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The Citizen
a day ago
- Business
- The Citizen
68 unemployed residents graduate from Engen Community Computer School
SIXTY-EIGHT unemployed residents of Durban South graduated from the Engen Community Computer School on May 23 after completing a four-month digital skills course that equips them with computer skills required for employment, tertiary studies or learnership. Also read: Engen empowers 200 people with disabilities through job readiness programme Krishna Govender, Engen Head of Transition, Repurpose and RTT, congratulated the January 2025 cohort on their commitment. 'With valuable digital skills in hand, these graduates are now better positioned to pursue meaningful employment or further their education,' said Govender. In its 16th year now, the free programme has changed the lives of more than 3373 residents since its launch in 2009. It provides an important stepping stone for those wishing for a brighter future. Success stories of the latest cohort affirm the influence of the programme. Two graduates, Riquelme Tarrique Ogle and Joash Lewis, secured employment even before graduating – Lewis for a trucking company and Ogle for Nedbank Youth SA Programme Call Centre. Other past graduates include Sthabile Mavundla who now works for MBA Energy in Johannesburg, and Asakhe Masinga who is working at the CCI Call Centre. Among the August–December 2024 group, 28% secured employment, 6% gained learnerships and 10% pursued further studies. One of the most inspiring graduates this year was Ashwin Kalidaas, who was 74 years old. He proved that there is no age limit when it comes to learning. Sheryl Casalis, course convener and training director, reflected on the learners' transformative journeys. 'We witness learners grow in confidence and competence — many of whom previously doubted their ability to succeed. They graduate with a renewed sense of purpose and a practical skillset that changes their trajectory,' said Casalis. Olwethu Mdabula, Engen CSI manager, also commended the graduates and reaffirmed their commitment to education development. 'Engen remains steadfast in its belief that digital literacy is a gateway to empowerment. We are proud to walk alongside our communities as they build resilience and the capacity to thrive in an evolving world,' said Mdabula. Get in touch: Durban South residents are encouraged to apply for the programme. Classes run on weekdays for four months, while a year-long Saturday course is available for those who work during the week. If interested contact Sheryl Casalis on 031 818 9050 or email her at Sheryl@ For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ohio State's Nisonger Center seeks public help to stop elimination of federal funding
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's center for people with disabilities would lose all federal funding under the proposed national budget. OSU's Nisonger Center helps families and individuals with developmental disabilities. Now, the center is asking for help in return, calling on anyone who has used the center's services to submit testimonies about how the Nisonger Center has helped them in an attempt to keep its federal funding. According to the Nisonger Center, the proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2026, which would begin on Oct. 1, would eliminate all federal funding for the center. Nisonger Center is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, or a UCEDD, which are facing dramatic cuts under the federal budget proposal. OSU researcher: $700K grant canceled when DOGE misunderstood use of 'climate' 'We are closely monitoring federal budget proposals and the potential impact they may have on programs such as the Nisonger Center,' Wexner Medical Center spokesperson Marti Leitch said. 'We will be engaged with our representatives in Washington throughout the budget process.' NBC4 requested an interview with Nisonger Center staff, but Leitch said the hospital was only able to offer a statement. According to the center's 2024 summary, one-third of all of its funding came from federal grants, or around $4.8 million last year alone. Founded in 1966, Nisonger Center was among the first federally funded UCEDDs. It staffs around 120 faculty and staff and serves more than 38,000 people each year, according to its website. The center offers programs and assistance for all ages, from early childhood education programs to smart home technology training for adults. 'The Ohio State University Nisonger Center provides outstanding, nationally recognized programs, patient care and research for individuals with developmental disabilities,' Leitch said. 'The center's work is vital to the entire Ohio community and, most importantly, to the families they serve.' See which 72 golfers are playing in the 2025 Memorial Tournament in Dublin The center also found out this month that the National Science Foundation eliminated all funding for the Alliance of Students with Disabilities for Inclusion, Networking and Transition Opportunities in STEM. Nisonger Center workers posted on social media that the center had led the Northeast Hub of the alliance, uniting students with disabilities from Gallaudet University, Landmark College, Purdue University, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Connecticut and OSU. Nisonger Center employees said Ohio State students in the alliance began an organization and a faculty training initiative, co-presenting at 14 conferences across three years. The alliance was funded by a federal grant which still had two years left when it was canceled. Although the canceled alliance grant cannot be appealed, Nisonger Center is asking anyone who was worked with the center to submit their stories through a brief survey to help protect its funding. Anyone interested in submitting a testimony can do so online here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Barnama
5 days ago
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- Barnama
Prime Minister Of Malaysia To Address Policymakers And Global Leaders At Energy Asia 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia is set to deliver a keynote address and officiate Energy Asia 2025 scheduled to take place on 16 to 18 June at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The Prime Minister will lead a delegation of Malaysian Ministers and joined by their regional counterparts, policymakers, industry leaders and energy professionals as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities addressing this year's Conference themed, 'Delivering Asia's Energy Transition.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Latest News In Energy Transition - Saudi Arabia's Solar Surge Brightens Future Prospects
Saudi Arabia's solar energy market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiative aimed at shifting towards renewable energy and reducing dependency on hydrocarbons. The market is projected to expand from USD 2.5 billion in 2024 to USD 7.72 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.5%. Key factors contributing to this growth include significant government initiatives, foreign investments, and abundant solar resources. Despite challenges such as grid integration and water scarcity, the Kingdom is committed to advancing solar energy, with targets to install substantial renewable capacities and innovations in photovoltaic technology playing a critical role in enhancing solar project efficiency and economic feasibility. Elsewhere in the market, was a notable mover up 6.5% and closing at THB114.00. At the same time, softened, down 4.8% to close at €25.21. Seize the market opportunity as Rexel gains market share in North America despite economic challenges. Click here to explore Rexel's growth narrative and future potential. For an in-depth look at ESG's evolving role amidst political shifts impacting energy transition, revisit our Market Insights article where we discussed its future dynamics and investment implications as climate policies face headwinds. Read it now before the landscape shifts further. ended the day at $347.68 up 4.1%. finished trading at $192.98 up 0.7%. settled at $174.14 up 0.6%. Explore the 151 names, such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Technip Energies and Bharat Heavy Electricals, from our Energy Transition Stocks screener here. Searching for a Fresh Perspective? We've found 15 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yeild of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sources: Simply Wall St "Saudi Arabia Solar Energy Solutions Industry Report 2025: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 20.5% - Key Trends, Regional Insights, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F" from Research and Markets on GlobeNewswire (published 13 May 2025) Companies discussed in this article include SET:DELTA NasdaqGS:TSLA NasdaqGS:FSLR NasdaqGS:AMAT and ENXTPA:RXL. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump hasn't said who funded his presidential transition effort despite pledging to disclose donors
President Donald Trump's administration has not publicly released any accounting of who funded the transition efforts after he won the 2024 election, blowing past the timeline in which previous administrations have disclosed transition donors, despite pledging last year to release the names. Unlike other transition efforts, Trump's most recent transition was not subject to the disclosure requirements or donation limits laid out in federal law. That's because it chose not to accept public funds for the effort. Otherwise, it would have been required to make those disclosures 30 days after taking office and cap donations at $5,000. Still, the Trump transition team said in a November statement that 'donors to the transition will be disclosed to the public,' and those disclosures have not yet been made. The White House did not reply to multiple questions from NBC News about when the transition team would release a list of its donors. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, was the spokesperson for the president's transition. Rules regarding presidential transition funding are governed by the Presidential Transition Act of 1963. Most of the law outlines how nominees and presidents-elect are able to get a jump start on the massive change from campaigning to governing a federal bureaucracy, laying out topics like what can be done before or after the election, how the transition team can work with the outgoing administration and what should be spelled out in a transition team's ethics plan. But the act also includes guardrails for how these efforts are funded, both publicly and privately. The federal government allows presidents-elect to tap into a pool of millions of dollars for transitions, including for securing office space and hiring staff. It also allows for private donations, capped at $5,000 per donor. But the donation cap and the requirement to lay out the transition team's donors are contingent on accepting the public funding in the first place. If a transition doesn't take public dollars, then it doesn't need to follow those rules. That's what the Trump transition decided to do, in a break with tradition. In a November news release announcing that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the outgoing administration, the Trump transition team disclosed it would 'utilize private funding ... providing cost savings to the American taxpayers.' Left unsaid was that the decision unshackled the Trump team from those disclosure requirements and fundraising limits. But the Trump transition did add that 'donors to the Transition will be disclosed to the public' and 'the Transition will not accept foreign donations.' The novel decision by the Trump transition to eschew public funding, placing it outside the purview of disclosure law and donation caps, prompted some experts to question whether the law needs to be strengthened to mandate disclosure in more cases. 'The Presidential Transition Act assumes that candidates want to accept the services of government agencies before the election, before inauguration,' Valerie Smith Boyd told NBC News in February when she was the director of the Center for Presidential Transition at the nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. She's no longer with the organization. 'The transparency requirements are tied to accepting those services. There is a new question as to whether that is the right recipe in the law,' she added. Trump's transition ahead of his first term agreed to accept public funding and raised an additional $6.5 million and spent almost $4.7 million, according to a report filed with the General Services Administration in February 2017. While donations have to be specifically itemized, the only information typically disclosed about spending is how much was spent in certain categories, such as payroll, travel and legal expenses. This article was originally published on
