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Miami Herald
06-03-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Mom calls daughter screaming after big lottery win. ‘It's 3 o'clock in the morning!'
A Virginia woman learned about her good lottery fortune in the middle of the night, after receiving a call from her mother, lottery officials said. 'It's three o'clock in the morning!' Victoria Richards said as she answered the phone, per a March 5 news release from Virginia Lottery. 'Why are you screaming?' Then, her mom told her the exciting news. 'We won! We won!' she yelled into the phone, according to the release. Richards learned she had won a jackpot worth $383,065 in the Jan. 25 Cash 5 with EZ Match drawing using the numbers her mother usually uses when she plays lottery games, the lottery said. 'Maybe you'll be lucky,' Richards' mom had said when she shared her numbers, according to lottery officials. Richards bought her ticket at a 7-Eleven in Alexandra, and the winning numbers were 8, 10, 15, 31 and 34, lottery officials said. The odds of winning the jackpot in the Cash 5 with EZ Match game are 1 in 1,221,759, according to the lottery. The current jackpot is $225,000, and the next drawing is March 6, the lottery said.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Expo connects over 2,000 students to apprenticeship opportunities
An expo has helped connect more than 2,000 students to apprenticeship opportunities. Middlesbrough College's Apprenticeship Expo welcomed aspiring apprentices and showcased the college's partnerships with businesses across a diverse range of industries. The event saw attendance from employers, including SeAH Wind, BA Joinery, and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. They were keen to meet prospective apprentices and discuss potential career paths. Many employers praised the college's commitment to cultivating skilled, workplace-ready apprentices. Graham Massey, managing director of JacobsMassey, said: "Middlesbrough College's academic delivery is highly respected and its support has enabled us to create a direct pathway into the AV industry. "Within the next few years, this apprenticeship will have a significant impact on increasing skilled professionals in our sector." Amentum, a long-term partner of the college, also praised the event's role in nurturing the next generation of engineers. Victoria Richards, capability and resourcing director at Amentum, said: "The TTE centre is a huge asset, providing hands-on experience for our apprentices from day one. "Many of our apprentices continue to grow within our company, thriving in their roles and making real contributions to the business." Current apprentices were also present at the expo, sharing their transformative experiences. Alfie Patchett, an apprentice at SeAH Wind, said: "It's the best way to start your career – you're gaining a qualification while earning at the same time. "It's a no-brainer." Another apprentice, Lucas Gaffney from Sulzer, said: "The apprenticeship has matured me and given me real hands-on experience. "It's motivated me to do better every day." The success of this year's Apprenticeship Expo 'reinforces the college's dedication to supporting both learners and businesses in developing a highly skilled workforce for the future'.
