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MyComputerCareer Updates IT-Training Program to Serve and Support Today’s Learners

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Refreshed Curriculum Will Emphasize Building the Skills Needed (Yes, AI Included) to Enter the Industry Confidently and Find Success

APEX, N.C., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Some of these stats may seem familiar because they’re cited often, but let’s set the scene appropriately:

514,359 cybersecurity job openings were posted in the United States last year. Roughly 1/4 of those roles has no qualified candidate to fill the positionIn 2026, 90% of organizations will be negatively impacted by the IT skills shortage. (IDC)93% of tech leaders say their teams lack the staff and skill sets to deliver on their priority initiatives in 2026Only 35% of Americans now say a college education is “very important,” down from 53% in 2019 and 75% in 2010 (Gallup)

“We believe when you support the person as much as the professional, you create students who don’t just survive the future of technology, but actively shape it,” said Amy Onuska, CEO of MyComputerCareer.

In short, skills for learners of every age from every background are more critical than ever in the IT industry, and MyComputerCareer (MyCC) is once again innovating to meet today’s learners and the organizations looking to hire them.

Following a lengthy review, the MyCC leadership team determined it was time for a refresh to hyper-focus on developing a skilled student who is able to think critically and autonomously as they work to enter a competitive industry requiring lifelong learning. The specifics? The school’s Information Technology Security & Administration (ITSA) program will feature:

Four core certifications: CompTIA Sec+, CompTIA Net+, Microsoft AI 901 (AI fundamentals) and Microsoft AZ 104 (Cloud Administration)AI concepts and practice woven throughout every courseThe addition of a MyCC intro course providing “tech essentials”Continued emphasis on student support systems like mentors and tutoring to ensure successContinued focus on soft skills through the school’s Pathways programA digital portfolio for every student to highlight skills in, and out of, the classroom

The refreshed ITSA curriculum will also positively impact the school’s advanced learning platforms, providing the core concepts needed to navigate MyCC’s Cybersecurity Specialist (CSS), Cybersecurity Engineer (CSE), and Associate programs.

“We’ve designed these updates with one major goal in mind, to prepare students to enter the IT industry of 2026 and beyond with the skills and confidence needed for success,” said Darlene Cernoch, VP of Education at MyComputerCareer. “This is a very deliberate and strategic shift from not only providing the tools and support for learners to gain knowledge of technology and how it works, but to becoming an independent thinker who is curious and ready for the next challenge as a successful contributor in the IT industry.”

Today’s world of work is creating two groups: those who utilize AI and create the future, and those who get left behind. Responding to this growing demand, MyComputerCareer is incorporating AI throughout every course. “We have one certification course for AI in Microsoft’s AI-901, and students will leverage AI skills learned in every class. That might include resume development, building a bot that may act as a tutor, developing a study guide, and more,” Cernoch said. She also noted MyCC isn’t teaching to a specific AI or LLM to purposely broaden knowledge of the tech.

Additional updates to the learning platform worth highlighting. Let’s talk about labs. In IT training, pre-built, simulated labs are fairly common. MyComputerCareer’s refreshed program features a shift to real-time, custom-learning labs and virtual machines to enable students to effectively learn concepts in practical, hands-on scenarios. The digital portfolio learners will build is designed to positively impact their transition to an IT career with a resource highlighting their work and accomplishments. This level of future-focused student support is one of the reasons MyCC learners thrive in the school’s programs and in IT.

“Our updated curriculum moves beyond simple credentialing; it’s about fostering a mindset of lifelong learning,” said Amy Onuska, CEO of MyComputerCareer. “By pairing critical human support with the practical power of AI, we’re not just preparing students for a specific IT role today—we’re equipping them with the confidence and adaptability to navigate an evolving industry for years to come. We believe when you support the person as much as the professional, you create students who don’t just survive the future of technology, but actively shape it.”

MyComputerCareer’s refreshed curriculum will go live in late July and will be immediately available to new students then. You can find additional details on the ITSA program and how to enroll on the school’s website.

Since opening its doors in 2007, MyComputerCareer has equipped more than 32,000 graduates with the skills and resources needed for success, resulting in alumni working for some of the top tech companies across the country. The school welcomes students with no former experience or training in IT, and graduates come from a broad range of backgrounds – from hospitality to retail to stay-at-home parents.

About MyComputerCareer

MyComputerCareer is an accredited* technical school, with classes online and on-campus, that provides hands-on Information Technology training, certifications and job placement in as little as seven months. Founded in 2007, the school boasts nine campuses in Texas, North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, and Nellis Air Force Base, with its headquarters in Holly Springs, North Carolina. For more information, call (866) 606-6922 or visit www.mycomputercareer.edu

* Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)

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Vetter Senior Living scales purpose and connection for residents with LifeLoop Wellness Navigator

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Expanded technology partnership elevates social wellness as a core pillar of resident well-being across 28 communities through data-driven insights and intervention

DENVER, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LifeLoop, the leading proactive engagement and whole-person wellness platform for senior living, today announced that Vetter Senior Living (Vetter) has expanded its partnership with the portfolio-wide launch of the Wellness Navigator, LifeLoop’s innovative new solution that provides a research-based framework to operationalize resident social wellness at scale. The solution is now available across 28 Vetter communities in Nebraska, Missouri, and Wyoming.

Senior living providers have long recognized the critical role life enrichment professionals play in resident quality of life, yet the impact of that work has historically been difficult to quantify. This lack of standardized measurement has limited the industry’s ability to evaluate and deliver social wellness with the same rigor applied to clinical and physical dimensions of resident health. Vetter’s implementation of the LifeLoop Wellness Navigator introduces a consistent method to translate resident engagement data into actionable insights, reflecting the organization’s broader strategy to elevate life enrichment as a core pillar of resident well-being.

“Cultivating purpose and connection is central to who we are and the experiences we create for our residents at Vetter Senior Living,” said Mark Iverson, chief operating officer at Vetter Senior Living. “LifeLoop’s Wellness Navigator enables us to now operationalize that belief across every community—it’s transformative for our organization, our community teams, and our residents. Our partnership with LifeLoop is helping us advance a model of senior living in which social wellness is intentionally supported as an essential element of overall resident health.”

Vetter has launched the Wellness Navigator portfolio-wide to standardize how communities measure and improve social well-being. The solution gives community staff greater visibility into residents at risk of loneliness or disengagement, empowering life enrichment professionals to intervene with personalized support before isolation impacts resident health and well-being. Using the solution’s wellness intelligence system—including the Social Engagement Index (SEI) and UCLA 3 Loneliness Scale as validated measurement frameworks—staff can confidently and consistently evaluate engagement trends over time, at both the resident and community levels.

“The potential impact of the Wellness Navigator for our life enrichment teams and residents cannot be overstated. In my 15 years in this field, we have never had an industry-standard framework to quantify how life enrichment positively impacts resident wellness,” said Courtney Schmitz, director of purposeful living at Vetter Senior Living. “With LifeLoop, we’re moving beyond program planning and activity tracking into data-driven, whole-person wellness.”

Vetter has leveraged LifeLoop solutions for resident engagement, community operations, and family connections for over 15 years. This expansion builds on Vetter’s longstanding commitment to creating community experiences that are centered in dignity and purpose for all residents.

“Vetter is demonstrating what it looks like to treat life enrichment as an essential component of resident well-being,” said Rob Fisher, chief executive officer at LifeLoop. “As senior living continues to evolve, recognizing that purpose and connection matter is important, but having the infrastructure to seamlessly understand, support, and improve them is paramount. Vetter is one of the organizations leading that shift, and we’re proud to partner with them to put that vision into practice for the staff, residents, and families they care for.”

About Vetter Senior Living

Vetter Senior Living is a nonprofit organization providing services and living options including rehabilitation, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, home health care, and hospice. The company has locations in Nebraska and Missouri, and manages care communities in Lander, Wyoming and Grand Island, Nebraska. With a mission of “Dignity in Life,” Vetter Senior Living is well known for quality care. More than 4,000 team members continuously strive for improvement in all areas of service.

About LifeLoop

LifeLoop is powering a new era of aging. Trusted by more than 4,700 communities across North America, LifeLoop embeds proactive engagement and whole-person wellness into the daily life of senior living communities. With LifeLoop, senior living providers deliver personalized experiences that foster purpose and connection—helping older adults live not just longer, but better. Learn more at lifeloop.com.

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LifeLoop

natalie.jones@lifeloop.com

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Ontario International Airport receives its largest-ever VALE grant to expand clean-energy infrastructure

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ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been awarded nearly $4.15 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its clean-energy infrastructure, the airport’s third – and largest – federal Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) grant in as many years.

The $4,147,752 grant will cover 75% of the $5.53 million cost of installing electric ground support equipment (eGSE) charging infrastructure at Terminals 2 and 4. The project will support electric-powered equipment used to service aircraft on the ground, reducing reliance on conventional fuel-powered equipment and associated emissions.

“This latest investment by the FAA is a tremendous vote of confidence in the work we are doing to build a more sustainable Ontario International Airport,” said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “Three VALE grants in three years represents meaningful progress, and this latest award will allow us and our airline partners to continue reducing emissions while investing in the infrastructure ONT will need for the future.”

The VALE program helps commercial airports meet their air-quality responsibilities by funding eligible projects that reduce emissions. ONT’s latest award follows previous VALE grants supporting the airport’s ground power unit (GPU) and pre-conditioned air (PCAir) projects. These investments reduce the need for aircraft and ground equipment to burn fuel while parked at the terminal, supporting cleaner and more efficient airport operations.

The latest grant represents the federal government’s full 75% eligible share of the eGSE charger project. A competitive procurement process resulted in a successful bid significantly below the airport’s original project estimate, further reducing the local financial commitment required to complete the improvements.

“This is exactly the kind of strategic partnership that allows us to make significant infrastructure improvements while being responsible stewards of airport resources,” Elkadi said.

About Ontario International Airport

Ranked as the second most popular mid-sized airport by J.D. Power, Ontario International Airport (ONT) serves more than 7 million passengers per year and offers nonstop service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. ONT is owned and operated by the Ontario International Airport Authority, a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the San Bernardino County. More information is available at flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X and Instagram

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Solace Announces Appointment of Mike Capone to Board of Directors

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Appointment follows Solace’s closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle with US$790 million (C$1.1 billion) in commitments, in partnership with majority investor Bridge Growth PartnersCapone brings over 30 years of experience scaling global technology businesses and helping the world’s largest enterprises transform how they use dataCapone served as CEO of Qlik for more than eight years and currently serves on the boards of Dynatrace and Suvoda

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solace, the real-time data platform for the enterprise, today announced the appointment of Mike Capone, former CEO of Qlik, to its Board of Directors. Capone brings more than three decades of experience building and scaling global technology businesses with deep expertise in data, AI, and enterprise infrastructure software.

His appointment comes as enterprises increase investment in operationalizing AI, making real-time data infrastructure increasingly mission-critical. Solace sits at the center of this shift, enabling the world’s largest organizations to move trusted data continuously across applications, AI agents and cloud environments.

The appointment follows Solace and majority investor Bridge Growth Partners’ announcement in May 2026 of the successful closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle with US$790 million (C$1.1 billion) in commitments. The transaction was co-led by Apogem Capital, Golub Capital, HSBC Asset Management, and Schroders Capital, with meaningful participation from Bridge Growth Partners III, Bridge Growth’s latest flagship fund, which made its inaugural investment through the transaction.

Capone most recently served for more than eight years as CEO of Qlik, where he led the company through significant growth and transformation, expanding its capabilities across data integration, analytics and AI and strengthening its position as a strategic technology partner to some of the world’s largest enterprises. Capone currently serves on the boards of Dynatrace and Suvoda. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Medidata Solutions and held multiple senior leadership positions at ADP.

“Mike and I developed a strong relationship during his tenure as CEO of Qlik, and I have seen firsthand his rare combination of technology expertise, enterprise perspective, and operating leadership,” said Denis King, President and CEO of Solace. “His experience scaling a global technology business will be highly valuable as Solace enters its next phase of growth and as real-time data becomes increasingly critical to enterprise applications and AI agents.”

“I’m delighted to join Solace’s outstanding Board, which brings together some of the technology industry’s most accomplished leaders,” said Mike Capone. “I look forward to working closely with Denis, the management team, and my fellow Board members as we continue to build and scale a highly differentiated global technology business.”

“We are pleased to welcome Mike to the Solace Board,” said Tom Manley, Chairman of Solace and Partner of Bridge Growth Partners. “Mike has an exceptional track record of scaling technology companies and working with global enterprises at the center of major shifts in data and infrastructure. His appointment, following the successful closing of the continuation vehicle, reflects Bridge Growth’s continued focus on supporting Solace with the leadership, governance and resources to build an enduring global technology company.”

About Solace:

Solace is the real-time data platform for the enterprise. The Solace Platform combines an event mesh, stream data processing, agentic processing and democratized access in one experience, connecting every application, cloud, partner, and edge, turning raw events into real-time context, powering AI agents in production, and putting it all in the hands of every team. RBC Capital Markets, Bosch, Heineken, PSA Singapore, United Airlines, Schwarz Group and hundreds more enterprises rely on Solace to operate in real-time. Independent, focused, and purpose-built for the enterprise, Solace is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices around the world. Learn more at solace.com.

About Bridge Growth Partners:

Bridge Growth Partners, LLC is a private equity firm that targets investments in the technology and technology-enabled services sectors. Bridge Growth Partners brings together in one team premier investment, financial, strategic, and operating business-building talent. The firm is committed to relationship-based investing, with a focus on supporting growth, operational excellence, and world-class governance at its portfolio companies to create value for investors. For more information about Bridge Growth Partners, please visit www.bridgegrowthpartners.com.

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Jamie Kightley, IBA International
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