GENEVA, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Youth Forum (WYF), an international nonprofit advancing challenge-based learning and youth development across more than 30 countries, today launched the Global AI Talent Compact at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, where WYF served as an official session partner.

The summit, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with more than 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland, is the United Nations’ leading platform on artificial intelligence.

The Compact establishes an open global action network built on five commitments: expanding access to AI literacy; defining the human capabilities that matter most in the AI era; scaling real-world, challenge- and project-based learning; safeguarding youth well-being; and recognizing ability through evidence of real work, not credentials alone.

“AI is changing not only how young people learn and create, but how talent is identified and recognized,” said Houston Hou, Global Executive Convener of WYF. “Young people need pathways through which real ability can be seen, trusted and connected. The Compact is an open invitation to build those pathways together.”

The launch convened leaders from across the UN system, academia and youth innovation, including Fabrizio Hochschild, former UN Under-Secretary-General; Frédéric Werner, Head of Strategic Engagement, AI for Good, ITU; and Ben Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Minerva Project. Alongside speakers from AI Singapore (AISG), the ASEAN Foundation, the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), the United Nations University (UNU), and student AI communities including the Imperial AI Group, the Oxford Guild, the University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Student Team (UTMIST) and the Global AI Alliance at Penn. The Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center served as supporting partner of the session.

Following the launch, WYF will convene founding supporters worldwide — universities, student AI societies, education and innovation organizations, and industry partners — to advance year-round, challenge-based AI learning, new forms of talent recognition, and pathways connecting young talent with real-world opportunities.

About World Youth Forum

WYF is an international nonprofit youth development platform. Through educational programmes, competitions, international conferences and youth-led initiatives, WYF engages more than 500,000 young people annually across more than 30 countries.

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LONDON, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Price Bailey’s Mid-Market index shows revenue growth barely keeping pace with inflation as profits come under pressure.

UK mid–market companies are delivering headline revenue growth, but for most businesses this is barely outpacing inflation and is failing to translate into stronger profits, according to new research by Price Bailey, the leading accountancy firm. 

The Price Bailey Mid–Market Index 2026, which analysed 12,625 UK businesses with revenues between £10m and £250m across 16 sectors, found that average revenue growth continues to be driven by a small number of high–performing outliers rather than broader growth. 

While mean compound annual revenue growth stands at 12%, the median business is growing at just 6%, only slightly ahead of average inflation of 5.3% over the period. This gap highlights the pressure facing mid–market companies operating in a challenging economic environment. 

The research goes on to show that revenue growth across UK regions remains modest for the typical business, with median growth only marginally above inflation in most areas. London displays the widest gap between top–performing companies and the median. 

Sector analysis suggests that the strongest performers are businesses with the ability to protect or increase prices, those sectors with limited pricing flexibility are more likely to see growth eroded by inflationary pressures. 

According to the data, revenue growth is not feeding through into profit growth. EBITDA and profit after tax for mid–sized companies have failed to keep pace with rising revenues in recent years, meaning many businesses are working harder simply to stand still. This trend has implications for shareholders and business owners, as higher turnover does not necessarily equate to improved returns. 

Commenting on the findings, Chand Chudasama, member of the Board and Partner in the Strategy and Corporate Finance team at Price Bailey says: “The headline figures suggest growth, but when you look beneath the surface a different picture emerges. For many mid–market businesses, revenue increases are being absorbed by inflation and cost pressures, while profits remain stubbornly flat. The real differentiator now, is pricing power.” 

More data is available on in the Price Bailey Mid-Market Index, on the Price Bailey website.

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Veterans in Three Major Metro Areas Can Now Access Short-Term Tech Training Through VA Funding — Even with Little or no GI Bill® Benefits remaining.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ACI Learning Tech Academy, a tech-enabled training partner for cybersecurity, IT, and beyond, today announced that its campus locations in Dallas, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; and Colorado Springs, Colorado have been approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as VET TEC 2.0 training providers. Veterans in these communities can now enroll in ACI Learning’s approved programs and receive tuition and housing assistance through the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program if eligible.

VET TEC 2.0, part of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, provides eligible veterans with funded access to short-term technology training without drawing down their GI Bill® entitlement. The popular program is back online this summer. To be approved, training providers must demonstrate strong, verifiable employment outcomes — meaning the VA only reimburses institutions whose graduates successfully complete their programs and secure gainful employment.

VET TEC 2.0 was recently launched by the VA, with a few small changes from the prior version of the program. The program supports training in areas such as: Cybersecurity, IT support, Networking, Cloud computing, Systems administration and other in-demand technology fields.

ACI Learning’s approved VET TEC 2.0 programs across these campuses include:

Computer User Support Specialist — Prepares students for in-demand skills and certifications including AI Prompt Engineering, CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+Cybersecurity Analyst — Includes CompTIA Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+

“This is a great opportunity for Veterans in need of updating their skills and certs, who have already used their GI Bill benefits,” said Tim Kalil, President of ACI Learning Tech Academy. “This approval reflects the strength of our outcomes and the dedication of our instructors and staff. Our Dallas, San Antonio, and Colorado Springs campuses are ready and excited to support the next generation of veterans making this transition.”

With VET TEC 2.0, even veterans with no GI Bill® entitlement remaining may be eligible for this funding program. Candidates interested in training at one of ACI Learning’s newly approved campuses can connect with Tech Academy’s enrollment team to navigate the enrollment process or apply directly through the VA website.

In addition to classroom instruction from experienced industry professionals, ACI Learning students gain access to a suite of online learning resources through the myACI platform, one-on-one support from Instructor Mentors, and dedicated post-graduation assistance from Career Mentors to help students build resumes, prepare for interviews, and land their first role in tech.

For more information about ACI Learning’s VET TEC 2.0 programs or to request information about enrollment, visit ACITechAcademy.com.

About ACI Learning Tech Academy

ACI Learning Tech Academy is your tech-enabled partner for cybersecurity, IT, and beyond. Whether you’re building your career or strengthening your team, we deliver hands-on training — online, in-person, or hybrid — that leads to real-world skills and measurable results.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Media Contact: Kate Matty, SVP Marketing, katherine.matty@acilearning.com

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