Electude is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 46TH WorldSkills Competition 2022, being held in Shanghai, China from October 12-17, 2022.

Support to the medical humanitarian organisation for projects in the territory and the bordering countries, but also reception for the refugees in Poland and a house in Verona for families fleeing the war: these are the initiatives promoted within the Group

3M's Safety and Industrial Business Group and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) have announced the winners for the Skilled Trades - 3M Transformational Scholarship for students with a focus in skilled trades. This scholarship will allow schools to help students from diverse backgrounds pursue their dreams in skilled trades while also bridging the gaps of inequality in our communities.

Over the past two years, it has been virtually impossible to hold trade fairs, even though many exhibition halls in Germany have sophisticated ventilation systems in place. The health authorities operated on the assumption that, when people breathe, they emit potentially virus-infected aerosols in the same way they emit CO2 and that this would lead to widespread infections with SARS-CoV-2.

A new study by Droid Mobile Consultancy found an overwhelming majority (92%) of the public favour customers having the right to repair electronic devices and other goods.

- Canon launches Student Development Programme for 2022

- 1:1 mentoring from renowned photography professionals for 100 selected students
- 30 students shortlisted to attend Canon workshops and the world's leading photojournalism festival Visa pour l'image in Perpignan
- Five winners will take part in the Hamburg Portfolio Review and receive six months of mentoring as well as a bursary and high-quality Canon equipment
- Application deadline 28 March for students from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa¹

At a packed event held by Brand Solidarity, hard-hitting techniques for brands and individuals to use in support of Ukraine, were offered by a panel of branding, PR, and social media experts. The key messages were: move fast because you’ll be remembered for dithering, be united to have impact, and be authentic – don’t turn your action into a brand message – Brand Solidarity is about “them’” not “you”. See below for the list of Brand Solidarity tips for supporting Ukraine.

Lithuania is one of the most active and vocal global supporters of Ukraine. Local cultural, educational and business communities are providing voluntary support to Ukraine in light of current Russian aggression.

The consumer trade fair formats Musikmesse Plaza and Musikmesse Festival will not be held in April 2022 owing to the current situation and the short lead time involved.

HP Inc. and the Aspen Institute announced a new global initiative to accelerate digital equity. Led by the Aspen Digital program, the Digital Equity Accelerator will support participating nonprofits in scaling their innovative approaches to help meet the needs of underserved communities affected by the digital divide.

In celebrating and honouring the accomplishments of Canada's most inspiring female role models who have left their mark and initiated lasting change, Ricoh Canada Inc. is proud to extend its partnership with Women of Influence, for the third consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Top 25 Women of InfluenceTM Virtual Awards Ceremony on March 8, 2022.

The historic Wahlman wooden house has now been successfully transported across Metsä Group's integrated factory site to its new location in Äänekoski Art Museum Park.