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Open Letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump: Strengthening High School STEM Programs to Protect American Workers and National Security

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Dr. David Kanani, President of Los Angeles ORT College, urges President-Elect Trump to prioritize high school STEM education. Addressing findings from a CIS report, Dr. Kanani highlights the need to protect American workers, reduce reliance on foreign talent, and bolster national security through STEM.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dear President-Elect Trump, Congratulations on your victory. As you prepare to lead our great nation once again, I urge you to address an issue that lies at the heart of America’s future strength and security: revitalizing STEM education in our high schools to build a competitive, self-reliant workforce and safeguard our nation from economic and security vulnerabilities.

Recent findings from a report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), titled ICE’s Controversial Foreign Student Employment Programs Not Protecting U.S. Workers, underscore the urgent need for action. The report highlights how programs like Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allow foreign students to work in the U.S. after graduation, fail to enforce adequate wage protections for American workers, and disincentivize American high school students from seeking careers in STEM fields. This lack of oversight disadvantages U.S. citizens, particularly in STEM fields, by creating a system where employers can bypass homegrown talent for cheaper foreign labor.

If we want to rebuild America’s greatness, we must address these challenges head-on. That starts with investing in and reforming high school STEM education to create a strong foundation for American students to thrive in these critical fields.

Here’s what we must do:

Expand and Prioritize STEM Programs in High Schools:
By strengthening high school STEM curricula, we can prepare young Americans to compete globally in fields like technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing. A national emphasis on these programs will reduce our dependence on foreign-trained professionals and ensure that our workforce remains competitive.

Protect American Workers and Students:
As the CIS report reveals, programs like OPT allow employers to sideline American graduates in favor of foreign workers at lower wages, shrinking the job market for U.S. graduates. Students must be encouraged to pursue STEM careers with the assurance that good jobs await them. Addressing this imbalance begins with empowering our high schoolers to pursue these careers confidently, knowing their contributions will be valued.

Align STEM Education with National Security Needs:
Foreign nationals, particularly from adversarial nations like China, dominate graduate STEM programs in the U.S. The CIS report raises concerns that such access to advanced technology and research poses a national security threat. To counter this, we must develop a strong domestic pipeline of STEM talent, starting in our high schools, and ensure that STEM education focuses on areas vital to national security, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and energy independence.

Set Federal Standards for STEM Education:
Let’s establish rigorous high school STEM programs that focus on innovation, critical thinking, and real-world application. Federal funding should support teacher training, modern lab facilities, and cutting-edge resources to ensure every American high schooler has access to a world-class education.

President-Elect Trump, the findings in the CIS report are a wake-up call. If we want to remain the global leader in innovation and protect our national interests, we must invest in the next generation of American workers. Strengthening high school STEM education is the key to ensuring our economy is powered by homegrown talent and safeguarding our nation’s security in an increasingly competitive world.

The time to act is now. President-Elect Trump, as you chart the course for America’s future, I urge you to prioritize high school STEM education as a cornerstone of our national strategy. Together, we can build a self-reliant workforce, secure our nation’s technological edge, and protect the American dream for generations to come.

We can help. Los Angeles ORT College and Bramson ORT Institute of Technology offer a unique and rigorous STEM curriculum for high school students that adheres to all Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is certified by the prestigious New York Academy of Sciences. In addition, we provide a STEM teacher training and professional development (STPD) course to certify teachers in STEM. Our institution stands ready to support your administration’s efforts with proven solutions for STEM education and workforce development.

Sincerely,
Dr. David Kanani
President, Los Angeles ORT College
President, Bramson ORT Institute of Technology
Director, U.S. ORT Operations
PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Princeton)
Dedicated Advocate for STEM Education and National Security

About Los Angeles ORT College
Los Angeles ORT College is a non-profit institution committed to delivering exceptional education and career training in various fields, including STEM disciplines. The college’s mission is to empower individuals through a blend of academic excellence and practical skills, preparing them for success in an ever-evolving global workforce. LA ORT also offers specialized STEM teacher training and development courses for high school educators, helping them achieve certification and enhance STEM education nationwide. To learn more, visit https://laort.edu/teacher-stem-certificate/ or contact Dr. Kanani at Dkanani@laort.edu

About Dr. David Kanani, Ph.D.
Dr. David Kanani serves as the Director of US ORT Operations, President of Bramson ORT Institute of Technology, and President of Los Angeles ORT College. With over 40 years of experience in engineering, education, and leadership, Dr. Kanani is a passionate advocate for STEM education and national security. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) from Princeton University and is dedicated to fostering innovation and developing a robust pipeline of STEM talent in the United States.

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TeamLogic IT Honors Top Franchisees, Brings Leading Industry Experts Together at TeamLogic IT Owners Summit Convention

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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support, celebrated the achievements of its franchise network at the company’s annual Owners Summit and Vendor Show, held October 5-8, 2026. The event brought together TeamLogic IT franchisees, vendors and partners for a week of learning, collaboration and connection, culminating in the recognition of the network’s top-performing franchisees.

“One of the things that makes TeamLogic IT so special is the strength of our franchisee community. Our TeamLogic IT franchise owners represent the very best of the managed services industry,” says Richard Lowe, president and CEO of TeamLogic, LLC. “Owners Summit gives us the opportunity to come together, exchange ideas and celebrate what we’ve accomplished as a network. Recognizing our top-performing owners is always a highlight. Their leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality technology solutions are helping drive our network forward and strengthen the TeamLogic IT brand nationwide.”

The sold-out vendor exhibition featured more than 70 leading companies in the technology industry, including Pax 8, the conference’s signature sponsor, Bitdefender, Blackpoint, Cytracom, Sophos, Kaseya, N-able, NinjaOne, Proofpoint, Rewst, Slide and more.

At a closing ceremony, the following awards were presented:

Franchisee of the Year: Arti Dutt – West Northridge, CA

Rookie of the Year: Reese Verschelde and Corey Gisondi – Bryn Mawr, PA

Technician of the Year: Federico Hansen – N. Palm Beach, FL

VIP (Volume Increase Percentage)
Larry Anderson and Tony Anderson – Montgomery, ALSteve Anderson – Johns Creek, GATop 15 (Based on 2025 sales)
Jim Hackett and Andrew Hackett – Woburn, MATodd & Linda Harrell – Morris Plains, NJTodd & Ruth Tolly – Santa Rosa, CAPaul Behrman & Nadia Pukhova – Lake Forest, CACory & Kathleen Boxall – Ashburn, VARob Fallows & Chris Kasten – Phoenix, AZKirk Gramoll and John Halama – Germantown, WICindy McPike, Cameron Nelson, and Jacob Harrington – Salem, ORBob Roloff – Ft. Myers, FLDwight & Allison Blankenship – Columbus, OHRick Higgins – Dunwoody, GADan & Becky Thomas – Durham, NCScott Daniels – Naples, FLEric Summers – Des Moines, IARandall Wilson – Decatur, ALMillion Dollar Club
Kyle Temple – Richmond, VAJeremy Mason – East Madison, WIJoseph & Joyce Tauras – Manchester, NHSandeep Kaushal – Vernon, CTJim & Mikki Young – Lake Arlington, TXSteve & Jamie McGlumphy – Aurora, ILMike Treiser and Danny Ramey – Denver West, COMayank & Jaimini Patel – Niles, ILAllen Chu – White Plains, NY

About TeamLogic IT
TeamLogic IT is a national provider of advanced technology solutions for companies of all sizes. Local offices provide clients with the IT support they need to run their businesses more efficiently by leveraging the latest technology solutions, including managed IT services, cybersecurity, business continuity, cloud, co-managed IT services, managed AI, and consulting and support. With more than 350 independently owned and operated locations across North America, TeamLogic IT helps companies minimize downtime, improve productivity and secure their IT infrastructure. Visit www.teamlogicit.com or www.TeamLogicFranchising.com for more information on the TeamLogic IT franchise network.

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Mili and Egnyte Partner to put Client Documents to work in Financial Advice

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The partnership brings Egnyte’s secure content platform and Mili’s AI agents together, so advice firms can deliver more comprehensive, personalized advice at scale.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mili, an AI platform for wealth management firms, and Egnyte, a leader in secure content collaboration, intelligence, and governance, today announced a partnership that brings Mili’s AI agents to client documents in Egnyte. Advisors work from a file or a whole client folder alongside data from the firm’s CRM, portfolio and planning systems, under each advisor’s Egnyte permissions.

Kitces Research finds that reviewing client documents is the most common way advisors use AI. Its productivity research puts a new financial plan at 15 to 40 hours of team time.

Advisors use Mili’s agents to model the tax cost of moving a client’s accounts into the firm’s strategy, weigh a rebalance against unrealized gains, summarize a bonus agreement and build a financial snapshot from a statement. The agents link answers to their sources and flag what an analysis may still need.

David Ringler, Managing Director at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group ($1.6B+ AUM), said, “Egnyte and Mili are two valuable pieces of technology in our stack, and bringing them together has changed how our practice runs. Mili’s meeting prep and planning agents have become significantly better with Egnyte data behind them.”

Chirag Gandhi, Co-Founder and CEO of Mili, said, “How many clients an advice firm can serve well has long been capped. It is set by the work of understanding each client’s financial life. Agentic AI is changing that, helping advice firms uplift client capacity by accelerating the delivery of high-quality advice.”

Kyle Blair, Director of Global Financial Services at Egnyte, said, “Egnyte helps financial services firms accelerate critical business operations by turning document-heavy tasks into faster, connected, and revenue-generating workflows. Our partnership enables Mili’s AI agents to securely access and work on customer data within Egnyte for better business outcomes.”

The integration is live for mutual customers. Building on Mili’s work with hundreds of advice firms, it aims to put a firm’s full client knowledge into its advice.

About Egnyte

Egnyte is a leader in secure content collaboration, intelligence, and governance, trusted by more than 23,000 customers to increase employee productivity, drive operational efficiencies, and secure mission-critical content. Egnyte’s AI-powered platform empowers organizations to create, share, and protect their information at scale, with specialized solutions designed to meet the unique needs of organizations in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), financial services, life sciences, and other industries. For more information, visit www.egnyte.com.

About Mili

Mili is an AI platform for wealth management firms. Its specialized agents automate advisor workflows across meetings, prospecting, onboarding, planning, data management, document intelligence, and compliance. Mili is SOC 2 certified, ISO 27001 compliant, and works with RIAs and broker-dealers managing $250B+ in client assets. Learn more at getmili.ai.

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QUANTUM CONNECTIONS PROMOTES JAMES “JAMIE” GRIFFETH TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF THE DIALOGUE TRAINING INSTITUTE

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DALLAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quantum Connections® has promoted James “Jamie” Griffeth to Chief Operating Officer. Griffeth joined the organization in September of 2025 as Chief Learning Officer and will continue to serve as Director of the Dialogue Training Institute in addition to his new responsibilities.

Since joining Quantum Connections, Griffeth has focused on the organization’s learning mission. He designed a four-tier practitioner credentialing framework, architected the Quantum Dialogue Profile behavioral assessment, led the migration to a new enterprise learning management system, and built the organization’s localization pipeline—delivering that training in French Canadian with Spanish and Chinese queued as next languages.

Griffeth’s expanded role brings together organizational operations and learning leadership around multiple goals: maintaining the company’s infrastructure in ways that align with its mission, expanding the certified leadership network, and continuing to make dialogue skills easier to access, practice, and apply in everyday life.

“Jamie has earned my complete trust and admiration thorough his exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to turn vision into execution.” Said Dr. Jonathan Thorp, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Connections. “When I asked him to success me as Chief Learning Officer, I already knew he was capable of great things. His performance has only reinforced that confidence. I’m delighted to recognize his contribution with this promotion and look forward to partnering with him as we continue building the future of Quantum Connections.”

Griffeth will continue to support Quantum Connections’ mission by preparing the company for sustainable growth while maintaining the quality and consistency of its learning experiences. By linking program delivery to assessments and evidence, Griffeth aims to use technology to expand its reach to more partners and clients, helping them understand how to apply dialogue skills and the outcomes that follow.

About Quantum Connections
Quantum Connections, founded by renowned relationship experts Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D., leverages over 40 years of expertise to provide individuals and organizations with invaluable relational competency skills rooted in neuro and quantum social sciences. Quantum Connections serves small businesses, large corporations, global faith communities, educational institutions, and community organizations, as well as individuals, couples, and families, offering live and on-demand training, coaching certification, and resources to foster authentic connections through effective communication and skill development.

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