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.
PriorITize Expands Skills of ESTs Through Level 2 and Level 3 Training and Certification
Career-advancing training is available to Electronic Systems Technicians (EST) with industry experience through a local job training and placement initiative called PriorITize. Central Indiana employers can recommend employees who would benefit from additional knowledge in network set-up, including... - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy
EmployIndy’s YouthBuild Program Continues to Help Indy Youth
YouthBuild Indy will continue through 2015 under the guidance of EmployIndy with support of a $1.1 million YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. EmployIndy was selected as one of 74 programs to receive funding in 2012. EmployIndy has received funding for the program since 2007. Since then, YouthBuild Indy has prepared more than 140 young people for better careers. - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy
Wexford University Accepting Final Registration for 2013 Fitness, Health and Sports Psychology Classes Online
Wexford University is accepting its final registration for classes starting January 2013. The online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - November 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Highly Successful, Interactive Language Learning Program Now Available to Educators and School Systems in the U.S.
EuroTalk's highly anticipated and affordable language learning software is now available to educators of students K-12 through university level from School Languages.com. - November 08, 2012 - School Languages
An Important Tool for Preparing for the Neurology Boards
Neurology residents and fellows spend a considerable amount of time preparing for board examinations, and they need a current, reliable review book that will help them maximize their study time. Written in a concise outline format, Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology, Second Edition, recently... - November 07, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
A New Book, "Excel Pies and Other Recipes to Make Your Data More Digestible," Teaches How to Best Use Microsoft Excel 2010 to Create Standard and Custom Charts
Author Artur Paskar Shares His Experience on How to Create Standard and Custom Charts Which Are Easily Understood and Provide an Effective Way to Communicate Data. - November 05, 2012 - ChartRecipes
Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs
Nicko McBrain, drummer from the band Iron Maiden, is scheduled for a meet & greet at the School of Rock Coral Springs, Thursday, November 8th at 7:45pm. - November 05, 2012 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
The Modeling Agency Announces Availability in Upcoming Predictive Analytics & Data Mining Course Series
Vendor-neutral training to be held in Las Vegas, December 3-7, 2012. - October 31, 2012 - The Modeling Agency
Wexford Online University Names Leslie Musser Professor for Health, Wellness, Sports and Nutrition Degrees
Strength and conditioning specialist Leslie Musser recently joined Wexford as professor. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs. - October 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Campbell Law School Announces the Addition of Christopher G. Browning, Jr. to Board of Visitors
Former North Carolina Solicitor General Will Serve on Board of Visitors for Two Year Term - October 28, 2012 - Campbell Law
Flowers to Eat™ Now Offering Advanced Classes
Flowers to Eat™ is the leading provider of hands-on training for budding entrepreneurs in the non-franchise, fruit arrangement business. In addition to the basic classes that have been offered for 3 years, Flowers to Eat™ is now offering advanced and custom classes, and consulting services. - October 26, 2012 - Flowers to Eat
Pedagogy Inc. Releases Online Continuing Education Spirituality Course
Health Care Providers Feel Inadequately Trained to Provide Spiritual Care - October 25, 2012 - Pedagogy, Inc.
Carolina Aeronautical Confirms Reputation as Leading Aviation Maintenance School with New Courses
Leading North American aviation maintenance school, Carolina Aeronautical has announced recently that they have added more courses to their comprehensive catalogue. By increasing the range of available options, the school hopes to provide increasing learning flexibility to students that wish to... - October 25, 2012 - Carolina Aeronautical
4-Day Quality Learning Seminar Lead by David P. Langford - Nov. 14-17, 2012
Tired of doing the same thing and expecting a different result? Join David P. Langford for an intensive, interactive learning experience. Learn to create a state-of-the-art common core learning system. Learn how 60 Quality Improvement tools and 23 Lean tools can combine to create a new dynamic learning environment. Learn to create intrinsic motivation environments that reduce or eliminate behavior problems. - October 24, 2012 - Langford International, Inc.
Wexford Online University Names Tracy Daly Department Chair and Professor for Nutrition and Exercise
Tracy Daly was recently named department chair and professor of nutrition and exercise for Wexford University. The university offers 100 percent associate through doctoral level online education in a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs. - October 23, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
iOption Binary Option Broker, Named Best Education Provider in Europe by Global Finance and Banking
Global Finance and Banking Magazine, one of the oldest and most reputable international finance magazines, named iOption the "Best Binary Option Broker in Europe" for 2012. - October 22, 2012 - iOption Ltd
Online Traffic School Ticket Relief Kicks Off the “Giving Back” Charity Campaign
The preferred choice for satisfying traffic school on the Internet announces its plans to donate to the San Diego community. - October 21, 2012 - Ticket Relief
US Volunteers Access Free Language Courses with Babbel.com
Now in its second year: Babbel.com continues to support Cross-Cultural Solutions’ volunteers in learning a foreign language. - October 19, 2012 - Babbel.com
SMEI Vietnam Conducts Courses on Social Media Marketing
As more and more companies in Vietnam become aware of the social media revolution, the demand for professional training in social media marketing is on the rise. SMEI Vietnam, the representative of Sales and Marketing Executives International Inc. in Vietnam, is organizing a brief course called “Social Media Marketing Overview” on a monthly basis, offering the latest insights and best practices on social platforms that are currently popular in Vietnam such as Facebook and LinkedIN. - October 17, 2012 - SMEI VIETNAM
HCG Announces Free Oracle Hyperion Training, Support Services, and Exclusive Oracle Training Discounts
HCG has released their Fall schedule of free Hyperion Training sessions along with exclusive discounted pricing on all of their Oracle Hyperion training courses. - October 13, 2012 - Harbinger Consulting Group
Bed Bug Webinar for Nurses Oct 18th with Speaker Dr. Richard Pollack, PhD.
The free webinar for nurses entitled “Everything you wanted (and didn't want to know) about Bed Bugs” will be held on Thursday, October 18 at 4pm EDT with expert Dr. Richard Pollack, PhD as the speaker. It will be geared toward school nurses but all other RNsights nurse communities will be welcome to participate. - October 12, 2012 - RNsights
Go Skate Expands to Offer Skateboard Lessons in Over 2,500 Skate Parks
Go Skate has expanded from 1300 locations in United States to cover all U.S. and Canada's over 2500 skate parks. - October 10, 2012 - Goskate.com
Dog-Assisted Social Skill Training to Feature at Texas Autism Conference
Austin Dog Alliance will demonstrate unique animal-assisted social skill training for youth on the autism spectrum at the Texas Autism Conference on Saturday, October 13. - October 10, 2012 - Austin Dog Alliance
Positive Promotions Endorses Nutrition Education for Children at Home and in the Classroom
Childhood obesity is a troublesome component to the obesity epidemic that faces our nation. As a National Strategic Partner to the USDA, Positive Promotions supports their school nutrition initiative to combat obesity through nutrition education in schools. Positive Promotions is proud to present an exclusively designed line of nutrition education tools and resources that support the USDA’s slogan “the school day just got healthier” as well as the national MyPlate and Let’s Move campaigns. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Richard Simpson Earns Real Estate's (CDPE) Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures. - October 07, 2012 - ReMax Alliance
Campbell Law Delegation Attends N.C. Society of Health Care Attorneys Annual Meeting & Conference
Professor Amy Flanary-Smith Introduces Keynote Speakers - October 07, 2012 - Campbell Law
The Mesa Stables Now Provides Horseback Riding Lessons
The Mesa Stables just started 6 new students in the past two weeks on horseback riding. - October 04, 2012 - The Mesa Stables
Appleton Growth Accelerates with Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
Emerging Education Franchise Concept Adds 21 More Territories to Its Growing Franchise Roster - October 01, 2012 - Appleton Learning
Taking Training to the Next Level
Training that helps the A & J Collision Repair focus on the customer and how to improve efficiency. - September 29, 2012 - A & J Collision Repair
MEGT Welcomes Mindanao Visitors
Australia’s world’s best practice model of education leading to employment will be on show in October when 12 delegates from TVET Institutions and supporting organisations in Mindanao in the Philippines will visit Australia. - September 28, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Nidhi Infotech Launches Certification Program for SAP MM Training in Bangalore
SAP is one of the world's leading providers of business software solutions, with software designed to meet the demands of companies of all sizes. - September 28, 2012 - Nidhi Infotech
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center’s Grant Researching & Proposal Writing in Indian Country Workshop in Orlando, FL
The Grant Researching & Proposal Writing in Indian Country Workshop will provided ways write grants, research grants, and seek private and federal grants. - September 28, 2012 - Native Learning Center
Spanish Tutor DC is Offering In-Home Spanish Classes for Kids
Spanish Tutor DC has just announced that they are offering in-home Spanish classes for kids. One-on-one instruction is the best ways for children to learn and retain new material. With ongoing lessons, many children become fluent in Spanish very quickly. In-home Spanish classes for kids provides... - September 28, 2012 - Spanish Tutor DC
Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Beacon Day School Welcomes City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Thursday, September 27th at 5 p.m. PT, Beacon Day School will welcome City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to the school's ribbon-cutting ceremony. An open house will follow. - September 26, 2012 - Beacon Day School
Upside Learning Wins a 2012 Brandon Hall Award for Its Custom Learning Project
Upside Learning has won a Bronze in Best Extended Enterprise Learning Program category under the 2012 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards in Learning. - September 26, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
HF LearnSafely Firearms & Security Officer Training LLC Offering Firearms, Weapons and Safety Courses to Citizens, Security Officers and Police
HF LearnSafety Firearms & Security Officer Training Center, located at 280 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, is owned by Herb Furhman, a CT Police Academy Firearms Instructor. Permit Classes for CT, NY, Utah, advanced tactical shotgun and defensive handgun, taser, oc spray, baton and handcuffing courses and many other programs for police, unarmed and armed security guards are offered. - September 24, 2012 - HF LearnSafety Firearms & Security Officer Training Center
Virtual Speech Center Releases Articulation Speech Therapy App
Virtual Speech Center Inc., a leading provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Articulation Games, an iPad application for children to practice the articulation of English sounds, available for download from Apple’s iTunes app store. Articulation... - September 21, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Lawline “Furthered 40” to Honor Excellence in Furthering Education
Revelation. Progression. Change. These are made possible because of our world’s educators and they are just a few of the reasons why Lawline.com plans to recognize their efforts. The “Furthered 40” will acknowledge profound professionals dedicated to furthering the education of... - September 21, 2012 - FurtherEd
Thiess Invests in Apprentice Training Program
Mining, construction and services industry leader Thiess has formalised its partnership with MEGT Australian apprenticeships Centre to equip its apprentices and trainees with the skills to meet future project commitments. This follow the recently released Queensland Energy and Telecommunications... - September 20, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Wexford University Names Tamara Borrego Adjunct Professor for Online Health and Fitness College
Tamara Borrego has been named adjunct professor of drawing and painting for Wexford University. Wexford, a 100 percent online university, offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Connecticut School Honored with Prestigious Award
Porter and Chester Institute, an accredited career school (www.PorterChester.com) with 9 campuses in New England, was presented with a School of Excellence Award from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) for 2011-2012. - September 19, 2012 - Porter and Chester Institute
Wexford Online University Names Dr. Charles Foltz Professor with Focus on Science in Health and Fitness Field
Dr. Charles Brown was recently named professor for Wexford University, where he will teach biochemistry, physiology and more with a focus on health and fitness. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Wexford University Now Accepting Applications for January Classes in Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology for U.S. and International Students
Wexford University is now accepting registration for online classes starting in January 2013. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - September 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Appleton Now Open in Austin, Texas
Appleton Learning is Shaking Up the Education Industry Opening the First of Twenty-Three Branches from Multi-Unit Franchise Deal - September 17, 2012 - Appleton Learning
New Pilot Program Delivers Valuable Training That Improves Patient Focused Care, Disease Prevention and Wellness
The National Institute of Whole Health (NIWH), a provider of nationally accredited Whole Health Education® professional development programs and continuing education courses for nurses and credentialed health care professionals, has partnered with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, a member of Partners HealthCare, in a 12 month Whole Health educational pilot program with Spaulding nurses from across their 6 facility multi-level network. - September 16, 2012 - National Institute of Whole Health
How a Diploma in Healthcare Management is Creating Breakthroughs for Struggling Practices
People become practitioners to learn how to help others, to contribute to the health and wellbeing of their clients and the community. For many practitioners, however, their ability to serve the community is less than they would ideally like because they have not achieved the success in practice they would like. The success in practice that they’re looking for is often absent because they have not developed the business and management skills necessary to run their practice effectively. - September 15, 2012 - Practice Mastery Institute
Wexford University Offers Online Education for Growing Number of International Students
Wexford University now offers more online programs for students across the world. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Barre Studio Becomes the First in Delray Beach to Offer Extended Dance Training for Children and Teens
The first and still the only studio to offer TRX group classes, The Barre Studio in Delray Beach is now also the first - and only - place in Delray Beach to offer extended dance training for children in ballet, pre-ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, jazz, modern and more. - September 08, 2012 - The Barre Studio
The Chef’s Academy Hires Angel Nicholas as Senior Financial Aid Analyst
Culinary Institute Welcomes Addition of Experienced Financial Consultant - September 07, 2012 - The Chef's Academy