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.
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.)
Krystal™ Writing Boards Now Offer Customizable Glass Dry Erase Board Options
Long Island, NY-based specialists for high performance writing boards, Krystal™ Writing Boards have announced that they’re now offering their innovative solutions with a broad range of customization options. The company’s glass dry erase board systems are designed to enhance the... - September 27, 2013 - Krystal GWB
Disney Startlet Joins Faculty of 3-2-1- Acting School in Los Angeles
3-2-1- Acting School in Los Angeles for children, teens and young adults welcomes Disney and TV star Brittany Ross to teach on-camera acting classes. - September 25, 2013 - 3-2-1- Acting Studios
Epic CNC Training Academy Launches Website
Epic CNC Training Academy's new website is an information-rich resource that introduces the school, guides prospective students through the application process and provides online accessibility for existing students. - September 24, 2013 - Epic CNC Training Academy
Santa Monica Flight School Expands to Van Nuys
Proteus Air Services of Santa Monica opens second location at Van Nuys. - September 24, 2013 - Proteus Air Services
Carolina Aeronautical Now Inviting Students to Review School’s A & P Classes for January 2014
Simpsonville, SC-based Carolina Aeronautical has just announced that the school’s new January 2014 A &P classes are open for applications. These latest classes include the International A&P Training Course, which contains the A&P test and will help students achieve certification... - September 24, 2013 - Carolina Aeronautical
Green Education Services Offering A.R.E. Structural Systems Exam Prep for Washington D.C. Area
GES gives Washington D.C. professionals a chance to learn from industry expert on how to prepare for the Architect Registration Exam. - September 22, 2013 - Green Education Services
IAHSP® Foundation and StagedHomes.com® Reveal New Scholarship Program for Accredited Staging Professional® Designation
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) Foundation and StagedHomes.com® will award a scholarship to cover tuition and training manual for one deserving person this year to earn the respected Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) designation. - September 22, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
ehs International, Inc. Provides Free "Active Shooter Threat" Training to Clients and Industry
ehs International, Inc. will present a free training program, "The Active Shooter Threat," at the Tri-State Seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada at the South Point Hotel on Tuesday September 24, 2013 at 7:30am-11:30am. - September 20, 2013 - ehs International, Inc
Gamxing™ Teaches Doctors Offices How to Protect Their Patient's Data
Gamxing™ has stepped forward to teach employees in the healthcare industry how to protect their patient's data through games. They use a virtual environment that is based on interactive play. - September 20, 2013 - Gamxing
Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) is hosting a Grand Opening of the Mountain West Dental Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 in the Beauvallon building in the Golden Triangle. - September 19, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Th Addictions Coach Opens Virtual Classroom
The Addictions Coach has created a series of educational courses for therapists and others to learn the Art of Recovery Coaching. - September 18, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $6,500 Grant to Purdue University for Flight-Training Program
Combat-wounded veteran to attend seven-week academy at no cost. - September 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
SWATC Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Schools ® Designation
SWATC Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Schools ® Designation for the fourth year and offers 26+ training plans and programs eligible for veteran's education benefits. - September 12, 2013 - Southwest Applied Technology College
Vision Engraving & Routing Systems Launches VisionU, Engraving and CNC Routing Training Program
From the innovative people who brought you InstaVision an industry first for live on line demos, Vision Engraving and Routing Systems unveils their new training program VisionU (University). For those who want to learn how to proficiently operate a Vision engraving or routing machine, VisionU conveniently offers training on line, on campus or on site. Individuals or groups of all skill levels now have the opportunity to learn form the largest engraving and CNC routing manufacturer in the USA. - September 12, 2013 - Vision Engraving Systems
Autumnal Acoustic Advice from Bruel & Kjaer UK
Registration for training courses now available. - September 12, 2013 - Bruel & Kjær UK
SEAMS Event Aims to Help Brands and Manufacturers Secure Their Future
The September 19-21 Networking Conference will feature presentations and panel discussions designed to help attendees maximize business opportunities and manage risks. The event is open to registered fashion and sewn products industry professionals. - September 11, 2013 - SEAMS Association
Interest-Led Learning in Peru- Retreat Designed for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers of the United States
Unique Learning Opportunity for Teens, Families and Adults in Peruvian Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, November 2013. - September 07, 2013 - Project Unschool Peru
NC Electrical Inspectors Host Regional National Electrical Code Education and Trade Show Oct 6-9
The NC Chapter International Association of Electrical Inspectors hosts the IAEI Southern Section annual convention and trade show in Wilmington, Oct, 6-9. NEC Continuing education credits are available. - September 07, 2013 - NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI
Carolina Aeronautical Quickly Becoming One of the Leading A&P Schools in the US with Latest Additions to Course Catalogue
Leading Simpsonville, SC-based aeronautical training school Carolina Aeronautical has recently announced that they’ve made new additions to their course catalogue. The leading choice for proactive students searching for high-caliber A&P schools, Carolina Aeronautical has recently added... - September 05, 2013 - Carolina Aeronautical
Chronic Care Training and Health Education Partnership Prepare the Health Care Workforce for a New Health Care Environment
National leaders in the prevention, re-education and self-care of chronic disease join to advance standards for health care workforce training and certification. - September 04, 2013 - National Institute of Whole Health
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance and Fitness Opportunity for Children and Adults
The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) will be celebrating its Grand Opening to introduce a new dance studio to the Washington DC, and Northern Virginia area. The Greater Washington Dance Center will offer extensive dance and fitness programs for students of all ages, beginning through professional, to include Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern,Yoga and Fitness. - September 04, 2013 - Greater Washington Dance Center
Murray Hill Dental is Pleased to Announce the Recipient of Their Dentistry Scholarship, Amanda Zolcak
Amanda is a sophomore at the University of Toledo, majoring in Biology with a concentration in pre-dental. She is currently a member of the University of Toledo Dance Team, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, and Campus Crusade for Christ. Originally from Avon, Indiana, Amanda strives to become a... - August 30, 2013 - Murray Hill Dental
LocalBartendingSchool.com, a Local Start-up to Appear on TLC TV Show
Local Bartending School offers bartending training in over 1300 locations and was just filmed this week for a TV show on TLC. - August 29, 2013 - Local Bartending School
TennisProNow.com Expands to Offer Tennis Lessons in Over 2,300 Public Tennis Courts
TennisProNow has expanded from 400 locations in the United States to cover all of the U.S. and Canada's over 2300 public tennis courts. - August 29, 2013 - Tennis Pro Now
Chicago Area IT Training Company Offers New Microsoft Office 2013 Classes
ONLC Training Centers is now offering Microsoft Office 2013 courses in their classrooms in the Chicago area. ONLC Training Centers has courses available for Microsoft Office 2013. The company has also added 1, 2, and 3-day courses in the Microsoft Office products. Those classes are taught at the... - August 29, 2013 - ONLC Training Centers
Centre for Digital Media Plans $350,000 for 2014 Student Scholarships
Centre for Digital Media projects an increase of at least $50,000 for their 2014 scholarships. - August 28, 2013 - Centre for Digital Media
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Press Conference
A major announcement will be made at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology’s flight campus on Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 at 11:00 AM CST. Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett will be in attendance along with senior Spartan leadership. Conference is expected to last twenty minutes. - August 28, 2013 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Microsoft MCSE and MCSA Certification Training is Back in the Atlanta Area
ONLC Training Centers is now offering Windows Server and System Center courses that prepare CITY IT professionals in for Microsoft’s new MCSE and MCSA certifications. The Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certifications was introduced in the late 1990’s and was widely... - August 22, 2013 - ONLC Training Centers
Virginia Based Training Institute Offers Money Back Guarantee for PMP Training
Project Management Training Institute offers guaranteed PMP certification training. They have trained tens and thousands of PMP professionals from over 100 countries around the world. - August 18, 2013 - Project Management Training Institute
Growing Farmers in Maine Nonprofit Farm Cultivates More Than Just Vegetables
Something special is happening once again this year on the fields and pastures at Freeport’s Wolfe’s Neck Farm. Four local teens learning how to farm are growing much more than food. Wolfe’s Neck Farm is educating the next generation of farmers and small farm advocates while filling food pantry shelves with local, sustainably-grown foods. - August 17, 2013 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
LEARN School of Esthetics and Medical Esthetics Opens Enrollment and Courses - A New Career in Just a Year
State of the Art technical school trains students for careers in skin care, organic skin care products, esthetics, make-up artistry, including advanced curriculum for Estheticians. Located in the heart of Decatur, Alabama, Learn from Master Esthetician LaDonna McWhorter of the The Heidi Phillips School of Esthetics and Medical Esthetics, and start your new career in just a year. - August 10, 2013 - LEARN School of Esthetics and Medical Esthetics
EI Revamps Los Angeles Makeup School Program to Offer Students & Alumni Additional Support and Better Learning Experience
EI, School of Professional Makeup has undertaken a comprehensive revamping of their already top notch Makeup School Program to offer unparalleled education and support. - August 07, 2013 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
Capital Safety - Singapore's Apex Work-at-Height Training Provider
Sole Provider for "WAH Train-The-Trainer Course" - August 06, 2013 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Maine-Based Organization Redefines The Corporate Team Building Retreat
Maine-based Outward Bound Professional is redefining leadership and team building. - August 02, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
New Name, Same Love of Music: Introducing North Fulton School of Music
Leading Local Music School Changes Name from Peggy Still School of Music to North Fulton School of Music, Launches New Website, Logo and Programs - August 02, 2013 - The North Fulton School of Music
Engineered Software Offers Free Ready-Made Curriculum & Books for Educators
Engineered Software, Inc. announces the availability of an exclusive offer for educators of fluid mechanics or related subjects. Working together with the Crane Company in a commitment to education, Engineered Software, Inc. has created ready-made curriculum and supplemental tools and is providing... - August 01, 2013 - Engineered Software, Inc.
GBMP Launches Comprehensive Lean Training Tool, “Seeing the Invisible”
One of the most essential tools for a strategic Lean transformation is to engage the entire workforce in Total Productive Maintenance. And while there are many good texts that describe Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) theory and strategy, little has been provided to stimulate the thinking and passion of the people who do the work. That is, until now. - July 25, 2013 - GBMP
Mortgage Service Provider Adds Corporate Trainer as Offices Expand
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS® reviews and loan fulfillment including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has added Doris Crosby as their Mortgage Operations Corporate Trainer to develop and... - July 24, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,400 Grant to Hire, Train First Employee at Dog Tag Bakery
Innovative DC-based start-up committed to empowering combat-wounded veterans. - July 23, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
MAX Technical Training Selected as a Finalist for a 2013 Family and Private Business Award
MAX Technical Training is proud to announce they have been selected as a Finalist for 2013 Family and Private Business Award! This award recognizes companies who have made a long-term community impact, through their commitment to philanthropy, community service, growth of employment and community image. Applicants are judged by an independent panel of judges on several of the 10 best practices of family and private businesses as defined by the Goering Center. - July 23, 2013 - MAX Technical Training
OTZ Health Education Systems Unveils New and Improved Website
The OTZ site upgrades, will feature both enhanced content and a redesigned format. - July 23, 2013 - Whole Health Partners
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon and Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Sam Lam to Teach During Facial Plastic Surgery Conference in Iran
Dr. Sam Lam, a facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, has been invited to teach at the Iranian International Congress of Rhinology & Facial Plastic Surgery in Tehran during October 2013. - July 22, 2013 - Lam Facial Plastics
SDI Releases XML-Based E-Learning Offering
SDI's Doctrina® Blends Structured DITA XML with Robust E-Learning Features for Computer-Based Training, Web-Based Training and Mobile Learning - July 21, 2013 - Systems Documentation, Inc.
Discover Your New Horizon with Hollywood Flight Training
Hollywood Flight Training is a flight school that was created by pilots who aspire to share their passion for aviation with others. Whether flying is for personal attainment or a new career venture our commitment is to help you meet your goals. Whether you are looking to complete your Private pilot, attaining your Instrument Rating, earning your Instructor Certificate, they are dedicated to helping you attach the wings to your dreams! - July 19, 2013 - Hollywood Flight Training
Nassau County Nonprofit Announces Furloughs and Service Cutbacks on Cusp of Centennial
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Closes Offices on Biweekly Basis; Continued Budget Constraints Cited - July 18, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Lisa Dodson - Former Chappaqua Star Returns Home
Lisa Dodson is the only athlete in the history of Westchester County to be named All County in 4 different Varsity Sports. Winner of The Con Edison Award and holder of 12 Varsity letters, Dodson has returned home after competing on the WTA Women's Professional Tennis Tour and compiling a staggering professional tennis resume spanning 40 years. "I am thrilled to announce that I'll be teaching at the Saw Mill Club in Mt Kisco," says Dodson. - July 17, 2013 - Tennis Concepts