Career & Technical Education News

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The Chef’s Academy’s Glenn Brown Named Local American Culinary Federation Chef of the Year

Culinary Institute’s Culinary Instructor/Corporate Chef Recognized by American Culinary Federation Greater Indianapolis - March 28, 2012 - The Chef's Academy

Celebrity Chef Gives Back to Special Needs Children

Starting Monday March 26th through Thursday March 29th, Celebrity Chef Chris Nirschel will teach Cooking Class and Give Motivational Speech to Special Needs Children in his home state, Rhode Island. The smallest state with some of the most character was a daunting stone for Chef Chris Nirschel to... - March 25, 2012 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions

Enjoy a Unique Chocolate Experience This Easter with Cooking Classes at L’atelier des Chefs

Enjoy a unique chocolate experience this Easter. - March 25, 2012 - L’atelier des Chefs

New Course by Dr. Gary Brainerd Available to Mental Health Practitioners: Understanding and Improving Love Relationships

Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Continuing education, adult education, mental health practitioners. New CE Course by Dr. Gary Brainerd at Practical CE Seminars. - March 23, 2012 - Practical CE Seminars

Idox's UK Bribery Act SME E-Learning Programme Wins CPD Accreditation

Idox Information Solutions' latest e-learning programme - designed for SMEs seeking to train their staff on the UK Bribery Act - has been granted accreditation by the CPD (continuing professional development) Certification Service. - March 23, 2012 - IDOX

Announcing the Second Edition of the Piping System Fundamentals Book

Engineered Software, Inc. today announced the release of the second edition of its book, Piping System Fundamentals: A Complete Guide to Gaining A Clear Picture of Fluid Piping Systems. The second edition was co-written by CEO and Chief Engineer of Engineered Software, Ray T. Hardee, P.E., and Jeffrey L. Sines, Training Manager and Engineer for Engineered Software. - March 22, 2012 - Engineered Software, Inc.

Magical Concepts - A New iPhone and iPad App for Speech-Language Pathologists and Parents

Magical Concepts was created by a certified speech-language pathologist who wanted to make “drilling” with flashcards fun and motivating. This engaging, colorful app includes over 2000 photos accompanied by audio instructions. Children are welcomed by Mago the Magician, who encourages them to work hard. Children earn stars for each correct response, and when they accumulate enough stars, they are rewarded with a magic show. - March 20, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.

Fitness Fortunes Personal Trainer Coaching Program Offers Added Benefits to Fitness Pros and Personal Trainers

Fitness Fortunes, a fitness business coaching, marketing and mentoring program for personal trainers, offers new benefits for fitness pros. The blueprint for success helps personal trainers boost business. - March 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Nidhi Infotech Announced Instructor Led Clinical Research Training in Bangalore

Nidhi Infotech, a Clinical research training provider to corporate, colleges and individuals across Bangalore, has announced the launch of live, instructor-led online Clinical Research Training. This new Clinical SAS Training course compliments the extensive set of clinical research course, clinical sas, CDM and SAS Training offered by Nidhi Infotech. - March 18, 2012 - Nidhi Infotech

Celebrity Personal Trainers Give Back to Help New Personal Trainers on the Rise Reach Celebrity Status

Renowned Fitness Experts Create Program for Personal Trainers to Make Celebrity Presence. New programs help personal trainers gain credibility and acclaim by thinking globally and acting locally.  - March 16, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

New Book Release

CGMP University inc of San Jose announced the release of two books: 1. How to design a Pharmaceutical Quality system. 2. Principles of design controls for medical device. - March 16, 2012 - cGMP UNIVERSITY INC.

ChildCareInfo.com is Calling All Trainers of Child Care Professionals

ChildCareInfo.com is creating a comprehensive Learning Center for all child care professionals. - March 15, 2012 - Minute Menu Systems, LLC

AstraQom's Immersion in Promoting Industry Peers Wins Kamailio 2011 Award

Astraqom announced today that Kamailio (OpenSER), one of the globe's most popular open source rich communications network and platform has named its VP of marketing and business development Suzanne Bowen as a recipient of its 2011 Awards. She is the co-founder of Super Technologies, Inc. and a popular blogger and podcaster on TMCNET, Broadband Nation, and Techistan. - March 15, 2012 - AstraQom

Join RFD-TV Host and Natural Horsemanship Trainer, Julie Goodnight, for a One-Day Educational Event at Longmont’s Triple Creek Ranch May 12, 2012

Join RFD-TV Host and Natural Horsemanship Trainer, Julie Goodnight, for a One-Day Educational Event at Longmont’s Triple Creek Ranch May 12, 2012 A Portion of the Proceeds Benefits Longmont’s Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center - March 15, 2012 - Goodnight Training Stables

Life Coaching Certification Site Offers Cutting-Edge Training Techniques for Growing Career Path

A new website, http://lifecoachingcertification.com/, dedicated to life coaching certification and training provides must-have skills for anyone interested in life coaching. The site helps people become certified life strategies coaches. - March 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

The Chef’s Academy Launches 2012 Top Teen Talent Scholarship

Local Culinary Institution to Host Competition for Middle and High School Students to Earn a Full Tuition Scholarship - March 14, 2012 - The Chef's Academy

Pioneer of US Airframe and Powerplant Schools Carolina Aeronautical Now Offering Financial Assistance to All Qualified Military Tuition and Corporate Students

By way of continuing to uphold their reputation as one of the top airframe and powerplant schools across North America for budding aircraft maintenance technicians, Carolina Aeronautical has recently revealed that they will now be offering financial assistance to those in the military and in the... - March 11, 2012 - Carolina Aeronautical

The Chef’s Academy Announces Upcoming Community Cooking Classes Led by Culinary Experts

Culinary Institute Invites Local Triangle Community to Attend Cooking Seminars - March 10, 2012 - The Chef's Academy

Indiana CPA Society Collaborates with IASeminars to Offer IFRS Training

The Indiana CPA Society, the only statewide professional association representing CPAs in Indiana, announces that it is collaborating with IASeminars, an independent global provider of training on International Financial Reporting Standards, to jointly offer a comprehensive range of IFRS-related... - March 08, 2012 - IASeminars Ltd

Atlanta's Peggy Still School of Music Announces Construction of New Recording Studio

Alpharetta facility will offer studio-related education and training, as well as a full suite of recording and production capabilities and services to students and the community - March 08, 2012 - The North Fulton School of Music

Next Executive – a Web Directory for Executive Education Programs – is Launched

A new website launched today puts a powerful new tool in the hands of managers and executives looking to upgrade their careers. - March 08, 2012 - Next Executive

Spanish Tutor DC Now Offering Spanish Language Lessons for Service Employees

Leading Washington, DC based Spanish language specialists Spanish Tutor DC have announced that they have introduced a new option to their catalog language tuition courses for business. The company will now be offering Spanish lessons to their client’s service employees so that companies can... - March 08, 2012 - Spanish Tutor DC

IQMS to Offer ELCAS Training Courses

Recently the Ministry of Defence has announced the ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration) initiative to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. Designed to help veterans and current members of the armed forces alike, these credits issued by the Ministry of Defence... - March 07, 2012 - iqms

Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Offered to the Public by American Right of Way Academy

ARWA - American Right of Way Academy formally known as American Right of Way Associates announced today that due to, the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near of San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - March 05, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates

Nidhi Infotech Announces SAP Training in Bangalore

Nidhi Infotech, a leading IT, analytical, clinical research company announced the debut of their new training course for SAP. The SAP training lessons include all major modules including R/3, ERP, SAP ABAP, SAP DB, SAP MM, SAP Basis, SAP FICO, SAP HR, SAP CRM and more. - March 04, 2012 - Nidhi Infotech

Joint Venture Between Big Ben Parliament Creations and Water Works Industry Solutions on 33 Educational iBooks

Big Ben Parliament Creations (BBP Creations) has partnered with Water Works Industry Solutions (WWIS) to create 33 educational iBooks for the waterworks industry. - March 02, 2012 - Big Ben Parliament Creations

Spencer Institute Blog Adds New Certified Coaches Feature with Expert Advice on Life Coaching and Wellness Training

The Spencer Institute blog at http://spencerinstitute.com/ recently added a “certified coaches” feature. The enhanced blog provides insight on life coaching, wellness training and more. - March 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Monroe Culinary Shines at Lincoln Tech Culinary Competition

On February 25 and 26 six students from the Monroe College School of Hospitality Management and the Culinary Arts participated in a culinary competition at Lincoln Tech in Hartford, CT. Earning top honors was Gabriela Grande, a CCAP & ProStart alum and graduate of Food & Finance High School... - March 01, 2012 - Monroe College

Carlton Hobbs Announces Participation at TEFAF Maastricht March 16-25, 2012

Carlton Hobbs LLC is delighted to announce that the company will be exhibiting at the prestigious TEFAF Maastricht Fair this year, March 16-25, 2012 and they are particularly thrilled to join the show as it celebrates its 25th birthday. They will focus on bringing new acquisitions with Royal or... - February 27, 2012 - Carlton Hobbs LLC

NESTA Offers More Local Fitness Workshops for Personal Fitness Trainers in 2012

The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) expanded its training options to include more local personal training sessions. The personal training workshops are offered by Training Made Fun. - February 26, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Autism Therapies LLC Provides BCBA Supervision to Candidates Seeking Certification in Behavior Analysis

To help address the shortage of BCBAs, Autism Therapies LLC (http://www.autism-therapies.com) is offering distance BCBA supervision to national and international candidates seeking certification in behavior analysis with the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB). - February 24, 2012 - Autism Therapies LLC

SPI Announces High School French Immersion Summer Programs for 2012

Leading high school study abroad program offers new summer opportunities for teens to study French in Biarritz. - February 24, 2012 - SPI Study Abroad

Brand-New Website Offers Full Spectrum of Life Coaching Training and Certification for Coaches of All Levels

A new website at http://lifecoachcertification.us/ offers life coach training courses for both new and advanced coaches. Offered by the Spencer Institute, the site provides holistic life coaching training. - February 23, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Scholarship Promotes Diversity in Local Medical School and Supports Allied Healthcare Students

The Memorial University Scholarship for Medical School Students will provide selected students $10,000 per year for their four years of medical school (up to $40,000 total per student). - February 23, 2012 - Memorial Health

Carolina Aeronautical Solidifies Reputation as Leading Light of US Airframe and Powerplant Schools Through New Training Associations

One of the US’s top Airframe and Powerplant Schools, Carolina Aeronautical has recently announced that they have further cemented their industry reputation through link ups with two of the top professional associations in the industry. They have recently established training links with the... - February 23, 2012 - Carolina Aeronautical

The Chef’s Academy Instructor Brandon Hamilton Earns Top American Culinary Federation Certification

Chef Brandon Hamilton Attains Certified Culinary Educator Competency - February 23, 2012 - The Chef's Academy

RNsights Celebrates 1,000 Members

RNsights, the free online discussion forum and community for school nurses, recently celebrated the 1,000th member milestone. - February 23, 2012 - RNsights

NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Gains Full National Board of Fitness Examiners Approval

After a recent comprehensive review of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association’s (NESTA) Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE) named the program a fully approved affiliate. NESTA is the only personal trainer certification that... - February 21, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

The Chef’s Academy Announces Fee Waiver for Military Students

Military Students Applying to Culinary Institution Will Pay No Application Fee - February 19, 2012 - The Chef's Academy

CIMdata Announces Date and Location for the Next North American CIMdata PLM Certificate Program

The next CIMdata PLM Certificate Program to be held in North America will take place in Ann Arbor, Michigan between May 14 and May 18, 2012. - February 16, 2012 - CPD Associates

Workshop to Teach Middle School-Age Girls of Color to Develop Software Programming Skills and Create Interactive Video Games

Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 7 to 14, to become successful computer programmers is holding its second software development workshop from February 18, 2012 - March 24, 2012 in partnership with the San Francisco office of ThoughtWorks. The 6 week long... - February 14, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode

Overton Safety Creates New Online Store Website

Ron Overton, President of Overton Safety, announced the new Overton Safety Store website today. This website will allow safety conscious companies access to the same professional safety training materials as the leading safety professionals. - February 13, 2012 - Overton Safety

NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Testing Centers Now Available Across the Globe

Previously available only in North America, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association’s (NESTA) exams are now offered globally. NESTA personal fitness trainer course is online and self-paced. - February 09, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Spanish Tutor DC Now Offering First Lessons Free for All Business Clients in DC

Spanish language specialists, Spanish Tutor DC have recently announced that they will be providing businesses, which are interested in receiving professional Spanish instruction for their employees, one free introductory class. This free class is designed to ensure that all staff members’... - February 09, 2012 - Spanish Tutor DC

duCret School of Art Instructor an Activist for Youth in Art

Local artist Ed Wetzel takes extraordinary measures to interest students in the vibrant world of art. - February 09, 2012 - duCret School of Art

New Fitness Career Website Helps Personal Fitness Trainers Find Local Gym Jobs and Online Education

A new website of personal training career resources, http://www.Personal-Trainers.me, offers details on personal training businesses, education and more. The site is for personal trainers of all levels. - February 08, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development