Feb17Wed

Irish STEM program: openings for international students

‘I Wish’ is an award-winning volunteer-led social enterprise that was founded in Cork, and is committed to showcasing the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to female school students aged 13 to 17.  Since 2015, almost 25,000 girls have participated in the programme, which includes presentations and inspiring talks from influential female role models from industry and academia. You can see some of the feedback, statistics and testimonials on the website: www.iwish.ie.

This year, due to the pandemic, I Wish 2021 has gone virtual, and there are already 10,000 students registered. The team have also decided to schedule a few sessions for international students, with a view to building links and connections with high schools abroad that might be interested in attending and hearing some of the presentations. The event takes place on Thursday, March 4th and there are two slots open to international students (session times by international time zones below), with each session lasting approximately 90 minutes.

  • Session C – 06:30 CST / 07.30 EST / 12:30 GMT
  • Session E – 08.35 PST / 10:35 CST / 11.35 EST / 16:35 GMT

Queries can be directed to Sara at international@iwish.ie.

Feb15Mon

IDA figures show US-Irish FDI helps nation through Covid

IrishExaminer.com

Despite a year of unprecedented challenges dealing with a worldwide pandemic and Brexit, IDA Ireland announced 246 new investments in Ireland in 2020 and the creation of 20,123 new jobs. The US accounted for 67% of these investments coming from companies based in North America – the highest number yet up from 63% in 2019.

“In the context of the Covid-19 global pandemic the FDI sector has shown huge resilience and its performance is remarkable,”  said Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland.

The results, he said, “show the continued attractiveness of Ireland as a destination for companies seeking to invest”.

 

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Feb12Fri

Member News from WSFS Bank

WSFS Bank Study Finds Millennials and Gen Zers View Their Overall Financial Situations Positively

Despite setbacks, 58% think their generation’s financial stability is better than previous generations

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a new WSFS Bank Study of Millennials and Gen Z consumers, 65% of respondents describe their overall financial situation as either “good” or “excellent,” and six in 10 (58%) are optimistic that they’ll achieve their financial goals one day. The nationwide study asked 2,005 people between the ages of 18-40 to describe their financial fears and goals, as well as how their experiences have been informed by previous generations.

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Feb05Fri

Member News from Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young

Bill Sasso steps down as chairman of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young
Philadelphia Business Journal

William Sasso has stepped down as chairman of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young after 27 years at the helm.

He will remain as a partner and take on the role of chairman emeritus while ceding management of the 200-lawyer firm to Co-Chairs Jeff Lutsky and Kevin Boyle, who will continue to lead the firm’s management committee along with investment management co-chair Bruce Leto and a yet-to-be-named partner. Other board members include Fabio Battaglia, Matt DiClemente, Alison Fuller, Dave Joseph, Joe Nguyen and Mike O’Mara.

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