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Disneyland Resort Gives Guests a Treat: More Days Than Ever to Celebrate Halloween Time at Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks, Sept. 7-Oct. 31, 2018

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HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) - Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is returning for even more spook-tacular days than ever this year, enchanting guests of all ages with frightfully fun experiences themed especially for the season. From Sept. 7 through October 31, 2018, a spell will be cast at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, transforming the Disneyland Resort into a frenzy of happy haunts. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland)

ANAHEIM, California, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort returns for more spook-tacular days than ever this year, enchanting guests of all ages with frightfully fun experiences themed especially for the season, from Sept. 7 through October 31, 2018.

HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) - Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is returning for even more spook-tacular days than ever this year, enchanting guests of all ages with frightfully fun experiences themed especially for the season. From Sept. 7 through October 31, 2018, a spell will be cast at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, transforming the Disneyland Resort into a frenzy of happy haunts. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland)

Eerie encounters and fiendish fun await guests at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park as favorite experiences are transformed into dreadful delights. With seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween-themed décor and food and beverage offerings, plus encounters with dastardly Disney villains, happy haunts will materialize around every corner.

Additionally, the guest-favorite Mickey’s Halloween Party will return with 15 nights of after-hours fun. This separate-ticket event features some exclusive entertainment, Disney characters in their Halloween attire, trick or treating at locations throughout Disneyland Park and a chance for the entire family to visit the parks in costumes. Tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party go on sale Tuesday, June 5, 2018, for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disney Visa Card holders. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 12, 2018, for the general public. They may be purchased online at Disneyland.com/party as well as at the Disneyland Resort main gate and by phone at 714-781-4400.

At Disney California Adventure Park

A spell will be cast as guests enter Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie takes over with his twisted tale of a forever Halloween, inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Oogie Boogie’s oversized silhouette will beckon guests through the main entrance of the park, and hover over a swarm of bats that circle around Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge.

Halloween décor extends along Buena Vista Street to Carthay Circle, where guests will encounter a 10-foot-tall statue of the Headless Horseman holding his jack-o-lantern head to the sky.

The citizens of Cars Land will celebrate Halloween by turning Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams. The entire land will be transformed with a special Haul-O-Ween makeover as the townsfolk of Radiator Springs don Halloween costumes and decorate their respective homes for the season.

Guests will encounter Lightning McQueen, Mater, Cruz, Red and DJ in “car-stume” as they get ready to go “trunk-or-treating.” Popular Cars Land attractions will transform as well: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree takes on a spooky tone as Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters gets a seasonal twist to become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, bringing Halloween adventure to this popular attraction. As the sun sets, the attraction’s exterior goes dark and then suddenly powers back up with lighting effects, a signal that something has gone awry. The Guardians have successfully escaped The Collector’s Fortress, but have accidentally left Groot behind. Guests will help Rocket distract the creatures that have been released so he can find and rescue Groot in this exciting seasonal overlay.

At Disneyland Park

The Halloween magic continues at Disneyland, where guests will enjoy beautiful décor on Main Street, U.S.A., including a giant Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern and a Pumpkin Festival. In Frontierland, guests will encounter the colorful Día de los Muertos tribute, an exhibit that commemorates the Mexican holiday of Day of the Dead with a musical trio of iconic skeleton figurines, brightly colored flowers and other decorative items.

Two popular attractions will transform into their annual Halloween themes, delivering Halloween thrills for guests who dare to take a ride. Haunted Mansion will become Haunted Mansion Holiday, inspired by the Walt Disney Pictures classic “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The seasonal attraction celebrates the collision between Halloween and Christmas as Jack Skellington offers his unique take on the holidays.

Space Mountain in Tomorrowland will become Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, a reimagining of the popular attraction. Guests on board the speeding Space Mountain vehicles are thrust into a ghostly galaxy where they are surrounded by eerie screams, sound effects and music. Spine-chilling spirits pop out of the darkness, appearing to reach out and menace the space travelers.

Mickey’s Halloween Party*

This year, more nights are available for guests to enjoy Mickey’s Halloween Party. At this after-hours, separate-ticket event, guests may dress in costume and have the opportunity to trick-or-treat throughout Disneyland Park for candy and healthy goodies. Mickey’s Halloween Party also includes special entertainment, classic attractions and the added bonus of unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads of the night**, making it easier than ever to capture memories during the party.

An exclusive treat for guests attending Mickey’s Halloween Party is “Halloween Screams,” a supernatural firework show. The nighttime spectacular is hosted by “Master of Scare-omonies,” Jack Skellington.

Also exclusive to Mickey’s Halloween Party is the “Frightfully Fun Parade” led by The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow (from the Disney animated classic, “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad”). The Horseman rides down Main Street, U.S.A., on his ghostly black steed with a flickering jack-o’-lantern to usher in the parade, which features Jack Skellington and a procession of grim, grinning (and hitchhiking) ghosts from the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction.

Guests attending Mickey’s Halloween Party may also visit Villains Square for a chance to encounter and take photos with Disney villains. Additional Disney characters donned in Halloween attire can also be found throughout the park.

As an added value, guests with a Mickey’s Halloween Party ticket will have the opportunity to “mix in” with regular park guests for three hours prior to the party’s start time. These guests also will be able to visit both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks with their tickets.

Beginning June 5 for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disney Visa Card holders and June 12 for the general public, Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets may be purchased online and on mobile devices at Disneyland.com/party as well as at the Disneyland Resort main gate and by phone at 714-781-4400. Guests may check for availability for the 15 nights: Wednesday, Sept. 19; Friday, Sept. 21; Monday, Sept. 24, Wednesday, Sept. 26; Friday, Sept. 28; Tuesday, Oct. 2; Friday, Oct. 5; Tuesday, Oct. 9; Friday, Oct. 12; Tuesday, Oct. 16; Friday, Oct. 19; Tuesday, Oct. 23; Friday, Oct. 26; Monday, Oct. 29; and Wednesday, Oct. 31, Halloween night. Online and mobile purchases are not available the day of the event. Parking is not included in the ticket price, and parking fees will apply. Mickey’s Halloween Party is a non-smoking event.

For more information about Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, please visit  http://www.Disneyland.com/Halloween. Entertainment and attractions are subject to change without notice.

*Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets are subject to availability and are valid only for specific event dates and hours. Space is limited. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be resold. Costumes subject to Disney guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/mickeys-halloween-party/ and should not be obstructive or offensive. Ages 2 and under: no ticket required. Entertainment may be cancelled due to inclement weather or otherwise. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

**Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the PhotoPass terms found in https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required.  Disney PhotoPass Photos captured during the Mickey’s Halloween Party must be linked to your Disney account and may be downloaded pursuant to the expiration policy at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-expiration-policy/.  Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose.  Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

Jack Skellington and Haunted Mansion Holiday are inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

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55+ Reasons to Switch to Sprint Now!

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OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — 55 or older? Celebrate the best time of your life with Sprint’s new Unlimited 55+ plan: $35 per month per line for two lines of unlimited data, talk and text for people who are 55 and up. You can consider that 55+ reasons to join Sprint (NYSE: S) and switch from your current carrier! Enjoy your age and benefit from it by signing up for this amazing plan from Sprint.

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Here’s the plan:

  • Starting Friday, May 18, new customers who are 55 and up can get two lines of unlimited data, talk and text for $35 per month per line with Autopay.1
  • The first line is $50 per month and the second line is an additional $20 per month.
  • With Sprint Global Roaming included, travel worry-free with the industry’s best global roaming package and stay connected with text and basic data for no additional charge in more than 185 worldwide destinations.
  • Unlimited 55+ allows you to keep your devices connected with unlimited mobile hotspot data at 3G speeds.
  • You can stream videos in DVD quality with speeds up to 480p+ resolution, music at up to 500kbps, streaming cloud gaming at up to 2Mbps.
  • This offer is for a limited time only and you’ll need a valid ID so Sprint can make sure you meet the age criteria.

“We know customers love unlimited no matter what their age, so we’ve designed a plan with the 55 plus age group in mind,” said Roger Solé, chief marketing officer. “If you’re considering which wireless plan to choose, this is the one. Unlimited 55+ gives you unlimited data, talk and text at a great price. Plus, with free global roaming to more than 185 countries, you can cross some international adventures off your bucket list without worrying about high wireless charges.”

At Sprint, we’ve made it super easy to switch. You can bring, buy or lease your phone to take advantage of this great offer. If you want to go even bigger, you can opt-in for a $10 per line per month upgrade and receive 10GB of mobile hotspot2 plus HD streaming with video streams at up to 1080p resolution, music at up to 1.5Mbps, and gaming at up to 8Mbps. If you want to save on your current wireless phone plan and get excellent perks, this is the place!

Want more information about how to sign up for Unlimited 55+? Starting May 18, visit www.sprint.com/55plan for more information and visit your local Sprint store to sign up for Unlimited 55+. With Sprint, you’ll save money on your monthly wireless bill and you’ll be on a great network.

The company’s investment and the work performed by our network engineers have helped drive a 35 percent increase in Sprint’s national average download speed year-over-year.3  Sprint is also preparing to launch the first 5G mobile network in the U.S in the first half of 2019. Sprint’s Next-Gen Network build includes upgrading cell sites to triband service using 800MHz, 1.9GHz and 2.5GHz, adding thousands of new cell sites to expand coverage, densifying the network with more small cells to increase capacity and speed, and deploying 5G technology.

About Sprint:
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 54.6 million connections as of March 31, 2018, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Today, Sprint’s legacy of innovation and service continues with an increased investment to dramatically improve coverage, reliability, and speed across its nationwide network and commitment to launching the first 5G mobile network in the U.S. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com orwww.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

1 Data deprioritization during congestion. Other mo. charges apply.

2 MHS reduced to 2G speeds after 10GB/mo.

3 Based on Ookla’s analysis of Speedtest Intelligence data comparing April 2017 to April 2018 for all mobile results.           

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2018 CMC Annual Conference Delivers Groundbreaking Research

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AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is rebranding as Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, which will continue to elevate the quality and effectiveness of U.S. marketing by harnessing the power of cultural expertise and impact to drive business results.

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Top leaders and elite marketing executives rely on the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing (CMC) to deliver new and compelling multicultural research to help inform their creative strategy and marketing campaigns. The 2018 CMC Annual Conference, taking place at the Loews Hotel in Los Angeles from June 4-6, will provide marketers with the latest CMC, Magna Global and Nielsen research to help inform their marketing campaigns and ensure culture is at the heart of every strategy.

AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is rebranding as Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, which will continue to elevate the quality and effectiveness of U.S. marketing by harnessing the power of cultural expertise and impact to drive business results.

“With digitalization and demography being the two most transformative forces affecting our industry today, top researchers agree on the critical role that culture plays in the marketing strategies and have brought the latest data and insights to help marketers navigate complex consumer behaviors,” said CMC Research Chair Nancy Tellet, president of Pure Clarity LLC.

The research track at the CMC Annual Conference includes:

  • CMC Digital Lives 2018: A World of Digital ‘Everything’ through a Cultural Lens
    The Digital Lives 2018 study looks at two transformative & disruptive forces: digitalization & demography. Digital inhabits every area of our lives today, reforming how we buy things and redefine content creation, curation, delivery & consumption across entertainment, news, marketing and everyday human interaction—in fact, online shoppers make 51 percent of their purchases online with Millennials outpacing that figure. With culture playing a larger role in the American mainstream, this study uncovers how digital is used to gather or provide information, socialize, consume or create entertainment, maximize utility while applying a cultural lens to ascertain areas of similarity, cultural uniqueness or areas of cultural fusion. Moderated by CMC Research Chair Nancy Tellet, this session features a candid conversation with David Chitel, CEO and founder of NGL Collective, and Meghann Elrhoul, head of agency research at Twitter, as they discuss real-life applications from this study.
  • In-Culture Marketing: Driving Brand Growth
    In this Q&A session moderated by Gonzalo del Fa, president of GroupM Multicultural, Mireya Artega, research director from Magna Global will unveil results from new studies conducted in partnership with Telemundo and Univision on how advertisers should create and deploy ads for Hispanic audiences in both TV and digital.  Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of both creative and media strategies that can be used to optimize brand KPIs and generate growth.
  • Fact or Fiction: The State of the Hispanic Market
    A lot has been speculated about the current state of the Hispanic market.  Everything from the political landscape to the rapidly changing omni-channel shopping experience challenges marketers, manufacturers and retailers to separate rhetoric from reality. Vanessa Strain, vice president, Multicultural Growth and Strategy at Nielsen, will provide the latest data and answer the question, ‘what really happened with the Hispanic consumer packaged goods spending in 2017?’

The CMC Annual Conference will deliver content underscoring the Power of C3: Creativity, Community & Culture. C-suite executives from Nestlé and Target will present as well as top leaders from AutoZone, Comcast, Domino’s Pizza, Intuit, NFL, Pepsi, Sprint, Twitter, and Verizon. Topics include The Multicultural Marketing Journey with Comcast, Domino’s Pizza & Pepsi, The Hispanic Brand in the Trump Era, Influence of Influencers, Pasión for Sports: How Hispanics Are Driving the Future of Sports Marketing, Culture is the New Mainstream, Corporate America & the State of Latino Representation, Fireside Chat with Danny Trejo: Hispanic Representation on Screens, The Future of Advertising Agencies, Multicultural Structure: The Good, The Bad, They Ugly, among others.

For more information, visit culturemarketingcouncil.org and follow the CMC on Facebook and Twitter at @cmchispanic using the conference hashtag #CMCpowerof3.

About CMC

Founded in 1996 as the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

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Consolidated Credit Celebrates 25 Years of Financial Education

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Since 1993 when Consolidated Credit first opened its doors they have been a leader in providing financial education. In the past 25 years they have helped over 6.5 million people overcome debt and credit obstacles.

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Each year the nonprofit distributes 50,000 educational publications, participates in nearly 300 events reaching more than 15,000 thousand people annually.  The goal is to provide education that empowers people to control their own financial destiny and overcome challenges.

“Without financial education, financial stability is just a dream,” says Gary Herman, President of Consolidated Credit. “We’re in the business of helping people to get out of credit card debt, but our mission is to help people get to a level where they don’t need debt relief services.”

This mission continues today as Consolidated Credit explores new ways to keep financial education at the forefront of consumers’ minds. “We’re excited to find ways to use new technologies that are changing the way people do everyday tasks,” Herman explains. “That way, financial education can adapt to become a habit that’s incorporated into people’s lives day-to-day. We believe that kind of accessibility will help us make even greater strides in improving financial literacy across America.”

While the technology has evolved, the goal is exactly what it was when Consolidated Credit launched its first financial education initiatives – to improve financial literacy so consumers can achieve and maintain long-term financial stability.

About: Consolidated Credit’s mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and professional counseling. Visit ConsolidatedCredit.org for more information.

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Sherwin-Williams Celebrates The Power Of Paint By Transforming More Than 200 Community Spaces

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Sherwin-Williams Celebrates The Power Of Paint By Transforming More Than 200 Community Spaces

CLEVELAND, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sherwin-Williams is embracing the transformative power of paint and color by refreshing more than 200 community spaces across North America this month alone. It’s all part of Sherwin-Williams seventh annual National Painting Week, May 25-June 4. The company is donating paint and supplies, and thousands of local employees are volunteering their time and expertise to transform community centers, schools, historic landmarks and more.

Sherwin-Williams Celebrates The Power Of Paint By Transforming More Than 200 Community Spaces

To celebrate National Painting Week, Sherwin-Williams employees have demonstrated their commitment to communities by donating nearly 90,000 hours of their time to refresh more than 1,000 community spaces since 2012. This year, Sherwin-Williams is partnering with the local affiliates of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Canada, Ronald McDonald House Charities and Rebuilding Together, in addition to other deserving community organizations. Professional painting contractors and builders from across North America will also participate with teams from their local Sherwin-Williams stores.

“A fresh coat of paint and a new color palette can completely transform a space,” said Ellen Moreau, senior vice president of marketing communications at Sherwin-Williams. “We’re proud of our thousands of store employees and National Painting Week partners who are committed to giving back, so that we can continue to support the communities where we live and do business.”

To help showcase the transformative nature of paint, and to help all DIYers embrace their personal color style, Sherwin-Williams is teaming up with TV personality and home remodeling enthusiast, Joelle “JoJo” Fletcher. In addition to participating in a National Painting Week community painting project in her hometown, Fletcher has created four trend-forward color palettes to help DIYers more confidently select colors.

“Painting is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform any space,” Fletcher said. “I’m excited to partner with Sherwin-Williams to help bring more color to deserving nonprofit organizations.”

For DIYers looking to transform their home, Fletcher created the following four personalized Sherwin-Williams palettes:

“I love creating color palettes and helping homeowners make confident color selections,” said Fletcher. “Whatever the project, I’ve always found it helpful to start with a favorite color, and then accent with neutrals.”

Three Hispanic DIY bloggers are also joining this year’s National Painting Week activities: Casa Linda, The Latina Next Door and Pearmama are transforming places in their communities with a fresh coat of paint. More information on these projects, as well as the hundreds of others taking place during National Painting Week, is available at swpaintingweek.com.

For additional color selection options and expert advice on choosing the right paint for the right job, consumers are encouraged to visit one of Sherwin-Williams 4,200 neighborhood stores. The National Painting Week sale runs from May 25-June 4 and includes 30 percent off Sherwin-Williams brand paints and stains and an additional 20 percent off custom-order wallpaper in U.S. stores.

About Sherwin-Williams National Painting Week
Sherwin-Williams National Painting Week is an annual celebration dedicated to the transformative power of paint and color in our homes and in our communities. Every year thousands of Sherwin-Williams associates volunteer to refresh hundreds of local spaces, including community centers, historic landmarks and more. We aim to inspire DIYers and pros to embrace paint as a powerful solution for transformation.

Ask Sherwin-Williams™
For more than 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings. As the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to supporting both do-it-yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional and exclusive products, resources to make confident color selections and expert, personalized service at its more than 4,200 neighborhood stores across North America. For more information, visit sherwin-williams.com/hogar. Join Sherwin-Williams Latino on Facebook and Twitter.     

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Labor and Workforce Development Agency Announces Record Number of Apprentices

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SACRAMENTO, California, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary David M. Lanier today announced that there are nearly 82,000 active apprentices in California – the highest number in the 79-year history of formal apprenticeship job training in the state. In 2015, California had approximately 53,000 active apprentices and is on track to double the number by the end of 2020.

“Apprenticeship programs provide workers with paid on-the-job training that can lead to good-paying careers and supply employers with skilled workers,” said Secretary Lanier. “We have made significant progress during this period of economic growth in strengthening existing apprenticeship opportunities – reflected by the nearly 50,000 apprentices in state-approved apprenticeships in the building trades – and in creating new programs in high-growth industries.”

California is home to the nation’s largest and fastest-growing apprenticeship system. According to the State Building and Trades Construction Council of California, the state-supported apprenticeships make more jobs available for young people out of high school.

“California has a highly trained and streamlined workforce of 450,000 men and women who are ready to build public infrastructure and private projects while earning middle-class wages – which enables them to buy a home, support a family and drive our economy,” said State Building and Construction Trades Council President Robbie Hunter. “Apprentices who learn skilled trades will be the workers of the future who keep California’s economy strong.” 

California has invested $15 million each year over the past three years through the California Apprenticeship Initiative to promote the creation of new apprenticeship programs in transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and information technology. This initiative includes pre-apprenticeship programs which are designed to prepare individuals to enter registered apprenticeship programs through industry-based training and classroom instruction. Pre-apprenticeship programs also broaden opportunities for underrepresented populations – including women and low-income individuals – to enter registered apprenticeship programs. California Apprenticeship Initiative grantees have registered more than 900 apprentices and pre-apprenticeship programs have enrolled more than 2,000 participants.

“SEIU Locals are proud to sponsor high-quality registered apprenticeship training programs in early childhood education, healthcare and state civil service occupations and we will continue to support expanding apprenticeships that provide a high quality learning experience that leads to high quality jobs,” said Roxanne Sanchez, President of SEIU California and SEIU Local 1021.

The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 – which invests $52.4 billion over the next 10 years to fix roads, freeways and bridges throughout the state and improve public transportation – includes $5 million per year for five years to expand pre-apprenticeship training programs. These programs provide at-risk youth, women, veterans and the formerly incarcerated with training in the construction trades.

The job training proposal in the transportation package builds on the California Workforce Development Board’s successful efforts in Proposition 39 pre-apprenticeship training pilots, called the High Road Construction Careers program. Since 2014, this program has trained more than 1,100 at-risk youth, veterans and other disadvantaged job seekers in construction and green job skills through regional partnerships of building trades councils, workforce boards, community colleges, schools and community organizations. Upon completion of the training, 875 were hired in construction employment or enrolled in higher education, including more than 330 of which joined a state-certified apprenticeship.

The Division of Apprenticeship Standards in the California Department of Industrial Relations creates opportunities for Californians to gain employable lifetime skills and provides employers with a highly skilled and experienced workforce while strengthening California’s economy. For more information on state registered apprenticeship programs and to search for available apprenticeship programs, visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/das.html.

Contact: Garin Casaleggio
916-653-9900

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network Begins Work on Guidelines to Improve Cancer Care in the Caribbean

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FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is embarking on a new collaboration with the Caribbean Association for Oncology & Hematology (CAOH). The nonprofit alliance of leading U.S. cancer centers announced plans to collaborate and develop a library of NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for the Caribbean during the CAOH Conference — Oncology: Charting a New Course for the Caribbean — in Trinidad and Tobago on May 12.

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“This project is just one example of our dedication to expanding global access to quality cancer care,” said Robert W. Carlson, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. “By partnering to create these easy-to-follow guidelines, we help overburdened clinicians stay up-to-date on research and innovation. We’re working with oncologists in low- and mid-resource countries to create recommendations that encompass evidence-based best practices. These guidelines will focus on what’s currently attainable and what we hope to make attainable in the future.”

Dr. Carlson was joined at the CAOH conference by Joan McClure, MS, Senior Vice President, Clinical Information and Publications, NCCN; Ben Anderson, MD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance; Al Benson III, MD, FACP, FASCO, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University; Natalie Callander, MD, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center; Wui-Jin Koh, MD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance; James Mohler, MD, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; and Douglas Wood, MD, FACS, FRCSEd, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

They participated in a working session with local oncologists to adapt existing NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) and NCCN Framework for Resource Stratification of NCCN Guidelines (NCCN Framework™) in order to better reflect the diverse needs and resources throughout the Caribbean. The archipelago that extends from the Bahamas in the north to Trinidad and Tobago in the south ranks among the highest regions in the world for cancer prevalence. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Caribbean, and the rate of breast cancer deaths is currently twice that of the United States.

“This international partnership between CAOH and NCCN will enable doctors throughout the Caribbean to provide the best possible care for people with cancer,” said Marisa Nimrod, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CAOH. “We look forward to creating a blueprint for improving treatment outcomes, and tailoring the available resources to meet the demands of structured, evidence-based cancer prevention and control. These guidelines will also help inform governmental policies in the future.”

The Clinical Team was led by Kavi Capildeo, MBBS, FRCP (Edin), DM, Trinidad and Tobago; Sophia Edwards-Bennett, MD, PhD, DABR, Jamaica; Owen Gabriel, MD, DM (Oncology), St. Lucia; Theresa Laurent, Bsc (Hons), MBBS, DM Oncology/Haematology, Barbados; Dylan Narinesingh, FCRadOnc, MMed; and Gilian Wharfe, MBBS, DM (Haem), The University of the West Indies, Jamaica.

The NCCN Harmonized Guidelines for the Caribbean will initially cover the following cancer types:

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Colon Cancer & Colon Cancer Screening
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer

As always, these guidelines will be available free-of-charge for non-commercial use via NCCN.org or via the Virtual Library of NCCN Guidelines mobile app for smartphones and tablets.

For more information on the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines, visit NCCN.org/harmonized. For details on NCCN’s various efforts around the world, visit NCCN.org/global. Join the conversation online with the hashtag #NCCNGlobal.

About the Caribbean Association for Oncology & Hematology
The Caribbean Association for Oncology and Hematology (CAOH) is a Non-Governmental Organization that was re-incorporated in July 2017 to address the developing needs of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as those of the Caribbean, in the fields of Hematology and Oncology. The Association operates under the patronage of Mrs. Sharon Rowley, wife of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley. CAOH’s mission is to develop a regional strategic plan that focuses on quality-of-care, regulation of services offered, and capacity for research to produce annual, evidence-based feedback and standardized cancer guidelines for cancers with the highest burden of disease (Breast, Prostate, Colon, Cervical, Lung and Multiple Myeloma).

Visit NCCN.org/news, @NCCNnews on Twitter, and @National.Comprehensive.Cancer.Network on Facebook for more about NCCN.

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Rachel Darwin
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Aspen Institute Hosts 2018 America’s Future Summit In Chicago

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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After a year of economic advancement programming focused on the financial security and economic mobility of Latino Americans, the Aspen Institute’s Latinos and Society Program will host the 2018 America’s Future Summit: Unlocking Potential, Advancing Prosperity on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Malcom X College in Chicago.

The growth rate, size, and relative youth of the Latino population indicates that the well-being of the entire nation will increasingly rest on Latino Americans’ ability to successfully navigate the changing economy. The ability for Latinos to advance economically is crucial to the future of the nation’s economy; however, many Latinos still face challenges gaining opportunities and attaining the American Dream.

“Latino issues are America’s issues. That’s why we are creating conversations between a diverse group of people to contribute to solutions to problems that will affect us all,” said Abigail Golden-Vázquez, Executive Director of the Latinos and Society Program. “The America’s Future Summit brings together leaders from across sectors to learn about and work on increasing Latino economic mobility as a way to increase prosperity for all Americans.”

The 2018 Summit will feature panels composed of leaders from a variety of backgrounds, including Laysha Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer of Target; Juan Salgado, Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago; Arne Duncan, Former U.S. Secretary of Education and Managing Partner of the Emerson Collective; and features a keynote presentation by Nina Vaca, Chairman and CEO of the Pinnacle Group.

Conversations will demonstrate the importance of a collective response to ensure Latinos and all Americans have an opportunity to reach their full potential. The scheduled discussions include conversations on:

  • Preparing for the future of work and creating good jobs
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Uniting Black and Brown communities
  • Gentrification
  • Drivers of prosperity

Each panel discussion will be available for livestreaming throughout the day. Opening and welcoming remarks will begin at 9:00 a.m. CST. The summit will be livestreamed online at http://as.pn/americasfuturesummit. Registration for the livestream is open at http://as.pn/afslivestream.

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Broadway Angels and Chronicled Aligned for Growth Phase of Blockchain and Supply Chain Ecosystems with Pre-Series A Investment

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chronicled, Inc. has announced an investment by Broadway Angels in the company’s pre-Series A financing. Over the past year, Chronicled, a technology firm using blockchain technology to secure and automate industrial supply chains has grown significantly, adding team members and launching a production-ready platform. The investment from Broadway Angels will help Chronicled to execute on its strategic roadmap.

Chronicled

“Broadway Angels is delighted to invest in Chronicled,” said Sonja Perkins, Founder of Broadway Angels. “Blockchain technology will solve some of the biggest problems in enterprise and we view Chronicled as the leader in supply chain.”

Broadway Angels represents the top women venture capitalists, founders, and thought leaders in Silicon Valley.  Broadway Angels invests in the best companies, with both male and female founders, while diversifying cap tables and showcasing female excellence in investing.

The group includes:

  • Sonja Perkins, founder of The Perkins Fund, Broadway Angels and Project Glimmer.  She spent 22 years at Menlo Ventures and won the “Investor of the Year Award” six times.  Sonja has invested in three start-ups that achieved multi billion dollar public company valuations.
  • Jennifer Fonstad, Partner at Aspect Ventures and co-founder of Broadway Angels.  Jennifer spent over 20 years with DFJ and now runs the largest female founded venture capital firm in the world.  
  • Katherine August de Wilde, Vice Chair & Member of Board, First Republic Bank.  She is on the boards of SunRun and Eventbrite.
  • Elen Levy, referred to as the “Most Connected Woman in Silicon Valley” by Fast Company; former Head of Strategic Initiatives and member of Exec Team, LinkedIn.
  • Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of IBM Asia-Pacific and MetricStream.  She currently serves on the boards of Verizon and Nordstrom.
  • Karen Boezi, former CEO, Redwood Bioscience.  Karen was the co-founder and Managing Partner of Thomas McNerney & Partners.  She has over 20 years of healthcare private equity experience.

“It is great to have such an influential group of women investing in Chronicled, the future of blockchain, and the larger social movements this technology represents,” said Samantha Radocchia, Co-Founder at Chronicled. “We are excited to have strong partners as we strive towards decentralization, inclusion, and responsible global trade.”

The investment bridges into a larger Series A round that Chronicled plans to close in 2018. Since its launch in 2014 Chronicled has raised more than $10m in Angel and Seed financing.

About Chronicled
Based in San Francisco, Chronicled is a technology company leveraging blockchain and IoT to bring trust, efficiency, and automation to global supply chain ecosystems. The Company is a pioneer in linking physical world economy workflows to blockchain systems and has developed a decentralized protocol and network for supply chain in order to extend trust boundaries and enforce cross-organization business rules without revealing private data. Currently, Chronicled’s most active market verticals are Pharmaceuticals, Commodities, and Precious Metals and Minerals.

http://www.chronicled.com

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Inside Rx Prescription Savings Program Marks First Anniversary By Achieving $100 Million Savings Milestone

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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In just one year, customers of the Inside Rx® prescription savings program collectively have saved $100 million on their medications. Inside Rx, launched by Express Scripts (NASDAQ:ESRX) in May of 2017, is celebrating its first year of providing deep discounts on more than 125 brand-name medications, and a robust list of generic medications, for Americans who are uninsured or pay out-of-pocket for their prescriptions.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8323251-inside-rx-one-year-anniversary-prescription-medications/

Inside Rx offers patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol more affordable access to the therapies they need at a price they can afford, with average savings of 40 percent off on brand-name and 80 percent off retail on generics medications. It also offers access to many other therapies including treatments for epilepsy, erectile dysfunction, migraines, and dermatology drugs not often covered through health insurance.

“We work with drug manufacturers and retail pharmacies to constantly increase our portfolio of products and offer eligible uninsured and underinsured patients deep discounts in the most critical therapy classes affecting people in our country,” said Leslie Achter, CEO of Inside Rx. “Since launch, we have also added a Spanish-language version of our website to help Spanish-speaking patients have access to the online information.” The site is available at InsideRx.com/Es.

Earlier this year, the program launched Inside Rx Pets offering savings on select medications commonly prescribed for pets purchased at any of the participating pharmacies.

To benefit from the Inside Rx discounts, eligible users simply need to download the free discount card from InsideRx.com and present it at one of the 40,000 participating pharmacies including national chains such as CVS, the Kroger Family of Pharmacies and Walgreens. There is no membership fee or other costs to obtain the card.  

For a complete list of the medications and participating pharmacies, as well as restrictions and eligibility information, visit InsideRx.com. The Inside Rx card is not insurance.  

*Average savings per prescription for Inside Rx users are based on cash price versus Inside Rx price for featured brand medications.

About Inside Rx

Headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Inside Rx provides affordable access to medication, especially for the uninsured and those navigating the changing healthcare landscape.

Powered by our parent company, Express Scripts, and working collaboratively across the pharmacy supply chain, Inside Rx delivers access to a broad list of branded medications that treat many common, chronic health conditions.

Visit https://InsideRx.com/ or follow us @Inside_Rx on Twitter, to learn more.

 

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