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The Harry Winston Brilliant Futures™ Program
The Harry Winston Hope Foundation™ announced its support of the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and the China Youth Development Foundation (CYDF) in introducing the globally acclaimed Passport to Success® life and employability skills to underserved youth in China.
The curriculum, translated into Mandarin and adapted to reflect China’s unique culture, was developed to meet a crucial need in the country’s education system, as China works to support its booming economy and meet employer demands for qualified workers. The skills gained by program participants, which include communications, teamwork, effective work habits and community service, are viewed as vital to students’ prospects in both education and employment.
“We are proud to support the International Youth Foundation and China Youth Development Foundation as they bring this proven curriculum to the young people of China,” said Frederic de Narp, President and CEO of Harry Winston, Inc. “Giving back is part of the DNA of Harry Winston. As we grow our presence in China, we bring with us our dedication to philanthropy and our commitment to supporting the unique needs of communities where we operate globally.”
“In over a dozen countries worldwide, our Passport to Success® curriculum has demonstrated it can help young people stay in school, improve their prospects for employment, and bolster their hopes for the future,” said William S. Reese, President and CEO of the International Youth Foundation. ”We are very pleased to be working with the Harry Winston Hope Foundation to introduce the program in China for the first time, so this country’s youth can be successful and contribute to their community’s growth and wellbeing.”
The Harry Winston Brilliant Futures program, which targets youth ages 14-18, will introduce the Passport to Success (PTS) curriculum in two Bai Nian Vocational Schools (BNVS) in Beijing and Nanjing. BNVS teachers and staff are trained to effectively teach life and character skills and transform their classrooms into more engaging learning environments.
By June 2012, 120 youth will successfully complete the PTS program, which also includes self-confidence building, goal setting and financial literacy. Plans are underway for the program to expand to additional schools upon completion of the pilot. ■
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Hublot
Monday, April 29th 2013
Interviewed at Baselworld 2013, Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, discusses the driving forces that keep the brand on a permanent upward trajectory.
"No innovation, no future!"
Interviewed at Baselworld 2013, Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, discusses the driving forces that keep the brand on a permanent upward trajectory.
Omega
Monday, April 29th 2013
The Co-Axial is ubiquitous at Omega, in its calibres, in its communication, and now in its genes. Hardly surprising, then, that the company has made co-axial technology its rallying cry for 2013. Stephen Urquhart, President of Omega, explains.
The Co-Axial movement is second nature for Omega
The Co-Axial is ubiquitous at Omega, in its calibres, in its communication, and now in its genes. Hardly surprising, then, that the company has made co-axial technology its rallying cry for 2013. Stephen Urquhart, President of Omega, explains.
Christophe Claret
Sunday, April 28th 2013
For a long time, Christophe Claret - 25 years of grande complication watchmaking under his belt - worked in the shadow of the leading watch companies. The response to a tough business climate, his Dual Tow sowed the seeds for the brand that bears his name. Kantharos, presented at Baselworld 2013, confirms this second direction for the brand. An explanation from the master watchmaker himself.
Christophe Claret, the unsung hero makes some noise
For a long time, Christophe Claret - 25 years of grande complication watchmaking under his belt - worked in the shadow of the leading watch companies. The response to a tough business climate, his Dual Tow sowed the seeds for the brand that bears his name. Kantharos, presented at Baselworld 2013, confirms this second direction for the brand. An explanation from the master watchmaker himself.
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