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.
BESI Offers Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
BESI will present its fifth certification class for Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation on May 3-4, 2010 at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs located at 620 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. - March 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Dr. Marco Ferrucci Shares His Path to Becoming a Chiropractor on New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Dr. Marco Ferrucci of The Chiropractic Source in Caldwell, NJ, is interviewed. Listen as Ferrucci discusses his wellness practice, and offers words of wisdom to those contemplating a career as a chiropractor. - March 23, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Lakeside Pottery Offers Potter's Wheel - One Day Workshop
This workshop will introduce the basic skills of working with clay on the potter's wheel and will provide you with the taste and understanding of what it takes to use the potter's wheel. - March 21, 2010 - Lakeside Pottery Studio
Third Wave Digital Honored with Best of Show Award by Central Georgia Advertising Federation
Third Wave Digital is pleased to announce their recent recognition by the Central Georgia Advertising Federation as a BEST IN SHOW winner at the 2010 ADDY awards. The award was presented to Third Wave Digital for the design and development of www.commercialdivingacademy.com, a website for... - March 19, 2010 - Third Wave Digital
Weiser LLP Teams Up with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on International Accounting Standards
Weiser LLP is pleased to announce that it is partnering with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), to offer certified public accountants and other financial professionals a comprehensive range of IFRS training... - March 18, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Castle CRM Offering SalesLogix CRM Virtual Classroom Training, for a Limited Time, at No Cost
Castle CRM (http://www.acastle.com), a Sage Software business partner specializing in CRM customization, system integration, and workflow management of Sage SalesLogix, is offering 90 minute virtual training course on SalesLogix v7.5 CRM web, for a limited time, at no cost. “The training... - March 18, 2010 - Castle Group
On Fri 19 Mar 9am – Fri 19 Mar 10am, the National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extention Will Host a Pre College Initiative (PCI) Event
On Fri 19 Mar 9am – Fri 19 Mar 10am, the National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension will host a Pre College Initiative (PCI) Event. NSBE Discover Engineering - Pre College Initiative (PCI) Event - Vance High School re-establishing a NSBE Jr. Membership as an official NSBE Jr. Chapter, discussing the benefits to students of Vance High School . - March 18, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Texas Adult Drivers Education Course Offered Online
As of March 1, 2010 all Texas residents between 18 and 24 years of age are Required to take a Texas Adult Drivers Ed course when applying for a first time license. - March 18, 2010 - Defensive Driving Company of America
Reading Horizons New Online Tour Explores the Unique Teaching Strategies Behind Its Reading Program
The New Online Tour Provides an In-Depth Look at Reading Horizons Method, Products, and Implementation Strategies - March 17, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Jerry Frungillo Shares His Knowledge of Being a Caterer on New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Jerry Frungillo of Frungillo Caterers, based in Mountain Lakes, NJ, is interviewed. Listen as Frungillo discusses his family business, and offers words of wisdom to those contemplating a career as a caterer. - March 14, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
The Chicago Lighthouse Senior Director of Educational Services Receives 2010 Distinguished Service Award from AER
Citing her outstanding efforts in promoting, developing and improving education and rehabilitation services for persons who are blind or visually impaired, Mary Zabelski, a resident of Chicago’s Northwest side and senior director of educational services at The Chicago Lighthouse, was named a... - March 14, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Ultra Marathoner Joins North American Seminars, Inc. Instructor Team with Introduction of a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Running Injuries
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM. - March 13, 2010 - North American Seminars
Edison Job Corps Students Form Meaningful Relationships with Their Workforce Mentors
Article describes various job shadowing opportunities provided to students thorughout the month of February as part of the National Groundhog Job Shadow Day. - March 13, 2010 - Edison Job Corps Academy
Educational Charity Seeks Teenagers Interested in Connecting with Robotics
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 15-17 year old (Years 11 to 12) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a new ‘Robotic Engineering’ residential course at Staffordshire University from 26th... - March 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Brittenford Systems to Offer Two New Classes on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
Users will learn how customize, configure, and integrate Microsoft CRM. - March 13, 2010 - Brittenford Systems
Resources Global Professionals Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on International Accounting Standards (IFRS)
Resources Global Professionals, a leading multinational provider of professional services and the operating subsidiary of Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: RECN), is partnering with IASeminars, a prominent global International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training provider, to offer CPAs... - March 12, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Barbizon Graduate and Instructor to Appear in Italian Vogue
Barbizon of Michigan graduate Samantha Higdon lands editorial in Italian Vogue. - March 12, 2010 - Barbizon International
Acumen Global Training, LLC Launches with World-Class Faculty Offering Customized On-Site Events, Focusing on Key Topics, Including IFRS, Corporate Governance and Fraud
Leading accounting and consulting specialists are now providing sophisticated businesses around the world with on-site, customized training events focused on pressing domestic and international accounting topics. The service is being provided by the newly launched Acumen Global Training,... - March 11, 2010 - Acumen Global Training, LLC
Reading Horizons Unveils New Company Logo
Reading Horizons Updated Logo and Slogan Work to Better Emphasize the Mission and Vision of the Company. - March 10, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Free Certificate in Psychology Online Program Now Available
Park Manor Academy of Psychology offers a Certificate in Psychology program. The certificate program is available online and it is free to complete the program. - March 08, 2010 - Park Manor Academy of Psychology
Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio Now Offers Pottery Birthday Party Evens and Pottery Art Summer Camp
Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio in Stamford, CT now offers pottery Art Summer Camp. Weekly Summer Camp programs for children and teens are starting the week of June 21, 2010 and registration has started. - March 08, 2010 - Lakeside Pottery Studio
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Presents Italian Language Courses in Siena
The Italian language school for foreign students Leonardo da Vinci presents interesting Italian language and culture courses in Siena, in the region of Tuscany. - March 08, 2010 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Anger Management Guru to Host New Certification Training in New Jersey
For the second time since he started providing training in anger management, George Anderson, MSW, CEAP, will facilitate a live three-day anger management training seminar in the state of New Jersey. - March 08, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Teaching Versus Entertaining Students: Toronto English School Chelsea Urges a Rethink of English Education Based on New Research
Robbie McMullan, principal of Chelsea Language Academy in Toronto, Canada offers new advice to ESL / English teachers everywhere based on a recent survey of online comments from other schools and teachers - March 06, 2010 - Chelsea Language Academy
Dixon Hughes Teams with IASeminars to Offer Training on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Dixon Hughes PLLC is collaborating with IASeminars, a leading provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to offer CPAs and other financial professionals a comprehensive global range of IFRS training solutions. “The SEC will clarify the roadmap for the... - March 05, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Unique New Music School in Pensacola, FL-Gulf Coast School of Rock-Changes Name to Gulf Coast School of Music, Continues to Offer Great Guitar, Bass, Drum, Vocal Lessons
Gulf Coast School of Rock, Pensacola, FL, has changed its name to Gulf Coast School of Music effective immediately, in order to differentiate it from other music schools and communicate that students can learn any type of music. Gulf Coast School of Music remains at 1010 N. 12th Ave. with professional musicians teaching guitar, voice, drum and bass lessons to adult and youth students in a unique approach to music instruction in Pensacola: students learn individually and as part of a band. - March 05, 2010 - Gulf Coast School of Music
Innovative Language Learning and ChineseClass101.com Offer a Childhood of Chinese with New Video Series
A new video series from ChineseClass101.com makes it fun and easy to learn some of the hardest words in the Chinese language. - March 05, 2010 - Innovative Language Learning
The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges Celebrates Its 10th Year Anniversary Gala on March 25, 2010, at Christine Lee's Gulfstream Park in Miami, FL
The 10th Year Anniversary Gala, to be held on March 25, 2010, will benefit The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that works to provide education and services to individuals and families with Autism and similar disorders in a secure and stimulating learning environment. - March 04, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Cass Business School Academics Claim Prestigious Award for Alternative Investments Research
Professor Andrew Clare and Dr Nick Motson of Cass Business School, London, have jointly been awarded a prestigious award for their research into the risk-taking behaviour of hedge-fund managers. They were awarded the 2009 Sciens Capital Award for “Best Academic Article”, in conjunction... - March 04, 2010 - Cass Business School
Will-Excel TESOL Announces New Partnership with Maple Leaf Foreign Language School
The Will-Excel TESOL Institute announced on Tuesday that it has inked a new partnership with Maple Leaf Foreign Language School, located in Handan City, Hebei Province. Maple Leaf Foreign Language School is the Institute’s newest sponsor school. - March 04, 2010 - Will-Excel TESOL Institute
School Districts Turn to K12Translate to Build Home-School Connection with English Language Learners
Survey by Leading K-12 Translation Service Cites Decreasing District Budgets as Biggest Challenge in Serving Non-native English Speakers. - March 03, 2010 - K12Translate
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Presents an Interactive Video Showing the First Day of a Foreign Student in Florence
The Italian language School Leonardo da Vinci, located in Florence, Rome, Milan and Siena, created an original and interactive Video showing the typical first day of a foreign student in Florence, Italy. Impressions, feelings, expectations. - March 03, 2010 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Dean Calderon to Open K9 University’s 2010 Dog Training Seminar Series
To properly open their 2010 dog training series, K9 University, provider of dog services, and dog behavioral training seminars, has announced the addition of Dean Calderon to their dog training series for 2010. - March 02, 2010 - K9 University, LLC
Will-Excel TESOL Celebrates Graduation of 35 Teachers in February 2010 Ceremony
The Will-Excel TESOL Institute held its first bi-annual TESOL Diploma graduation ceremony at the Red Horse Restaurant in Harbin, China this week. The Institute awarded TESOL certificates and diplomas to 35 teachers from seven different countries. - March 01, 2010 - Will-Excel TESOL Institute
SoftInWay Introduces Online Courses to Train Turbomachinery Design Engineers
SoftInWay Inc. has launched online training courses to enable mechanical and aerospace engineers to gain practical knowledge of turbomachinery design and optimization without leaving their offices. - February 28, 2010 - SoftInway
The Art Institute of Jacksonville to Launch New Fashion & Retail Management Program
Beginning This Spring The Art Institute of Jacksonville Mixes Style & Class with New Fashion & Retail Management Degree Program - February 28, 2010 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Cass Business School Hosts Shadow Chancellor for 2010 Mais Lecture
Shadow Cancellor, George Osborne MP delivered the annual Mais lecture to an audience of academics, students and senior City figures last night at Cass Business School. - February 27, 2010 - Cass Business School
Colorado Technical University Launches Four New Online Degree Concentrations in Computer Science and Information Technology
New concentrations help students prepare for, advance in Web 2.0 careers - February 27, 2010 - Career Education Corporation
Atlanta Technical College President Named an Atlanta Woman of Influence
Today, Atlanta Technical College President, Alvetta Peterman Thomas, was honored as one of the Atlanta Business League’s Women of Influence for 2010. Thomas was recognized for her strong leadership role in higher education and for exemplifying many of the attributes that make Atlanta a global... - February 27, 2010 - Atlanta Technical College
International Academy of Design & Technology Detroit to Showcase Student Designers at Annual IMAGINE Fashion Show
Fashion design students to display their lines at upcoming fashion show - February 26, 2010 - International Academy of Design & Technology - Detroit
Degree Programs Elevate Fashion and Design Education in San Antonio
IADT-San Antonio offers three new Bachelor degree programs - February 25, 2010 - IADT San Antonio
New Learning Tool Launched for Teachers of the US Citizenship Preparation Test
Teachers wishing to test the general knowledge of their students in American history, politics and government will find a very useful new tool in ALISON's latest, free, fun learning offering: a US Citizenship Preparation Test. - February 25, 2010 - ALISON
CommLab India Partners with e-Learning for Kids to Develop Free Online Courses in MS Office for Children
CommLab India (www.commlabindia.com) has partnered with a global non-profit foundation, e-Learning for Kids (www.e-learningforkids.org), to design and develop free online courses in MS Office for kids. All these courses will be provided through the e-Learning for Kids portal. - February 25, 2010 - CommLab India
Reading Horizons Charitable Vocabulary Game Provides Dyslexic Child with Reading Program
Reading Horizons is awarding a free reading program to Adam of Indiana, its latest spotlight for the Lemons for Literacy donation program. Adam is an 8 year old boy from Indiana who has struggled with reading due to his dyslexia. He was held back in first grade and is now in second grade... - February 24, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Cass Business School Professor Scoops Lloyds List Greek Shipping Award
Cass Business School Professor Costas Grammenos, founder of The Costas Grammenos Centre for Shipping, Trade and Finance at Cass, London, has been recognised by the annual Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards for his services to shipping education. Launched in 2004, the Greek Shipping Awards... - February 24, 2010 - Cass Business School
Boots on the Roof Announces Master Certificate in Renewable Energy
Boots on the Roof, the nationwide leader in renewable energy training, is now offering a Master Certificate in Renewable Energy program. - February 21, 2010 - Boots On The Roof
Beautiful Models Help ESL Students to Understand English Better, Claims Principal of Toronto English School Chelsea Language Academy
Although the typical supermodel is not a big believer in formal education, they are actually good English teachers for ESL students, proclaims Robbie McMullan, principal of Chelsea Language Academy in Toronto, Canada. - February 20, 2010 - Chelsea Language Academy
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Presents the "Italian Plus Art & Design" Courses in Milan
“Italian plus Art & Design Courses” in Milan, conceived by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in order to give students the chance to learn Italian language and deepen their art studies. - February 18, 2010 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Toronto English School Chelsea Language Academy Announces New Online Store for ESL Students and English Teachers at cafepress.ca/Languagini_Shop
Chelsea opens eCommerce shop selling funny products to English Teachers and ESL students. Featured products include high quality bags and T-Shirts with funny sayings relevant to the ESL / EFL market. - February 18, 2010 - Chelsea Language Academy
How Improving Speech Can Change Lives with SpeechSchool.TV
The way you speak is one of the most personal things about you. It impacts on your success in professional and social settings, from job interviews to meeting new people. In a competitive employment market, those with the ability to speak clearly and with conviction have the edge. A new programme, based at the e-centre at Massey University, claims it can help to neutralise foreign accents, improve speech clarity and reduce speech problems such as mumbling and stuttering. - February 18, 2010 - SpeechSchool.TV