AT&T CONTRIBUTES $600k to HELP NJ STUDENTS

View the entire newsletter: by Daniel Langan, Public Affairs for AT&T AT&T this year contributed more than $600,000 to organizations across New Jersey as part of AT&T Aspire, the company’s signature education initiative focused on high school success and career readiness.  With an unwavering commitment to data-driven education outcomes, AT&T Aspire has impacted more than one million students since its launch in 2008. “At AT&T, we believe that when we invest in education, we are making our communities stronger, safer and more economically viable,” said J. Michael Schwe...
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NJBIA and County Vocational Schools Launch Coalition to Support Career and Technical Education

by Kathryn Forsyth, Communications Director of NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools & Peter Peretzman, Communications Vice President of New Jersey Business & Industry Association Employer and education leaders and Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, announced on February 20, 2014 a new partnership to help ensure New Jersey’s economic prosperity by supporting career and technical education opportunities that address workforce needs and prepare students to successfully hit the ground running in filling jobs that are in demand. Spearheaded ...
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Mobile Medical Simulation Lab Comes to New Jersey

by Scott Matin, Vice President of MONOC Mobile Health Services MONOC Mobile Health Services has recently unveiled a state of the art mobile medical simulation lab for the training of Emergency Medical Service providers throughout New Jersey. In order to most effectively create high fidelity simulations, the proper location for this type of education is inside of a fully equipped and operational ambulance where these clinicians practice their trade every day. Participants will utilize high fidelity computerized life-like human simulation manikins, in real life scenarios, in a controlled s...
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Monmouth County Clerk Sworn in as 73rd NJAC President

On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French was sworn-in as the 73rd President of the New Jersey Association of Counties. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chambers of the New Jersey State House. The flag salute was led by Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden while the invocation was performed by Hudson County Surrogate Donald W. De Leo. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno administered the oath of office to NJAC President M. Claire French. “Claire French is a friend and a mentor,” said Guadagno. “Claire has long been a leader in Monmouth County - she has served as the may...
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Valley National Bank Announces Branch Restructuring Initiative

Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY), the holding company for Valley National Bank, is pleased to announce an exciting new branch restructuring initiative that will allow its customers to bank the way they choose. If customers want to access their accounts on their smartphone, desktop computer or use automated systems or bank the way they have in the past at a branch, Valley will offer all of these options to its customers. Branches will be equipped to provide more automation and customer convenience through the integration of state of the art equipment and technology. Of course branches will ...
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