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.
ABA Technologies’ Adam Hockman Receives 2023 SABA Award
Adam Hockman, Chief Learning Architect at ABA Technologies, Inc. (ABA Tech), receives a Public Awareness Grant from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA). SABA’s Public Awareness Grant is awarded to projects that are “designed to deliver messaging focused on... - July 12, 2023 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Upright Education and Goodwin University Partner to Provide Online Technology Bootcamps for Adult Learners and Career-Switchers
Adult career-switchers in the greater Hartford metropolitan region and across the state will have access to high-quality online technology bootcamps through Upright Education. Historically, Upright has successfully transitioned 92% of graduates into new technology careers. - July 05, 2023 - Upright Education
FirmPick.com is a Platform That Treats Barbers Like Celebrities
Firmpick.com is a website that helps barbers and salon technicians improve client experience and increase personal income. It just launched a plan to recruit associate barbers from its members. Associate Barbers are guaranteed related resources for more job opportunities and options to create income. - July 05, 2023 - FirmPick.com
Quest Forward Academy, Santa Rosa, CA, Launches Academic Scholarships for 2023-2024
Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa (QFA Santa Rosa) is looking for academically motivated students who are passionate about taking ownership of their education. Academic scholarships awarded for the 2023-2024 school year will make it possible for qualified students to attend the school regardless of their socioeconomic status or finances. This application process is an alternative to the traditional application process. - June 18, 2023 - Quest Forward Academy
SMC Exhibits at The American Society For Engineering Education (ASEE) in Baltimore, MD – June 25 - 28
The ASEE conference is dedicated to engineering and engineering technology education and fosters the exchanging of teaching methodologies, curricula and ideas while creating networking opportunities between engineering and engineering technology students, educators, industry and government professionals and other stakeholders. - June 17, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
Old Dominion Partners with Upright Education to Deliver Additional Online Technology Bootcamps
The greater Norfolk region and Commonwealth of Virginia to have access to additional bootcamp-style offerings through the new partnership offered through Old Dominion University's School of Continuing Education. - June 01, 2023 - Upright Education
Los Angeles Mayor Bass’ Team to Join Living Advantage, Inc. & Woodcraft Rangers for 2023 VIP Career Match Days
Living Advantage, Inc. (LA, Inc.), a 30-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering foster youth, and Woodcraft Rangers, a nearly 100-year-old youth development organization, are pleased to announce their collaboration for weekly VIP Career Match Days at Manual Arts High School during May Foster Care Month. - May 30, 2023 - Living Advantage Inc.
IEC FL East Coast Chapter Electrical Apprenticeship School Celebrates the Class of 2023
The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) FL East Coast Chapter proudly announces the successful completion of its graduation ceremony, held on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The event marked a significant milestone in the educational journey of the chapter’s dedicated electrical apprentices, who... - May 29, 2023 - IEC - Florida East Coast Chapter
Butler Community College Chooses Upright Education to Expand Bootcamp Offerings
Butler Community College, located in El Dorado, Kansas, will begin offering high-touch bootcamps in coding, UX/UI, Marketing, Analytics, and Tech Sales. Bootcamps will come with career-transition services to ensure that learners find roles that match their skillsets. - May 18, 2023 - Upright Education
MPFI Researcher Receives Prominent Award to Launch New Lab
The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience announces that Dr. Madineh Sarvestani has been named a Freeman Hrabowski Scholar by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The award provides up to $8.6 million for five to 10 years to support outstanding early-career faculty members who have strong potential to become leaders in the field and who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science through their mentorship of trainees from populations underrepresented in science. - May 09, 2023 - Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
SUNY Schenectady County Community College Partners with Upright Education to Offer Online Tech Bootcamps
Upright's programs are designed for adult career-switchers looking to break into the technology industry and will service the greater New York capital region by delivering career-services supported bootcamps delivered fully online. - May 04, 2023 - Upright Education
Front Range Community College and Upright Education Partner to Offer Online Coding Bootcamps for Adult Career Switchers; Scholarship Funding Available for a Limited Time
Career switchers looking to break into software development can receive a 95% tuition scholarship by enrolling in Front Range Community College's Upright-Powered Coding Bootcamp. - May 01, 2023 - Upright Education
The Allied Health Exploration Career Fair
Beckfield College hosts an Allied Health Career Exploration Fair on May 4, with over 50 employers from healthcare and non-healthcare industries. The event offers networking opportunities, St. Elizabeth's Mobile Digital Mammography Screening, and onsite interviews. Open to the community, the fair supports Beckfield's mission to provide career healthcare training programs and connect job seekers with employers. - April 25, 2023 - Beckfield College
Corning Community College and Upright Education to Offer Expanded Career Pathways Into New York State’s Growing Tech Job Market
SUNY Corning Community College will offer in-demand, online technology bootcamp programs in subject areas such as coding, analytics, web design, marketing, and tech sales. - April 19, 2023 - Upright Education
Montclair State University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to its Over 20,000 Students, Faculty and Staff
iGrad is currently used by more than 650 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes. Based on artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms, iGrad personalizes financial information for each student’s situation and needs. - April 19, 2023 - iGrad
ABA Technologies' Education Technology Experts Recognized
ABA Technologies, Inc., a behavior-based learning and development company, has been recognized for three of its women leaders in the “Inspiring Women in Ed Tech, 2023” edition of Aspioneer Business World Magazine. Kristin Myers-Kemp (PhD, BCBA-D), Janet Emmendorfer (PhD), and... - April 14, 2023 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College launches Southwest Workforce Solutions Center at Open House and Career Fair April 20, 2023
Southwest Tennessee Community College will launch the Southwest Workforce Solutions Center April 20, 2023 providing students new career pathways to life-changing credentials and workforce-ready opportunities that will impact the region’s workforce and help close the skills gap. - April 13, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Monroe County Community College Chooses Upright Education to Deliver In-Demand Tech Bootcamp Programs
Upright Education expands partnerships within the state of Michigan to include Monroe County Community College. Adult learners in southeast Michigan will have access to rapid upskilling opportunities within lucrative career fields in technology. - April 13, 2023 - Upright Education
The Resiliency Initiative Awarded Multi-Year Emergency Management Consulting Contract with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Emergency Management
The Resiliency Initiative (TRI), a trusted resiliency leader and certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), announces today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide emergency management consulting services for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Emergency Management... - April 07, 2023 - The Resiliency Initiative
Associated Training Services Selected for New CCO Training Provider Award
Associated Training Services was recently commended by CCO as having demonstrated its commitment to safety by providing training for CCO certification during 2022. - April 07, 2023 - Associated Training Services
Cal Coast Cares Foundation to Award Over $185,000 in Student Scholarships
Application Deadline is April 30, 2023 - March 30, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union
Marriott Commits Over $5 Million to DC Central Kitchen, Expanding Its Iconic Culinary Job Training Program
Marriott International and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation have committed $5.125 million to DC Central Kitchen (dccentralkitchen.org), the iconic Washington, DC-based community kitchen, as part of the nonprofit’s Bringing the Kitchen Home comprehensive campaign. - March 14, 2023 - DC Central Kitchen
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 27th Annual WebAward Competition
Enter and win Best Education Website in the 27th annual WebAward competition for Website Development. This acclaimed award program, with 86 industry categories including Education, Schools and University, recognizes the achievements of Web professionals all over the world. Winners get a handsome trophy, a limited-edition NFT, a great marketing opportunity, a potential career boost and unlimited bragging rights. The 2023 WebAward entry deadline is May 31, 2023 at www.webaward.org. - March 14, 2023 - Web Marketing Association
Dr Charles Noplis Helping Medical Students to be Successful with His Scholarship Grant
Louisville Psychiatrist Charles Noplis Gives Back to Students. - March 09, 2023 - Dr. Charles Noplis Scholarship
Scholarship for Healthcare Students Available by Dr. Francene Gayle
In the hopes of attracting the most talented students and inspiring them to pursue careers in healthcare, Dr. Francene Gayle Scholarship offers an exclusive scholarship for those students in the healthcare field. This scholarship is open to prospective students in the United States interested in... - March 09, 2023 - Dr. Francene Gayle Scholarship
Little Medical School SG Launches Fun-Filled “Doctor For A Week” Camp for Early Career Guidance
Little Medical School - Singapore opens the renowned "Doctor For A Week" camp for the 2023 Holiday Season. - March 08, 2023 - Little Skoolz
Dr. Tina J. Theriaque, MSN, RN, Named a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Dr. Tina J. Theriaque, MSN, RN, of Brownwood, Texas, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Tina J. Theriaque Dr. Tina J. Theriaque... - March 08, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Partners with STEM Fuse and Career Highways to Expand Early Workforce Development Initiatives
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is partnering with STEM Fuse, a STEM-focused curriculum provider, to bring "Career Highways," an AI-Powered Career Development platform to students. Helping students showcase their skills and explore opportunities within STEM and CTE (career tech) pathways. - March 06, 2023 - STEM Fuse
Savvy Marketers LLC Launches the Savvy Marketers Masterclass Online Program
Savvy Marketers LLC, an award-winning female- and minority-owned global marketing firm, is proud to introduce the Savvy Masterclass Online Program. This program is designed to help marketers regardless of their level of experience or role, embolden their knowledge, learn new skills and spark their... - March 02, 2023 - Savvy Marketers LLC
Prepare for the Bright Future: Apply Now for the Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship for Medical Students
Dr. Louis Hampers has announced the details of his scholarship for medical students in the United States. This scholarship aims to encourage young people to pursue a career in the medical profession and boost the nation's healthcare workforce. Dr. Hampers are encouraging all medical university... - March 02, 2023 - Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship
Vinsys Joins Hands with MPI Learning to Enhance Professional Development Solutions
Vinsys, a leading provider of technology-based training solutions, announced a strategic partnership with MPI Learning, a renowned provider of professional development and continuing education programs. - March 01, 2023 - Vinsys IT Services Pvt.
ISMG Launches CyberEd.io: A Comprehensive Education and Training Platform
The New Platform Offers Integrated Upskilling/Reskilling Programs for Cybersecurity Professionals at All Levels - February 25, 2023 - Information Security Media Group
University of North Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance, and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - February 24, 2023 - iGrad
Homeinc to Host New Hire Orientation
Wholesale real estate company Homeinc to welcome new sales and acquisitions agents in upcoming orientation. - February 24, 2023 - Homeinc
Husson University Creates New Institute for Strategic Leadership and Workforce Development
Husson University announced today that it has launched a new institute dedicated to strategic leadership and workforce development training and education. This institute will offer “students, professionals and organizations with a pathway to enhance leadership capabilities.” The... - February 20, 2023 - Husson University
Upright Education and Great Bay Community College Partner to Provide Technology Bootcamps in Software Development, UX/UI, Tech Sales, and More
Great Bay Community College, located in Portsmouth, NH, agrees to partner with Upright Education - a leading provider in technology programs designed for adult career switchers. - February 16, 2023 - Upright Education
Licensed Career School, Mindworks NLP, Offers Live 6 Day Hypnotherapy Training Course, April 2023
Clinical Hypnotherapists & Licensed Trainers of NLP ®, Connie & Michael Brannan, of Mindworks NLP, offer a live, hands-on hypnosis training event in the Greater Seattle area. - February 16, 2023 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Multi-Grammy Nominated Producer Invited to Return to Berklee Abu Dhabi
Roger Ryan returns to teach at the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts. - February 15, 2023 - AfterTouch Music, Inc.
Concordia University Wisconsin Partners with Upright Education to Offer Online Technology Bootcamp Programs
Upright will power online bootcamp courses in software development, UX/UI Design, Tech Sales, and more to prepare adult learners for the future of work within a variety of in-demand technology career fields. - February 14, 2023 - Upright Education
NACCE Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week with Regional Education & Business Leaders; Announces New Awards
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb 11-18 by taking part in a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges entrepreneurs and business leaders. The ceremony, hosted by Parts Life, Inc., of Moorestown, included... - February 13, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
BeachCoders Academy Launches LifeBoat Program to Upskill 100,000 Rural America Students Into High-Paying Tech Jobs
BeachCoders Academy, a leading web coding bootcamp, has announced the launch of its LifeBoat national training program, aimed at educating students in rural America in valuable web and software development skills. The program, which was developed by BeachCoders, will be introduced first in Dumas, TX in partnership with the Dumas Economic Development Corporation (Dumas EDC). - February 10, 2023 - BeachCoders
Charlotte Martin Marks Twenty Years of Releasing Music with Tour and Exclusive EP
East Coast Tour stops in New York City, Philadelphia & D.C.-area; both tour & EP feature students from Martin’s international music school. - February 07, 2023 - Charlotte Martin, Inc.
CCV and Upright Education Launch New Pathway to Careers in Tech
Community College of Vermont and Upright Education to launch a Tech Sales Bootcamp, designed to take learners from no prior experience in tech, to job ready within 8 weeks. - January 31, 2023 - Upright Education
Milengo Launches Localization Project Management Bootcamp
Milengo, rated among the Top-100 language service companies launches a free localization project management bootcamp for Linguistics students in Poland working in collaboration with Andrej Zito, founder of The Localization Academy. Applications accepted till February, 1. - January 29, 2023 - Milengo
Neurodiverse Leadership Toastmasters Open House with Its International President
Neurodiverse Leadership Toastmasters invites adults on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at 1 pm EST, to learn about a culture of inclusion from its Int’l President. - January 26, 2023 - Neurodiverse Leadership Toastmasters
Southwest Tennessee Community College Selected for National Cyber Skills for All Initiative
Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and a $20,000 grant award from... - January 20, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Showcase Concert at the Hobby Center, Presented by the International Music Academy
Music lovers in the Houston area are invited to the International Music Academy's Showcase Concert. Held at the Hobby Center on January 21 at 7:00 PM, this concert features world-class musicians performing alongside their prize-winning students. Come and witness, in one evening, the journey from young musician to professional artist. - January 18, 2023 - International Music Academy
Canada's PM Award Winner Joins Fastest Growing Indie Publisher and Consulting Company - Code Breaker Inc.
Code Breaker Inc.'s mission is simple. Engaging students. Well, it is even more than that. They believe in investing in students’ well being. They believe in educating the entire child – mind body and soul. They are working to change parameters to meet the needs of all students. - January 16, 2023 - Code Breaker Inc.
J. Taylor Shortsleeve, MD’s New Book, "Medical School: What It Is and What It Isn’t," is Aimed at Providing Future Medical Students with the Tools Necessary to Succeed
Fulton Books author J. Taylor Shortsleeve, MD, an internal medicine resident at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has completed his most recent book, “Medical School: What It Is and What It Isn’t”: an eye-opening exploration of what one can expect to encounter in... - January 11, 2023 - Fulton Books
Next Frontier Advanced Manufacturing Institute (NFAMI) and Highlands College Introduce First Operation Next Cohort
NFAMI and Highlands College of Montana Tech announce the first cohort of transitioning service-men and women to take advanced manufacturing courses under the Operation Next Program from LIFT. 30 students will obtain advanced certifications in welding or CNC machining via a hybrid intensive training at Highlands College and virtual. - January 10, 2023 - NFAMI