Southeastern Oklahoma State University and First United Bank have teamed up to retain local graduates in Durant. By establishing a career-focused program, they aim to equip students with the skills and connections needed to remain and thrive in their hometown.

Billions of federal defense dollars course through Maine each year, fueling industries from shipbuilding to advanced manufacturing. Hundreds of companies—both established giants and emerging ventures—benefit from contracts that ripple across local communities statewide.

A joint effort by Mizuho Americas and NPower is opening doors for aspiring technology professionals in New York. The Path2TECH: Networking & Systems Administration program, piloted in 2025 with support from a Mizuho USA Foundation FutureReady grant, aims to bolster career opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.