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.
Falck Alford Productions Releases Spanish-Language Workplace Training Safety Films to Help All Employees Avoid Workplace Hazards
Falck Alford Productions is proud to announce the release of brand new training media, aimed at helping keep employees who only speak Spanish just as safe as English speaking employees. The videos include Fire Safety & Firewatch, MRI Safety, and JSA (Job Safety Analysis,) and are all available as part of a complete package with an optional training kit. - June 27, 2012 - Falck Alford Productions
Article by Success Mentors International Offers Tips on Teaching and Coaching
A new article by Delva Rebin of Success Mentors International (SMI) reveals some top tips for being an effective teacher, coach or instructor. - June 27, 2012 - Success Mentors International
Exceptional Minds Marks First Year as Vocational School and Working Studio for Young Adults on Autism Spectrum
Ed Asner, Isabella Hoffman, execs from Warner Bros. and others gather at open house Friday, June 22, to celebrate Exceptional Minds' many accomplishments its first year, including project for Weinstein movie Lawless. - June 24, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Regan Career Launches New Medical Assistant Program and Exclusive MA-Plus Curriculum
Regan Career Institute (RCI) is proud to announce its new state approved Medical Assistant (MA) Program. The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) has approved RCI’s MA program and curriculum effective May 2012. In ten short months an RCI graduate will complete the Medical... - June 24, 2012 - Regan Career Institute
New and Improved Appraisal School Website for California Appraisals
Appraisal school based in Southern California specializing in renewal and continuing education for brokers, salespersons, and appraisals. Here is a short description of the school and accomplishments. - June 23, 2012 - Real Estate Trainers Appraisal School
fischertechnik STEM Lab Programs Available for Middle and High Schools
Studica, the education source for software and technology products, is pleased to announce that two new fischertechnik STEM Lab programs are now available for pre-order. Studica is excited to offer this standards-based curriculum that involves inquiry, design and problem solving developed for use... - June 22, 2012 - Studica
Simply Business Skills Launches Free-to-Join Employability Taxonomy Initiative Allowing Businesses and Universities to Talk the Same Language for the Benefit of UK PLC
Simply Business Skills launches free-to-join Employability Skills Initiative (ETI) during the "Employability and the Graduate Labour Market" conference at the University of Leicester on Friday 22nd June 2012. John Hamlen, Operations Director of Simply Business Skills said: "Earlier... - June 20, 2012 - Simply Business Skills Limited
CoachArt Receives Culinary Camp Scholarships from Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Eric Crowley, the Owner of Eric’s Culinary Classroom, had donated 25 scholarships to his Kid’s Summer Camps at his a Cooking School in West Los Angeles to CoachArt. CoachArt provides free lessons in the arts and athletics to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their... - June 20, 2012 - Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Introducing TAOPED, The Premier Provider of Continuing Education Tracking, Storage, and Analysis
TAOPED, the Internet's premier provider of continuing education management resources is launched and ready for use. - June 20, 2012 - TAOPED, LLC
Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Special 20% Discount Code, June 16-20
Celebrating its 20th year of offering wellness coaching and training, the Spencer Institute is offering a 20 percent off discount, June 16-20. The Spencer Institute provides a variety of online life coaching and wellness training. - June 19, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Chef’s Academy’s Chef Eddie Wilson Releases Podcast on ProStart Program and Competition
Culinary Institute’s Chef Instructor Discusses National Restaurant Association Education Foundation’s Culinary Program for High School Students - June 16, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
"How do You Like Me Now? A True Story of Greed, Fear, and Disaster as a Wall Street Day Trader" by Successful Day Trader Robert James Perrego Now on Sale
Robert James Perrego releases memoir. - June 15, 2012 - Buy Low Sell High LLC
San Francisco Non-Profit Plans to Teach Computer Programming to 300 Girls in 90 Days Across the US
Black Girls Code continues to inspire young minds with a plan to train more than 300 girls to code during upcoming summer sessions across the United States. - June 15, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Springboard Academy Launches Solopreneur Institute
Springboard Academy, a professional development company in Seattle, is launching a new division, Solopreneur Institute, to help people start their own successful business. Classes start in mid-July. - June 14, 2012 - The Springboard Academy
NESTA Adds More Seminars and Workshops for Personal Fitness Trainers to Earn Certification
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has again expanded its personal training workshops options to include more local and live sessions. The new personal training workshops are offered by Training Made Fun. - June 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
For The People Becomes a Sponsor for Atlanta Natural Hair Care Professional Continuing Education Series
Atlanta Natural Hair Care, Inc. welcomes For The People (FTP) as a new sponsor for Atlanta Natural Hair Care Professional (ANHC Pro) continuing education classes. As a sponsor FTP will provide ANHC Pro with educational resources including classroom space in FTP’s new Norcross, Georgia training facility. - June 14, 2012 - Atlanta Natural Hair Care
Using Knowledge Transfer to Get Your Workforce on the Same Page Today
Knowledge Anywhere and The Steve Trautman Co. Team Up - June 13, 2012 - Knowledge Anywhere
Free Question and Answer Service for Russian Language
AMlingua, a company offering professional translation and transcription services for the Russian language, has launched a question and answer service – you ask a question about the Russian language and get an answer by a native speaking Russian translator. - June 13, 2012 - AMlingua
Practical CE Seminars is Offering a New Course, Advanced EAP Concepts
Practical CE Seminars is offering a new course developed by Robert Intveld, LCSW focusing on Employee Assistance Programs. Of interest to editors and journalists covering continuing education, adult education and mental health practitioners. - June 12, 2012 - Practical CE Seminars
Practical CE Seminars is Offering a New Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Course Developed by Robert Intveld, LCSW
Practical CE Seminars is offering a new CISM course developed by Robert Intveld, LCSW focusing on the effects of trauma on critical incident responders. Of interest to editors and journalists covering continuing education, adult education and mental health practitioners. - June 12, 2012 - Practical CE Seminars
NESTA Adds More Business and Career Resources for Personal Trainers
Already dedicated to helping personal trainers focus on their business, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has added more career resources. Resources include marketing strategies, mentoring, business coaching and more. - June 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Carolina Aeronautical Introduces Airframe and Powerplant School’s New Fall Course Schedule
One of the US’s top airframe and powerplant schools, Carolina Aeronautical has recently announced that they have introduced their updated course catalogue for their upcoming 2012 fall semester. The fall semester schedule is designed to ensure that new students have the best options for their... - June 10, 2012 - Carolina Aeronautical
Color Correction Mysteries Revealed at Next Editors' Lounge
Veteran colorist Steve Hullfish and Tektronix Sr. Application Engineer Steve Holmes will be sharing secrets and techniques to assist colorists in honing their craft. - June 07, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
China Based Training Companies Join Forces to Improve Quality
It’s been two years in the making, but finally the ‘Chinese Association of Training & Development Specialists’, or CATDS (pronounced like ‘cats’) is now official. Ten training and development (T&D) companies, including 134 year old Berlitz Corporation and 11... - June 07, 2012 - ClarkMorgan Corporate Training
Whitepaper on Mobile Learning Released by eNyota Learning
eNyota Learning Pvt. Ltd. has released a whitepaper on Mobile Learning. The whitepaper attempts to answer the peripheral questions that go into making a correct Mobile Learning strategy. Readers can also view live samples of mLearning courses. - June 06, 2012 - eNyota Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Koenig Solutions to Organize Webinar on Career in Oracle ERP
With a view to provide free and valuable information to everyone, Koenig Solutions is organizing a webinar on 16th June 2012. The session will be based on the subject – Career in Oracle ERP as Functional Consultant. The one-hour long discussion (11:00 am -12:00 pm) will cover the several aspects of Oracle ERP and Applications. - June 02, 2012 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
Institut’ DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics Announces Summer Workshop Series
IDCAA Will Host Seven Aesthetic Courses This Summer - June 01, 2012 - Institut' DERMed
The Chef’s Academy Hires Chef Benjamin Hardy as New Pastry Chef Instructor
Culinary Institute Expands Educational Department with the Hiring of Chef Benjamin Hardy - June 01, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
School Offers Training Classes for New and Aspiring Coffee Professionals
Hands-on workshops offer students a better learning experience. The classes are designed for new and aspiring coffee professionals and gourmet coffee enthusiasts. - June 01, 2012 - North Coast Barista School
360 Education Solutions Obtains New EDU Partnerships
360 Education Solutions is becoming a more relevant player in lead generation because of a niche' focus on direct marketing to school districts and other public enterprises. Now they are expanding services by partnering with exciting new online options for professional development courses, GMAT, GRE and other test prep courses, and affordable online freshman prerequisite courses for those wishing to enter the convenient world of continuing education via the internet. - May 31, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
Virtual Speech Center Releases an iPad App to Practice Plurals
Expedition with Plurals was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for PK–3 students to practice regular (e.g., cat/cats) and irregular plurals (foot/feet) in multiple contexts, targeting both receptive and expressive language skills and accompanied by recorded audio instructions. This fun and colorful app includes both an audio recording feature that allows students to hear their productions and a fun memory game that can be customized. - May 31, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
EmergyCare to Host Teen Career Camp for Youth Interested in Careers in EMS Industry
EmergyCare, Pennsylvania's largest non-profit ambulance service, will host a 6 day/5 night camp for teens ages 14-17 who are interested in a career in emergency medical services. This growing field is an exciting part of the health care industry and offers incredible opportunities for advancement. - May 31, 2012 - EmergyCare
Learn How to Buy and/or Remodel Your Home Using the NEU Homes One-Step Solution
NEU Homes offers a virtual one-stop shop for both prospective home buyers and current homeowners wanting to renovate their properties. - May 25, 2012 - NEU Homes
DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation; one in three young adults with autism lack the experience or education to get a job, according to recent report prepared for U.S. Department of Education. - May 25, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Wexford University Offers Online Sport Psychology Degree
Now offering a popular Sport Psychology degree for students, Wexford University provides a variety of online degree programs. The online Sport Psychology program is available to students from around the world. - May 25, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Yukon Learning Moves Its Corporate Headquarters
Yukon Learning, a leading provider of e-Learning content, training and development, announces the move of their corporate headquarters to the Innsbrook business complex in Glen Allen, Virginia. - May 23, 2012 - Yukon Group Inc
Lawline.com, Among Best Companies to Work for in New York
Continuing education company, Lawline.com, named one of the best companies to work for in New York State for second year in a row. - May 17, 2012 - FurtherEd
Studica Now Offering Sewing Machines in Canada
Studica, provider of educational software and learning tools at great academic discounts, has announced Brother and Singer sewing machines are now available to purchase for Canadian customers. Once considered a necessary life skill, sewing is coming back as an art form. Encompassing creativity and... - May 17, 2012 - Studica
ORT America ''Lunch with an Artistic View" Raises $124,000 for Science Education in Israel
ORT America is Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people against all odds and obstacles. A division of ORT, ORT America supports a global network of schools and training programs that reach throughout the United States, Latin America, Israel, Europe, the Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Africa, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of over 300,000 people in over 60 countries every year. www.ORTamerica.com - May 16, 2012 - ORT America
Virtual Speech Center Releases a Multiple Meanings iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Multiple Meanings Library, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. - May 16, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
duCret School of Art Students to Graduate
Eighteen student artists who have completed their 3 year Accredited Art Career Program at duCret School of Art are set to graduate this month. Commencement is Thursday, May 17, 2012. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 PM. - May 16, 2012 - duCret School of Art
Oil Painting Courses at Gnani Arts - Foundation & Advanced
The Gallery of Gnani Arts presents you with two significant art courses: Oil Painting Foundation Course, and Advanced Oil Painting Course. - May 16, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Education Online Services Corporation Announces Upcoming Launch of an Online RN to BSN Degree for Southern University, School of Nursing in Baton Rouge
Education Online Services and Southern University’s School of Nursing announce the launch of online RN to BSN degree - May 15, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Adventure Boot Camp Business System Offers New Look, New Workouts, New Income Opportunity for Personal Trainers and Fitness Pros
With a recent brand update, the Adventure Boot Camp business system offers a new look and new workouts. The world’s largest boot camp business system includes more than 400 boot camps worldwide. - May 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Safe Body Art Act Compliance Training Offered by Body Art Training Group on May 29, 2012
An all-day Safe Body Art Act compliance training program will be held on May 29, 2012 in Santa Ana, California. Kathy Hartman, of the Body Art Training Group, will teach the session on bloodborne pathogens. - May 14, 2012 - Body Art Training Group
Free New Training Video with John Spencer Ellis and Mike Mahler Offers Secrets and Strategies for Fitness Business Success
In a free online video interview, fitness pros John Spencer Ellis and Mike Mahler share their top tips for success in the fitness industry. Mahler is the author of “Live Life Aggressively: What Self-help Gurus Should Be Telling You.” - May 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Watermark Learning Partners with Vellicate Technologies to Launch Training Programs in India
Watermark Learning and India-based Vellicate Technologies team up to offer business training courses in India. - May 11, 2012 - Watermark Learning
Pioneer of US Airframe and Powerplant Schools Carolina Aeronautical Now Offering Financial Assistance to Qualifying Students
Carolina Aeronautical is now offering students of various economic backgrounds the opportunity to study at one of North America’s top airframe and powerplant schools. The company’s new financial assistance program is designed to help all qualified corporate and US military tuition... - May 09, 2012 - Carolina Aeronautical
Specialist Language Courses – a New UK Agency Offering a Fresh, Innovative Approach to Language and Cultural Training Launches
Specialist Language Courses announces its official launch. Specialist Language Courses Ltd is the brainchild of two established industry figures in English and Foreign Language Training and their chairman, a senior executive at Google. Together, they saw a gap in the market for an agency and... - May 08, 2012 - Specialist Language Courses
Missouri MUFON Hosts Conference to Cover the Kansas City UFO Flap
The Missouri chapter of the Mutual UFO Network will hold the High Strangeness in Missouri conference on May 20, 2012 to address the UFO Flap in Kansas City, Missouri in 2011 and other strange events in the state. - May 04, 2012 - Missouri MUFON/ UnX Media