help students access and achieve additional education. As a member of SLCC's Board of Trustees, I've learned a lot about the demographics of SLCC students and what they need. Most of SLCC's students — 80% — live and work in Utah. Two-thirds work while attending college, and the majority attend part-time because they are juggling so much. Almost half are the first in their families to attend college, so they need help navigating this new terrain. I've learned that SLCC meets students where they are and focuses on reducing barriers to college. One of the biggest obstacles for most of our students is affordability. They want to be here, working hard, if they can afford it. Through donations, SLCC has been able to offer nearly $3 million annually in scholarships to all kinds of students, and because our tuition is so low, these dollars go far, benefiting more than 4,000 students. On the board, we are deeply aware that despite our students' grit and resilience, staying in school can be overwhelming at times. We've seen relatively small, unexpected expenses tip students into a downward spiral, resulting in them dropping out of school. In response, SLCC created a safety net, the Bruin Emergency Fund, to help students with one-time financial emergencies. For example, it could help a single parent who cannot afford to replace a $200 car battery, which then prevents her from taking her kids to school and getting herself to her classes and her job. Or the unexpected medical bill that could mean coming up short for rent and risking eviction. This donor-supported emergency fund helps students get by and stay focused on their education, so they can eventually become more financially secure in their futures. Lifting families out of poverty lifts Utah. While these, along with the college's child care centers and four food pantries, help our current students, SLCC's highly successful PACE program focuses on high school students who qualify for free/reduced lunch or who come from families where no one has attended college. This mentoring program, now in six local high schools, guides students through all four years, and eventually they receive a six-semester scholarship to SLCC. I've heard PACE scholars say they didn't see themselves as college material, because they couldn't even begin to imagine how they would get there. Thanks to donors, more than 700 high school PACE students are realizing what is possible. Many of the students here are their parent's dream, as I was. Education makes these dreams a reality, and sometimes it takes a village to help them come to fruition. Please consider supporting SLCC's students on the college's 2025 Giving Day, Feb. 20.
Axios
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
How to Celebrate Black History Month in Salt Lake
February is Black History Month, and there are lots of ways to observe and reflect in Salt Lake. 🎥 Ava DuVernay's "Origin": See and discuss the film at Westminster University on Feb. 19. When: Panel at 5:30pm, film at 6pm Cost: Free, but RSVP online. 🪶 Poetry Slam: Join SLCC's Black Student Union as readers interpret the work of Black writers at one of the BSU's most popular events of the year. When & where: Noon-2pm Feb. 12 at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus Student Center Admission: Free 🇺🇸 Honoring veterans: Learn the stories of Utah's Black veterans at the "Fathers of Freedom" exhibit displayed Feb. 17-23 in Millcreek City Hall. The 1944 documentary short " The Negro Soldier" will screen at 6pm Feb. 21 at The Grandview at Millcreek Common. Hear about Utah's Buffalo Soldiers — all-Black military units stationed on the U.S. frontier during the late 1800s — in a panel discussion 1pm Feb. 22 at The Grandview. 🛍️ Go shopping: A pop-up shop will feature Black-owned businesses noon-4pm Feb. 20 at SLCC in Taylorsville. Peruse the wares at the Utah Black Chamber Market 11am-9pm Feb. 21-23 at Millcreek Common. 🩰 Extensions: University of Utah's dancers will highlight Black choreographers and alumni at the concert " ANEW: A Black History Month Celebration." When & where: Feb. 13-22 at the Marriott Center for Dance; showtimes vary. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for kids 🎨Visions: The Leonardo's pop-up art exhibit features historical and contemporary Black artists and voices. When: Feb. 7-March 16 Cost: Included in museum admission ($16 for adults, $10 for kids)
