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California Coalition of Early & Middle Colleges Announces Dual Enrollment Grant
Funds from The James Irvine Foundation will be used to support the growth and implementation of dual enrollment programs across California. On the heels of the passage of AB 288 and AB 2364, California policies supporting the implementation of dual enrollment programs, the California Coalition of Early & Middle Colleges (CCEMC) announced they have received a $100,000 grant from The James Irvine Foundation to support the growth and development of dual enrollment programs across California. - October 26, 2016 - California Coalition of Early & Middle Colleges
J.C. Restoration, Inc. Raises Over $3,000 for Local Burn Prevention Charity (IFSA)
During the week of September 20th – 23rd, J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) successfully hosted over 230 industry professionals from the insurance and property management sectors from across the Chicagoland area for seminars on fire and smoke damage. Throughout the week, the Illinois Fire Safety... - October 25, 2016 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
$500 Art Scholarship Offered for Phoenix Area High School Students by Local Author
High School Students in Phoenix and Suburbs can apply to win the $500 scholarship and be named illustrator for a children's book. - October 24, 2016 - Bob Wilson Solutions
Shaya's Empowerment Courses Offer a Unique Way to Empower Yourself Towards Your Goals and Dreams for Just Few Bucks
Shaya Dank, a young and aspiring entrepreneur is the maker of courses aimed at working on yourself, to get through the internal blocks in life that are holding you back from success. You can find out more about him via his website http://shayadank.com/. - October 22, 2016 - Shaya's Empowerment Courses
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Vessel Inspection Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Vessel Inspection” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 21, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Deadline for Career Step’s National Military Family Association Full-Tuition Scholarship Approaching
Career Step will close the application period for its National Military Family Association scholarship on Monday, October 31. - October 21, 2016 - Career Step
Tec-Ease Releases New Training / Reference Materials
Tec-Ease has just launched Print Reading for Today, a computer-based course and a Quick Reference Guide for Comparing ASME Y14.5M-1994 and ASME Y14.5-2009. - October 20, 2016 - Tec-Ease
NACCE Partners with Appalachian Regional Commission to Host E-Ship Summit November 17 & 18
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will co-sponsor a regional summit for high school and college educators... - October 20, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Galen Announces Launch of 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Galen College of Nursing announced today the launch of Louisville’s only 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Offering solely nursing education, Galen is focused on supporting the nursing profession and the communities it serves at its four ground campuses in Louisville, San Antonio,... - October 20, 2016 - Galen College of Nursing
Kensington AC12 Security Charging Cabinet for Chromebooks & Tablets Named a New Product Winner in Tech & Learning Magazine’s 34th Annual Awards of Excellence
Awards Salute Outstanding Education Technology Products - October 20, 2016 - Kensington
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation, Donor Highlights at Tidal X 1015 Concert to Benefit Robin Hood and Other Not-for-Profit Organizations and Schools
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was well represented at the Tidal X Benefit Concert at the Barclays Center on Saturday October 15, 2016. The Foundation was among many Robin Hood donors at the once-in-a-lifetime benefit concert featuring Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Nikki Minaj, Ms Lauryn... - October 19, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Complete Studies Abroad While Immersed in Costa Rican Culture with Costa Rican Language Academy’s Spanish Homestay Program
San José, Costa Rica-based language school Costa Rican Language Academy invites students to their homestay program. The homestay program enables Spanish students to study the language abroad in Costa Rica while staying with an authentic Costa Rican family. It’s the ideal opportunity to... - October 19, 2016 - CRLA
Encertify Has Joined Hands with VMEdu, Inc. to Promote Their Globally Renowned Professional Training and Certification Programs
Encertify, the leading global education brand announces its association with VMEdu, Inc. to offer various VMEdu owned training programs to its students. Earlier this year, Encertify started offering PMstudy PMP Prep Courses to its students. Looking at the tremendous response, now Encertify has... - October 19, 2016 - Encertify
TrustED Launches: New Content Hub and Online News Site for K12 School Leaders
Veteran education journalist joins with K12 Insight to create a new online destination focused on community engagement and technology. - October 18, 2016 - K12 Insight
Jean T. Regan Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jean T. Regan of Reno, Nevada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jean T. Regan Ms. Regan is the Senior Associate Dean of Finance at... - October 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
IPMK4L Successfully Conduct Scaffolding Safety Awareness for 60 Attendees at Balai K3 Jakarta
IPMK4L (Ikatan Profesi Mutu, Keselamatan, Kesehatan dan Keamanan Kerja dan Lindung Lingkungan/ H.S.S.E.Q. Association) successfully conduct Scaffolding Safety Awareness Training for IPMK4L association’s member. This training was conducted by IPMK4L and attended by 60 participants from all over the area. This event was held at Balai K3 and supported by Transafe Indonesia. - October 17, 2016 - Transafe Indonesia
Improving Outcomes for Children Looked After Conference
Gain practical advice on strategies for reducing the number of children in care and driving the quality of services for children looked after - October 16, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Post-16 Education, Training and Employment – Wednesday 16th November 2016, Edinburgh
Post-16 Education, Training and Employment Conference offers innovative strategies and transferable guidance to ensure you are effectively supporting students and preparing them for the working world. - October 16, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Academy Conversion and Management Conference – Tuesday 18th October 2016 – Central London
This conference is perfectly timed to help schools overcome the challenges of conversion and gain an insight into strategies for driving academy growth plans. With the Department for Education taking a more flexible approach regarding academy conversion, schools can take their time to fully... - October 16, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Speed Lacrosse Clinic October 23rd at The Game Changer Indoor Sports Facility with Jemoris Slaughter
Speed Lacrosse is a growing new sport rooted in box and field lacrosse which utilizes attributes from basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and tennis. At the Game Changer Facility, they offer competitive #SpeedLacrosse training and games. - October 15, 2016 - The Game Changer Facility
Career Step Attends Fifth Annual Military Spouse Employment Partnership Event
Ryan Ewer, Chief Marketing Officer, will represent Career Step at the fifth annual Department of Defense MSEP Partner Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. - October 14, 2016 - Career Step
Fantelope Joins Forces with the Detroit Titans
Fan Engagement Platform Gains College Sports Partnership - October 13, 2016 - Fantelope
Discovery World Academy South is Now a Member of the Child Care Food Program
Discovery World Academy South located in Ruskin is now a member of the Child Care Food Program, which will ensure highly nutritional and full course meals for the children. - October 13, 2016 - Discovery World Academy
Chanakya IAS Academy Announces Scholarship Test for CSE 2017 at Guwahati
Chanakya IAS Academy, Guwahati branch, is going to organize a scholarship test at Chanakya IAS Academy, Building No: 101, Maniram Dewan Road, Silpukhuri, Near SBI evening branch, Dist. Kamrup. - October 13, 2016 - AK Mishra's Art of Success
Career Step to Launch New Inpatient Auditing Program at AHIMA16 Convention
Career Step will be releasing its new Inpatient Auditing program at the AHIMA16 Convention and Exhibit in Baltimore, Maryland, October 15 through 19. - October 13, 2016 - Career Step
NACCE Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 14th Annual Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has honored outstanding student entrepreneurs at its 14th Annual Conference, underway now in Sacramento. - October 12, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Career Step to Present with Parallon Business Solutions at AHIMA16 Convention
Career Step Vice President, Laurie McBrierty, will be presenting in conjunction with Parallon Business Solutions during the AHIMA16 Convention on transforming inpatient medical coders to auditors. - October 12, 2016 - Career Step
NACCE Names 2016 IMPACT Award Winners at National Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, partnered with ed2go to honor two educators with Impact Awards at its 14th Annual Conference October 8-11 in Sacramento. NACCE Impact Awards honor faculty and staff members who have shown excellence in providing entrepreneurial education and technical assistance. - October 11, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Barbara R. Taber Has Been Named as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top Female Executive
Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been recognized as a Top Female Executive of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - October 11, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Named to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honor Roll
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honor Roll for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - October 11, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Children’s Healthy Development Book Making Its Debut at National Child Nutrition Conference
Child Care Food Program Roundtable Conference will Set the Stage for Too Small to Fail and Partners’ New Children’s Health Development Program - October 11, 2016 - Child Care Food Program Roundtable Conference
GSGN’s School Lists Skyrocket, Organizing Nigerian Education
With Nigeria’s dramatic spike in population many schools are becoming overburdened and making a move to Nigeria more intimidating than ever. Good Schools Guide Nigeria is here to help. - October 11, 2016 - Good Schools Guide Nigeria
GBS Partners with Teladoc for Telehealth Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces their partnership with Teladoc, Inc. - October 10, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
NACCE Names 2016 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President of the Year
NACCE Names Los Angeles Southwest College and President Charles Terrell of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College as the Top Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President for 2016. - October 10, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE & ed2go Honor Community College Alumnus for Entrepreneurial Achievements
Winning the 2016 NACCE Alumni Entrepreneur Award is Brian McKeown, an alumnus of community colleges and champion for entrepreneurs. In addition to the award, McKeown received free registration to the conference, a $750 travel stipend, and certificates for ed2go courses. The awards were funded through a generous donation from ed2go, an industry leader in online learning for adults. - October 10, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
In-Gauge of Polk County to Conduct Central Florida's First Women Only Event
Once again, In-Gauge of Polk County leads the pack by conducting a Central Florida first. In-Gauge of Polk County is the first Central Florida, NRA affiliated, training organization to conduct an official Women On Target Shooting Clinic in Polk County. - October 10, 2016 - In-Gauge of Polk County
New Student Services Manager at NSC
North Shropshire College (NSC) has appointed a new Student Services Manager, Beverly Jackson who comes to NSC after a varied and rewarding career in Student Support, leading Health and Social Care teaching and working as a nurse in the National Health Service. Bev brings a wealth of experience to... - October 09, 2016 - North Shropshire College
A Plus Program Announces the Launching of a New SAT Prep Evening Class in Boston
A Plus Program has announced the addition of evening SAT Prep classes in Boston to help high school seniors prepare for the SAT test. - October 09, 2016 - ASC Boston
Laurence I. Balter Awarded Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot Rating (CSIP)
Laurence I. Balter of Kihei, Hawaii earns the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot rating. Otherwise known as CSIP. - October 08, 2016 - Maui Flight Academy
The Alana Banana App - a Creative Space for Preschoolers to Explore, Play, and Learn
The fun-filled kid’s music and dance variety show has gone mobile. - October 07, 2016 - A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. digital
Expii - International Math Talent Search Perfect for Classrooms
The Spirit of Ramanujan Talent Initiative is searching for mathematical talent from all over the world. Give students the opportunity to experience the transformative educational opportunities offered by the Templeton World Charity Foundation. Help students find funding for education by solving... - October 06, 2016 - Expii Inc
Civic Leadership Foundation Celebrates 10 Years 10,000 Youth
Celebrating partnerships that empower youth and young adults to live their best lives - October 06, 2016 - Civic Leadership Foundation
ChartaCloud’s 2016 NAO Robot Congress Expands to Feature Advances in Robotic Developments for Pediatric Hospitals, Autism Therapies and STEM Educators
Researchers, Developers and Users from Belgium, Canada, France, Germany and the United States to Convene in Massachusetts at UMASS Lowell’s NERVE Center October 13 and 14. Congress to Debut the Integration of the NAO robot and Virtual Reality. - October 06, 2016 - ChartaCloud Technologies
Margaret Fox-Tully Installed as Head of School at Holy Child Academy
Margaret Fox-Tully was officially installed as Head of School at Holy Child Academy, an independent, co-educational, Catholic school located in Drexel Hill, Pa., on Sept. 29. - October 06, 2016 - Holy Child Academy
DeSAT Introduces New SAFER-3 On-line Active Shooter Training Course
Learn what to do and how to respond to an active shooter situation. - October 05, 2016 - DeSAT
Career Step Expands Professional Training Focus with Acquisition of Medic-CE
Career Step announces its acquisition of Medic-CE, one of the largest providers of online continuing education for EMS providers and firefighting professionals, creating the first and only unified solution for EMS continuing education requirements. - October 05, 2016 - Career Step
Allied Real Estate Schools Adds New Home Staging Specialist Designation to Course Offerings
With the increasing popularity of home staging, a designation can lead to more opportunity and increased income potential for real estate agents. - October 03, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Chanakya IAS Academy Organized Workshop for Civil Services Aspirants by Chandan Prakash Pandey, IRS (AIR 462, CSE 2015)
Chanakya IAS Academy, Jaipur branch, organized an Art of Success Seminar on 14th Sep 2016 from 10am to 12pm. - October 01, 2016 - AK Mishra's Art of Success
Expii Partners with Edmodo to Offer Personalized Interactive Learning to Students
Expii, Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Edmodo to offer single sign on with Edmodo’s credentials on Expii’s personalized learning platform. Expii, a free application that offers personalized learning recommendations, breaks down thousands of math and science topics into... - September 29, 2016 - Expii Inc
Loretta M. Menendian Recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Loretta M. Menendian of Fort Walton Beach, Florida has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of art. About Loretta M. Menendian Ms. Menendian is an Art Teacher at... - September 27, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide