Woman Teaches 335 Low-Income Students to Code, in One Week

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 09:05

Last Chance To Register for G&A & CDP's Joint Webinar Thursday March 30 @ 11 AM: Why Getting Started With CDP is More Important Than Ever

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 10:50

Put simply, environmental disclosure makes sound business sense and now more companies than ever are disclosing to CDP. Start the journey to managing the risks and opportunities presented by climate change, water management and deforestation.

Nat Geo Explorers Encourage Girls to Pursue STEM Careers at Microsoft Events

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 08:45

On March 18, girls across the United States gathered in Microsoft Stores to hear from National Geographic Explorers about the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The events were in partnership with Microsoft’s “Make What’s Next Campaign,” which aims to inspire the next generation of inventors, scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Given that only 6.7 percent of women graduate with STEM degrees, the campaign encourages girls to pursue these subjects from a young age, effectively doubling the potential to solve the worlds’ problems.

Institute for Equity and Excellence in Public Education (IEEPE) Hosts Twitter Chat on “Child Trauma, Under-Age Alcohol and Substance Use, and Student Outcomes"

Thu, 03/30/2017 - 10:15

The Institute for Equity and Excellence in Public Education (IEEPE), in partnership with the Health Alliance on Alcohol, invites you to join them for a Twitter Chat on the connection between child trauma, under-age drinking and marijuana use, and Washington, D.C. student outcomes.

Oklahoma Pipeline Simulator Supports Next-Gen Learning

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 06:00

It was the last piece of the puzzle needed to complete the pipeline simulator at Central Technology Center in Drumright, Oklahoma.

Domtar, Procter & Gamble Create a Sustainable Supply Chain

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 09:15

Sustainable Brands, a leading website for forward-thinking businesses, published a case study that examined the unique nature of the partnership between Domtar and Procter & Gamble. By focusing on the importance of relationships with landowners, the partnership offers several lessons to other corporations and agencies about the benefits of collaboration.

A Day in the Life of Barclays Eagle Labs

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 09:35

Bournemouth is one of nine Barclays Eagle Labs across the country, from Jersey to Salford. Just over a year after its launch, we spent a day there finding out what goes on in the buzzing environment of a Lab … and how to make an animatronic dragon.

Domtar Monthly Minute | March 2017

Thu, 03/30/2017 - 09:15

We all know the benefits of forests - that they absorb carbon, help oxygenate the planet, prevent soil erosion and cool the earth. Earlier this month, Domtar joined the world in celebrating the noble tree on International Day of Forests. Hear from Domtar's vice president of sustainability and communications on the importance of forests, and what the company is doing to ensure they continue to thrive.

Vehicle Scrap finds NEW Life at Flint Training Center

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 11:30

Leftover scrap sound-deadening material that insulates a variety of Chevrolet engines is now insulating the walls of the NEW Life Center, a jobs development and training facility in Flint, Michigan.

Michael Weiner Scholarship Recipient Susannah Maltz Sees Critical Need to Protect Workers’ Rights

Fri, 03/24/2017 - 18:00

Maltz believes the Players Association’s record of accomplishment over 50-plus years serves the greater labor movement as a visible example of the gains workers can achieve when they stick together and form cohesive unions.