Career & Technical Education News
Become a lifelong learner with information about career and technical education aimed at students of all ages. This section features news on skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies and career preparation as well as apps, staff, companies, partnerships, events, products, services and data pertaining to the vocational education industry.
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to STEM Education in New Jersey, Kicks Off STEM Month (March) Early
Spencer Savings Bank kicked off STEM Month (March) early by donating $10,000 to the Research and Development Council of New Jersey in support of the Governor’s STEM Scholars program, which empowers the state’s top students to excel in STEM fields. As part of the initiative, two scholars visited the bank’s headquarters to meet with members of the Finance and IT teams, including their CFO, who enjoyed connecting with the students and supporting the next generation of STEM leaders. - February 04, 2026 - Spencer Savings Bank
Keep Sierra Green Launches No-Cost EV Technician Training
Keep Sierra Green Launches No-Cost EV Technician Training Cohorts for Individuals and Employers Across the Sierra Foothills The Keep Sierra Green Program, presented by the Cal Asian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce, is now enrolling participants for... - February 04, 2026 - Keep Sierra Green
Anti-Choking Devices Donated to All Parents and Teachers of The First Presbyterian Preschool of Naples and The Tommie Barfield Elementary School by The Cassata Foundation
In a remarkable and life-saving collaboration, Rosario S. Cassata, Trustee of The Cassata Foundation, has joined forces with Arthur Lih, the founder of LifeVac, to once again contribute to saving lives in Collier County, Florida. - January 29, 2026 - The Cassata Foundation
Cal Coast Cares Foundation to Award Over $160,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has begun accepting applications for its next round of college scholarships for local students. The application period runs through March 20. The nonprofit foundation will award scholarships of up to $2,000 to deserving college students, graduating high school... - January 29, 2026 - California Coast Credit Union
High School Student Launches MusicSynth, an AI-Powered Platform Transforming How Students Practice Music
Built by violinist Abhimanyu Kaushik, the free tool helps students bridge the gap between sheet music and finger placement through real-time visual feedback. - January 28, 2026 - Abhimanyu Kaushik
Alabama Schools and University Take Proactive Lead on AI Literacy and Student Readiness
Children are encountering digital technology as early as age two, and most teens are already using AI tools often without adult guidance. Rather than reacting later, Alabama schools and a local university are taking action now. Next week, in-person sessions will bring students, educators, and families together to build shared understanding, clear expectations, and practical guidance so AI strengthens learning, leadership, and opportunity from the start. - January 24, 2026 - DISCOVERING AI
SupportYourApp Launches “Customer Support 101: Building Excellence” - A New Course on Modern Customer Support
SupportYourApp has launched “Customer Support 101: Building Excellence,” a new educational course designed to help teams and professionals build customer-centric support operations by combining human expertise with AI-driven workflows. - January 08, 2026 - SupportYourApp
Rob Reider Joins AvBrief to Launch New Podcast Jan. 8
AvBrief is proud and more than a little humbled to announce that one of the most familiar and trusted voices in aviation, Rob Reider, is joining the AvBrief team with his biweekly podcast on the lessons we learn when things don't go as planned. - January 07, 2026 - AvBrief Media Ltd.
AI Reshapes Education: American High School Academy Expands AI Literacy and Prompt Engineering Instruction
American High School Academy expands its AI Literacy and Prompt Engineering program, formalizing instruction in AI fundamentals, prompt engineering and ethical technology use. As AI skills become a baseline for future jobs, the initiative prepares students by integrating skills across curricula, supporting diverse post-graduation pathways and promoting critical thinking, equity and responsible AI use. This expansion reflects educational trends calling AI literacy essential by 2026. - January 06, 2026 - American High School Academy
BIN95 Launches Free Industrial Unit Conversion Chart App with 48 Engineering Tools and Printable PDF Companion
BIN95 Industrial Training has officially released its new Unit Conversion Chart App, a free, no-login-required reference tool designed for engineers, technicians, maintenance professionals, and students working across industrial sectors. The app features 48 conversion charts and real-time calculators, grouped into four core categories: Automation, Maintenance, Electrical, and Mechanical. - December 31, 2025 - Business Industrial Network
CommLab India Highlights – 25-Year Milestone, AI Research, and Global Learning Initiatives
CommLab India marks a defining year in 2025 with 25 years of learning excellence, global AI in research, LearnFlux, and multiple industry recognitions. - December 24, 2025 - CommLab India
NDASA Opposes Schedule III of Marijuana by Executive Order
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is sounding the alarm over President Trump’s recent announcement to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. While the move is being celebrated by some as a step toward marijuana reform, NDASA warns that this decision could have catastrophic consequences for the safety of the United States workforce and transportation sectors. - December 12, 2025 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
24hourEDU Announces New Mortgage Loan Originator Pre-Licensing Training Approvals in Massachusetts, Idaho, and Nebraska
24hourEDU.com, a top online mortgage training school, received NMLS approval to offer pre-licensing education courses for aspiring Mortgage Loan Originators in Massachusetts, Idaho, and Nebraska. This expansion broadens their national catalog, providing NMLS-mandated training to mortgage professionals (Loan Officers & Mortgage Brokers) seeking licensure in these states. - December 11, 2025 - 24hourEDU
CommLab India Wins the Platinum Award for Top eLearning Content Development 2026
CommLab India wins the Platinum Award for Top eLearning Content Development companies 2026, delivering AI-powered custom eLearning trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises. - November 27, 2025 - CommLab India
Baker Technical Institute Announces Launch of APEX Elite Line Academy - A New Standard in Lineworker Training
Baker Technical Institute (BTI), a leading nonprofit technical college known for its hands-on workforce and technical training programs, is proud to announce the launch of APEX Elite Line Academy, a premier lineworker training school located in Baker City, Oregon. - November 24, 2025 - Baker Technical Institute
From Practise to Platform: New Webinar Series Helps Irish Solicitors Move Beyond the Billable Hour and Build Smarter Systems
A new webinar series from Praxis Consulting aims to help Irish solicitors modernise legal service delivery. The series focuses on building smarter systems using tools firms already use, embedding compliance and audit readiness and navigating AI safely under the EU AI Act and new Law Society guidance. The series has been designed in line with Law Society of Ireland CPD criteria. - November 24, 2025 - Praxis Consulting
AGI O.N.E. Project Launches: A Framework for Human-Centered Artificial General Intelligence
AGI O.N.E. is a research initiative built on William R. Stanek’s Holistic Intelligence Model, an eight-pillar framework unifying emotional, ethical, creative, analytical, and cultural intelligence. The project provides a human-centered blueprint for the future of AI and AGI alignment, offering a new model for how advanced intelligence can responsibly support individuals, teams, and organizations. - November 21, 2025 - William R. Stanek
TrainSMART Announces 3-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Phoenix, AZ, December 8-10, 2025
TrainSMART will host a 3-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Phoenix, AZ, December 8–10, 2025, at Expansive Midtown. This interactive, IBCT-accredited program helps professionals design and deliver engaging, results-driven training. Ideal for HR, L&D, and subject matter experts seeking to boost facilitation confidence and skill. - November 17, 2025 - TrainSMART, INC.
CommLab India Earns Four Global Recognitions for Excellence in Learning and Leadership Training 2026
CommLab India earns four global awards for excellence in eLearning, onboarding, and leadership training, empowering global teams with AI-driven learning. - November 17, 2025 - CommLab India
Pack the Pantry Food Drive Raises Over 30,000 Meals for Local Community College Students
Food pantries on local community college campuses are about to get a big boost just on time for the upcoming holidays, and to help make up for expected federal food aid cutbacks. The 7th annual Pack the Pantry virtual food drive raised $16,819 in the month of October, which will provide more than... - November 12, 2025 - California Coast Credit Union
New Book from Oaklea Achieves “Number One New Release in Evolution” Status on Amazon
A book entitled “Who You Are and Why You’re Here” published on Oct 24, 2025 has reached the coveted status of being named the “Number One New Release in Evolution” on Amazon. The book reveals research findings by the Division of Perceptual Studies (DOP) at UVa as well as the results of quantum physics experiments and consciousness research by a number of scientific researchers in an effort to support a new theory of the origin and evolution of life. - October 30, 2025 - The Oaklea Press
24HourEDU Announces New Mortgage Loan Originator Pre-Licensing Training Approvals in Maryland and South Carolina
24HourEDU, a leading provider of online mortgage education, is proud to announce its newest approvals for Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) pre-licensing training courses in Maryland and South Carolina. - October 29, 2025 - 24hourEDU
Dropout Crisis: Americans Leaving High School Every 26 Seconds; American High School Academy Expands Adult Diploma Program
Over 1.2 million U.S. students drop out of high school each year, one every 26 seconds (dosomething.org). American High School Academy’s Cognia-accredited Adult High School Completion Program offers adults a flexible path to finish high school—online, hybrid, or in person—earning a real diploma at their own pace from anywhere in the country. - October 19, 2025 - American High School Academy
Aviation High School Launches Next-Generation STEM Pathways in Aerospace, AI, Rocketry, Robotics, and Drone Technology
Aviation High School, powered by American High School Academy, is redefining STEM education with programs in aviation, aerospace, AI, and robotics. Students can graduate with FAA Part 107 drone certification, Private Pilot Ground School completion, and college credits. - October 17, 2025 - American High School Academy
Veterans Week: AgileDad and Pivot Agility Offer Free Online Career Training for U.S. Military and Veterans
AgileDad and Pivot Agility are offering free, live online Agile and product training courses exclusively for U.S. military personnel and veterans during Veterans Week 2025. Classes include Certified ScrumMaster, Product Owner, Agile Implementation, and Product Thinking. Sponsored seats are limited; verification required. - October 16, 2025 - AgileDad
AMPP Announces Updates to Its Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 Course to Reflect Evolving Industry Standards
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the world’s leading authority on corrosion control and protective coatings, has announced the rollout of an updated version of its Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 course, beginning this week. The revised course... - October 16, 2025 - AMPP
CareerSprints Prepares Business Analysts for 2026 Career Advancement with Streamlined PMI-PBA Application Support
CareerSprints helps business analysts achieve PMI-PBA certification success with expert application review and rewrite services. With 500+ approved applications, 100% approval rate, and a money-back guarantee, professionals can confidently advance their careers through certification. - October 16, 2025 - Career Sprints
The Able Show Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Powerful On-Set Experience
Media Invited to Witness the Future of Inclusive Entertainment as The Able Show Hosts Its Final Taping of the Year—Showcasing People with Disabilities in Front of and Behind the Camera. - October 15, 2025 - The Able Show
Award-Winning AI Simulation Transforms UTI Education; Iridium CE Wins Silver at 20th Annual w3 Awards for Innovation in Medical Learning Experiences
Iridium CE, in partnership with Global Education Group, has won a Silver w3 Award for its AI-powered UTI education program, Rethinking Uncomplicated UTIs. The interactive simulation enables HCPs to diagnose and treat virtual patients in real-time, improving competence, confidence, and antibiotic stewardship. With 1,500+ learners reached and strong outcomes, this marks the program’s second major award. Supported by an educational grant from GSK. - October 10, 2025 - Iridium CE
25 Years of Impact: CommLab India Showcases L&D Success and Recognizes Key Stakeholders at LearnFlux
CommLab India marked 25 years in eLearning with LearnFlux 2025, showcasing impact, innovation in corporate learning, and honoring customers. - October 09, 2025 - CommLab India
Positive Athlete Launches New Platform: Over 2,100 Nominations Signal Strong Response
Positive Athlete announced the launch of its new desktop and mobile application, designed to address a critical challenge facing student-athletes nationwide: the transition from competitive sports to professional careers. Launched September 8, the comprehensive platform provides lifetime free... - October 08, 2025 - Positive Athlete
CVCU to Offer Free Community Art Show Featuring Renown Harpist
Chula Vista Christian University will offer a free community art show on October 11 at Paper Moon Event Center in San Diego. RSVP at www.CVCU.us/artshow. - October 05, 2025 - CVCU
Make-up Designory Named an ACCSC School of Distinction for 2024–2025
Make-up Designory (MUD), the Los Angeles–based institution known for shaping generations of professional make-up artists, has been officially recognized as an ACCSC School of Distinction for 2024–2025 by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). - October 01, 2025 - Make-up Designory
World Premiere of Yalil Guerra’s String Quartet No. 4 “Noches de España” in Los Angeles
Los Angeles will host the world premiere of Yalil Guerra’s String Quartet No. 4 “Noches de España” on October 12, 2025, performed by the Hispano String Quartet. The concert, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, also features premieres by Giovanni Piacentini, Alejandro Román, and Tomás Peire Serrate. Guerra’s new work blends Spanish musical traditions with contemporary chamber writing, highlighting the cultural ties of the Hispanic world. - October 01, 2025 - RYCY Productions Inc.
CyberEd.io Announces Advisory Board to Strengthen the Future of Cybersecurity Talent and Training
Global Leaders From Business, Government and Academia Will Help Shape Curricula and Advance Training Innovation - September 28, 2025 - Information Security Media Group
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida Launches Executive and Performance Coaching to Meet Growing Leadership Demands
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay & SWFL introduces Executive and Performance Coaching to help leaders execute faster, strengthen presence, and turn training into measurable results for organizations. - September 17, 2025 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
Texas State & Upright Launch Data, Cyber & AI Programs to Equip Learners with Skills, Expand Access, and Create New Opportunities for Growth
Texas State University’s Continuing Education Office has partnered with Upright Education to launch career-focused programs in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Learners can enroll in intensive bootcamps or short-form AI certificates, including AI Prompt Engineering and AI Agents. The partnership expands access to practical training, equipping Texans with in-demand digital skills and preparing them for today’s evolving workforce. - September 13, 2025 - Upright Education
Animal Grantmakers to Host 26th Annual Conference at Hilton Fort Worth, October 15 – 17, 2025
Bigger and Better Together to Showcase Funder Collaborations and Strategic Alliances to Amplify Impact of Animal Protection Programs and Projects - September 11, 2025 - Animal Grantmakers
Ultimate Health School Secures Maximum Grant Length from ABHES, Cementing Its Reputation as a Trusted Pathway for Future Nurses
Accredited. Recognized. Trusted. - September 10, 2025 - Ultimate Health School
Grants Available to Local Educators for Classroom Projects
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Opens 2025 Educator Grant Application Period - September 03, 2025 - California Coast Credit Union
The Cassata Foundation Sponsors Collier County Sheriff's Teen Driver Challenge
Rosario S. Cassata of the Cassata Foundation sponsored The Teen Driver Challenge along with the Collier County Sheriff's Department to ensure local teenagers are safe while on the road. - August 17, 2025 - The Cassata Foundation
Kash Legal Awards Future of Justice Scholarship to Nir Ribak from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law
Kash Legal awarded its 2025 Future of Justice Scholarship to Nir Ribak, a UWLA law student, for his essay on legal accessibility and commitment to public interest law. The $1,500 scholarship honors students dedicated to justice and equity. Founder Jonathan Kashani praised Ribak’s vision, aligning with the firm’s values. Applications for the 2026 scholarship are now open. - August 16, 2025 - Kash Legal Group
Healthcare Heroes Return from Vietnam: PCOM and IMR Partner to Serve Over 1,200 Patients
PCOM and International Medical Relief partnered on a medical mission to Quang Nam, Vietnam, where 70 volunteers provided care to 1,244 patients across seven rural clinics. The team offered medical services, education, and training, highlighting a shared commitment to global health equity and sustainability. - August 07, 2025 - International Medical Relief
CommLab India: 2025’s Top Provider for Microlearning, Immersive Training & Remote Workforce Development
CommLab India wins 3 top honors from eLearning Industry in 2025 for microlearning, remote workforce development, and immersive learning excellence. - August 05, 2025 - CommLab India
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy Enrolling with New College and STEM Programs
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy (PTAA) in Mesquite, TX, is proud to announce a transformative expansion of its early college program—making it the only school in the region where students can earn both an Associate’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree while still in high school,... - July 23, 2025 - Pioneer Technology Arts and Academy
Skillwaala Expands Footprint with New Digital Training Institute in Alwar
Skillwaala marks a new milestone by launching its Digital Training Institute in Alwar, offering expert-led courses in digital marketing, design, and technology to empower local youth with job-ready skills. - July 08, 2025 - Skillwaala
AURI ELEVATE Launches Advanced Biostimulator Training Led by Rechelle Trejo, NP, and Jordan White, RN
Auri Aesthetics announces its next AURI ELEVATE training: Biostimulator Mastery—Sculptra® & Hyperdilute Radiesse®, a full-day clinical training for licensed medical professionals led by Rechelle Trejo, NP, and Jordan White, RN. - July 02, 2025 - Auri Aesthetics
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Scholarships to Local Students in 2025
In a significant boost for higher education in Southern California, the Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to 82 local students, including 32 current or former foster youth, reaffirming its commitment to supporting academic excellence and community... - June 30, 2025 - California Coast Credit Union
FINM Solutions Announces the Graduation of the 2025 Virtual Administrative Assistant Training Program
FINM Solutions proudly announces the successful culmination of the 2025 Virtual Administrative Assistant Training Program with a special graduation ceremony. This event marks a significant achievement for our graduates, who are now equipped to excel in today's dynamic administrative and remote work... - June 29, 2025 - FINM Solutions
An Innovative New Way to Learn Professional Skills While Herding Dinosaurs, Battling Ogres and Talking to Aliens
Adventures in Service Design (ASD) introduces an innovative new programme of professional service design workshops that use fantasy roleplay scenarios to deliver impactful training in a way that's engaging and fun. - June 21, 2025 - Adventures in Service Design