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.
Tuition-Free Online Agonal and Other Breathing Problems Program
Given the several recent high-profile incidents where suspects have told police officers "I can't breathe," the Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc. (IPICD) has announced a tuition-free online program through its IPICD Online Training Center, "One Breath: The Importance of Recognizing Agonal & Other Breathing Problems User-Level Program." Program goals include saving lives, careers, and taxpayer monies. - September 17, 2015 - Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.
Fix Auto USA's Annual National Conference Sells Out for Second Consecutive Year
Fix Auto USA executives announced today that the organization’s 13th Annual National Conference, “The Next Big Thing,” has completely sold out and will draw the largest attendance figures in the conference’s history, being held at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa September 20-23. - September 16, 2015 - Fix Auto USA
Cascade Training Centers Appoints New VP of Strategic Development
Former Assistant Chief of Education, Denver Health Paramedic Division to Lead Strategic Development - September 15, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
CertifyMe.net Releases Infographic Featuring Warehouse Forklift Hazards to Promote Safety
CertifyMe.net, a web-based forklift training facility to obtain OSHA forklift certification, released an infographic featuring forklift hazards to promote the safe operation of forklifts in warehouses. With the “Warehouse Forklift Hazards” infographic, CertifyMe.net explains the most... - September 14, 2015 - CertifyMe.net
Aerial Lift Certification Migrates to HTTPS to Promote Website Security
AerialLiftCertification.com, a website for training to become OSHA certified to operate an aerial lift, has migrated their website from HTTP to HTTPS to enhance website security. With personal information required to be submitted to the website in order to register and complete the aerial lift... - September 14, 2015 - Aerial Lift Certification
NSC Shipley Flower Arranging Tutor Takes Part in Flower Festival
Jane Cowan, the Flower Arranging tutor from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Shipley Campus, is representing the College at a Flower Festival in Snowhill, Wolverhampton. Jane is representing the College alongside two of her students, Julie Wilkes and Sandra Jones. The Wolverhampton themed... - September 13, 2015 - North Shropshire College
New Post-Graduate Aesthetics Training Institute Opens Its Doors in Tampa, FL
Most post-graduate skincare training facilities in Florida are located in Orlando or Miami, making it difficult for many aestheticians to travel and receive advanced education. Tampa is a hub in the skincare industry, both in undergraduate education and in amount of salons/spas/medspas that offer skincare. Aestheticians in the West-Central area now have a new place to receive advanced education that is closer to home. - September 12, 2015 - Institute of Holistic and Transformative Aesthetics (IHTA)
Scalp Micropigmentation SMP Training Now Available in Toronto, Canada by HeadPower Hair Clinic
HeadPower, the premier provider of Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP), which uses specialized non-surgical equipment to reproduce the color, depth and quality of individual hair follicles, announces Toronto Scalp Micropigmentation Training. This concierge-like center, where clients suffering from male... - September 11, 2015 - HeadPower Hair Clinic
Seniors Real Estate Institute Legacy Conference to Provide 360 Degree Perspective on Serving Distinct and Rapidly Growing Niche
Attention to a Client’s Legacy Proves Critical to Success within the Seniors Market - September 11, 2015 - Seniors Real Estate Institute
Hazmat Training Comes to Cary
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, presents RCRA, DOT, and HAZWOPER refresher training in Cary, North Carolina. - September 10, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazmat Training Comes to San Antonio
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, presents RCRA and DOT training in San Antonio, Texas. - September 10, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Trisotech Inks Partnership with Wendan Consulting
Trisotech Forms a Training/Consulting Partnership with Wendan Consulting - September 05, 2015 - Trisotech Inc.
PBS To Air Documentary Segment Featuring National Company Headquartered in Tampa
Female CEO Puts Spotlight on Children with Disabilities. - September 04, 2015 - Progressus Therapy
Carolina Aeronautical Becoming the Leader for Students Seeking A&P Mechanic Schools with a Full Assortment of Course Options
Simpsonville, SC-based aeronautical training specialists, Carolina Aeronautical are now outlining the full array of classes they’re offering. - September 04, 2015 - Carolina Aeronautical
Carolina Aeronautical Offering Personalized Training Options as One of the Leading A&P Mechanic Schools in the Country
Simpsonville, SC-based specialists for dynamic aeronautical training options, Carolina Aeronautical have announced that they’re now offering a complete range of personalized training courses. - September 04, 2015 - Carolina Aeronautical
Writers of the Future Writers Workshop Delivered by David Farland, Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta and the Winner Twins
Galaxy Press hosted famous Writers of the Future Writers Workshop which was delivered to aspiring and established writers alike. - September 03, 2015 - Galaxy Press
SEO Company Ignite Visibility Announces UCSD Courses for Fall 2015
Ignite Visibility, a premier internet marketing company in San Diego, will have senior level staff teaching in the 2015 fall semester at UC San Diego Extension, offering SEO and web analytic courses. John Lincoln, co-owner and president of Ignite Visibility, and Alan Bush, Director of Strategy... - September 03, 2015 - Ignite Visibility
Hazmat Training Comes to Columbus
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Columbus, Ohio. - September 02, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Opening Address for the New UvA-IBFD Advanced Master’s in International Tax Law: Principles, Policy and Practice
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and IBFD proudly announce the start of their joint Advanced Master’s in International Tax Law: Principles, Policy and Practice. An opening address to mark this important occasion was held on Friday 28 August 2015 at the UvA Faculty of Law at the Agnietenkapel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. - September 01, 2015 - IBFD
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors John F. McKlosky
John F. McKlosky, of Seattle, Washington, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Opto-Electronics Education. - September 01, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Online Training Website Announces New OSHA Recordkeeping Course
CertifyMe, premier provider of online training in occupational health and safety, announces the introduction of its new course, “OSHA Recordkeeping for Managers and Supervisors.” This course demystifies the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Association for recording... - August 31, 2015 - CertifyMe.net
Online Training Site Introduces a New OSHA Heat Stress Course
CertifyMe.Net, the industry-leading workplace health and safety training company, announces the release of its newest, OSHA-approved online heat stress course. The course teaches the signs and symptoms of heat stress, occupations in which workers are at higher risk of heat stress, and how workers... - August 31, 2015 - CertifyMe.net
Wellness in Philly Branches Out
These ladies are 100% local and committed to using their business for the welfare of their communities, taking wellness to a whole new level. And Philly could always use more love, right? Check out the newest school in Philly that is doing the most good. - August 29, 2015 - Philadelphia School of Massage and Bodywork
Writers of the Future Signing at World Con in Seattle
Several Writers of the Future winners were on hand at this year's World Science Fiction convention in Spokane, WA at a book signing featuring "L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 31" published by Galaxy Press. - August 28, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Platinum Educational Group Announces EMS Scholarships Recipients
Platinum Educational Group, the Testing and Scheduling Specialists, understands the struggles and obstacles that are presented to the EMS community — especially when it pertains to education. In an effort to give even more back to the EMS community, Platinum Educational Group proudly announces the first recipients of the company’s inaugural EMS Scholarships Program. - August 22, 2015 - Platinum Educational Group
From Film School to the Red Carpet at DFANYC
Digital Film Academy alumni Chadwick Boseman, Alexander Felix and Pavel Kacerle have journeyed from a classroom in Manhattan to the sets of major films like "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Jurassic World," "Captain America: Civil War," "Gods of Egypt" and... - August 21, 2015 - Digital Film Academy
National Environmental Trainers Introduces New Mobile Accessible HAZWOPER Training Courses
National Environmental Trainers, the industry leader in online environmental health and safety training (EHS), introduces their new mobile accessible HAZWOPER training programs. - August 20, 2015 - National Environmental Trainers
Linda Kaye Hartwig Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Kaye Hartwig of Wyoming, Michigan has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Linda Kaye Hartwig Ms. Hartwig has almost 40 years... - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Judy C. Magness Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Judy C. Magness of Bemidji, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Judy C. Magness Ms. Magness has over 23 years experience as a School Counselor. She is a Senior... - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Connecticut Startup to Donate Wearable Safety Technology to American School for the Deaf Offers New Reward for Final Days of Kickstarter Campaign
Hartford's Wearsafe Labs (www.wearsafe.com) is offering a new reward for the final days of its Kickstarter campaign which allows backers to donate 3 Wearsafe Tags and a year of free service with each Tag to the American School for the Deaf. - August 17, 2015 - Wearsafe
SkillTwins Worldwide Soccer Sensations U.S. Soccer Camp Aug 10th-14th | Aug 17th-21st
SkillTwins Josef and Jakob are currently conducting an amazing footwork camp for kids ages 7-17. This is the perfect soccer camp if you are looking for great footwork skills and drills. The camp is taking place at The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park IL. - August 08, 2015 - Addison Youth Soccer
NSC Introduces Electrical Studies Lecturer
North Shropshire College (NSC) is pleased to introduce the College’s new Electrical Studies lecturer, Alex Robinson. Alex will be developing the new Electrical course area at the College, starting with the new Level 1 Electrical Studies qualification this September. The Electrical course area... - August 06, 2015 - North Shropshire College
MIT Credit Union & Office of the Dean for Graduate Education Partner with iGrad for Financial Literacy Initiative
iGrad, a leader in financial literacy for higher education, announces a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The science and technology research university is adding iGrad’s financial literacy platform to its counseling resources for students. The Office of the... - August 04, 2015 - iGrad
Alden's Kennels Welcomes New Advanced & Intermediate Dog Trainer
Alden’s Kennels owner Alden Domrase announced the addition of Advanced Dog Trainer, Aleta Eldridge. Eldridge will teach Intermediate and Advanced Dog Training. She has expertise in forensic investigations and trains Human Remains and Air Scent dogs to search for missing persons. Her English... - August 03, 2015 - Alden's Kennels
CommLab Releases an Ebook Suggesting Interesting Ingredients to Spice Up Training
Here is a free eBook that has put together 50+ tools that come in handy during training implementation. This eBook can be downloaded from CommLab India's website for free. - July 31, 2015 - CommLab India
NSC Seeks New Agriculture Instructors
North Shropshire College (NSC) is seeking new full and part-time Agricultural Instructors to join its Agricultural Department at the College’s Walford Campus. The new instructors will be joining a department that has seen a great increase in students over the past five years and will be... - July 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Wheels 2 Work and NSC Collaborate on Mixed Heritage Skills Programme
North Shropshire College (NSC) is collaborating with Shropshire Rural Community Council’s (SRCC) Wheels 2 Work scheme, helping participants on the Mixed Heritage Skills Programme (MHSP) with transport. The MHSP and Wheels 2 Work collaboration launched recently and participants will receive... - July 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Conference
This conference provides an ideal platform for public and private sector organisations to learn about establishing and developing work based learning schemes and apprenticeships. - July 30, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Aerial Lift Certification Site Announces Growth and New Technology in 2015
The leader in online aerial lift certification has made huge leaps with their technology this year. AerialLiftCertification.com has released a website that is entirely in responsive design! That means that no matter what device you access their site with, it will have an easy-to-navigate design and... - July 28, 2015 - Aerial Lift Certification
CertifyMe Offers Exclusive Summer Discount for “Heat Stress” OSHA-Compliant Forklift Training Course
CertifyMe, a leading OSHA forklift training firm, has announced a reduced rate for their new “Heat Stress” training course, just in time for the sweltering summer months. The course will focus on the unique stresses and demands of summer forklift operation, with different methods to... - July 28, 2015 - CertifyMe.net
Virtual Speech Center Releases TheraApp – A Complete One-Stop Solution for Speech and Language Therapy Apps
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of tablet applications for speech and language therapy, announced today the release of TheraApp, an iPad application including thousands of activities for speech and language therapy. TheraApp is a comprehensive and dynamic mobile solution for the... - July 27, 2015 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Forklift Training Site Announces New Website Technology
The most trusted online resource for forklift certification, ForkliftCertification.com, has been making a huge impact in the training and certification of forklift users across many industries. Owner Tom Wilkerson shares an exciting news for his company: “Our programs have proven to be... - July 27, 2015 - ForkLiftCertification.com
Leader in Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification Announces New Website Technology
CertifyMeOnline recently announced strong growth indicators for the first two quarters of 2015, with website enhancements as a primary driving factor behind CMO’s surge. CertifyMeOnline provides comprehensive, affordable training courses for aerial lift and scissor lift workers, along with... - July 27, 2015 - Certify Me Online
Valerie Daugherty Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Valerie Daugherty of New Albany, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the nonprofit field. About Valerie Daugherty Ms. Daugherty has over 30 years experience helping individuals through a... - July 25, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
All Change! Department Swap for Staff and Lecturers at NSC
Business Support and Lecturing Staff at North Shropshire College (NSC) recently spent the day switching departments, finding out what their colleagues teach, acquiring new skills along the way. Sports lecturers Nick Flack and Paul Clark spent the morning learning how to plaster from plumbing... - July 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Grandfather Rights for Pesticide Spraying Coming to an End
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus is ready to assist people affected by the end of the ‘Grandfather Rights’ exemption when using pesticides, there will be a number of qualifications available to those affected. The current exemption for people born before December... - July 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Construction Expands at NSC
The Construction Department at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) is expanding. In September, the College will be offering Level 1 in Electrical Installation and Levels 1 and 2 Plumbing, Levels 1 and 2 in Building Maintenance Operations (BMO) and Levels 1 and 2 in... - July 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
MIAT College of Technology to Host Spirit Airlines Computer Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Training Lab
Spirit Airlines, in partnership with MIAT College of Technology, announced plans to construct Next Generation Aircraft Computer Based Training (CBT) maintenance simulation laboratory on the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus which is located near the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). - July 16, 2015 - MIAT College of Technology
Trumpet Behavioral Health Expands Autism Services to Cypress
ABA therapy provider opens second Houston autism center to extend leading services to families in northwest region. - July 14, 2015 - Trumpet Behavioral Health
NSC Walford Students Return from New Zealand
Eleven agricultural students and two staff members from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus have recently returned from a study tour in New Zealand, the students were hosted by the Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre and were given an insight into agriculture in New... - July 08, 2015 - North Shropshire College