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.
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
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
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