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Gov. Gary R. Herbert to Announce Funding for Shared Stewardship Agreement
What:
Gov. Herbert will announce funding and discuss upcoming projects in support of the Utah Shared Stewardship Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, which Gov. Herbert and Secretary Sonny Perdue signed in May.
Who:
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
Brian Steed, executive director of Utah Department of Natural Resources
Brian Cottam, director of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Kathleen Clarke, director of Utah Public Lands Policy Coordination Office
Mary Farnsworth, deputy regional forester for Intermountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service
When:
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
9:30 a.m.
Where:
Gold Room, Utah State Capitol
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Going to college is a huge transition for anyone, and it turns out some high schoolers across the U.S. are more ready than others.
The folks at Brainly— the world's largest peer-to-peer learning community for students, parents and teachers with more than 150 million users globally— polled 1,000 Americans to discover which states are most ready to take the educational leap from high school to college.
College students make up a substantial portion of Brainly’s user base in the U.S., and it turns out there are tons of interesting things we didn’t know about those headed off to university this fall.
Consider this: 64% of incoming college freshmen are worried about failing a college class, and 57% are worried about not being able to manage their course load. Another 35% are worried specifically about managing their time between their classes while 31% are worried about the level of difficulty of their classes.
Brainly’s survey also revealed the top 10 states where incoming college freshman say they felt the most and least prepared.
The Brainly ‘College Ready’ Index
1. Arkansas - 100%
2. West Virginia - 96%
3. Wisconsin - 91%
4. South Carolina - 89%
5. Oklahoma - 83%
6. Iowa - 80%
7. Minnesota - 78%
8. Alabama - 76%
9. Missouri - 75%
10. New York - 74%
>> NOT ALL STATES ARE IN THE COLLEGE-READY STATE OF MIND
The top 10 states where incoming college freshman said they felt the least prepared were Alaska (97%), Rhode Island (67%), Nebraska (60%), Louisiana (50%), Massachusetts (49%), North Carolina (47%), Indiana (43%), New Mexico (41%), New Jersey (40%), and Illinois (39%).
>> SANS PARENT HELP, COLLEGE STUDENTS WILL SEEK OUT OTHER AIDS
Over 75% of incoming college freshman said they feel like they know where to seek help with studying and homework. 29% said they would seek the professor’s help, while 25% said they would rather go to their peers and 20% prefer to use online resources.
>> HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHERS GET AN A+
Roughlyy 25% of incoming freshmen said they think History classes will be the easiest subject
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Webinar at 1pm ET: Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019 @ 1pm ET - Still time to register & attend!
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Worry Less: Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with ADHD and Learning Differences
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Time: 1pm-2pm Eastern Time
(12pm-1pm Central; 11am-12pm Mountain; 10am-11am Pacific)
Find it in your time zone >
Experts: Eileen Costello, M.D., and Perri Klass, M.D.
Anxiety is common among school-aged children, and those with ADHD are at higher risk than their peers. Learn about ways that anxiety can precede and accompany these diagnoses, and how kids and families can develop strategies to accommodate a world not designed with them in mind.
.D. Power 2019 U.S. Auto Insurance Study:
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2019-us-auto-insurance-study
It finds that satisfaction as it a record high due to direct service models, that bundling policies increases satisfaction, that average premiums have been flat, which also helps satisfaction, that customers are relying less on agents, and that attrition/price sensitivity is likely to rise.
The rankings are divided into different regions. Here are the rankings for the Southwest region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah:
Press Release
Secretary Perdue Visits Sysco for Signing of the Pledge to America’s Workers
(San Diego, CA, July 15, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today visited Sysco Corporation in San Diego, California to tour the facilities and join the company’s signing of the Pledge to America’s Workers. Sysco is pledging nearly 35,000 opportunities for America’s workers.
“The American workforce is truly our country’s greatest asset,” Secretary Perdue said. “I applaud Sysco for signing the Pledge and committing critical training and education to its employees over the next several years. President Trump has been the strongest supporter of American workers and understands the importance in investing in the workers of today for the economy of tomorrow.”
“Our mission is straightforward; to ensure inclusive growth and opportunity in our booming economy by creating pathways for all Americans, regardless of age or background, to acquiring the skills needed to secure and retain high paying jobs,” said Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President.
In the year since President Trump signed the Workforce Executive Order establishing the National Council for the American Worker, more than 280 companies and organizations have signed the Pledge, contributing to nearly 10 million new education and training opportunities for American students and workers over the next five years. With more than 6 million new jobs since the 2016 election, the time is now to invest in training and education to continue making America’s workers the best in the world.
Here you can learn more about the Pledge to America’s Workers.
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Hi Jim,
Please feel free to use the below article as is. For an interview or comment from Gui Costin on this and related topics please reach out and I will be happy to coordinate.
Have a great day!
Ashley
What Buying Habits Tell Marketers
About Each Generation
Each generation has unique experiences, lifestyles, and demographics that influence their buying behaviors, financial experts say. And studies show these distinguishing factors often lead to different spending habits between generations.
As a result, many companies are reaching out to consumers and trying to understand — and gain the attention of — these diverse buyers, says Gui Costin (www.guicostin.com), an entrepreneur, consultant and author of Millennials Are Not Aliens.
“This type of multi-generational marketing is the practice of appealing to the unique needs and behaviors of individuals within different generational groups,” says Costin. “In terms of finding and retaining buyers, companies cannot underestimate those generational differences.”
Costin discusses how the buying habits of different generations are influenced by environmental factors and how businesses must focus their marketing efforts accordingly:
Millennials. Now comprising the highest percentage of the workforce, this generation (born roughly from 1981 to 1995) receives considerable marketing attention. Many millennials grew up immersed in the digital world — a big difference from previous generations — and they think globally. “Attract this group early and earn its loyalty by appealing to their belief that they can make the future better,” Costin says. “Traditional mass marketing approaches do not work well with younger consumers. Be sure they know that your organization’s mission speaks to a purpose greater than the bottom line, e.g., globalization and climate change. Give them systematic feedback because they value positive reinforcement at accelerated rates and want more input.”
Generation X. Following the baby boomers and preceding the millennials, their tastes are different from previous generations. “Because they have greater financial restraints, they often shop at value-oriented retailers,” Costin says. “On the other hand, they have a reputation of being incredibly disloyal to brands and companies. Generation Xers like initiatives that will make things more useful and practical. They demand trust to the extent that if your organization does not follow through once, then you are likely to lose them.”
Baby Boomers. This demographic group, with many now in retirement or nearing it, includes those born from 1946 to 1964. Health is a major concern, and change is not something they embrace. “They appreciate options and want quick fixes that require little change and instant improvement,” Costin says. “They do not like bureaucracy — but give them a cause to fight for and they will give their all. Focus on building value and they will be less price-sensitive. While this group may be aging, they’re focused on breaking the mold of what 60 and beyond looks like.”
The Silent Generation. Born between 1925 and 1945, this group represents the oldest Americans and, Costin says, typically is labeled with traditional values such as discipline, self-denial, hard work, conformity, and financial conservatism. “It’s important to earn their trust,” says Costin, “as they believe that a person’s word is his or her bond. Patriotism, team-building, and sacrifice for the common good are appealing to this generation. As a group, they aren’t particularly interested in the information age; however, the younger members of this generation are one of the fastest-growing groups of internet users.”
“Communicating with customers in different generations can be challenging,” Costin says. “However, all generations appreciate honesty and authenticity. As environmental factors change, transparency and genuine interactions remain important to everyone.”
About Gui Costin
Gui Costin (www.guicostin.com), author of the No. 1 Bestseller Millennials Are Not Aliens, is an entrepreneur, and founder of Dakota, a company that sells and markets institutional investment strategies. Dakota is also the creator of two software products: Draft, a database that contains a highly curated group of qualified institutional investors; and Stage, a content platform built for institutional due diligence analysts where they can learn an in-depth amount about a variety of investment strategies without having to initially talk to someone. Dakota’s mission is to level the playing field for boutique investment managers so they can compete with bigger, more well-resourced investment firms.
