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.
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua of Indianapolis, Indiana has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of esthetics and her expertise as a barber, manicurist,... - August 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Southwest Tennessee Community College Announces ABFSE Accreditation for Funeral Service Education Program
Southwest Tennessee Community College has received official notification from the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) that the College’s Funeral Service Education program that was launched in January 2019 and conferred the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service... - August 26, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Agbeyegbe-Hays, a Nigerian-American CPA is the New President of NYSSCPA's Manhattan/Bronx Chapter
Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST, founder and managing director of Hays CPA LLC is the new president of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Manhattan/Bronx Chapter. She was installed as president on June 1 and her term will run through May 31, 2022. The... - August 13, 2021 - Hays CPA
Sunnylive, Inc. to Launch "Japanese Culinary Certificate Online Program" by "Japanese Cooking" in August 2021
This online program is an accredited course supervised by “The Association for the Advancement of the Japanese Culinary Art,” the oldest Japanese culinary research organization in Japan, to which more than 10,000 Japanese chefs belong. In addition, they provide the "Certification of Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine in Foreign Countries" established by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). - August 11, 2021 - Sunnylive Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Reinstates Mask Mandate
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials reinstated the college’s mask mandate Aug. 4 due to recent developments with the Delta variant and the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. All students, employees and visitors to Southwest locations are required to wear face... - August 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Transform Africa Launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Malawi
Transform Africa launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa with former Malawi President, Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda. - August 10, 2021 - Courageous!
Southwest Tennessee Community College Eliminates $1.8 Million in Debt for Hundreds of Students Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Southwest Tennessee Community College has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented debt-relief package with U.S. Department... - August 09, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
ITT International TEFL and TESOL Ltd. Now Have a Sale on All Their Accredited Online TEFL/TESOL Courses
Online TEFL and TESOL courses will prepare you for teaching abroad in a classroom set up and teaching online from the comfort of your own home. - August 04, 2021 - ITT International TEFL and TESOL Ltd.
VICPAK Consultancy Services in Melbourne is Helping Students Get Canadian Study Permit from Australia
The Consultancy guides students in Australia about the study and career opportunities in Canada and helps in the smooth process of getting a Canadian study permit. - August 03, 2021 - VICPAK Consultancy Services
New Mexico Dental Institute Launches Dental Assistant Program
Dental Assistant and Dental Administrative Assistant Programs offered across New Mexico to include Rio Rancho and Socorro. - July 29, 2021 - New Mexico Dental Institute Inc.
Illumeo Launches Audit Skills Training Program
Illumeo is proud to announce the launch of its online Audit Skills Training Program. It is a progressive learning curriculum covering the staff from just hired to deeply experienced professionals. As the business world changes at a fast-tracking rate, auditors need to keep up or risk becoming... - July 27, 2021 - Illumeo
Doodlebuggers, a Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Pensacola, FL is Proud to Announce the Addition of a CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
Doodlebuggers Service Network, a Pensacola dryer vent company, is proud to announce the addition of a CSIA certified dryer exhaust technician, Chad Winters. - July 20, 2021 - Doodlebuggers Service Network
allnurses.com Announces First Ever Live Learning Event "The Keys to Passing NCLEX" Webinar Event, July 20, 2021 at 6 PM EST
First time offered: Live learning event designed for recent nursing graduates preparing to take NCLEX or test-takers that have not yet passed NCLEX. Participants will learn to maximize study efforts and focus NCLEX preparation in order to pass the NCLEX exam. Live session will occur on July 20 at 6 PM EST, and registered participants will have access to digital book and recorded materials after event has ended. - July 14, 2021 - allnurses.com, Inc.
iGrad Partners with HBCU Community Development Action Coalition to Offer Student Financial Wellness Platform to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC) has partnered with iGrad to launch a financial wellness initiative for students of color. - July 13, 2021 - iGrad
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Names Senior Executive the College's Eleventh President
Trustees of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, an independent college in Greater Philadelphia, has selected its next President. - June 30, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
SEA Taiwan AI College to Share Iconic Manufacturers’ Upgrade Experiences and Cultivate Southeast Asian AI Talent
To tackle the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a shrinking labor force and much greater changes in market demand, the manufacturing industry really has to step up and transform by adopting more standardized, automated and intelligent solutions. Artificial intelligence, AI is... - June 29, 2021 - SEA Taiwan AI College
Delaware County’s Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Awarded $25,000 to Bring Ultrasound Training to Delaware County
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.), a leader in medical career training was awarded $25,000 by The McLean Contributionship for the acquisition of equipment to launch a two-year degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. P.I.T. will be the first college in Delaware County to offer the region an opportunity to train to become an Ultrasound Technician at the two-year level. - June 28, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
QUASA Has Released an Unusual Game DayQ
At DayQ you are a freelancer and you can try on the roles of many professions. No registration, no installation: https://quasa.io/dayq. - June 27, 2021 - Quasagroup
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awarded Veteran’s Education Transition Support Designation
Southwest Tennessee Community College has achieved distinction as a Veteran’s Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded the college the VETS designation June 21 in recognition of the supportive environment Southwest has... - June 24, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
ChoozeHire CEO Kishore Pallapothu Works Towards Closing the Skill Shortage Gap in IT and Eradicating Poverty
Kishore Pallapothu is a well-known figure in the US. He is a tech-guru, an entrepreneur, an investor and a philanthropist. Having won several awards, he is a figure who is recognised across the US for his work in “Invest In Yourself.” - June 17, 2021 - Chooze Hire
CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation Partners with Local Non-Profit Organizations to Offer Scholarships to the CRAFT Summer Flight Camp
Local Flight School to Offer Summer Camp Scholarships with Help from Local Aviation Non-Profits. - June 16, 2021 - CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Shayla Kolheim Selected for Maxine Smith Fellows Leadership Program
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program. “Ms. Kolheim is truly deserving of this opportunity. She is an... - June 12, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Presenting the Inaugural “Great Inclusion Race & Party in the Park”
When: June 26, 2021, 10 am – 4 pm; Where: Midlothian Community Park | 3601 S. 14th St | Midlothian, TX 76065; Why: To promote disability awareness, highlight the amazing city of Midlothian and inspire everyone to be valued, respected and supported in our community. It’s about focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential. - June 12, 2021 - Bridges Training Foundation
Economists with PhD Earn 86% More - INOMICS Salary Report 2020/21 Incl. COVID-19 Impact
Based on survey data from nearly 1,500 economists, new report examines economics salaries, health of job market, effect of COVID-19 and gender pay-gap. - May 27, 2021 - INOMICS
BeachCoders® Academy Inks $20 Million Deal in Tuition Funding for Tech Training
BeachCoders® Academy has secured the most student-friendly credit facility in the Income Share Agreement sector with $20 million in funds available for tech career training. - May 27, 2021 - BeachCoders
Employment King's Head Career Advisor Releases New Book
Author Chris Delaney explains how an employer will make a recruitment decision based on an applicant's "interview identity" which can be manipulated by the interviewer's own behavior. - May 27, 2021 - Employment King
IACET Reaccreditation Demonstrates Yaskawa Motoman’s Commitment to Industry
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman) the prestigious Accredited Provider accreditation for an additional five years. IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved... - May 27, 2021 - Yaskawa Motoman
Mouser Sponsors National STEM League for Ten80 STEM Challenge Students
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, was a major sponsor of the 13th annual National STEM League (NSL) Finals Event from May 1-May 2, 2021 featuring Ten80 STEM Challenges powered by the iNSL, a 501(c)(3) organization. Overall winning teams this year represented Florida, North Carolina, and Maryland: RamTech 59 took first place, Iditarod Racing came in 2nd, and NSBE Fire Jr Chargers won 3rd overall. - May 18, 2021 - InterNational STEM League, Inc.
Genesys Works Announces Selvon M. Waldron as Executive Director of Its National Capital Region Program
Today, Genesys Works, a national youth workforce development program for promising high school students which creates a diverse talent pipeline for top U.S. employers, announced Selvon M. Waldron as executive director of its National Capital Region (NCR) program, which serves students in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. - May 11, 2021 - Genesys Works - National Capital Region
Shocking Disparities Galvanize Maryland’s Child Advocacy Community; Advocates for Children and Youth Host Summit to Focus on Advancing Equity
With COVID-19 highlighting or exacerbating disparities, there are organizations and community members working to advance equity for all young people with bold, innovative solutions. This virtual Summit, featuring Chef Jeff Henderson award-winning chef and founder of the Chef Jeff Project, gives attendees a view into this transformational work through storytelling, research and advocacy approaches. - May 10, 2021 - Advocates for Children and Youth
New Startup Assists Businesses; Empower Employees in Diverse, Inclusive & Equitable Cultures
Today, Culture Fit 20/20 announced the launch of their culture-centric company. Culture Fit 20/20 provides solutions for companies seeking to boost employee engagement and increase diversity and inclusion, resulting in greater innovation, and improved performance and profitability. Solutions are... - May 03, 2021 - Culture Fit 20/20
Shamsher Khan Has Launched 1 to 1 Virtual SEO Training Globally
Shamsher Khan, a digital marketing learning platform, has recently launched a 1-to-1 virtual Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) training session globally for busy working professionals and small business owners. - April 29, 2021 - Shamsher Khan Academy
Anil Uzun Talks About the Need for an Academy to Provide Startup Education for Young Investors
Anil Uzun will talk about the need for an educational initiative to provide free resources for the next generation of startup enthusiasts on Clubhouse on Tuesday, April 27, at 7:00pm. - April 21, 2021 - Anil Uzun Investments
Go-Forth Account Manager Graduates from State’s Premier Technician Program
Brandon Tilley, a tenured Account Manager at locally owned Go-Forth Pest Control, recently graduated from the NC Pest Management Association’s Premier Technician Program. The NCPMA Premier Technician Program is an 18-month, intensive, hands-on training program designed to recognize pest... - April 20, 2021 - Go-Forth Pest Control
STEERus™ - the Soft Skills Academy – Expands Into the UK and EU with a New Leadership Team
STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy, has expanded into the EU and UK with its new leadership team. The EdTech has an innovative approach to training people in soft skills like empathy, resilience and workplace behaviors to improve individual and corporate success. - April 20, 2021 - STEERus
Albany Law School Exceeds Campaign Goal Early
Total giving to Albany Law School’s We Rise Together campaign has reached nearly $32 million, eclipsing the $30 million goal four months early. We Rise Together: The Campaign for Albany Law School launched on January 17, 2019 when President and Dean Alicia Ouellette ’94 announced an... - April 16, 2021 - Albany Law School
Southwest Tennessee Community College Announces Return to Campus for Fall 2021
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials announced during a virtual Town Hall Forum for faculty and staff yesterday a full return to campus for Fall 2021. After 13 months of primarily remote learning, officials said the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase IV focuses on getting... - April 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Direct Auto Set to Hire Over 100 Insurance Agents & Trainees for "National Interview Day" April 23
Leading insurance provider invites job seekers to register for the company’s largest hiring event of the year. - April 13, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to Staff, Faculty, Students and Parents
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with nearly 12,000 students - has partnered with iGrad to provide a customized, interactive online and mobile financial wellness platform to TAMUCC faculty, staff, students and parents. The funding for this financial literacy initiative was provided by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. - April 13, 2021 - iGrad
New Business Management Book "Managing Generation Z" Gives Expert Advice on Getting the Most from the Next Generation of Workers
The new business book "Managing Generation Z" gives supervisors, managers and executives expert advice in training, retaining and succeeding with Generation Z, the newest age cohort in the workforce. - April 06, 2021 - Linden Publishing
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Education Websites in the world will be named as part of the 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site Development at www.webaward.org. - March 30, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
The Latest Blog Post by Raman Kuppuswamy, the Content Creator
Raman Kuppuswamy, a content creator, says that he has released yet another post on his blog Career Ascension Ladder. The title of the post is "A Few Urgent Tips to Grow in Your Career." The content creator adds that he believes that the tips provided in his new post will help struggling employees who are not able to achieve the growth they have been aiming at. - March 29, 2021 - Raman Kuppuswamy
Rev. Dr. Dawson Taylor to Give Address for Lancaster Seminary's 196th Commencement
The Rev. Dr. Dawson B. Taylor, Senior Pastor of Naples United Church of Christ, Naples, Fla., will deliver the commencement address to Lancaster Theological Seminary’s Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Apostles in Lancaster. Naples United Church of Christ is... - March 22, 2021 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Wisdom Cafe Launches to Provide on Demand Tutoring for K-12 Students
Wisdom Cafe is an on demand app connecting students one on one with credentialed teachers. - March 19, 2021 - Wisdom Cafe
3D Instructions Will Enable Air Force Maintenance: Innovative Training App Enhances Mission Readiness
BILT Inc wins a SBIR phase 1 contract to help improve Air Force maintenance and training. Interactive 3D-guided instructions on the BILT mobile app support assembly, installation, set up, repair, and programming for thousands of commercial products. BILT improves the user experience while reducing project completion time and errors. The BILT solution will increase mission readiness worldwide. - March 15, 2021 - BILT Incorporated
ABYC Foundation Announces Virtual Educator Training Conference, Training the Trainers of the Future Marine Workforce
The ABYC Foundation announced their second Educator Training Conference to be held July 20-22, 2021, in a virtual format. The “train-the-trainer” event is designed for high school and post-secondary instructors and administrators who either are teaching or are considering teaching... - March 12, 2021 - ABYC
Wayne State University Offering the Award-Winning iGrad Financial Wellness Platform to Over 25,000 Students
Wayne State University partners with iGrad to provide a customized interactive financial education platform to all University students. - March 10, 2021 - iGrad
CCS Facility Services First Company in the World to Earn GBAC STAR Service Accreditation
CCS Facility Services is honored to announce that the company is the first to earn GBAC STAR™ Service accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council. - March 09, 2021 - CCS Facility Services
College Hiring Changes in the Year of the Coronavirus, Entry Level Hiring Up 2.4% in 2021 Per CollegeGrad.com Employer Survey
With an entire year of hiring uncertainty due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you might expect that employers have simply stopped hiring entry level college grads. And you would be wrong. Hiring growth has slowed, but employers are still hiring. And more importantly, entry level hiring has... - February 27, 2021 - CollegeGrad.com
STEERus™ Launches the World’s First Soft Skills Academy
STEERus, an emerging edtech, has launched the world’s first Soft Skills Academy to enable students for successful transition from school to work by coaching life skills and workplace competencies. And it's free to all students and educators worldwide. - February 25, 2021 - STEERus