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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reading Horizons at Home Web Site Homepage Redesigned to Focus on Dyslexia
Reading Horizons at Home has redesigned the homepage of its Web site. The new homepage emphasizes how the Reading Horizons program can help dyslexics learn how to read. - February 17, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Green Finance Training Helps Real Estate Professionals Win More Green
Galley Eco Capital announced the launch of the Competitive Edge series of green finance classes, the first ever green finance education series created especially for real estate professionals. The San Francisco classes will address the critical shortage of professionals with skills to help real estate investors to build and invest in higher value green properties. - February 16, 2010 - Galley Eco Capital
La Canada Dance School Hosts Visit by World Famous Ballerinas
California DanceArts Hosts Visit by Gina Ness and Evelyn Cisneros, Both from the San Francisco Ballet - February 13, 2010 - California DanceArts
Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Presents the Preparation Courses for AIL Exams
Scuola leonardo da Vinci presents the Italian Language Courses to support foreign students to pass the exam for getting the AIL Italian Language Certifications. - February 13, 2010 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Cass Business School Students Addressed by Lord Mayor of the City of London in Dubai
The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Nick Anstee, spoke to Cass Business School students and alumni at a special event in Dubai yesterday. This event was organised in partnership with the British Business Group (BBG) and more than 200 senior figures from London and the GCC business and... - February 12, 2010 - Cass Business School
March Webcast on New Lean Six Sigma Belt Certification Standard
On March 10, 2010, MoreSteam.com will host an unprecedented live Webcast to discuss the need for a rigorous, third-party global certification standard for Lean Six Sigma. The candid, one-hour conversation will center on the new certification standards published in 2010 by the Center for Operational Excellence (COE) at The Ohio State University. Three speakers, representing the viewpoints of academia, business, and training providers, will discuss the benefits of the new COE standards. - February 11, 2010 - MoreSteam.com
Cass Business School Get on Their Bikes for Haiti
Cass Business School students and staff got together recently to show their support for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti with a number of activities around the Cass Business School campus which raised more than £3000 for the disaster relief effort. - February 11, 2010 - Cass Business School
Podcast Introduces Spanish Tutor, Meghan McGeehan
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly introduces Spanish Tutor, Meghan McGeehan, in its latest podcast. - February 11, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Web Marketing Team Presents Italian Language Courses Dedicated to Students of All Ages
Italian language courses in Viareggio for mature people who wish to learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment. - February 11, 2010 - Web Marketing Team srl
Reading Horizons as a Response to Intervention (RTI)
Reading Horizons has partnered with two new distributors: the Learning System of Oklahoma and UMA Education Solutions of Georgia. Reading Horizons established these partnerships in January to better provide its materials for many of the schools in Southern states that are struggling with their... - February 10, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Maryland Soybean Board Promotes Agriculture Education with Glycine Max© Booklets
The Maryland Soybean Board has produced 30,000 copies of this new educational booklet to build awareness around agriculture education through the life of a soybean. The booklet is available to Md. educators free of charge and includes information about the history of the soybean, how and where it grows, how it’s utilized and what foods and products include soybeans. - February 10, 2010 - Maryland Soybean Board
Sunderdeep College of Hotel Management Bags Indian Podium Achievers Award
College of Hotel Management Ghaziabad bags Indian Podium Achievers award and also becomes UP`s No.1 Hotel Management Institute according to latest UPTU Rankings. - February 09, 2010 - Sunder Deep Group Of Institutions
Cass Business School – Bank of New York Mellon CEO & Cass Alumnus Talks at MARC Event
Bob Kelly, CEO of the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) and Cass alumnus, gave an informal and encouraging presentation to an audience of Cass Business School students, staff and alumni on January 28 where he revealed strategic insights from his time at the company. The event was organised by... - February 07, 2010 - Cass Business School
Cass Business School Lecturer Wins Fourth Research Paper Prize
Cass Business School lecturer Dr Radu Tunaru recently won first prize for the best research paper at the annual Campus for Finance Research Conference. - February 05, 2010 - Cass Business School
Web Marketing Team Presents Retail Management, Brand Consulting, Ethical Fashion Courses in Milan
Brand new courses in Retail Management, Brand Consulting, Ethical Fashion, Cinema, Physical Computing and Interactive Media Design in Milan, Italy. - February 05, 2010 - Web Marketing Team srl
Chinese New Year Offers Reason to Celebrate and Teach Overseas Through TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute of Chicago, IL joins China, Asia and the world in celebrating the Chinese New Year. TEFL Institute encourages people to embrace Chinese heritage and culutre and learn about teaching opportunities in Shanghai. - February 03, 2010 - TEFL Institute
IASeminars Announces IFRS Learning Passport
Global IFRS training leader IASeminars announces new unlimited learning passport, valid globally on over 100 technical accounting topics. - February 02, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Florida Department of Education Approves SafeWave’s Internet Technician Apprenticeship Program
SafeWave.org, creator of iLAND5.com, the first truly safe and free social network for children, announces that the Florida Department of Education Approved SafeWave’s Internetworking Technician Apprenticeship Program. This is the first program for Internet Technician approved in the state of... - February 02, 2010 - SafeWave.org Incorporated
NSCM’s Career Management Certification System (CMCS) Now WIA Approved
The National Society of Career Management is proud to announce that their Career Management Certification System (CMCS) training course has been approved as a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) eligible program. This means that government funding is now available to pay tuition for qualified students. - January 31, 2010 - National Society of Career Management
Cass Business School - Fourth Edition of Popular Organizational Behaviour Book Published
David Sims, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Head of the Faculty of Management at Cass Business School, has co-authored the fourth edition of the popular academic book Organizing and Organizations. - January 30, 2010 - Cass Business School
Miss ESL Canada: Toronto English School Chelsea Sponsors Beauty and Brains Contest Featuring ESL Students, Teachers and Staff
After a year of challenges for the ESL industry worldwide, finally a bit of fun for hardworking staff, students and observers with the inaugural Miss ESL Canada contest, sponsored by Chelsea Language Academy. Pretty girls with accents: can it get any better than this? - January 29, 2010 - Chelsea Language Academy
Third Wave Digital Announces Launch of New Commercial Diving Academy.com
Third Wave Digital, Central Georgia's most comprehensive Web development and Internet marketing firm, announces today the launch of the newly redesigned Commercial Diving Academy Website. For this new venture, Jacksonville-based Commercial Diving Academy (CDA) came to Third Wave Digital for a... - January 28, 2010 - Third Wave Digital
Baby Fingers Begins Winter Sign Language Courses in New York and on the Web
Winter classes with Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, and her staff have begun. New locations and schedules are available at Baby Fingers’ new Upper East Side home, children’s enrichment center Elahi Garden. Webinars are also available. In addition to Baby... - January 28, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Drury Names a New Director of the Breech School of Business Administration
Drury University selects Michael Shirley from the University of Central Oklahoma to be the new director of the Breech School of Business Administration. - January 27, 2010 - Drury University
Cass Business School Academic Wins Higher Education Book of the Year
'Marketing: Real People, Real Decisions', co-authored by Vince Mitchell, Professor of Consumer Marketing at Cass Business School won the prestigious Pearson Higher Education Book of the Year Award at a ceremony in Monte Carlo last week. The book was chosen from a strong shortlist, including a text... - January 27, 2010 - Cass Business School
TEFL Institute Supports the Relief Effort to Haiti
TEFL Institute is proud to support the Haiti relief effort and encourages others throughout the world to do what they can. The natural disaster raises important questions for travelers. - January 24, 2010 - TEFL Institute
Remington College of Nursing Holds First Graduation Ceremony
Remington College of Nursing will hold its first graduation ceremony on Sunday, January 31st at 1:00 pm at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford. The address is 201-203 S. Magnolia Ave. - January 24, 2010 - Remington College
Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation Launches Comic Book Writing Program for Paterson School Children
On Thursday, January 14, 2010, the Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation launched a comic book writing program for 78 fifth graders at School 21 in Paterson, NJ. The program, “Christopher’s Comic Book Inspirations,” consists of four weekly workshops taught by Alex Simmons, a... - January 22, 2010 - Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association is Launching on January 21, 2010
Almost 20 years after the modern incarnation of mixed martial arts, formalized strength and conditioning practices come in to place. The anticipated result is better athletes, fewer injuries and longevity of this very popular sport. - January 18, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Midway College Announces a School of Pharmacy in Paintsville, Kentucky
Speaker Greg Stumbo along with other legislators, local officials and Midway College administrators were on hand to make an announcement at Johnson Central High School in Paintsville – the inauguration of Midway College School of Pharmacy in Paintsville, Kentucky. - January 16, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Cass Business School – Cass Knowledge Launched
Cass Business School, London, has launched an exciting new online resource called Cass Knowledge - with easy access to lectures, presentations, interviews and more. - January 16, 2010 - Cass Business School
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Holds Open House & Hands-On Workshops on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Curious about the culinary arts, fixated on fashion, mulling over the media arts, or inching towards interior design? If yes to any of the above then an education from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale might be exactly the education to pursue. - January 15, 2010 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Acuity Institute Launches New Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Program
Acuity Institute, one of the industry’s most acclaimed Lean Six Sigma training and certification providers, is pleased to announce the release of an interactive, results-focused online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training course. This course has been designed to teach Lean Six Sigma... - January 10, 2010 - Acuity Institute