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.
Spanish Lecturers Visit NSC as Part of Erasmus+ Study Tour Plan
Three lecturers from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Spanish partner college, Escuela Politéchnica Superior de Huesca (EPS Huesca), came to visit NSC recently. They learnt more about the College’s vocational educational systems and also planned to receive a number of NSC... - May 18, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC Walford Equine Car Boot Sale
The Equine Team at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus will be holding a car boot sale, the sale will be held on Sunday 12th June from 11am until 3pm and everybody is welcome. The Equine Team will also be talking about the qualifications available at NSC in Horse... - May 15, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Michael J. Friedman Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael J. Friedman of Highland Park, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of sports and recreation. About Michael J. Friedman Mike started playing... - May 13, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Edit Entry Delete Entry Indiana's Oldest Massage Therapy Training School Provides Opportunity for Prospective Students
Tour Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics this Saturday, May 14 from 10am-2pm to learn about careers in Massage Therapy and Alternative Healthcare. - May 13, 2016 - Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics
NSC Providing New Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
From September 2016, beauty professionals wanting to provide IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and laser treatments will require a Level 4 qualification. This is due to significant changes in industry regulations. There is now an increased demand for advanced Level 4 training and the Advanced Learner Loan... - May 11, 2016 - North Shropshire College
University of Maryland Partners with iGrad for Financial Literacy Education
The University will integrate the award-winning online platform to ensure students succeed in making effective financial decisions. - May 04, 2016 - iGrad
FutureINDesign Announces Adobe Systems as Technology Partner
A Utah workforce development startup, FutureINDesign, has reached an agreement with Adobe Systems to help train economically disadvantaged youth in graphic design, web development and software development. Adobe will provide curriculum and teachers for the non-profit startup. The organizations... - April 29, 2016 - FutureINDesign
The Heights Foundation Expands Culinary Training and Job Placement Program
The Heights Foundation is expanding their culinary training and job placement program. The 14 week program, currently in place at The Heights Center will expand to include the Grace Church campuses in Cape Coral and Fort Myers in May. - April 27, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
Veteran Adjusting School is Now VA Approved
Veterans Adjusting School has been approved by the VA for veteran tuition assistance. - April 27, 2016 - Veterans Adjusting School
NSC’s Scholars Restaurant to Hold Italian Night
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) training restaurant, Scholars, will be holding an Italian themed night on Monday. The night is one of several themed nights held throughout the year, where Hospitality and Catering students research world cuisine and develop menus for the night. Aside from the... - April 22, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Construction Education Foundation Announces Training Partnership with ehsInc, CA
The AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF), the workforce development arm of the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) to promote and support the activities of construction education for students pursuing construction careers, and ehsInc, CA, a worldwide safety education and... - April 21, 2016 - ehs International, Inc.
NSC Football Scholars Win Title with Outstanding 6-0 Victory
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) TNS Football Scholars played Sandwell College in the final of the Category 3 Premiership; the match was the title decider. NSC started the game the stronger side, dominating possession and creating chances just without the clinical finish. This changed at 10... - April 17, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC & SCC’s Careers Fair a Huge Success
North Shropshire College (NSC) held the ‘Your Future Careers Fair’ in, partnership with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce (SCC), at the College’s Oswestry Campus recently. The Fair was open to NSC students, school pupils and members of the public, giving them the opportunity to see... - April 17, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Golden Crown Literary Society Accepting Applications for the Sandra Moran Scholarship
Two-time Goldie winner Sandra Moran (December 20, 1968–November 7, 2015) was a writer, a scholar, a mentor and an educator. She was known and beloved for her keen intellect, her quick wit, her engaging personality, and her willingness to teach, talk, travel, and share the best and brightest... - April 16, 2016 - Golden Crown Literary Society
Bill Plant Driving Training Opportunity is Low Cost
The Bill Plant training department has been going from strength to strength over the last few months. - April 14, 2016 - Bill Plant Driving School
NSC Equine Students Assist at Grand National
On the Grand National Festival weekend, five Equine students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus and Equine Lecturer, Rebecca Pritchard, went to Aintree to be part of the wash down team. The team were responsible for rapidly cooling the horses following the races as they can... - April 14, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC’s Shipley Campus Takes in Mini Shetland Ponies
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Shipley Campus near Bridgnorth has just welcomed some new arrivals; the Animal Care Centre at the Campus has taken in two Miniature Shetland Ponies. The ponies are on loan from Atterley Farm Livery, which is owned and run by Sarah Reddihough, their arrival has... - April 10, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Selsius and Alpine Security Partner to Offer Cybersecurity Training
High-profile data breaches at Target and eBay affected 70 million and 145 million consumers, respectively. Data breaches cost businesses $400 million in 2014 alone. These revelations from the 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report have led to a new partnership between Selsius™ Corporate & Career Training and Alpine Security. - April 08, 2016 - Alpine Security
NERETA Announces Industry Cluster Development Pioneer, Eric Hansen of ETG Will Lead NERETA Summit Training to Spur Manufacturing Growth in the US
World renowned industry cluster development expert, Dr. Eric R. Hansen, President of Economic Transformations Group, Inc., will be lead trainer for upcoming NERETA Summit and post-conference course (http://summit.nereta.org). The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ April 27-29, will teach local leaders from around the country (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals) how to align their resources and capabilities to grow manufacturing in their regions. - April 07, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Realizing Your Winning Potential Chooses Graham, NC to Hold Selling Online Workshop
Realizing Your Winning Potential, a speaking and coaching company, will be holding its first Selling Online Workshop. This in-depth four-hour workshop will be led by award-winning speaker / writer and owner Jean A. Sturgill. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in March 2016, 5% of the... - April 07, 2016 - AyStur Web Services, Inc.
Looking for FinTech Training? The First FinTech School is Here
Led by Entrepreneurs & Industry Thought-Leaders, the FinTech School Seeks to Train Millions of Financial Services Professionals on the Vital FinTech Innovation Skills to Lead Digital Transformations and Launch New FinTech Products & Services - April 06, 2016 - FinTech School
NSC Hosts Finnish Guests
The Enterprise and Development Department of North Shropshire College (NSC) recently hosted a group of visitors from Finland. The visitors were four staff members from Seinajoen Koulutuskuntayhtyma, a vocational centre in Seinajoki. The teachers are a partner in the Departments’ KA1 Erasmus+... - April 06, 2016 - North Shropshire College
New NSC Hospitality and Catering Assessor for South Shropshire
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) expanding Apprenticeships Department has employed a new Assessor for apprentices at employers in South Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Diane Carlyle joins NSC bringing over 40 years of experience in the hospitality and catering sector, along with... - April 03, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NERETA Summit Will Help Establish Regional “Eco-Systems” to Spur Manufacturing Renewal Across the US
The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ, April 27-29, will teach local leadership (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals), how to align their resources and capabilities to focus on growing manufacturing in their regions. (summit.nereta.org) - March 29, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Ivy Exec and Rutgers University Announce Winner of Mini-MBA Scholarship
Rutgers Business School recently hosted a scholarship campaign exclusively with Ivy Exec, in which one Ivy Exec member would be awarded a full scholarship to the April 11-15, 2016 Rutgers Mini-MBA: Supply Chain in a Digitized Network Program. Out of 86 qualified applicants for this prestigious... - March 25, 2016 - Ivy Exec
Hazmat Training Comes to San Diego
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in San Diego, CA. - March 24, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazmat Training Comes to Philadelphia
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Philadelphia, PA. - March 24, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
President Obama Announces Commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund to Support Community College Student Exchanges Between the U.S. and Argentina
Today President Obama announced a new commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund that will create new partnerships to enhance regional cooperation and competiveness and provide new study abroad opportunities between the United States and Argentina. The commitment from CAF:... - March 23, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
Financial Literacy Education Leader iGrad Hits 2 Million Modules
Students engage with online financial literacy program in record numbers. - March 23, 2016 - iGrad
NSC's Spring Lambing Day a Huge Success
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus has held its annual Spring Lambing Day; it was a jam-packed day with many displays from external exhibitors and NSC staff and students. The Walford Campus was heaving with visitors who had an excellent day. The College had over 3,500 visitors... - March 23, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best education websites will be named as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including education, schools and university websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for education websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - March 22, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Grand Prairie Competitive Boxer Pursues Dream of Working in Automotive Industry
Student at Universal Technical Institute Plans to Compete in 2020 Olympic Trials for Boxing After Completing His Automotive Education - March 22, 2016 - Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Cascade Training Center Announces Launch of New Denver, CO Training Center
Cascade Training Center, a leading provider of healthcare resuscitation certification and training, is opening its eighth Cascade Training Center in Centennial Colorado a suburb of the greater Denver metropolitan area. The newest center is approximately 5000 square feet of space located just off Arapahoe Road and is scheduled to open in May 2016. - March 22, 2016 - Cascade Training Center
Eastern Training Seminars Inc. Announces Continuation of Dislocated Worker Program Services
The help of the Corporate Clients Eastern Training Seminars Inc. has renewed Eastern Training Seminars Inc. retraining fund to help dislocated workers with employment services, career counseling, assessment, and developing a personal employment plan. - March 22, 2016 - Eastern Training Seminars Inc.
100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Announces $1 Million Commitment from the Cuban-American Community to Support Student Exchanges
Today President Obama announced a historic commitment to bilateral study abroad through a dedicated U.S.-Cuba Innovation Competition as part of his signature education initiative, 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. The $1 Million contribution from the Cuban-American community to... - March 21, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
NSC Holds Annual Fashion Show
Hair and Beauty students at North Shropshire College (NSC) have held their annual fashion show, the show was attended by members of the public and funds were raised for Macmillan Cancer Care. The themes for this years’ show was Truly British, the British Ironworks provided many sculptures and... - March 19, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC’s Business Administration Star Apprentice
It is National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, North Shropshire College (NSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. NSC’s Business Administration Star Apprentice is Bekki Fardoe;... - March 18, 2016 - North Shropshire College
"Senior Living Truth Series" A Huge Success in Educating and Empowering Oklahoma’s Senior Homeowners
Educational Seminars on Senior Living Options Attract Capacity Crowds in Oklahoma City - March 17, 2016 - OKC Mature Moves Real Estate Services
NSC’s Hairdressing Star Apprentice
It is National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, North Shropshire College (NSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Abigail Hinton has been selected as the NSC’s star apprentice in... - March 17, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC’s Agriculture Star Apprentice
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of our Apprentices, North Shropshire College (NSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Owain Ingram has been selected as one of the NSC’s Agriculture... - March 16, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Denver Seminary Announces Master of Theology Degree
New degree offers opportunity for Masters level students to deepen their theological education. - March 15, 2016 - Denver Seminary
NSC Collaborates with Hereford Sixth Form College
Engineering Students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Aspire Centre near Tenbury Wells and Young Enterprise Students from Hereford Sixth Form College are working collaboratively, NSC Aspire students are providing their partners with products they have made in their engineering... - March 13, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Get Your Chainsaw Ticket at NSC Walford
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus will be hosting part-time Chainsaw courses, the courses will be taught by lecturer Selwyn Wayne-Smith. Selwyn has over 20 years’ experience in teaching at Walford, as well as teaching Selwyn has owned his own business which has been main... - March 12, 2016 - North Shropshire College
PD Learning Network and University of the Pacific’s Center for Professional and Continuing Education Announce Strategic Partnership
K-12 educators now able to earn university professional development units with professional development badge and micro-badge courses. - March 10, 2016 - PD Learning Network
NSC Animal Management Students Redesign Aquarium
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Animal Management students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus have redesigned one of the fish tanks in the Reception area of the Harris Centre; the aquarium contains various tropical fish from across the world. This is one of many projects... - March 10, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Baylor University Partners with iGrad to Implement Online Financial Literacy Education Initiative
Higher education embraces online adaptive learning to ensure students succeed in making wise financial decisions. - March 09, 2016 - iGrad
Bigger Brains Releases CompTIA Network+ Training Course
Bigger Brains, a premium provider of off-the-shelf eLearning content, has released a new course covering the CompTIA Network+ Exam objectives. Co-written by Chip Reaves and Harry Brelsford, and featuring MSP Emily Wilson from Computer Troubleshooters Greensboro, the new course includes 62 video... - March 05, 2016 - Bigger Brains
Bill Plant Driving Instructor Course
The Bill Plant Driving School has been training Driving Instructors for many years. Recently they have developed a new course in which candidates can ‘fast track’ their driving instructor training. This course is a residential course, taking place at the Bill Plant School of Motoring’s National Training Centre in Ripon, North Yorkshire. - March 04, 2016 - Bill Plant Driving School
Addition of Bmw 1 Series in Bill Plant a New Move
Recently the Bill Plant School of motoring announced the addition of the BMW 1 series M Sport. The school considers this a great move forward to further enhance their fleet of vehicles. - March 04, 2016 - Bill Plant Driving School
NSC Students Prepare for French Work Placements
Ten vocational students from North Shropshire College (NSC) will be spending two weeks on work placements in France, three Travel and Tourism students and seven Hospitality and Catering students will be placed in the town of Auch in the Midi-Pyrenees Region of France. This wonderful opportunity is... - March 03, 2016 - North Shropshire College