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.
The 2011 Reluctant Gourmet Culinary Grant Winner Announced
The 4th Annual Culinary Grant Winner Chosen Out of 950 Applicants - April 15, 2011 - The Reluctant Gourmet
Build It Green Offers $450 Training Scholarships for Alameda County Contractors
Build It Green is awarding $450 training scholarships for contractors working in Alameda County. The trainings help contractors qualify to participate in Energy Upgrade California’s Green Upgrade Option, which encourages green home upgrades with rebates. - April 14, 2011 - Build It Green
Offshore Sailing School Celebrates 47th Anniversary in New York City
Offshore Sailing School is planning an anniversary party in New York City on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate 47 years of teaching people to sail. Steve and Doris Colgate, founders of Offshore Sailing School now based in Fort Myers, Florida, will host the anniversary party... - April 12, 2011 - Offshore Sailing School
Le Chef Mobile Offers Cooking Classes for Couples in the Boston Area and Cape Cod
While culinary schools like Cambridge Culinary, Le Cordon Bleu and Stir are offering Cooking Classes for Couples, Le Chef Mobile is taking it one step further. Le Chef Mobile will come and cook for couples in their homes, teaching how to make the most of clients' equipment, how to stock their... - April 08, 2011 - Le Chef Mobile
Atwood Technology Hosting Third Atlantic Workshop on Semantics and Services
Semantics (Web 3.0), the future of the internet and artificial intelligence, is gaining ground in research and business solutions. Academia, business and the National Research Council come together to host the third workshop on innovative technology: semantics and internet services. - April 07, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Koenig Now Offers Training on VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting [V4.x]
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers training for VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting [V4.x] course. VMware vSphere Troubleshooting [V4.x] training is a lab-intensive course and focuses on providing system administrators with the advanced... - April 07, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
PEOPLECERT Group Launches New Website
PEOPLECERT Group, the experts in certifying professionals, today announced the launch of their new website www.peoplecert.org. - April 07, 2011 - PEOPLECERT Group
Young Artists Gear Up to Play with Fire This Summer
The Crucible Presents Its Sixth Year of Youth Summer Camp in Industrial Arts - April 06, 2011 - The Crucible
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
CPEhr Approved as Credit Provider by HR Certification Institute
HR Outsourcing firm CPEhr receives approval from HR Certification Institute to provide HR recertification credits to HR professionals. - April 01, 2011 - CPE HR, Inc.
Koenig Now Offers Training on Juniper Networks Firewall
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers training for Configuring Juniper Networks Firewall course. Juniper Networks Firewall is the first in the ScreenOS curriculum. It focuses on configuration of the ScreenOS firewall/virtual private network... - April 01, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
Stress Free Massage Appointment Booking: National Massage Therapy Institute Student Clinics Reveal Their New Online Booking Service
National Massage Therapy Institute Student Clinics Now Offering Online Appointment Booking Options. - March 31, 2011 - National Massage Therapy Institute
plusadd, Inc. Releases New Digital Music Score Platform "piaScore" and iPad Music Score Viewer - Many Unique Features Such as Realistic Score View, Wireless Page Turning
iPad application developer plusadd, Inc., has announced the release of digital music score platform "piaScore," iPad music score viewer "piaScore HD" (free) and iPhone remote controller "piaScore Air" (free). A concept of piaScore is "Viewing music scores from... - March 28, 2011 - Piascore, Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Announces April Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options - March 27, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Koenig Now Offers Training on Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers training for Red Hat Certified System Administrator Training. RHCSA Training replaces the RHCT certificate. IT professionals who wish to earn a system administration certification from Red Hat will begin... - March 26, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
The Midwest Reproductive Symposium and SRxA Enter Into an Exclusive Publications Collaboration
SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, a leading healthcare consulting, marketing and education firm, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Executive Directors and organizers of the Midwest Reproductive Symposium (MRS) and Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI), to... - March 25, 2011 - SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, LLC
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Are Needed to Keep Up with the Demands South of San Antonio, Texas
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes - March 24, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Remediation Performed for Structures with Defective Drywall Should be Done Properly the First Time, According to BESI
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held on April 11-12, 2011 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is the most comprehensive course two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - March 24, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Quint Welington Redwood Accredited by PEOPLECERT Group to Offer IASSC Lean Six Sigma Certifications
PEOPLECERT Group (www.peoplecert.org), the experts in certifying professionals, today announced the accreditation of Quint Wellington Redwood, the global IT management consulting and education company, as an Accredited Training Οrganization for IASSC Lean Six Sigma exams. - March 23, 2011 - PEOPLECERT Group
Word Awareness and UCSD-Extension Dedicate Business Basics Workshop Series to Translators this Spring
Experienced and aspiring translators alike will learn more about how to apply for translation projects on-line and review the business-related side of freelancing - March 22, 2011 - Word Awareness, Inc.
Additional Funding from Develop Training
Employers can now access hundreds of pounds worth of funding to train workers in Leakage Detection and other related NVQs. - March 18, 2011 - Develop Training
Koenig Now Offers Training on MCITP SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Developer
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers training for MCITP SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Developer Training. Gaining a MCITP: SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Developer certification will set you apart since Business Intelligence... - March 17, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
The Remote Controlled Mine: Robotic and Virtual Mining Machinery and Equipment in Energy Digital
The March issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features the “autonomous” mine, in which 3D virtual reality training simulators and remote controlled robotic mining machinery helps... - March 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Premier Test-Prep Now Available: National Massage Therapy Institute Adopts North Star Test-Prep Software
National Massage Therapy Institute Provides Students with New Test-Prep Software for National Exam - March 14, 2011 - National Massage Therapy Institute
Japan Quake Puts Disaster Preparedness in Perspective
As a result of the devastating earthquake in Japan, West Coast Emergency Preparedness Center (http://www.wcepc.org) is urging citizens, businesses and churches to take disaster preparedness more seriously. It is a well known fact that most people, businesses and churches are not prepared as they should be for an earthquake or major natural disaster. - March 13, 2011 - West Coast Emergency Preparedness Center
Magic Classes to Begin in Nassau County on Thursday, March 24th
Gary Dreifus' popular Beginner's Magic Class is coming to Nassau County. Five-Star Sports & Entertainment Academy, in East Rockaway, is hosting the Magic Classes beginning Thursday, March 24th. - March 12, 2011 - Magical Promotions
ChefUniforms.com to Hold Its First Ever Contest for an All-Expense Paid Trip to the 2011 National Restaurant Association Show
ChefUniforms.com is holding a contest, in which professional chefs and culinary students will compete to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2011 NRA Show. Voting will take place on the company’s website from April 4th-29th, and winners will be announced on May 2nd. One Professional and one student will be chosen by tallying the votes. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.chefuniforms.com/contest. - March 08, 2011 - Chef Uniforms.com
Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute
Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Healthy Careers: National Massage Therapy Institute to Host Massage Therapy Career Fairs
National Massage Therapy Institute Invites Local Employers to Campus Career Fairs. - March 06, 2011 - National Massage Therapy Institute
Spreading Wellness: National Massage Therapy Institute Introduces Its New Massage Specialties
National Massage Therapy Institute Expands Its Curriculum - March 04, 2011 - National Massage Therapy Institute
Visix Upgrades Training Package with Expanded Courses and Improved Materials
Visix, Inc. has upgraded its training services to offer clients an expanded course schedule and improved training materials. The change is based on customer surveys and interviews and supports the company’s philosophy of continuous improvement to build a strong brand community. - March 02, 2011 - Visix, Inc.
Lamar Associates Announces Tuition-Free Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Training and Technical Assistance
Department of Justice-The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services funds Training and Technical Assistance for Indian Country - March 01, 2011 - Lamar Associates
4S Ballet Academy Changes Name to 4S Dance Academy
4S Ranch-based ballet school changes name in order to better reflect that the studio offers both Ballet & Contemporary Dance Instruction in San Diego - February 25, 2011 - 4S Dance Academy
Interactive Skills Training is Key for Cutting Edge Companies, Engaged Employees
With companies facing economic stress, training time and money is being cut. However, effective training is crucial if companies want to stay competitive and keep their best employees. Training guru Bob Pike discusses why training is important and how to increase training's effectiveness while decreasing time spent in the classroom. - February 24, 2011 - Bob Pike Group
Ciklum and Kharkiv National University of Radio and Electronics Launch Joint .NET Trainee Program
Ciklum and Kharkiv National University of Radio and Electronics (KHNURE) announced the start of a new .NET Trainee Program intended to increase the number of experienced .NET specialists available on the Ukrainian market for Ciklum’s client owned teams. - February 24, 2011 - Ciklum
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Special Appearance at the 2011 Philadelphia MANIA Fitness Convention
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ will appear as a special guest, providing class demonstrations and instructor workshops at SCW Fitness Education's MANIA convention February 23 through 27, 2011 at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center - February 23, 2011 - Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness, a division of San Ramon Valley Fitness, Inc.
Empire Medical Training New Advanced Anti-Aging Training Workshop Module
Learn the newest treatment options available for Anti-Aging Training, HGH Therapy, and Advanced HRT therapies at Empire Medical Training. Hormone Replacement Therapy that is easy to learn and introduce into an existing practice. - February 23, 2011 - Empire Medical Training
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Announces Expansion - New Location Concord California Campus
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (GAMA), a leading provider in quality health care training programs, today announced the relocation of their Concord campus. The new facility, located at 1401 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 450 Concord, CA 94520, will accommodate the current staff and students while enabling... - February 19, 2011 - Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
New Nursing Course Offered - IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal for LVNs
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is pleased to announce the offering of a new nursing course. Licensed Vocational Nurses can now get Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification through Gurnick. This certification allows LVNs to not only enhance current skills but, also provide further... - February 19, 2011 - Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
FocalPoint Coaching Claims Coveted "Best in Category" Spot in 2011 Franchise Business Review Franchise 50
FocalPoint Business Coaching is recognized again as Best in Category by it's Franchisees. The industry eagerly awaits this annual poll, as it is an independent report card and a useful planning tool. - February 18, 2011 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Koenig Now Offers Training on Cisco Firewall Security Specialist
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers training for Cisco Firewall Security Specialist. The Cisco Firewall Specialist certification training recognizes security professionals who have attained specialized in-depth expertise and proven... - February 17, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
International Astrology Scholarships to be Awarded for First Time in History by the RASA School of Astrology
Scholarships to cover the costs of a four year study program in astrology are being made globally available. It is now possible to build a credible career in astrology even in very isolated areas of the planet. - February 16, 2011 - RA Enterprises Inc
IEEE WCET® Certification Program Examination to be Held 20 March to 16 April 2011
IEEE ComSoc Launches New Virtual and In-Person Training Programs to Help Professionals Advance Their Knowledge of Wireless Communications. - February 09, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Functional Safety with SGS-TÜV GmbH – 2011 Training and Personal Qualification Programme is Available Online
The new training programme of SGS TÜV on Functional Safety is now available online. On the SGS TÜV web site anyone interested in this field will find numerous training opportunities on Functional Safety in the most extensive and most in-depth training programme available on the market. - February 08, 2011 - SGS
Viking Culinary School Coming to Lakewood Ranch, Florida
One of the most exclusive culinary schools in the nation is getting ready to make a debut on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Jim Butler, president of Paradise Homes, a successful residential building company in Lakewood Ranch, plans to open the Viking Culinary School this summer. “One thing I... - February 07, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
The Chef’s Academy Releases Podcast on Taste of NFL
Chef Tony Hanslits Discusses Involvement with National Charity Event. - February 04, 2011 - The Chef's Academy
HTML.net’s User-Friendly Tutorials Make Web Design Easy and Free
It’s every web designer’s best-kept secret: creating a stylish, efficient website isn’t all that tough. And now it’s not only easy, but free, thanks to HTML.net (http://www.html.net), the premier online destination for accessing tutorials on HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). - February 03, 2011 - HTML.net
Portnov Computer School Moves to Los Altos, CA
The Portnov Computer School, the world’s oldest and largest Software QA training institution, has moved to a new custom-built campus in Los Altos, California. - February 03, 2011 - Portnov Computer School
Raleigh Chess Days Feb 18-20, 2011 by Chess Achieves
The Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, Charles Meeker, announces Raleigh Chess Days February 18 - 20, 2011 in honor of the NC K-12 & Collegiate Chess Championship being held at the Raleigh Convention Center. Over 1,000 students, coaches, volunteers, and parents will attend. Education, Coaching, and Scholastic Achievement will be the headliners. - February 03, 2011 - Chess Achieves
Diesel Truck Driver Training School Offers New Online Training
Diesel Truck Driver Training School offers online training for students wishing to acquire their Commercial Driver's License. The school has been training drivers to receive their CDL accreditation since 1963. - February 02, 2011 - Diesel Truck Driver Training School