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Time of India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ukraine war sparks shift as young Germans warm to careers in defence industry
Representative Image In a notable shift for a country long defined by post-war pacifism, a growing number of young Germans are rethinking careers in the defence sector, driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader global instability. German arms manufacturers, traditionally absent from public recruitment events, participated for the first time in a job fair at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), a sign of changing tides. Students like 25-year-old Mika Scheid, an engineering student at KIT, are leading the shift. The Russian invasion of Ukraine was a 'personal turning point,' said Scheid, who joined the armed forces as a reservist and now hopes to work in military equipment manufacturing. 'People are beginning to understand that the Bundeswehr (the German armed forces) is now clearly focused on defending the country and Nato,' he said. Despite student protests prompting Rheinmetall to pull out of the fair, interest in the arms industry appears to be growing. Uncertainty about US security guarantees in Europe and economic stagnation are also pushing young professionals to consider the defence sector, once viewed with suspicion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo 'The political discourse we have had since 2022 has led Germans to change their way of seeing things,' said Eva Brueckner of Heinrich and Coll, a headhunting firm that recruits for the defence industry. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine over three years ago, ethical hesitations about the field have declined, she said. Companies are offering perks to lure fresh talent from relocation aid to gym memberships. Diehl, a major arms producer, is even offering scholarships to students, hoping to recruit them long-term. Nico Haenelt, a 19-year-old mechatronics student, attended the fair looking for an internship with Thyssenkrupp's submarine division. While his parents held pacifist views, he admitted, 'If the world were more peaceful, I would probably also look in other areas.' The European defence industry employs around 600,000 people and is projected to expand, especially under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has pledged to increase military spending. In the wake of job losses in other sectors, companies like Rheinmetall which recently absorbed workers from struggling auto supplier Continental and are becoming stabilisers for the broader economy. Still, attracting talent isn't easy. 'The sector is very conservative, and people who don't come from this background may have difficulty integrating,' said Brueckner. For some students, the stigma remains. Niklas, a computer science student, said he was looking for a job with 'meaning,' ideally in health or sustainability. The arms industry? 'Never,' he said.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Time to shift children's mental health from crisis to prevention, Patrick Kennedy tells Floridians
Florida's doctors report the state is experiencing a mental health catastrophe, with not enough beds for children in crisis to be admitted into a hospital. With the projected bed gap growing, mental health advocates in the state turned their focus last week to prevention. 'There's no prevention and there's relatively no recovery,' former Congressman and mental health advocate Patrick said at the South Florida Behavioral Health Conference in Fort Lauderdale. 'All we have are acute episodic treatment in this country. We wait until you have a stage 4 illness. If you don't start treating someone until it's stage 4, it makes recovery a lot more difficult, just as it would be if it were cancer or any other illness.' Kennedy personally fights alcohol addiction and has been in rehab multiple times over his 57 years. His first time was at 17. He implored the more than 800 South Florida mental health advocates and providers at the behavioral health conference to devise strategies to keep Florida youth from entering crises. 'When you don't treat someone early and they grow up in a family where there's violence, where there's mental illness, where there's addiction, where there are adverse childhood experiences … If you don't address those early, you're going to pay for it,' he said. Florida is among the worst states in the country for mental health and substance use issues. Like the rest of the nation, the Sunshine State is experiencing a serious shortage of behavioral health providers. As many as 60% of children in Florida with mental health needs do not receive the necessary care, according to a Florida Behavioral Health Profile. Kennedy believes social media, sports betting, pornography and commercialized marijuana will fuel mental health conditions, especially in young people. 'All of these things are going to blow our kids' dopamine to the ceiling. I shudder to think what I'm going to have to do to protect my kids from all the onslaught of addiction for profit,' he said. In Florida, the majority of serious mental illnesses emerge between the ages of 14 and 24, according to a Florida Behavioral Health Profile. 'That's also the time when it's most difficult to obtain services,' said Randy Scheid, founder and CEO of RGS Partners Consulting, which assessed the behavioral health landscape in Florida. 'It's very unclear where to go, where to turn to for help.' Scheid discovered that behavioral health professionals are reimbursed at lower rates than other medical professionals, which has exacerbated a shortage of providers. 'This makes it difficult for individuals to find in-network care, afford copays, or receive necessary treatments,' he said. At the conference, Scheid suggested creating an electronic directory of behavioral health resources. 'It would be a way to easily figure out resources in certain areas,' he said. Already there are programs in Florida schools focused on anti-bullying, problem solving, and conflict resolution. But even more are needed, said Maria Hernandez, chief program officer for United Way of Broward County. Hernandez said a focus on prevention means programs also need to be available in after-school programs and community centers. They need to teach children coping skills and how to talk to their parents about mental health issues, she said. 'Wherever the young people are, we need to show up and address their needs,' Hernandez said. The behavioral health crisis in Florida extends beyond young people. It includes adults who engage in substance use and isolated seniors who suffer from depression. Conference workshops included discussions on suicide prevention, drug use prevention and peer support. 'It is all about looking at new ways of doing things to prevent a crisis,' said Kathleen Cannon, president/CEO of United Way of Broward County, which co-hosted the conference. 'Prevention really works, but it's hard to measure. It takes years to see if there are fewer admissions into psychiatric beds or treatment centers,' Cannon said. The focus on prevention at the conference included faith-based leaders who often are the front line for congregants suffering from behavioral health issues. 'People come to a church leader and say, 'My son is suicidal, or my spouse is using opioids.' Those faith leaders want help,' Cannon said. Cannon said policymakers and funders of mental health programs in Florida need to be educated on why to spend on prevention programs rather than treatment. 'The funders were there and we showcased preventative programs, how they work and how prevention is cheaper in the long run.' Cost has been a barrier to getting mental health services for many Floridians. More than one-third of practicing psychologists do not take insurance, according to the 2024 Practitioner Pulse Survey released by the American Psychological Association. Kennedy and Cannon said they are working to convince insurers of the long-term benefits of providing people access to care. 'The message,' she said, 'is that prevention is powerful.' South Florida Sun Sentinel health reporter Cindy Goodman can be reached at cgoodman@
CBS News
18-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
California winemakers embrace sustainable bottles made from recycled cardboard
With great soil, foggy mornings, and cool afternoon winds, Monterey County is the perfect place to grow quality wine grapes. From Arroyo Seco to Carmel Valley, hundreds of local vineyards use environmentally friendly methods to produce exceptional vintages. CBS News Bay Area spoke to winemaker Nicole Walsh who honed her craft at Bonny Doon Vineyard , which is now owned by WarRoom Cellars . "Bonny Doon has always been a pioneer, really pushing the boundaries of sustainability and farming practices, whether that's organic, biodynamic," explained Walsh. We also spoke to Heidi Scheid, who is the executive vice president of Scheid Family Wines . "Sustainability has been one of our core values since our family founded this business in 1972. We've always just believed very heavily that you need to treat your vineyards well, your land well," remarked Scheid. Now, winemakers have a greener way to package their wine. It's a device created by Frugalpac, a sustainable packaging company located in the United Kingdom . It was recently awarded the King's Award for Enterprise for Innovation from King Charles III. "We describe them as a wonderful, sustainable option in the wine packaging world," said Shannon Valladarez, general manager of Monterey Wine Company . The family-owned wine broker and distributor is the only place in the United States that has a Frugalpac machine. "I thought this was a brilliant concept and was really excited about it," Valladarez said. Valladerez and her team spent about a year and a half looking into the technology. She talked to clients, met with retailers, and got positive feedback. "They were basically saying this is what we want on our shelves. And after all that hard work, and due diligence, we knew this was the right thing for the Monterey Wine Company," she said. The paper bottles are made from 94% recycled cardboard and has a carbon footprint 84% lower than a glass bottle. Reports show how making glass bottles in conventional furnaces, and then transporting them by freight or plane requires a lot of fossil fuel, which in turn emits a lot of carbon into the environment. "When you think about the weight of traditional wine bottles and that glass and what goes into making the glass, blowing the glass, transporting the glass, there's a huge carbon footprint there," remarked Walsh. "We sell to 30 countries internationally. And so having a lighter weight bottle and one that has less environmental impact is great from start to finish," added Scheid. "That's pretty, pretty substantial," said Walsh. Bottling starts with flat cardboard, covered in art. A plastic insert will hold the wine. The device then pinches, folds, and molds the paper into a bottle. It can make up to 500 bottles an hour. At Monterey Wine Company, the bottles are made, and then brought to an adjacent room, where they are filled and boxed. "The bottle is so light oftentimes when consumers pick it up, they feel as if it's an empty bottle," noted Valladarez. The winemakers are raising a glass. "It really speaks to what's going on with our planet right now. We're all very much aware of climate change and the impact it is having on everyone's lives," said Walsh. "I hope that it something that a customer walking thru the shopping aisle is going to be intrigued enough to pick it up, notice it is substantially light and say 'this is pretty cool, I care about the environment and I'm going to give it a try, " added Scheid. The first U.S. winery to launch a Frugal Bottle was Bonny Doon, when it released it's "Carbon-nay" wine at Whole Foods Markets. Customers can now find the "Collective Good" collection in Target stores across the nation. Target is the first major retailer to commission a line of sustainable wines in the low carbon bottles. There are four wines, including a Cabernet Sauvignon from Scheid Family Farms. The hope: that these low carbon bottles are uncorking a better future for tomorrow.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Coldwater Haitians concerned after Trump administration drops immigration protection
COLDWATER — Members of the local Haitian community Sunday expressed concern after the Trump administration cut Temporary Protection Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States. Coldwater Community Center President Kathy Bappert told the nearly 100-person crowd at their church services in the Eby Center, "I hear that a lot of people are in fear right now for their income, for their jobs." Bappert scheduled a meeting with attorneys from the Immigrants' Rights Center later this week to answer questions and provide a list of those who might help. The order signed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revokes in August the TPS intended to help people from Haiti who cannot return safely and immediately because of a natural disaster or an armed conflict. Related story Haitian refugees lose protected status as Trump makes good on deportation promise More than 500,000 Haitians in the United States are eligible for that status. The nearly 400 local Haitian community members are unsure of what will happen to them. Public Safety Director Joe Scheid assured those present that ICE would not come to Coldwater to detain and deport individuals. "I talked to the U.S. attorneys that would oversee the immigration-type stuff last week. They confirmed with me that they are talking about criminals (as ones detained for immediate deportation)." Vlad Jeudy, owner of Prestige Services, which helps the local Haitians, invited Scheid and Bappert to speak at the church service. He translated for those present. More: Haitian native Vladimir Jeudy opens business to help migrant workers Those present recognized the communication problems, with few able to translate Haitian Creole. Clemens pork plant is the major employer of the local Haitian community. Scheid questioned whether Clemens reached out to the employees to give direction or assistance to ensure immigration questions were answered. "I feel like a little bit goes back on their plate. They offered jobs. They brought people here, and I think they should be helping with the immigration status," he said. Bappert said she reached out to Congressman Tim Walberg and Michigan's senators. She said the communities depend on these employees in their jobs. "We need people here in our community, so we need to have a collective voice with our representative and senators," she said. Members of the congregation expressed concerns. Some asked about mental health services available because of the stress caused by current events. One person told of financial concerns after Clemens terminated him when his work permit was not renewed. Scheid told those present his officers, "Are not going to randomly see people walking down the road, get out, and start asking for immigration documentation." The police chief stated that those suspected of crimes would be treated like any other individual and could be held for questioning. Scheid urged Haitian community members to cooperate with police officers if they were victims of a crime or a witness. "Don't be scared of my police officers," he said. Subscribe Follow this story. Subscribe to the Coldwater Reporter Pastor Ramon, who did not give his last name, thanked Bappert and Scheid for attending the service to talk and listen. Through the translator, he said, "We want to stay in the community, progress in the community, and grow with the community. So, thank you. We're waiting for support." Contact Don Reid: dReid@ This article originally appeared on Coldwater Daily Reporter: Haitians in Coldwater worried after Temporary Protected Status cut
