Aurora, Colorado, creates 10-year Immigrant Integration Plan to build on its successes with diverse communities

December 2, 2020

AURORA, Coloroda, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Building on its successful work to develop opportunities for immigrants and refugees and expand the city’s international presence, the city of Aurora has unveiled a 10-year Immigrant Integration Plan, “Aurora is open to the world.”

As Colorado’s third-largest city and one of the most diverse large cities in the United States, Aurora created one of the nation’s first municipal strategic plans for immigrant integration in 2015 and remains the only Colorado city with a comprehensive strategic plan for immigrant integration. Aurora is updating that plan for the decade ahead based on what the city has learned so far and what residents and stakeholder groups have cited as priorities. The effort is led by the city’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs.

“One in five Aurora residents was born outside the U.S., and we believe that the success of our residents, and therefore the success of our city, depends on how well we can work together,” said Ricardo Gambetta, head of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. “Moving forward, our plan for 2020 to 2030 focuses on goals that capture community needs, with specific ideas for implementation.”

Among the 12 goal areas for 2020 to 2030 are entrepreneurism, affordable housing, job skills and certification, English language learning, language accessibility, public safety relationships, immigrant leadership, healthy lifestyles, citizenship pathways, and cultural inclusion. These goals build on the areas of focus in the 2015 strategic plan.

Some of the successes seen under the city’s first strategic plan on immigrant integration include:

Development of the award-winning Natural Helpers Program, which has trained more than 150 immigrants from 25 countries to be leaders in their communities and liaisons with local resources.
Formation of Aurora’s Immigrant and Refugee Commission, a group of residents to advise City Council on immigrant issues.
Expansion of English and citizenship classes with local partner agencies.
Creation of small-business grants and loans for immigrant entrepreneurs, resulting in the creation of 143 jobs.
Sponsorship of international trips and hosting of international delegations to promote business, cultural and political exchanges, resulting in the opening of a Salvadoran Consulate, the first consular office in Colorado outside of Denver.
Growth of health, cultural, arts and sports programs to build community cohesiveness, including Global Fest, Aurora’s flagship event for celebrating diversity, attracting 10,000 people a year.

“The partnerships we have created, the trust we have built, the ideas we have sparked – all of this requires our continued support and nurturing so we can be a city that helps all our residents dream big and achieve even more,” said Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman. “This updated strategic plan for the next 10 years sets the groundwork for how we will be an international business and cultural destination, a welcoming melting pot of people and experiences, and a city of opportunity for residents of all backgrounds.”

To view the full plan, go to AuroraGov.org/2020ImmigrantIntegrationPlan. To learn more about the Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, go to AuroraGov.org/International.

Contact:
Michael Bryant
303-710-1429
[email protected]

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HITEC Recognizes Tech Industry Trailblazers as Hall of Fame Inductees During the HITEC Awards Celebration

December 2, 2020

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CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITEC announces the 2020 Hall of Fame recipients. Inductees will be recognized with this prestigious award during the HITEC Awards Celebration on December 8.

For its second year, this exclusive recognition celebrates the success of a select group of Hispanic technology leaders who have achieved the highest levels of professional success and who have a strong commitment to helping lift up the next generation of leaders.

HITEC is proud to recognize the following industry giants into the HITEC Hall of Fame:

Carlos Amesquita, President, CEA-Advisory, LLC.
Ramon Baez, Board Member, Kaiser Permanente
Juan Carlos Gutierrez, Head of Latam Solution Architecture and Customer Success, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Darrell Higueros, Chief Executive Officer, Next Generation, Inc. (NGI)
Monica McManus, Vice President, Chief Information Officer Rotary and Mission Systems, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Rosa Ramos-Kwok, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Ivonne Valdes, Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts, Cloud and Service Segment, Schneider Electric

Since its inception, HITEC has developed a strong and dynamic network of leading technology executives from across the country. In addition to the impact these individuals have bestowed to the technology industry, these leaders have also engaged in meaningful ways with the HITEC community.

“This group of exemplary leaders represents the best of our community,” said HITEC President Omar Duque. “Their professional success and commitment to helping the next generation of technology leaders merits this prestigious recognition and more,” Duque said.

HITEC is the premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives. Part of the organization’s mission to celebrate and increase Hispanic representation, building stronger technology and executive leaders in the diversity-challenged technology industry.

HITEC Awardees will be recognized during the HITEC Awards Celebration, December 8, 2020, held virtually.

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2022 Acura MDX to Make World Debut Dec. 8

December 2, 2020

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Acura will reveal the boldly redesigned 2022 Acura MDX on December 8 at 11:30 am PST.

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura will reveal the boldly redesigned 2022 Acura MDX on Dec. 8. As the brand’s new flagship model, MDX delivers on the styling, performance and technology showcased in the MDX Prototype. The debut of the 2022 MDX ushers an emotional redesign for Acura’s fourth-generation SUV, sitting atop a new light-truck platform incorporating double wishbone front suspension (an MDX first), and adored with a sumptuously appointed interior loaded with an arsenal of new features and technologies.

Viewers can tune-in to Acura.com/2022-MDX on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. PST for a first look at the new 2022 MDX.

The fourth-generation MDX joins RDX, the best-selling model in its segment², and the recently-launched TLX sport sedan as the latest model to be designed from the ground up around Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance brand DNA. The new MDX, featuring a 3.5-liter VTEC® V6 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission and available fourth-generation Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), will arrive at dealers early next year. An MDX Type S, Acura’s first high-performance SUV variant, will follow in the summer of 2021.

The original 2001 MDX was the industry’s first three-row SUV to be based on a unibody platform, with superior comfort, space and driving performance than existing truck-based SUVs. Upon its debut, MDX earned critical praise, including 2001 North American Truck of the Year and 2001 Motor Trend SUV of the Year awards. Over the past two decades and three generations of advancement, MDX has earned its place as America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, with cumulative sales exceeding 1 million units.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.

¹ Based on MotorIntelligence cumulative total sales among all 3-row luxury SUV and CUV models, January 1980 through October 2020.
² Based on MotorIntelligence total sales volume 2006-2020CYTD Oct.

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2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo: Pricing and Packaging

December 2, 2020

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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The journey ahead in the 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo just expanded with the addition of the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo. Mazda’s newest crossover blends sophisticated designs, ample amenities, nimble driving dynamics, and thoughtful proportions to help the vehicle standout in its segment. The new 2021 CX-30 2.5 Turbo’s performance and capabilities encourage a willingness to embrace adventures and enjoying the higher qualities in life.

The turbocharged engine in the CX-30 will deliver 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium (93 octane) fuel, or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque with regular (87 octane) fuel. Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist and Skyactiv-Drive quick-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission with sport mode are standard on all turbo models. This upscale powertrain helps deliver a direct and connected driving experience focused on everyday drivability with accessible and broad low-end torque. This enhanced performance helps make each drive more enjoyable, from city commutes to scenic outdoor explorations.

To complement its enhanced performance and capabilities, the CX-30 2.5 Turbo is well-appointed with numerous standard features that help give owners a rewarding feeling. The modern design and proportions of the 8.8-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect^TM system, and Apple CarPlay^TM and Android Auto^TM capabilities provides occupants with seamless integration with their smartphone. Mazda Connected Services with three-year trial and in-car Wi-Fi hot spot with six-months, or 2GB, trial can help keep the most tech-minded individuals in touch with the digital world as they explore the physical one. Additional standard features include Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, eight-speaker sound system, dual USB audio inputs, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air conditioning vents, electronic parking brake, rearview camera, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

The CX-30’s interior showcases Mazda Design’s ability to elegantly bring together complex materials for a simple, yet sophisticated atmosphere. New standard chrome accents on the push button start, steering wheel and glove box lid balance the leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and leatherette seats. The seven-inch reconfigurable TFT gauge display is able to show useful information while maintaining a timeless appearance. Heated front seats, power moonroof, and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror are also standard on the CX-30 2.5 Turbo. The exterior is elevated in the turbo model as well with 18-inch black aluminum alloy wheels, gloss black front grille, gloss black heated door mirrors with turn signals, “TURBO” badge on the liftgate and engine cover, aluminum roof rails, and automatic on/off LED headlights and LED taillights.

Traversing in the CX-30 2.5 Turbo can lead to a variety of experiences. To help provide peace of mind for different situations, the turbocharged compact crossover comes standard with most of Mazda’s i-Activsense safety features. These include Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert and High Beam Control.

PREMIUM PACKAGE
When equipped with the Premium package, the CX-30 2.5 Turbo offers more amenities that can help when conquering that next adventure. The interior is heightened with Bose^® 12-speaker premium audio, heated steering wheel with paddle shifters and leather seats. Added conveniences include power liftgate, windshield-projected Active Driving Display, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Front-lighting System, LED Signature Illumination headlights and taillights, SiriusXM^® satellite radio with three-month trial, and Mazda Navigation with three-year Traffic and Travel Link trial.

PREMIUM PLUS PACKAGE
The Premium Plus package is all-new for the 2021 CX-30 and exclusive to the Turbo models. This package provides the latest in advanced technology to help deliver a rewarding experience. This includes new i-Activsense safety features Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, which can help a driver by automatically applying the brakes when the vehicle is reversing at speeds between 2 to 4 mph and an obstacle is detected, or when a crossing vehicle is sensed as the driver is backing out of a parking space. A new support feature, Traffic Jam Assist, enhances Mazda Radar Cruise Control in certain situations by providing steering inputs that can help assist the driver stay within lane markers at speeds under 40 mph. The 360° View Monitor with high-definition digital clarity and front and rear parking sensors are new for the CX-30. Auto-dimming driver’s side door mirror and added Homelink to the frameless rearview mirror are also included in this package.

MSRP² FOR THE 2021 CX-30 IS AS FOLLOWS:

	i-Activ All-Wheel Drive
CX-30 2.5 Turbo	$29,900
CX-30 2.5 Turbo w/ Premium Package	$32,300
CX-30 2.5 Turbo w/ Premium Plus Package	$33,900

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$495
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$395

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

¹ MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

² MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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Montefiore and Einstein Awarded $15 Million Federal Grant to Support the Bond between Fathers and Children

December 2, 2020

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Traci Maynigo, Psy.D., program director, Supporting Healthy Relationships and Supporting Responsible Fatherhood

BRONX, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The stress of COVID-19, quarantine and social distancing has tested many relationships. It has been especially challenging for parents whose children aren’t under the same roof.

A $15 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services will enable University Behavioral Associates at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine to create new programs to strengthen relationships between fathers and children who live apart. It will also fund Montefiore and Einstein’s existing Supporting Healthy Relationships program for couples with kids.

“Our relationship education programs teach practical skills that can be applied to any relationship,” said Scott Wetzler, Ph.D., professor and vice chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Montefiore and Einstein. “Unlike therapy, which focuses on longer-term behavioral changes, we concentrate on specific skills that can be learned, practiced, and mastered so people don’t feel stuck or make the same mistakes – they can break the cycle.”

Courses in the new Supporting Responsible Fatherhood program teach dads how to effectively co-parent and the best ways to support their children emotionally and financially. These skills are especially important during COVID-19 when families who live apart may spend less time together.

Montefiore and Einstein are also partnering with BronxWorks, a non-profit that works to improve economic and social well-being, to offer workshops that help fathers find and keep jobs. Data on family finances, relationship satisfaction, and skills learned by participants will be collected for research aiming to improve these metrics and test the value of virtual classes.

Montefiore and Einstein’s Supporting Healthy Relationships will continue its 14-year run of classes that focus on healthy communication, conflict resolution, and building trust for couples.

“Our workshops are like date nights—they are a rare opportunity to bond with other couples over the challenges we share in our relationships,” said Traci Maynigo, Psy.D., program director, Supporting Healthy Relationships and Supporting Responsible Fatherhood. “With social distancing and fewer in-person events with friends, our goal is to remind couples to, above all, value one another.”

To learn more, please visit https://www.montefiore.org/supporting-healthy-relationships or call 914-268-7933.

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2020-21 academic year, Einstein is home to 721 M.D. students, 178 Ph.D. students, 109 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,900 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2020, Einstein received more than $197 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.

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Mazda Reports November Sales Results

December 2, 2020

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total November sales of 21,752 vehicles, a decrease of 10.8 percent compared to November 2019. Year-to-date sales totaled 247,768 vehicles; a decrease of 1.7 percent compared to the same time last year. With 23 selling days in November, compared to 26 the year prior, the company posted an increase of .09 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 5,115 vehicles in November, an increase of .04 percent compared to November 2019, and achieved its best November.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported November sales of 5,768 vehicles, a decrease 6.9 percent compared to November last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 23.8 percent, with 41,274 vehicles sold.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.


	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	November	November	YOY %	% MTD	November	November	YOY %	% MTD
	2020	2019	Change	DSR	2020	2019	Change	DSR

Mazda3	2,613	3,579	(27.0)%	(17.5)%	30,352	47,566	(36.2)%	(36.0)%
Mazda6	1,196	1,514	(21.0)%	(10.7)%	14,517	19,894	(27.0)%	(26.8)%
MX-5 Miata	610	469	30.1%	47.0%	8,113	7,314	10.9%	11.3%
CX-3	413	1,654	(75.0)%	(71.8)%	7,898	14,820	(46.7)%	(46.5)%
CX-30	2,649	31			33,656	31
CX-5	12,299	14,139	(13.0)%	(1.7)%	128,466	138,811	(7.5)%	(7.1)%
CX-9	1,972	2,988	(34.0)%	(25.4)%	24,766	23,625	4.8%	5.2%


CARS	4,419	5,562	(20.6)%	(10.2)%	52,982	74,774	(29.1)%	(28.9)%
TRUCKS	17,333	18,812	(7.9)%	4.2%	194,786	177,287	9.9%	10.3%

TOTAL	21,752	24,374	(10.8)%	0.9%	247,768	252,061	(1.7)%	(1.4)%


*Selling Days	23	26			281	282

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(Español) Se agota el Periodo de Inscripción Abierta 2020 en el ‘Obamacare’: HolaDoctor le ayuda a contratar el mejor seguro de salud

December 2, 2020

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Norberto Valdes’s new book Mas Allá del Llanto y del Dolor, a compelling account that instills philosophical insights on vindicating optimism amid trying times

December 2, 2020

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Mas Allá del Llanto y del Dolor was created by Norberto Valdes. Norberto Valdes is an author and gang member from Torreón Coahuila, Mexico, with a passion was always literature, poetry, and especially philosophy.

Norberto said this about his book: “Given our apocalyptic times, it is difficult to maintain an optimistic position on life and the human condition. The real possibility of a nuclear holocaust, global warming, the unequaled economic growth, organized crime and cartels, especially Mexicans, mass murders, parricide, matricide, filicide, fratricide, incest of children and girls as well as baby abandonment make optimism almost impossible.

“If we ask the optimist the reason for his position, he will most likely shrug his shoulders and, ashamed, answer, ‘I don’t know.’ We live at the epicenter of nihilism prophesied in the nineteenth century as a consequence of the loss of faith in God. Humanity has been plunged into constant, endless wars, of all against all, and the toxic specter of racism plagues humanity once again. Is optimism still possible? This book is my answer to the question of why I am still optimistic.”

Published by Page Publishing, Norberto Valdes’s new book Mas Allá del Llanto y del Dolor will illuminate the readers with sagacious perspectives that delve into the idea of optimism during tragedy and toil.

Consumers who wish to understand the core of optimism despite the capriciousness of life can purchase Mas Allá del Llanto y del Dolor in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Luis Enrique Pedraza’s new book Cuando el Karma Te Alcance, a riveting tale of a boy and his evoking journey in life that defined his destiny and purpose

December 2, 2020

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SPRING, Texas, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Cuando el Karma Te Alcance was created by Luis Enrique Pedraza. Luis is an author who was born in the state of Colima, Mexico. He emigrated to California and worked in general duties and the Union of Operators OE3, where he currently works.

Luis said this about his book: “This is a story about a boy, a Mexican American who lived the causes of karma firsthand. It shows that the land where you are is a land of opportunities if you know how to take advantage of them. The life you lead, the things you do in the long run are what will define your destiny—that is, the consequences—because every action has a reaction and everything you do against or for others, one day, it will be returned to you in triplicate. If things go wrong, reflect, look at your past. You will have done something wrong against someone, and you will have to suffer the consequences. If you’re doing well, it’s because your actions have brought you good things. We all go through life, sometimes doing harm to others, taking advantage of their ignorance or their condition. And when we have to suffer the result of our actions, we cry out to God, asking, ‘Why me?’ We envy the life that some people lead who do not care about destiny. Always do good, always help others, always listen to those who seek them for help or advice. You will find all this and more in this story made to be enjoyed.”

Published by Page Publishing, Luis Enrique Pedraza’s new book Cuando el Karma Te Alcance shows the uncertainty of a young boy’s life, manifesting through karma and shaping his life for better or worse.

Consumers who wish to understand the whims of karma through a boy’s eventful moments in life can purchase Cuando el Karma Te Alcance in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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The Home Depot Expands Skilled Trades Initiative with “Path to Pro” Program

December 1, 2020

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ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® announced today that it is expanding on The Home Depot Foundation’s $50 million trades training commitment announced in 2018 with a new education and job placement program called Path to Pro. The program aims to address the skilled labor gap by educating more people in the skilled trades, connecting skilled tradespeople with jobs and careers, and generating interest in trade professions through educational campaigns.

Eighty-three percent of contractors still have trouble finding skilled workers, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Construction Index, and at any given time, there are about 300,000 skilled labor job openings*.

The Home Depot is investing in training from entry-level to advanced certifications. The company recently sponsored its first weeklong boot camp to teach essential industry skills like job site safety, tool usage, material handling as well as communication and professional skills. The boot camp is piloting in the Atlanta area and is planned to expand into additional markets next year. Graduates earn a Home Depot certificate that recognizes construction skills and professional fundamentals.

Additionally, the company will launch a first-of-its-kind website early next year to allow people to search local training programs, licensing requirements and open jobs in the trades – all in one centralized resource. The site features reliable day-in-the-life videos and stories for each trade, projected industry growth, salary information in industries like electrical, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC.

The Home Depot will also introduce a new, proprietary online platform to increase access to networking between skilled tradespeople and the company’s Pro customers. Training program graduates can showcase their work portfolio, experience and additional qualifications, and be contacted by Pros in their area looking for skilled labor hires.

In 2018, The Home Depot Foundation launched its trades training mission to help fill the skilled labor gap through programs in high schools, career academies and military bases nationwide. The Foundation works with Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and Home Builders Institute (HBI) to provide skilled training courses at the K-12 level in schools across the country. In partnership with HBI and 10 military bases, separating service members will be trained and certified, helping them launch their next career. The Home Depot is also the trades industry sponsor for the Center for Workforce Innovation at Atlanta Technical College (ATC) which is providing real skills to help students attain economic mobility in the trades.

The Foundation’s trades-focused partnerships have exposed more than 15,000 people to the skilled trades and have certified 3,600 participants in its first two years. With the company’s expanded efforts, people will have even more resources and training to pursue and grow their careers in the trades from start to finish.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings Survey (Construction Sector)

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,295 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

About The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $350 million in veteran causes and improved more than 48,000 veteran homes and facilities in 4,500 cities. The Foundation has pledged to invest half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook + Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.

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