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.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Announces New President and CEO
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, a leading aviation education college for over 85 years, today announced the appointment of one of its Board members, Peter H. Harris, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Harris will succeed Jeremy D. Gibson, who served in that role for... - January 18, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Become a Certified Baseball Umpire
2014 Massachusetts Baseball Umpire Association (MBUA) Patching Clinic - January 16, 2014 - Greater Lowell Baseball Umpires Association
Grimes President Michael O'Leary Appointed to Dean's Council at UNF
The Division of Continuing Education at University of North Florida allows students, business professionals, and even retirees the opportunity to stay current within their field of business or perhaps launch into a brand new career. To facilitate on-going education and course development, Dean Bob... - January 15, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
StagedHomes.com(R) Announces Sweepstakes to Win a Home Staging Course
StagedHomes.com(R), the leading provider of Home Staging education is conducting a sweepstakes to win a three-day Home Staging business course valued at $1795.00. The winner of the course will earn the coveted Accredited Staging Professional(R) designation. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
English Language Learners Addressed by New Common Core Book Series
"Art of the United States of America," a series of twelve short social studies books in English and Spanish, will be released March 1, 2014. This series addresses reading achievement gaps between English Language Learners (ELLs) and non-ELL students. Common Core Question Assessments for each title deepen reading comprehension of ELLs. Titles interpret authentic art on each page to narrate early periods of American history. - January 10, 2014 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Marketer Richard Orr Named Public Relations Vice President for Internet Marketing School
Marcademy, Inc., has named Richard Orr as its Vice President of Public Relations. The San Francisco-based institution makes it possible for U.S. military veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and current National Guard and Reserves personnel to learn Internet marketing from world-class professionals, receive hands-on training, peer communities and access exclusive job opportunities. - January 08, 2014 - Marcademy
CCNA, CCNP and CCIE Training Programs Now Offered by CCIE Placement
CCIE Placement is now offering a whole host of industry standard CCNA, CCNP and CCIE Training courses through their newly launched training center in Bangalore. CCIE Placement is a leader in Cisco Certified Professionals consulting all over the world, now offering consistent training in CCNA, CCNP and CCIE certification. Their courses can be customized for individuals, corporate, industries as well as online instruction. - January 06, 2014 - CCIE Placement
Business Scholarships - Entrepreneurial Start Up Scholarships
Deb Bixler, host of the Cash Flow Show - Direct Sales Radio announces the Cash Flow Show college and entrepreneur business scholarships for direct sellers and college bound students. Beginning in 2014, Deb Bixler and the Cash Flow Show will offer three scholarships to direct sellers and business college students who demonstrate financial need. - January 03, 2014 - CashFlowShow.com
Reiki Healing Techniques DVD by Aesthetic VideoSource is Awarded a Bronze Telly Statuette in the the 34th Annual Telly Awards for Its Quality in Video Production
Aesthetic VideoSource received a Bronze Telly Award for Reiki Healing Techniques in the 34th annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video. In this Reiki DVD and online training video, Laiya Moniak, renowned Usui Reiki master and teacher demonstrates self-healing and meditation, a complete client session to re-balance mind and body, an attunement and long-distance healing. Anyone can now easily learn Reiki from this award-winning Reiki DVD. - December 30, 2013 - Aesthetic VideoSource
StagedHomes.com Announces Home Staging Classes for Winter/Spring 2014
Become an Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) through StagedHomes.com®. StagedHomes.com® is the original provider of Home Staging training since 1999. The ASP® course was designed by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, after decades of instructing real estate professionals in the art of Home Staging. Get educated through the finest Home Staging training in the world. - December 28, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Aveda Institute San Antonio & Aveda Institute Corpus Christi Honored for Technology in MODERN SALON Media’s "Excellence in Education" Cosmetology School Recognition
MODERN SALON Media has named the 2013 class of “Excellence in Education” honorees in its annual program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools. Aveda Institutes Texas were chosen to represent excellence in the category of Technology. MODERN SALON Publisher... - December 24, 2013 - Aveda Institute San Antonio
Aveda Institute’s Raw Talent Scholarship Contest to Showcase Styles by Promising Future Beauty Professionals
Aveda Institute San Antonio is hosting its 6th Bi-annual Raw Talent Scholarship Contest January 11, 2014. This event will provide promising future beauty professionals an opportunity to showcase their unique talents in hair, make-up, and fashion design. The talent/fashion show will be held at the... - December 24, 2013 - Aveda Institute San Antonio
Urban Martial Arts Owner Talks CRM Software with ClickZ
Carmen Sognonvi of Urban Martial Arts discussed CRM software with ClickZ and how she utilized this technology to measure the return on investment for her offline marketing activities. - December 20, 2013 - Urban Martial Arts
2014-Resolutions to Improve Your Time Management Skills, Save Time and Reduce Stress
Our work, where we spend so much time, is an important place to invest energy implementing the 2014 Time Management Improvement – Stress Reducing New Year’s Resolutions – Stress Reducing New Year’s Resolutions. An event, such as the New Year, is a perfect time to change... - December 18, 2013 - PEP Productivity Solutions, Inc.
Maryland Resource and Training Center to Offer a Free Administrative Professionals Certificate Training Program
Maryland Resource and Training Center is planning to offer a free Administrative Professionals Certificate Training program starting Feb. 10, 2014. The 12-week program is designed to prepare graduates to gain entry-level employment as an administrative professional. - December 17, 2013 - Maryland Resource and Training Center
Theory Into Practice
Bruel & Kjaer UK’s 2014 training sessions now available for booking. - December 11, 2013 - Bruel & Kjær UK
InDev Tactical Introduces – “ASSIST” Advanced Security, Shooting & Incident Safety Training©
A practical active shooter and violence prevention training program for people of all ages. The ASSIST training series provides the average person with the skills and confidence needed to deal effectively with violence and active shooter situations. It dispels myths and misconceptions about violence and introduces simple survival techniques. The training series has programs for general audiences and specific organizations including schools and worship-centers, government, and office facilities. - December 10, 2013 - InDev Tactical
Jack Quinn Solutions, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Brings Supply Management Certification Course to San Diego Area
Supply Management expert and author, Dr. Randall M. Mauldin, will lead a supply management certification course for purchasing and procurement professionals 4-6 February at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. He will also offer tips from his top-ranked supply chain analysis book for businesses, non-profit, and government organizations. - December 07, 2013 - Jack Quinn Solutions, LLC
EI is Now Accepting New Enrollments for Night & Weekend School of Makeup Artistry Program
EI's Night & Weekend School of Make-up Artistry program offers busy adults the opportunity to become professional make-up artists while still tending to their existing responsibilities. Because families, jobs, and other duties make it difficult for many people who want to become make-up artists... - December 03, 2013 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
TechBootcamps.com Announces First Boot Camp for Drupal Developers
TechBootcamps.com is changing the way technology is taught in the classroom. Using a combination of "flipped classrooms" that rely on an extensive library of video tutorials, and "Telepresense," TechBootcamps.com thinks they can create Drupal Web Developers in 8 weeks. - December 03, 2013 - TechBootcamps.com
Best Technology Training Programs Now Offered by AJR2
AJR2 is now offering a whole host of industry-standard software development courses through their newly launched training center in Bangalore. AJR2 is Bangalore’s premium provider of end-to-end custom software services, now offering consistent training in software development, system administration and networking, virtualization and software testing. Their courses can be customized for individuals, corporates, industries as well as online instruction. - November 29, 2013 - AJR2Training
Raymond B. White, CEO Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Raymond B. White of Sewickley, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field special education administration. About Raymond B. White, CEO Mr. White has 13 years experience in the special... - November 21, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Art of Service Accredited ITIL® Intermediate and ITIL Advanced Online Learning Courses Now Come with Lifetime Access
The Art of Service, one of the world’s premier IT education companies, has upgraded their popular ITIL® Intermediate courses, making this valuable educational option for IT professionals even more accessible. - November 20, 2013 - The Art of Service
Krystal™ Writing Boards Now Offer Dry Erase Glass Board Products for Medical Environments
New York specialists for expertly-manufactured presentation tools, Krystal™ Writing Boards, Inc. have announced that they’re now offering their clear glass dry erase glass board products to companies within the medical community. The firm’s latest glass boards are designed to... - November 20, 2013 - Krystal GWB
Castle Ink Introduces Recycling Scholarship for College-Bound Students
Students who are pursuing a higher education can win a $1,000 scholarship for college. The “paperless” scholarship will help deserving high school students who support recycling and are committed to green causes. - November 19, 2013 - Castle Ink
Director of IvySelect College Consulting Quoted on Early Admission Trends
Michael Goran, Director of IvySelect College Consulting, shares early admission insights with Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania and Northwestern University newspapers. - November 18, 2013 - IvySelect College Consulting
Instructor Materials Available for DTR Inc.’s Work Readiness and Customer Service Training Program
DTR Inc.'s new work readiness and customer service program is a competency-based, extremely affordable program. It was developed by its CEO, whose previous work readiness certification program was called the best in the United States by a member of the National Skills Standard Board in 2003. - November 11, 2013 - DTR Inc.
The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a Video CME Program, Offers End of Year Discount to Encourage Physicians to Use Their CME Stipends Before They Expire
The Core Content in Urgent Care Medicine, a 60 hour video CME program, is offering an end of year discount to encourage physicians to use their CME stipends before they expire. As part of this "Use it or Lose it" event, the program will be discounted significantly, with savings of up to $500 off. - November 10, 2013 - Institute of Urgent Care Medicine
Vet2Tech Announces Veteran Scholarship Challenge
Vet2Tech will be awarding five lucky veterans in the Chicagoland area full scholarships for online commercial food equipment technician training to help them re-enter the job market. - November 08, 2013 - Vet2Tech
Classic Holidays Inspires New Generation of Career Seekers
Gold Coast-based Resort and Timeshare Management company, Classic Holidays, has introduced an innovative pilot program that provides local high school students with an insight into what it’s like to work in the tourism industry. Classic Holidays will commence the Work Inspirations program... - November 08, 2013 - Classic Holidays
BISCUE App Released Courses About Business Visits in Japan in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new courses entitled "Business Activities in Japan - Business Visits," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - November 01, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Top Young Filipino Corporate Trainer and Fast-Rising Motivational Speaker, Myron Sta. Ana Conducts a 4-Hour Training About Campus Journalism on November 4th at PUP-QC
Mr. Myron Sta. Ana, the Philippines' top young corporate trainer and fast-rising motivational speaker, is scheduled to educate and equip yet another batch of learning-passionate trainees as he goes to the Quezon City branch of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, one of the country's premier... - November 01, 2013 - Myron Sta. Ana Training and Consultancy Services
The Chef’s Academy Announces Fall 2013 Commencement Ceremony
Local Culinary Institute to Honor 34 Graduates Nov. 2. - November 01, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Bella Beauty College in Waco, TX Says Creativity is Key for Halloween Makeup
Great Halloween makeup styles are being offered through a top beauty college in Waco, TX. Students from Bella Beauty College in Waco are honing their skills at applying Halloween makeup and they are currently offering a promotional Halloween makeup application for only $10. The offer is good for... - October 31, 2013 - Bella Beauty College
The Leading Beauty School in North Austin Sees Growing Trend for False Eyelashes as a Key Component to Halloween Costumes
Halloween presents people of all ages with the exciting opportunity to dress up in fun and outrageous costumes and don daring fashions that they would never think of wearing at any other time. What has traditionally been a day for kids and candy, this seasonal celebration has evolved to allow... - October 31, 2013 - Bella Beauty College
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB of Highlands Ranch, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nursing education. About Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Dr. Miovech has over 44 years... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Krystal™ Writing Boards’ Latest Presentation Glass Dry Erase Board Products Enhancing Workspaces Across the US
Holbrook, NY-based leaders for quality-American made glass writing boards, Krystal™ Glass Writing Boards has announced that their glass dry erase board solutions are now completely customizable, for instant brand enhancement. The firm’s glass writing board products are designed to... - October 25, 2013 - Krystal GWB
MINDBODY Exchange Partners with the National Institute of Whole Health
Leading Integrative Health Organizations Collaborate to Advance Standards and Utilization of Integrative, Whole Person Health Care - October 24, 2013 - National Institute of Whole Health
Airframe and Powerplant School Carolina Aeronautical Announce Opening of the FCC GROL & Radar End Course
Simpsonville, SC-based airframe and powerplant school Carolina Aeronautical is now inviting aeronautical students from across the US to review their new course curriculum. One of the new courses beginning in January 2014 is the school’s FCC GROL & Radar End course, wherein students will... - October 24, 2013 - Carolina Aeronautical
Novus Origo Awarded 5 Year Training Services Contract with the Veterans Administration
Novus Origo LLC, a San Diego based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Management Consulting and Training Solutions Services, announces the award of a five (5) year contract by the Veterans Administration to provide Web Based Training Design and Development... - October 22, 2013 - Novus Origo, LLC
Hurix Launches Breakthrough Technology for 100% Automated PDF to ePub3 Fixed Layout Conversion at FBF 2013
Hurix launched a major new feature to its market leading KITABOO® digital publishing platform that fully automates the conversion of PDFs books and documents to fixed layout ePub3 output. In July 2013, the Association of American Publishers announced the EPUB3 Implementation Project, with a... - October 22, 2013 - Hurix Systems Private Limited
Switzer Resource Group, Inc Announces Premium DiSC Training & Certification with Free EPIC Account
Switzer Resource is an endeavor by seasoned DiSC trainer Paula Switzer who promises high efficiency and comprehensive DiSC training & certification in the classroom, online and on-site format. - October 19, 2013 - Switzer Resource Group, Inc
Hurricane Protection Professionals to Meet in Pensacola
Frank Browning, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), has announced that a meeting will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel on November the 8th. - October 18, 2013 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Earned Value Management (EVM) CAM Exam Now Available
Management Technologies’ announces the availability of the CAM^EXAM™ on-line test to evaluate control account manager (CAM) knowledge, determine EVM training effectiveness, and reduce the duration of CAM interviews. Individuals may purchase a one, two, or three attempt package. Organizations may order quantity and customized packages to address their specific EVMS. Screen potential CAMs, determine readiness for CAM interviews, boost resume’s with a CAM^EXAM certificate. - October 16, 2013 - Management Technologies
CommLab India Announces the "Choose Your New Year Gift" Contest for All Learning and Training Professionals
Unique contest now offers learning and training professionals the chance to get a 10-minute, interactive eLearning course on a topic of their choice. - October 16, 2013 - CommLab India
POM to Donate Video Surveillance System to the Bronx Charter School for Excellence
Safer Community Center to Benefit Bronx Neighborhood - October 13, 2013 - Peace of Mind Technologies
Internationally Known Music School Celebrates Its Second Anniversary, with an Open House in Support of Make-a-Wish® South Florida
School of Rock West Broward proves that "music lessons done differently" is what makes them a success. - October 09, 2013 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
A New Marketplace Launches for In-Home Cooking Lessons
InHomeCookingLessons.com launches to offer lessons nationwide. The venture is funded with $75,000 by Lesson Pro LLC which owns 10 web properties with private instruction marketplaces and has taught over 20,000 lessons. - October 05, 2013 - InHomeCookingLessons.com
CommLab India Celebrates 13 Years of Success in the eLearning Industry
CommLab India, a leading eLearning solutions company, celebrated its 13th anniversary this September since its founding in 2000. What was started as a small start-up with two employees is now grown to an internationally recognized eLearning solutions company, with customers in 10 countries and employing over 100 personnel. - October 03, 2013 - CommLab India
Growing Sound Releases 6 New Music Videos for Bullying Prevention
Growing Sound, a children’s record label, and publisher, based in the Greater Cincinnati area is pleased to announce the release of a new DVD titled "Before The Bullying: Music Videos for Social Skills." This DVD contains six (6) music videos promoting acceptance, friendship,... - October 01, 2013 - Growing Sound (a division of Children, Inc.)