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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Uplift Aerospace Launches New EdTech Division to Advance Immersive Education and Workforce Development
PARK CITY, UTAH / / May 16, 2025 / Uplift Aerospace (OTC:NRPI) announced today the expansion of Starborn Academy, its immersive STEM education platform, alongside the launch of a new EdTech Division focused on transforming both education and workforce development through virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI). Building on the success of Starborn Academy programs in Utah, Colorado, and California, the newly formed EdTech Division at Uplift Aerospace will develop and scale immersive learning modules for two critical domains: K-12 Education - Equipping students with the skills and inspiration to pursue STEM careers through hands-on, experiential learning. Workforce Development - Delivering training programs aligned with professional certifications to accelerate skills acquisition for trades, technical roles, and emerging industries. To lead this new EdTech Division, Uplift has brought together a specialized team of VR and AI experts who are designing personalized, scalable learning experiences for schools, trades training programs, and professional upskilling initiatives. These modules are intended to reduce training time and cost while increasing engagement and retention for learners of all ages. As part of this strategic expansion, Uplift Aerospace has launched a new Starborn Academy website: showcasing program details. Results from recent Starborn Academy programs in all middle school in the Salt Lake City School District underscore its effectiveness: 63% of students reported increased awareness of STEM careers 52% expressed greater interest in pursuing STEM-related jobs 43% became more interested in computer science These outcomes demonstrate the program's ability to bridge classroom learning with real-world application-preparing the next generation for future careers in science, technology, and skilled professions. A new video featuring testimonials from students, teachers, and administrators is available here, offering a closer look at the program's impact. For more information or to explore collaboration opportunities, visit or follow @upliftaerospace. About Starborn Academy Starborn Academy is the education and workforce development division of Uplift Aerospace. Uplift Aerospace (Symbol: NRPI) is a space technology company based in Park City, Utah, advancing workforce development through immersive education, scientific research, and commercial spaceflight. Its software division, Starborn Academy, provides education and entertainment solutions that integrate training simulations with real-world experiences to build proficiency through hands-on, problem-based learning. Uplift also supports research and flight operations through partnerships with universities and research institutions. Media Contact Uplift Aerospace: Emily Higgins - press@ Disclosures and Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Expressions of future goals and similar expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of products and technologies, economic and market factors, successful integration of acquisitions, the ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses and other factors. The actual results that the company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. The Company, its management, or affiliates, undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. SOURCE: NRP Stone, Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Music4Good — An evening with ‘The Polymaths' — Vasanthi Ramachandran
MAY 8 — To be orphaned is a deep and life-altering misfortune, and to live with physical or mental challenges is difficult enough. But when these challenges are met with a lack of support, the impact can be deeply isolating. In a world brimming with voices and visibility, these children remain voiceless, distant from public attention and even farther from opportunity. They need all the help they can get. To be orphaned is a deep and life-altering misfortune, and to live with physical or mental challenges is difficult enough. But when these challenges are met with a lack of support, the impact can be deeply isolating. — Picture via Unsplash/Farhan Abas For nearly 3 decades, Raja Singham, Managing Director and Chief Future Officer of the BAC Education Group, has been an advocate, tireless champion for orphans, people with disabilities, vulnerable and marginalised communities, ensuring they are seen and heard, and their issues addressed Over the weekend, Raja Singham spearheaded Music4Good presenting The Polymaths — a powerful two-day celebration of love, hope and humanity, that successfully raised almost RM210,000 for two very meaningful causes. OrphanAid, a heartfelt nation-building initiative by the BAC Education Group and Uplift and the Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped (SSMH), and a voluntary welfare organisation that provides specialised care, education, and therapy for children with severe mental and physical disabilities, many of whom require lifelong support. On Saturday, in a striking departure from convention, Music4Good opened with a transparent and meticulous breakdown of how every ringgit was used to fulfil items on the orphanages' wish list. Raja Singham announced how each table's contribution directly supported a specific home — funding everything from basic groceries to essential appliances like fridges, stoves, water heaters, rice cookers, essential groceries. Music4Good was amplified by purpose with the dedicated performers. Sudesh Kumar Nair, the bassist, leads Baycom Malaysia as its CEO. Sundara Raj Ramamurthy, the guitarist, drives digital innovation as Chief Digital Officer at PwC Malaysia and Vietnam. On drums, Siva Ramanathan brought his high-energy presence and leadership as Partner and Chief Growth Officer at Ksher, Azlan Shaharbi commanded the keyboards with the wisdom of three decades of musical experience, and Raja Singham himself, brought his signature energy to the stage as a vocalist and keyboardist. Adding a youthful spark on both days was Singham's daughter Alisha Raja Singham, whose presence reflects how purpose and passion can span generations Percussionist Edwin Nathaniel, Founder of the Aseana Percussion Unit and the RISE programme for children with special needs, also joined the group with heart and meaning, and backup vocalist Lathah, tied it all together with soul and grace. In an age where many chase titles and personal gain, Raja Singham and friends continue to build platforms, initiate movements, and break new ground, sacrificing their time and energy, in service of others. While BAC garnered the Asean Business Awards (Best in CSR) in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021, the Asean Business Awards for Combating Covid-19 in 2020, and Raja Singham was named Education Man of the Year by Brand Laureate, it isn't the accolades that drive him — it's the real, measurable impact on people's lives. At the heart of Raja Singham's mission is a bold ambition: to transform 10 million lives by 2030, with a special focus on education. This concert was one of many ways Raja Singham brings his mission to life, by blending what he loves with what truly matters. Sharing the stage with The Polymaths, a band of professionals who channel their personal passions into purposeful action, the night became a powerful testament to what can happen when people come together for something bigger than themselves. As they wrapped up each night with soul-stirring performances, The Polymaths reminded us all that when passion is paired with purpose, music becomes more than just sound — it becomes a movement. For many of us, signing a cheque offers a comforting illusion, we have done our part, fulfilled our duty, and can move on. But real charity doesn't end with a transaction. It begins there. True giving demands engagement, accountability and presence. Yet we often look away — not because we do not care, but because facing the full picture asks more of us. Perhaps, the next time we give, we should stay for the story, ask the hard questions, and ensure our giving reflects not just kindness, but involvement. * This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail.
Irish Examiner
05-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Cork man urges HSE to provide breakthrough prostate cancer therapy to public patients
A man with incurable prostate cancer whose only chance is a 'breakthrough therapy' not available for public patients has called on the HSE to help men in his situation. Peter Hayes, 62, lives in Shanagarry, Co Cork. Despite the best efforts of doctors in Cork and Dublin since 2023, the cancer has spread. At his last scan, he said: 'My jaw nearly hit the floor. The cancer is in the legs, it's in the arms, it's in the liver, it's in the lung, it's in the spine, it's just everywhere. I was shocked, I was just absolutely and utterly shocked.' He has received multiple different treatments. The only remaining option is a new radioligand therapy called Pluvicto. 'This is it, after this there's nothing,' he said. 'It's not nice to even think about it. I've been pretty resilient about it but there are days now there's frustration.' In desperation Mr Hayes has shared his story widely. 'I am very very lucky because I have a benefactor who came forward, otherwise I wouldn't be getting this treatment yet,' he said. 'My benefactor came forward out of the blue. I'm not mentioning names but it's not the pharmaceutical company.' He had the first session last week: It's €27,300 per session and I need at least six. The treatment left him exhausted but he said on Monday: 'It's a necessity of my life that I have to go through this, if I don't I don't have a life." He added: 'I would ask everybody, what about the men who can't afford this?' The treatment is available in eight EU countries. 'The message I really want to get out is we're Irish citizens, why can't we access a medication that most people in Europe now can access?' His wife and two adult sons are going through this with him, he said, adding: 'I was told up to a 100 men each year are going to need this.' Mr Hayes has a petition on Uplift calling for the HSE to act. His plea comes after almost 40 cancer doctors and researchers wrote to the HSE urging price negotiations with Novartis to continue. Peter Hayes: 'The message I really want to get out is we're Irish citizens, why can't we access a medication that most people in Europe now can access?' Photo: Peter Hayes 'Clinicians worldwide involved in caring for these patients regard it as a significant breakthrough therapy for patients with advanced disease,' they said in a letter highlighted in the Irish Examiner. The treatment is approved by the European Medicines Agency. It is being assessed here so the HSE cannot comment. They said: 'The HSE is committed to providing access to as many medicines as possible, in as timely a fashion as possible, from the resources available - provided - to it. 'The HSE robustly assesses applications for pricing and reimbursement to make sure that it can stretch available resources as far as possible and to deliver the best value in relation to each medicine and ultimately more medicines to Irish citizens and patients.' Read More New prostate cancer test means some men could avoid unnecessary treatment
CNBC
28-04-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Avoid this one resume red flag, says HR exec: 'A pattern' of this behavior looks bad
These days, people's careers can look all sorts of ways, says Angela Beatty, chief leadership and HR officer at Accenture. "We're not in a world anymore where we expect people to be 30 years with a company," she told CNBC Make It at the Uplift conference by BetterUp. It's not surprising to see people in various roles and companies throughout their careers. But when it comes to red flags in a resume, there's one thing that Beatty notices immediately: a series of short stints lasting a year or less. Here's why that raises an eyebrow and what she recommends jobseekers do if that's what their resume looks like. Short-term employment happens, says Beatty. If someone is "straight out of school, I'm not expecting them to have a long stretch or stint somewhere," she says. Maybe they have a couple of internships they were able to do throughout their degree, but they likely won't have years at any given employer. But over the course of, say, 10 years, if "you see a pattern" of short roles, Beatty says, that stands out. It "makes me question if they're able to gain some traction and collaborate and work with others in a way that would enable them to stay at a place long enough to make an impact," she says. She's not alone in this assumption. More than a third, 37% of hiring managers say seeing that a candidate frequently changed jobs could prevent them from moving forward with them, according to an August 2024 LinkedIn survey of 1,024 hiring managers. It makes them think, "if you were only there for nine months, maybe you'll only be here for nine months," LinkedIn career Drew McCaskill previously told Make It. For those professionals whose resumes have numerous short stints on them, Beatty recommends providing context. If you had a series of short jobs at the same company because you got promoted or made some lateral moves, make it clear it was all at the same place. If you're a freelancer or contractor and were working on a few month-long projects, list them as bullets under the relevant freelancer or contractor title. "Identify in a resume if it was specifically designed to be a shorter-term engagement," she says, "so that as a person looking at the resume, I could see that." If it wasn't, your interview could provide an opportunity to explain. "Interviewers appreciate authenticity so, as long as it's not a pattern of short stints," Beatty says, "you can share that the role did not work out as expected and be transparent about why it ended while underscoring an example of the positive impact you made."
The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
MP calls for oil and gas plan, warning of many Grangemouths
'We're talking about a possible Grangemouth every week," she said, "in terms of the level of job loss. It's incredibly significant. Not nearly as devastating for local community as Grangemouth will be, but that kind of devastation will be spread.' Blackman spoke in advance of a Parliamentary debate which she tabled, at which cross-party MPs joined her call on the government to do more to support North Sea oil and gas workers, as the UK transitions away from fossil fuels to renewable energy production. She slammed the UK Government for its lack of a clear transition plan. 'There isn't a plan,' she said, 'that's in one coherent place and there's no governmental overview of that plan, so in terms of ensuring that the transition is just, we don't have any oversight of that." She also drew attention to job losses over recent years, some of which have occurred in her constituency. 'I'm really concerned about where we are. There already have been significant job losses and there are significantly more to come if the government doesn't get it together on this. 'The UK government will contend that they have done some things and to be fair they have put the skills passport in place. But the problem is that there is no point in having a skills passport if those jobs don't exist yet.' Projections for oil and gas industry job losses have varied widely from 200,000 (the total number of direct and indirect jobs in the industry as claimed by Offshore Energies UK), to tens of thousands, in an industry that supports 30,000 direct jobs. By Blackman's calculation if 200,000 jobs were lost over a decade, and Grangemouth losses are 400, this would be a rate of almost one Grangemouth a week. But this is also a sector that, according to a 2023 analysis by Uplift, had already seen oil and gas jobs halved in the previous ten years, 'despite the government issuing hundreds of licences in this period'. Already more than 200,000 jobs have been lost in that time. Academics at Robert Gordon University have predict a decline of around 30,000 jobs being lost over the next decade. The decline in jobs and its impact on community was described in the UK Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon Budget published earlier this year. 'Volatility in oil and gas markets," it said, "has led to periodic job losses in the sector and, over the last two decades, there has been a steady decline in North Sea production. These have had knock-on impacts on the local economy. As of 2021, direct employment in oil and gas in Aberdeen has declined by nearly one-third since 2015. Household disposable income has fallen and poverty has increased.' MP Kirsty Blackman (Image: PA) Three quarters of oil and gas workers, Blackman pointed out, live outside the North East of Scotland, and therefore she said, 'this is not just an Aberdeen issue'. She said: 'This is an issue across the UK because of the number of workers that there are all over the UK that travel offshore. If we keep going in the route that we're going with the reduction in the amount of oil and gas at pace and the Energy Profits Levy [windfall tax], we will see a lack of investment, we will see the jobs going down at a much quicker rate.' Part of the problem, she highlighted, is that 'offshore wind has not increased at the rate that we would like to see it increase' and she pointed out that she 'would like to see offshore wind moving much faster.' 'If that involves speeding up some of the processes around grid connections, for example, then that would make a very positive difference. If companies are unwilling to do final investment decisions on renewables because there is some unfathomable grid connection queue that is totally not acceptable and the UK Government needs to take that bull by the horns and sort it out.' Currently, the average North Sea turbine contains three times as much material from abroad as from the UK. As a result, the rapid growth of UK offshore wind – which currently accounts for more than a fifth of global offshore wind capacity – has not fully delivered promised local jobs or prosperity. 'There is also," Blackman added, "an issue around ensuring the proper offshore planning. So, if you look at areas offshore then some of the areas have been licensed for offshore wind. They've also been licensed for carbon capture and storage and for oil and gas extraction. Three different things which are incompatible. So there's not really a proper overview of that.' A major concern, she added, is the risk that Scotland and the UK will lose workers and skills to jobs in other countries. 'There are already in Aberdeen many people who work in Dubai," she said, "and many who work in other countries who are already highly mobile. These people that are incredibly mobile and very highly skilled will, and are already, moving to another country. We will lose those skills. We will lose that ability to capitalise on those skills that we're going to need for the renewables sector if we don't close this gap somehow.' Blackman called for the continued commitment of money to the transition. 'We need to see the Spending Review continue to commit to money to GB Energy for example in order to fund the just transition. We need to see that the spending review doesn't pull back on that. 'We need to see a commitment to ensuring that the jobs will continue and that there will not be this very regular tinkering of changes in terms of oil and gas. If you look at all of the countries that have had a windfall tax in place for example, almost all of them have now gone back on that, whereas the UK hasn't. That kind of clarity needs to be provided about actually the government's rhetoric matching the government's actions in this." Anas Sarwar, Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband (Image: PA) The debate took place ahead of a two-day energy summit in London co-hosted by the UK government and the International Energy Agency at which Keir Starmer is due to speak and coincides with a one million strong petition which will be handed into 10 Downing Street, calling for an end to new oil and gas drilling in the UK. Cross party MPs joined Blackman's call on the government to prioritise the needs of workers and communities in the transition. Barry Gardiner, Labour MP for Brent West said: "The government must be bold and turn the dial for North Sea communities. For 14 long years there has been no plan, just job losses upon job losses as the oil and gas declined. We can only make Britain a clean energy superpower if we engage with these workers now and graft their incredible engineering skills into secure new clean jobs in the renewables sector. A just transition must be more than a soundbite.' READ MORE: Carla Denyer, Co-Leader of The Green Party and MP for Bristol Central commented: 'Whilst oil and gas companies lobby for lower taxes and more drilling to boost their own profits, workers and communities are bearing the brunt of a disorderly transition. In a declining basin, last-ditch attempts to double down on new oil and gas will not provide workers with the long-term security they deserve. 'It is high time the government stops betting on the private sector to do the right thing and starts delivering in the interests of workers, communities and the country as a whole. That means stopping the expansion of new oil and gas, investing in good quality renewable energy jobs and putting workers and local communities at the heart of transition planning.' Responding to the debate, UK Energy Minister, Michael Shanks said: "The truth is we should have been planning for this transition a long time ago... There is no greater example of the failure to plan when we knew years ago that Grangemouth was in a precarious position. We should have been planning at that point for the workforce. My driving purpose in this role is to make sure we don't make the same mistake again in the wider North Sea sector.'
