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.
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
Metro Safety is Offering First Aid Training Courses for Workers Across British Columbia with Canadian Red Cross as a Training Partner
As a training school, they provide various levels of occupational first aid courses as well as emergency first aid and standard first aid training, including CPR and AED recertification. - February 24, 2021 - Metro Safety Training
Nick Herle and Heli Aviation Offer Important Wildlife Management Tool for the FWC
Florida currently has an incredibly rich ecosystem that’s filled with various species of plants and animals. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Florida is the main entity in charge of preserving the varied land and water habitats located throughout 66,000 square miles of... - February 19, 2021 - Nick Herle
Civil Service Success Prepares Candidates for NYC Civil Services Exam with Comprehensive Classes
The civil service exam preparatory service offers offline and online classes to help candidates prepare for firefighter, police, and other NYS civil service exams. - February 19, 2021 - Civil Service Success
CommLab India Tops the List of Top Rapid eLearning Providers for 2021
CommLab India, the most sought-after rapid eLearning solutions provider for corporate training, has been ranked first among the top global rapid eLearning content providers for the third time in a row. This achievement is a testimony to its strength in, and commitment to, rapid eLearning design and... - February 18, 2021 - CommLab India
iGrad and Grand Valley State University Provide Financial Literacy Education to TRIO Students
Grand Valley State University and iGrad partner to provide college students with interactive financial literacy education. - February 15, 2021 - iGrad
McDougle Technical Institute Offers Job Oriented College Programs
McDougle Technical Institute (MTI), located in South Florida, brings the opportunity for training for a new career in high demand professions to assist our students to be successful in a marketplace hurt by the COVID-19. These programs are Construction Operations, Internet Marketing, Multimedia... - February 10, 2021 - MTI
Ashton College Launches Python Continuing Education Courses
The Python Fundamentals course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of one of the most popular programming languages. Students will learn to write and run a Python script, perform math operations, and work with Python sequences. The Python Advanced course covers more complex Python concepts. Students will learn how to create a Graphics User Interface (GUI) in the Jupyter Notebook system, as well as the different methodologies for developing GUIs. - February 04, 2021 - Ashton College
PEPworldwide Announces Global Survey Results of Best 2021 Top Ten Time Management & Personal Effectiveness Tips
In this challenging time of COVID-19 more people are working from home and challenged by the need to maintain their personal productivity leading to increased stress levels. According to Lynn Sherman, President & CEO of PEPworldwide in the United States, “Our PEP® TIPS are proven,... - February 03, 2021 - PEP Productivity Solutions, Inc.
LEORON Institute Announces Val Jusufi as New CEO
Leading EMEA training provider LEORON Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Val Jusufi as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2021. A founding member of LEORON, Mrs. Jusufi has led the executive and leadership team since 2010 – acting successively as Head of Business... - February 03, 2021 - LEORON Institute
Tiro Security Partners with Beyond and the GRC Center for Intelligent Ecosystems to Offer a First of Its Kind Cybersecurity Learning Experience
Tiro Security, a Las Vegas-based company offering a cybersecurity apprenticeship program called nextCISO (nextciso.com), is pleased to announce their partnership with Beyond and The GRC Center for Intelligent Ecosystems. Tiro Security operates the nextCISO program (nextciso.com), an initiative that... - February 02, 2021 - Tiro Security
Nick Herle’s Heli Aviation Offers Disaster Relief and Powerline Inspections
The chief pilot and founder of Heli Aviation has helped aid many crisis zones with their helicopter services. - January 29, 2021 - Nick Herle
Southwest Tennessee Community College Wins Prestigious 2021 National Bellwether Award
Southwest Tennessee Community College has won the prestigious national 2021 Bellwether Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The highly competitive award recognizes community colleges for their cutting-edge, trendsetting programs that are worthy of replication. Bellwether... - January 27, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
iGrad Launches Debt Letter Initiative as Part of Student Financial Wellness Program
Dickinson College becomes the first school to use iGrad's new student loan debt letter service in conjunction with the interactive student financial wellness platform. - January 26, 2021 - iGrad
AAIMS Announces Zero Impact to Their Academic Operations Thanks to EduThrill Assessment Platform
Earlier this year, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the time when institutes all over the world were at various stages of conducting final exams. With the pressure of exams already very high under normal circumstances, the sudden impact of the pandemic caused a vastly detrimental... - January 21, 2021 - EduThrill
SMC Corporation of America Announces Women in STEM Group
SMC Corporation of America, a leading global manufacturer of pneumatic components for industrial automation, located in Noblesville, Indiana, has announced an SMC Women in STEM program to inspire females of all ages to reach their full potential in STEM professions within the world of automation by providing support to develop their scope of opportunities, emphasizing the value and importance of diversity. - January 20, 2021 - SMC Corporation of America
APTQI Charitable Giving Program Supports Organizations Encouraging Diversity Across the Physical Therapy Profession
APTQI donations will be used to support scholarship and outreach initiatives. - January 04, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Metro Safety’s Certified Training Course Brings Silica Awareness to Workers Across British Columbia
The training program includes guidance for workers who are exposed to asbestos, lead and silica, in line with the WORKSAFEBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 6. - December 25, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair Draws Over 500 Job-Hunting Pilots
On Wednesday 16 December, Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA) hosted their monthly Pilot Job Fair via virtual conference. The online event caught the attention of 536 job-hunting aviators, all of them interested in the existing job opportunities in an otherwise widely-accepted stalled-out... - December 21, 2020 - FAPA (Future and Active Pilot Advisors)
Generation’s Partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College Offers Free Access to Online Training Programs
Generation USA, a nonprofit organization that transforms education to employment systems, is excited to announce its partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College, a public community college in Memphis, Tennessee, to offer free, online Digital Marketing Analyst and IT Help Desk Technician... - December 21, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Civil Services Success Offers Comprehensive Preparatory Classes for NYS Court Officer Exams
The institute’s three-day preparatory classes equip students with the information they need for their examinations. - December 17, 2020 - Civil Service Success
Free on December 15 and 16, a New Book Poses a Challenge to Scientists and the Promise of Fame to One Who Delivers
An award-winning author posits a theory of everything, cites a number of scientific findings to support it, and challenges scientists to examine it - saying that if one of them can work the math to prove it, his or her work will be published and publicized by The Oaklea Press. The Kindle edition will be free to download December 15 and 16. - December 15, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Zip Code Wilmington and InterDigital Partner to Launch the B1ue N0te Program in Three Delaware High Schools
Delaware’s premier non-profit coding school, Zip Code Wilmington, in partnership with InterDigital, Inc. launched B1ue N0te™, a new youth training initiative designed to provide industry standard computer programming and web development training to Delaware’s high school juniors and seniors. - December 08, 2020 - Zip Code Wilmington
Topsarge Business Solutions Receives National Veterans Hiring Award
Topsarge Business Solutions wins 2020 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for Hiring Vets in the Workplace. - December 06, 2020 - Topsarge Business Solutions LLC
AirData and Autel Integration & Partnership to Reduce Risk on Autel EVO II Series with AirData Fleet Management; AirData Software Platform Integrates Autel EVO II Series
AirData UAV and Autel Enterprise Robotics are announcing a new partnership specially tailored to meet the needs of Autel Pilots across the USA: Autel EVO II users will receive a one-month free trial of AirData Enterprise fleet management software. This partnership assists Unmanned Pilots in managing flight data, maintenance scheduling, pilot currency, and livestreaming of any Autel EVO Series aircraft. - December 04, 2020 - Autel Robotics
Cindy Nasser, PCV Murcor COO, Named to the Dean’s Advisory Council for Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Business Administration
PCV Murcor, a nationwide real estate valuations management company, is pleased to announce that Cindy Nasser, Chief Operating Officer, has been named to the Cal Poly Pomona – College of Business Administration’s Dean’s Advisory Council. The Dean’s Council serves as the... - December 03, 2020 - PCV Murcor
Explore & Compare Executive Education Courses with Jigserv Digital Executive Learning
Jigserv Digital announced the launch of Jigserv Digital Executive Learning, a platform for exploring and comparing Executive Education Programs from top Global Business Schools, Universities, and other eminent Higher Education Institutions around the world. With the advent of technologies to... - November 21, 2020 - Jigserv Digital Private Limited
KBA Training Launches Instructor-Led Virtual Learning for IMCA DMT Refresher - Leading the New Norm in Enabling Diver Medic Technicians to Remain Certified
KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd. (KBAT) is pleased to announce the launch of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Diver Medic Technician Refresher (DMTR) course via blended learning. Theory lessons will be conducted via Virtual Learning from KBAT’s studio in Singapore. - November 21, 2020 - KB Associates Group of Companies
Open Pitch – India’s Own Social Platform for Small Businesses and Freelancers
Open Pitch is a new universal social platform with a vision to connect Indians with small businesses and freelancers. Small businesses and freelancers can create their profile on Openpitch.in to showcase their skills to the world. Unlike many other such platforms, freelancer information on Open... - November 18, 2020 - OpenPitch
Millionaire Life Strategy Offers the Perfect Gift to Kickstart 2021
The Millionaire Life Strategy™ LinkedIn as a Sales Page training is a game-changer for entrepreneurs and tech gurus wanting to launch a business or take theirs to the next level. How to convert a free tool into a client attracting generator and build your business and brand. - November 17, 2020 - Millionaire Life Strategy
STOMP Out Bullying Celebrates Fourth Annual National Block It Out Day, Encouraging Students to Empower Themselves Online
National Block It Out Day, a STOMP Out Bullying initiative, the goal is to block negativity from the digital lives of students and, by doing so, end cruelty, homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism, hatred and online violence. Last year on National Block It Out Day 3 Million people created a chain reaction by participating in and spreading the word to their friends and family who blocked out cyberbullies, haters and trolls. - November 13, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
The Florida Literacy Coalition and Wells Fargo Support Adult Education Financial Literacy Programs
Eight programs across Florida will integrate math instruction and financial education into their literacy curriculum, thanks to grants from Wells Fargo and the Financial Literacy Coalition, to benefit adult education, English as a Second Language (ESOL) and family literacy students. These mini-grants of up to $5,000, awarded by Wells Fargo and the Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC), will promote a contextualized approach to learning and empower adult learners through financial literacy. - November 13, 2020 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Leadership Book "CLIMAX: What Great Leaders Need Love Affairs" by Emily Liu Released by New Chapter Press
Transformational Leadership and Relationship Coach, Spiritual Healer and Teacher, Emily W. Liu Has Released a New Book - November 11, 2020 - New Chapter Press
Direct Auto Insurance to Host Virtual Hiring Event Nov. 18 to Fill More Than 150 Insurance Agent Positions
Insurance agent and insurance agent trainee jobs being offered at Direct Auto’s largest hiring event of the year. - November 06, 2020 - Direct Auto Insurance
Lancaster Theological Seminary Launches National Search for President
Lancaster Theological Seminary has launched a national search to find its 12th president to succeed the Rev. Dr. Carol E. Lytch. Lytch retired at the end of June after nine years as president of the 195-year-old graduate school of theology. The Seminary’s Board of Trustees is looking for an... - November 06, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
2020 Healthcare Administration Alliance Evaluation and Management (E/M) Conference Sessions Now Available for Purchase
Ideal Opportunity for Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers and Providers to Review Acclaimed Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond. - November 05, 2020 - Healthcare Administration Alliance
The Citizen Science Lab Expands Facilities to Make STEM More Accessible to Youth
Nonprofit’s new location reinforces mission to expand access to experiences and opportunities in STEM. - October 29, 2020 - The Citizen Science Lab
The Lurnist Show Celebrates Women Working in Agile
Debra Hildebrand, CEO and Founder of LurnAgile, an Agile training and coaching firm, starts a BusinessRadioX show that highlights women working in the Agile field. - October 23, 2020 - LurnAgile
Rishi Khandelwal Explores Students Making Most of COVID Situation
Rishi Khandelwal Encourages Every Student to Improve Their Vocabulary and Writing Skills in Their Free Time. Rishi Khandelwal Also Recommends Students Work on Their Soft Skills. - October 21, 2020 - Rishi Khandelwal
PM Exam Coach Launches First-to-Market PMP® Exam Simulator Fully Updated for the New PMP® Exam Format
Professionals looking to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam can start preparing now for the new exam format thanks to PM Exam Coach’s new breakthrough simulator that features multiple practice exams formatted just like the new test. - October 15, 2020 - PM Exam Coach
Roof Right, Inc. Helps to Raise Awareness for Careers in Construction Month
Roof Right, Inc. has pledged its support to raise awareness about career opportunities in construction during the month of October. Organized by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYW), Careers in Construction Month has made its return for the... - October 15, 2020 - Roof Right, Inc.
Paragon Cyber Solutions Announces Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program
Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC, a veteran, minority, woman-owned information security company, received approval from the Florida Department of Education for an in-depth Cybersecurity apprenticeship program. - October 08, 2020 - Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC
Donna Caccioppo, PhD, Realtor Earns NAR Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification
Donna Caccioppo, PhD, Realtor with CL International Real Estate Group has earned the nationally recognized Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification. - October 04, 2020 - CL International Real Estate Group, LLC
N.J. Military Software Vendor Releases Low Cost Alyssa's Law Solution for Schools
2019 Astors Platinum Winner. DIY kit for Alyssa Law Solution. Low Cost Solution. No onsite engineers required. Panic Buttons, Mobile APP, Text Messaging and 911 calling. - October 02, 2020 - Desktop Alert
National Park Service Announces Goodall Preservation Fellows
The National Park Service and Preservation Maryland are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship – three awards that will support innovation and professional growth in the field of historic preservation. - October 02, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Elamant International Announces Access to Elamant U
Elamant International has excitedly made the decision to partner with one of the top soft skills training companies from around the world. This new decision will help provide all Elamant member’s full access to their new “Elamant U,” at no additional cost. Elamant International... - September 30, 2020 - Elamant