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Army Welfare Education Society Selects Mentoria to Revolutionise Career Guidance for 60,000+ Students Across 139 Army Public Schools

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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mentoria, India’s first holistic career discovery and mentorship platform, has been selected by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) as a key partner, to provide transformational career guidance and mentorship to students across 139 Army Public Schools. This initiative is set to impact over 60,000 students, tackling one of the most urgent challenges facing India’s education system: the lack of structured career guidance in underserved regions.

With youth suicides, unemployment, and skill mismatches on the rise in India, this partnership couldn’t come at a more critical time. Mentoria’s unique approach provides not just one-off career advice but lifelong mentorship — helping students navigate key career milestones from school to college admissions and first jobs. This marks a significant step in addressing India’s widening education-to-career gap.

“India’s students need more than just an education — they need a clear path toward a future they can thrive in,” said Dr. Ashish Arora, Founder and Managing Director of Mentoria. “Being chosen by AWES to guide and mentor the next generation of leaders in Army Public Schools is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. We aim to empower every student with the tools, resources, and mentorship they need to make informed decisions — not just for today, but for life.”

How Mentoria Will Transform Career Guidance for Army Public Schools

Mentoria will deliver a comprehensive suite of services to Army Public Schools:

Psychometric Career Assessments: Helping students discover their interests, personality and abilities, and align them with viable career paths.One-on-One Counselling: Personal career guidance from certified experts, including psychologists, HR professionals, educators, and army veterans, with decades of experience.Lifelong Mentorship Platform: A continually updated digital resource with information on thousands of careers, scholarships, universities, and entrance exams, ensuring students stay future-ready.Interactive Webinars and Professional Connections: Regular live sessions connecting students to professionals in their fields of interest.Career Helpline: Always-on support for students seeking immediate guidance at key decision points.Training and Certification for Educators: Empowering teachers and school leadership with certification programs to guide students in their career journey.Career Tabs in School Libraries: Physical spaces in school libraries dedicated to career resources.Impactful Reporting: Schools will receive detailed progress reports on student career pathways, to help tailor educational support.

This initiative extends Mentoria’s reach into regions and schools that have long been underserved, providing continuous career support to students throughout their journey — from school to their first job.

Addressing India’s Career Guidance Crisis

India faces a significant career guidance shortfall, especially in smaller towns where resources are limited. This gap contributes to a growing crisis of student suicides, stress, and poor career decisions. A recent report from India Today highlighted how structured career counselling could drastically reduce stress and anxiety in students, many of whom face overwhelming pressure to make career decisions without adequate support.

Mentoria’s approach goes beyond traditional guidance, offering students lifelong mentorship at every major career inflection point. This level of support has been linked to improved academic performance, career satisfaction, and mental well-being.

The circular by AWES states that career counselling is indispensable for students navigating today’s competitive landscape. Expert guidance empowers informed decision-making, by aligning interests, skills, and values with suitable career paths. This structured approach counteracts external pressures, fostering independent choices and unlocking students’ potential for academic and professional success.

A Partnership That Transforms Lives

As the only platform offering lifelong mentorship and handholding, Mentoria distinguishes itself with the highest reliability in psychometric assessments and a vast network of certified career counsellors. The platform tracks students throughout their career journey, ensuring their growth is monitored and nurtured, not just in a transactional manner but as an ongoing partnership for success.

The urgency of structured career guidance in India has never been more evident. As the partnership rolls out, students from remote towns to major cities will now have access to the same high-quality mentorship, ensuring that they are not just prepared for exams, but for life.

About Mentoria

Mentoria is India’s most comprehensive career discovery and mentorship platform, trusted by over 3.5 lakh students and professionals across 52 cities. With partnerships that span 150+ schools, 210 corporates, 17+ NGO collaborations, and 1300+ certified career counsellors, Mentoria is redefining career guidance in India. By providing holistic and lifelong career mentorship, Mentoria empowers students and professionals to make informed, future-ready career choices. Partners include ITC, Britannia, Alkem, UNICEF, Aga Khan Foundation and Light of Life Trust, among others.

For more information, visit https://www.mentoria.com/

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nikhar.arora@mentoria.com

 

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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