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.
Stanford’s Mobile Security Course Helps Professionals Protect Data
The rise of mobile malware is an enormous burden and responsibility for developers and IT staff as they are challenged to implement greater security measures to protect sensitive data. - August 18, 2016 - Stanford Center for Professional Development
NSC Walford’s Brand New 4x4
Walford Farm Manager Richard Aldis has recently bought a brand new 4x4 farm vehicle from Shukers in Shrewsbury, the jointly branded vehicle is a great addition to Walford Farm. Walford Farm is part of the Walford Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) and provides education for full-time... - August 17, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Coast Music Debuts New Logo, Website and Focus on Rock and Popular Music Styles
Coast Music Rocks! That's the new message this prominent music school wants their community, students and teachers know - and to emphasize the new focus on teaching real world rock and other popular music styles. The new logo and website represents Coast Music and their faculty of working, professional musicians, all with a passion for teaching music. - August 16, 2016 - Coast Music
FOREVER BLUE Adventures, Lessons, and Purpose - True Stories of My Life as a Police Officer
Learn why police work is not for everyone and how it can become the ultimate life choice for others. The author has spent over four decades inside the world of police work. His memoir takes the reader on patrol, into investigations, on SWAT calls, and inside the chief’s office, all the while explaining what officers do and why. - August 11, 2016 - Forever Blue
Allied Real Estate Schools Lowers Prices on Select Appraisal and Texas Real Estate Licensing Packages
Allied’s low-cost training programs put real estate careers within reach. - August 09, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Allied Real Estate Schools Adds New Reverse Mortgage Specialist Designation to Product Catalog
Allied’s new senior demographic-specific designation allows professionals more opportunity for success in the real estate industry. - August 02, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Marilyn Pongonis of Columbus, Ohio Receives Communications Award from Organ Donation Association
Marilyn Pongonis was presented with the 2016 AOPO Reg Green Award for Excellence in Communications at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Maria Stadtler Joins Organ Donation Association Staff
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations welcomes Maria Stadtler as education program administrator. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
AAT Courses at NSC
North Shropshire College is an approved AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) provider and has been accredited by AAT to deliver its accounting qualifications. AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and professional body for vocational accountants. Its range of qualifications is open to... - July 30, 2016 - North Shropshire College
WROC News8 Rochester Receives Award from Organ Donation Association
CBS affiliate station in Rochester, New York recognized for outstanding contributions to organ, eye and tissue donation. - July 29, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Does Chromista Oil DHA Protect Against Fatal Heart Disease?
Source-Omega today reiterated its active structure function claims in lipoprotein health and heart health and again asserted ‘DHA Saves Lives’ (1). Their claims statements are supported by the recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) article from June 12, 2016 (www.nih.gov) in... - July 25, 2016 - Source-Omega
Allied Real Estate Schools Announces Launch of Two Texas Real Estate Continuing Education Packages
The 18-Hour and 98-Hour CE courses are designed to satisfy the TREC requirements for continuing education. - July 20, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Stagedhomes.com Under New Ownership
Jennie Norris, ASPM®, IAHSP®-Premier, is the new President & CEO of Stagedhomes.com and the Chairperson for the International Association of Home Staging Professionals. She is joined in ownership with John Norris, Vice President, and Executive Directors, Sandra Holmes, Bette Vos, and Lyn Spaeth, who will provide training, program development and other special project support in order to grow the company. - July 17, 2016 - Stagedhomes.com
Hatton-Brown Publishers, Inc. and Southern Loggin’ Times Magazine Launch Pre-Owned Forestry Equipment Website: ForesTree Equipment Trader
Hatton-Brown Publishers, Inc., in partnership with Southern Loggin' Times magazine, has launched a new pre-owned forestry equipment website: ForesTree Equipment Trader. It can be found at ForesTreeTrader.com. - July 15, 2016 - Hatton-Brown Publishers, Inc.
ABYC Expands Outreach to Help Solve Skilled Workforce Needs
The marine industry as a whole is facing a shortage of qualified marine technicians. Ranging from boatyards to manufacturers, the industry is worth over $121 billion to the U.S. economy. With over 34,800 businesses employing close to 500,000 people, the marine sector is in need of a skilled workforce. - July 15, 2016 - ABYC
Axalta Coating Systems Supports SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference with Official Partnership
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, was a proud supporter of SkillsUSA’s 52nd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Louisville, Kentucky from June 20 - 24, 2016. The Partnership provided support to the event’s Automotive... - July 14, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
The James J. Hill Center Selects O’Neill Board Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members. Organization Strengthens Ties to St. Paul Entrepreneurial Community.
O’Neill, a third generation St. Paul attorney, joined the Board in 2013 and is a partner at the law firm of Larson King where he focuses his practice on professional liability and business service litigation. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and earned his J.D. at the William Mitchell College of Law. - July 13, 2016 - James J. Hill Center
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Arkaios Management & Consultancy
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner Arkaios Management & Consultancy,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - July 13, 2016 - PECB
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Impetus Consulting FZ-LLC
“Impetus Consulting is committed to build and maintain upon healthy choices, therefore, we are very enthusiastic for this agreement and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - July 13, 2016 - PECB
KBAT & PDA Join Forces to Train Commercial Divers to HSE Accredited (IMCA Recognised) Standard
Reputable training providers KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd (KBAT) and the Professional Diving Academy (PDA), Dunoon, Scotland have signed a MOU to train commercial divers in Singapore to the UK HSE offshore diving standard. - July 09, 2016 - KB Associates Group of Companies
Axalta Gives Body Shop Painters the Credit They Deserve
Earn a Master Refinish Certification from Axalta - July 09, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
CIMdata to Bring the PLM Industry’s Premier Education and Training Program to the Boston Area
Popular PLM education program will take place in Andover, Massachusetts from October 3-7, 2016. - July 09, 2016 - CIMdata
SKILLSdox Rebrands Itself to betterU, Focuses on Holistic Growth of the Learner
Aims to Bridge the Prevailing Gap Between the Education and Employment Industry - July 08, 2016 - betterU Canada
NSC Celebrates Success at Annual Awards Event
Students at North Shropshire College (NSC) have celebrated the successful end to the year at the Annual Awards Evening recently at NSC’s Walford Campus; the event was attended by staff, students, parents, members of the board of governors and guest of honour, the Shropshire NFU Chairman... - July 08, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Indiana Massage Therapy Training Program Graduates New Class
Indiana's oldest and one of its most highly regarded massage therapy programs graduated a class of 23 in June. Students at the Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics receive training in Scientific Swedish Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, Hydrotherapy, Muscle Balancing, and many techniques related to natural health care. - July 08, 2016 - Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics
IT BY IT Announces Professional Certificate Training Courses in Internet Marketing, Web Designing, and Online Bidding. Batches Starting from 1st July 2016.
Join professional training courses from IT BY IT Professionals – A perfect way to redefine your career and become a part of the digital world. - July 01, 2016 - IT BY IT Professionals
Hazmat Training Comes to Macon
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Macon, GA. - June 30, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
University of Idaho Launches University-Wide Financial Education Initiative with iGrad
iGrad will provide award-winning, adaptive learning platform to students at Idaho’s oldest university. - June 29, 2016 - iGrad
Torres Chess and Music Academy Announces Summer Camp
The Torres Chess and Music Academy's official summary for the 2016 Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont, California. - June 28, 2016 - Torres Chess and Music Academy
Bloomfield Acupuncture College Gets Master’s Degree Approval
Founded in 1997, the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine, is the only college in New Jersey offering aspiring acupuncture clinicians with an accredited Master's Degree program. - June 23, 2016 - Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine
David W. Luke Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota 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 culinary field. About David W. Luke Mr. Luke has over 32 years experience in the... - June 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
School of Rock Gives Back Tour Featuring Idol Finalist, Dalton Rapattoni, Coming to Fort Lauderdale
School of Rock Coral Springs and School of Rock West Broward are proud to host the School of Rock Gives Back Tour Featuring Dalton Rapattoni, Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Blue Martini in Fort Lauderdale. - June 17, 2016 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Hazmat Training Comes to Dayton
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Dayton, OH. - June 14, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
EI Professional Makeup School Relocates to New Facility in Hollywood; How It Will Affect Movies in the Future
In an effort to ensure that there are enough skilled professional makeup artists to go around, EI has relocated and revamped their school accordingly. The new facility boasts approximately 20,000 square feet of space that includes larger work areas, additional restrooms, student lounge and a cafe. - June 13, 2016 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
Safe and Professional Driving for Your Business
Clarence Newell, a Bill Plant Driving School driving instructors has qualified as a "Fleet" instructor. - June 13, 2016 - Bill Plant Driving School
CI Squared Announces Leadership & Sales Training Innovations
TATN: The Art of The Nudge augments existing Leadership and Sales Training Programs. - June 08, 2016 - CI Squared
AerialliftCertification.com Announces National Aerial Lift Safety Week
Aerial lift operators can pledge to aerial lift safety from 6/6/2016 thru 6/12/2016 for a chance to win a GoPro. - June 06, 2016 - Aerial Lift Certification
SleepSafe Drivers® and NATERA Team Up to Educate About Fatigue and Sleep Management in the Transportation Industry
SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leaders in Fatigue Management Programs for the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs, will discuss sleep apnea and answer industry specific questions related to OSA and fatigue management during a special webinar on June 8th. - June 04, 2016 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Allied Real Estate Schools Launches 8-Hour SAFE Continuing Education Courses
Allied’s CE courses are designed to satisfy the NMLS CE requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators. - June 01, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
zen.digital Finalizes BuzzJS Conference Lineup
One-day, One-track JavaScript conference slated for early summer announces speakers and abstracts. - May 25, 2016 - zen.digital
Upside Learning Listed in Training Industry Inc.'s Content Development Watch List for the Third Time in Succession
For the third time in a row, Upside Learning has been listed in Training Industry's Content Development Watch List. - May 22, 2016 - UpsideLMS HR Tech Pvt. Ltd.
NSC High Five Student
A student on North Shropshire College’s (NSC) employability programme, High 5, has progressed to a full-time course after completing the programme. As part of High 5, Tom Pritchard has completed Emergency First Aid at Work, Level 1 Extended Certificate in Employability, Health and Safety in... - May 21, 2016 - North Shropshire College
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