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ResumeBuilder.com Survey Finds 30 Percent of Gen Zers and Millennials Say Retirement Age Should Be Lowered to 60 or Younger

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“I’m not surprised that the majority of Gen Zers and millennials support lowering the retirement age,” says Julia Toothacre, Resume and Career Strategist at ResumeBuilder.com. “Gen Z and millennials tend to focus more on balance and enjoying life than working.

“I’ve seen millennial values shift throughout the years from being focused on work and promotions to now being more focused on family and having time to live their lives. With Gen Z, I’ve seen the need for balance start much earlier, so it makes sense that they would also be in favor of lowering the social security age,” Toothacre says.

Despite the sizable number of respondents who are in favor of lowering the retirement age, 41 percent believe it is ‘somewhat’ or ‘very unlikely’ that social security funds will still be available for them when they retire. However, two-thirds of respondents say they are still ‘somewhat’ or ‘very much’ counting on social security to be available to them. Additionally, 3 in 4 millennials and Gen Zers ‘somewhat’ or ‘strongly agree’ that wealthy individuals should not be able to receive social security payments.

This online poll was commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted on SurveyMonkey Audience starting August 31, 2023. Respondents consist of a national sample that was randomly selected from a United States panel and balanced according to United States census data for age, gender, and region. Overall, 702 respondents between the ages of 18 and 43 completed the survey. To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.resumebuilder.com/30-of-gen-zers-and-millennials-say-retirement-age-should-be-lowered-to-60-or-younger/.

ABOUT RESUMEBUILDER.COM
ResumeBuilder.com provides templates to help job seekers create professional resumes. The website also offers up-to-date resources and machine-learning tools. With a team of certified resume writers, recruiting experts, and hiring managers, users gain a competitive advantage and confidence to get hired faster. To learn more, visit: https://www.resumebuilder.com/.

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Heidi Pratt, ResumeBuilder.com, (800) 301-9082, [email protected], https://www.resumebuilder.com/

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Pasternack Launches Low-Frequency Waveguide Standard Gain Horns

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Perhaps the best aspect of these horns is their adaptability. They offer an extensive range of frequency and gain options, from an astounding 320 MHz all the way up to 2.20 GHz. They are also user-friendly, designed to blend seamlessly into existing setups with a direct-mounting feature for other waveguide systems.

Constructed from the finest high-grade aluminum and finished with a corrosion-resistant powder coating, these horns don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. And it doesn’t stop there. Pasternack is pushing the envelope by introducing low-frequency options.

The low-frequency waveguide standard gain horns are a refreshing departure from the high-priced norm, providing an alternative for those not requiring TAA/U.S.-made products, without skimping on performance. What’s more, they ensure a steady, consistent gain versus frequency, promising trustworthy, spot-on results every time.

“Pasternack is about creating real, practical solutions that resonate with our customers and their unique needs,” said Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas. “These waveguide standard gain horns are a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation, delivering both quality and affordability in a neat package.”

Pasternack’s new low-frequency waveguide standard gain horns are in stock and available for same-day shipping. For inquiries, please call +1 (949) 261-1920.

About Pasternack:

A leader in RF products since 1972, Pasternack is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer and supplier offering the industry’s largest selection of active and passive RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products available for same-day shipping. Pasternack is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions to the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Its brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, ShowMeCables, NavePoint, INC Installs, Integra Optics, PolyPhaser, Transtector, KP Performance Antennas, RadioWaves and Aiconics. Infinite serves its customers with deep technical expertise and support. Its broad inventory is available for immediate shipment, fulfilling unplanned demand for engineers and technical buyers. Infinite is a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.

Media Contact
Peter McNeil, Pasternack, +1 (949) 261-1920, [email protected], https://www.infiniteelectronics.com

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CCA, AGF, and UNCDF Launch Partnership to Mobilize $100 Million for Clean Cooking

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Nearly a third of the world’s population still relies on polluting open fires and inefficient stoves for cooking, contributing to 3.2 million premature deaths and harming livelihoods, the climate, and the environment. However, current levels of investment in clean cooking – estimated at around US $130 million each year – fall far short of the US $10 billion needed to reach universal access.

The platform aims to support investments to grow clean cooking markets and expand access to modern fuels and technologies in Africa. While CCA, AGF, and UNCDF are the platform’s anchor partners, a growing pipeline of other key ecosystem actors are expected to join the effort as noted by the range of organizations at the ACS launch event, which included representatives from banks, carbon project developers, impact investors, development finance institutions, clean cooking companies, standards bodies, and many others.

Paul Muthaura, CEO, Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI): “The Partnership Platform for Clean Cooking Finance supports the ambitions of ACMI and facilitates much-needed pooling of capabilities of different stakeholders in the financial ecosystem to achieve universal access to cooking in Africa.”

Alex Eaton, CEO, Sistema.bio: “Carbon revenues are now integral to Sistema’s business model, and initiatives like this platform attract national and international financiers so companies like ours can access a wider range of capital options.”

Lawrence Cole-Morgan, Executive Lead, Carbon Credit Trading, Standard Bank Group: “Bringing together a range of players with different focus areas, such as AGF on guarantees, CCA on coordination, technical assistance and market knowledge, and UNCDF on policy support and concessional capital, is extremely helpful to financiers considering new investments.”

Franck Adjagba, Group Director of Business Development, AGF: “The platform brings together the capacity building of banks and clean cooking companies, resulting in expansion of market for lending to clean cooking companies that helps financial institutions of their ESG priorities and investments towards climate action.”

Vincent Wierda, Global Energy Lead, UNCDF: “UNCDF has been supporting clean cooking companies through results-based finance grants and concessional loans, but we need to accelerate progress. The Partnership Platform for Clean Cooking Finance allows us to leverage deep clean cooking market expertise, and we are assessing how we can elevate the platform further by drawing in additional donors and UN agencies.”

Jillene Connors Belopolsky, Chief of Staff and Chief External Affairs Officer, CCA: “Despite a recent increase in investment in the clean cooking sector, the rate of financing remains far too slow. This new financing platform can help close the financing gap, mobilizing and de-risking new investments at the scale required to rapidly accelerate access to clean cooking.”

Media Contact

Kip Patrick, Clean Cooking Alliance, 2028879040, [email protected], https://cleancooking.org

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Aviture Secures 4-Year Contract with the U.S. Air Force for Ongoing Development of Aim High

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Aim High is a capability-rich mobile application that effectively educates 4.4 million eligible recruits about news, events, and the career opportunities the Air Force offers. Aim High accommodates the needs of USAF recruiters, recruits, family members, and the general public through “digital interaction” features to engage all three audiences.

With over 360,000 total downloads and 23,000 monthly users, Aim High has been a critical and successful application for AFRS. The new contract allows Aviture to continue to innovate and develop tools to empower everyone as a recruiter, coinciding with initiatives such as the launch of the new Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral program (STARR). This program authorizes enlisted service members to receive up to two Air and Space Achievement Medals for referring three enlisted accessions applicants, or the Air and Space Commendation Medal for referring five enlisted accessions applicants who depart for basic military training. Applications for the STARR program are submitted via the Aim High application, and simply require the service member to create an account.

“We are incredibly excited about this new contract and continuing our partnership with Aviture. Time-saving features for the recruiters allow them to concentrate more on the recruiting aspect and less on the administration side of the job,” said MSgt Josh Mustin, Superintendent, Cyber Integrations Branch. “Expansion within the application to include more aspects of our Total Force partners (Air National Guard and Air Reserve) as well as the US Space Force will help us diversify our leads to the component they desire making it a better fit for them in the long-term.”

The next four years will see ongoing advancements to the Aim High application, continuing to make sure that the highest quality candidates for U.S. Airmen and Guardians in the Air and Space Force are connected with the right people and materials.

About Aviture

Aviture is a veteran-owned, small-disadvantaged, minority-owned software consulting company uniquely suited to tackle the logistical challenges of government software needs. Aviture combines extensive government software experience with lessons learned from decades of commercial contracts to distinguish its work from that of other consultants. Custom software solutions from Aviture make strategic real-time planning possible, even with data coming from multiple sources at a high velocity.
Aviture’s expertise in software consulting, user engagement, system integrations, data engineering, hybrid/cloud architecture, and the internet of things in the government and commercial sectors has won numerous awards and helped clients across the country achieve the Art of the Possible. Learn about Aviture at https://www.aviture.us.com/.

Media Contact
Ariana Wesley-Powell, Aviture, 8005904950, [email protected], https://www.aviture.us.com/

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Synagro Launches Inaugural Sustainability Report, Outlining Strategy for Sustainable Growth

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The Sustainable Growth Plan report outlines the company’s achievements and goals across three main pillars – a Greener World, Passionate People and Transparent Integrity.

“I am pleased to announce the launch of our inaugural sustainability report,” said Bob Preston, chief executive officer, Synagro. “Environmental best practices are core to our mission, and we believe that through a deeper understanding of how we can accelerate and grow our business sustainably, we will positively impact the environment and society. We are pleased to report our progress to date to our stakeholders.”

Key achievements from 2022 include:

  • Processed approximately 6.5 million tons of biosolids of which as much as 80% was reused for a beneficial purpose.
  • Baselined Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and calculated avoided emissions.
  • Collaborated with CharTech Solutions to pilot an industry-first commercial system aimed at processing biosolids and destroying PFAS contaminants.
  • Outperformed industry average for employee health and safety.
  • Achieved good progress on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
  • Recognized as one of Baltimore’s Top Workplaces (second year).
  • Dedicated a Sustainability and Risk Committee with an expert Chairperson.
  • Hired first Chief Sustainability Officer to accelerate efforts.

The inaugural sustainability report includes Synagro’s strategies, current actions, goals, case studies and performance metrics for the calendar year ended December 31, 2022.

To learn more about Synagro’s Sustainable Growth Plan, visit http://www.synagro.com/sustainability.

About Synagro
Founded in 1986, Synagro Technologies, Inc. works to turn waste into worth by helping more than 1,000 municipal, industrial and agricultural customers in North America move toward safer, cleaner and more environmentally beneficial practices. For some, it’s simply cleaning the water supply. For others, it’s much more – we partner with them to process their waste for compost or energy pellets, creating healthy soil and sequestering carbon in the process. As the largest recycler of organic by-products in North America, we’re trusted because we remove risks while keeping the logistics clean. Because we have the most experienced team in the industry, we can offer tailored solutions that ensure no waste goes to waste. Much of our work isn’t pretty. But a greener world emerging from a cleaner one – worth coming from waste – and we think that’s pretty beautiful. Visit http://www.synagro.com to learn more.

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Kip Cleverley, Synagro Technologies, Inc., 800-370-0035, [email protected], www.synagro.com

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The new office space will foster collaboration and facilitate client engagement

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The company opened its Taipei office in 2011 and has quadrupled its local employee count over the last five years. At the epicenter of the semiconductor industry, Taiwan’s unparalleled supply chain interconnectivity has fueled Smith’s growth in the region.

“Smith’s expert trading team has continually built upon our numerous longstanding partnerships in Taipei through our seamless communication and flexible service-program offerings,” said William. “We look forward to expanding our localized support and tailored supply chain solutions to address our customers’ unique needs.”

The office will be located at:

Walsin Lihwa Building 22F-A2
No. 1, Songzhi Road, Xinyi District
Taipei, TW 110411

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. In 20 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, generating global annual sales in excess of $4.7 billion in 2022. Smith is always moving: helping manufacturers navigate market shifts; customizing supply chain solutions; testing components using cutting-edge technology. The support of Smith’s flexible Intelligent Distribution™ model optimizes customers’ supply chains from beginning to end, including offering customized options for IT asset disposition that deliver maximum ROI, sustainability, and security. Smith’s testing and logistics hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, and Singapore cover critical areas like quality management, counterfeit prevention, and environmental safety. Smith’s operations, purchasing, and sales worldwide are seamlessly integrated with the company’s global IT infrastructure, offering real-time, global inventory and logistics visibility. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks number six among all global distributors. For more information, please visit http://www.smithweb.com or reach out to a Smith representative any time of day at +1 713.430.3000.

Media Contact

Rich Witmer, Smith, +1 7134302141, [email protected], www.smithweb.com

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