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YARMOUTH, Maine—Last month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) — with the help of the organization’s Scholarship Selection Committee and Human Resources Committee — chose 12 recipients for the inaugural Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, a program developed by WISF to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce. “The SIA Women in Security Forum continues to break new ground, inspire me and many others, and...

WESTMINISTER, Colo.—To better its community as well as the low-voltage systems integration industry as a whole, PSA, which is focused on philanthropic giving, employee wellness and developing the next generation of industry leaders, launched its corporate social responsibility program. “Our employees have been the driving force in getting PSA involved in supporting our communities,” Bill Bozeman, CEO, PSA said in the announcement. “I’m constantly impressed by their willingness to jump...

PITTSBURGH— Vector Security began awarding Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarships in 2009 to provide financial support to loss prevention professionals or those interested in a loss prevention career, seeking to obtain LPF's Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) or Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) certifications. More than 260 scholarships totaling $262,460 have been awarded since this program began. This year, a total of 10 LPQ and 10 LPC scholarships will be awarded to U.S.-based professionals,...

PITTSBURGH—Vector Security is accepting applications for its 2014 Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarship program through March 31, the company announced recently. The scholarships cover all course and exam fees for retail loss-prevention professionals working to obtain LPF's Loss Prevention Qualified or Loss Prevention Certified certifications. “Over the years, LPQ and LPC certifications have become immensely popular and well-respected,” said Michael Grady, Vector executive...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—Intertek is offering a new scholarship and internship program for undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math, the company announced Dec. 12. At least one of the five scholarships, up to $10,000 each, will be specifically offered to female candidates, according to Intertek, a provider of quality and safety solutions for the security industry, among others. “This scholarship program will give rising stars in the engineering field...