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.
ATS Announces Opening of Second Prometric Centre
Ashton Testing Services has expanded its testing capacity by opening its second Prometric centre located at 730-1190 Melville Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. Ashton Testing Services is located in suite 410 and their original Prometric Centre is located in suite 400 of the same... - November 10, 2021 - Ashton Testing Services
Edgar Radjabli Scholarship Now Accepting Applications from Healthcare Students
Inaugural Announcement Was Made to a Large Audience at His Boca Raton Offices - November 04, 2021 - Edgar Radjabli
Reversing the “Great Resignation” with Promotional Playbook for Law Enforcement
Retired Law Enforcement Executive Literally Writes the Book on How to Prepare for Promotion. Jonni Redick, a 29-year veteran and former Assistant Chief of the California Highway Patrol, has released the 2nd edition of "Survival Guide, Law Enforcement Promotional Preparation," a step-by-step guide to help law enforcement personnel plan and prepare for the next step in their career. - November 04, 2021 - JL Consulting Solutions
innoviHealth® Partners with CareerWize to Offer Online Medical Coding and Billing Education in West Africa
Initiative Pairs Leading Find-a-Code Software with CareerWize Training Expertise to Educate Underserved African Students - November 02, 2021 - innoviHealth
Methodist University Receives Largest Gift in School History
Methodist University has received a gift of more than $14 million, the largest gift in school history. More than $12 million of the gift will go directly to student scholarships. The Nursing Program will receive $1.5 million. - October 29, 2021 - Methodist University
New Mexico Dental Institute and Makhlouf Medical Center to Launch Dental Assistant Program in Lebanon
Makhlouf Medical Center is excited to bring this educational program to Lebanon. First Dental Assistant Program in Lebanon. - October 29, 2021 - New Mexico Dental Institute Inc.
BeachCoders® Academy and Dumas, TX EDC Partner to Up-Skill Rural Students Into High Paying Tech Jobs
BeachCoders® Academy has partnered with Dumas, TX Economic Development Corporation with an incentive program to train local students in web development and user experience design skills to compete for high-paying remote tech jobs. - October 29, 2021 - BeachCoders
Female Entrepreneur and Salon Owner Turned a Career-Ending Surgery Into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand
The success story of a female entrepreneur who creates a multi-million dollar brand against all odds and a neurologist's advice. The first step was to invent a hand rest to prevent the repetitive use injuries caused by her job. Eighteen months later, she was awarded a patent for the first ergonomic hand rest for nails, which led to a YouTube channel, a brand and an online nail academy - now making millions of dollars each year. - October 28, 2021 - Meticulous Manicurist LLC
Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants
Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support services aligned with helping students attain their college credentials. Project M.O.S.T. received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Predominantly... - October 21, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Fashion Industry Veteran Creates a la Carte Dream Fashion/Design Academy - Upends Traditional Learning
Garment industry veteran Liza Deyrmenjian launched The Cut Fashion Design Academy to upend the traditional learning model in the fast-paced technology-oriented fashion industry. - October 21, 2021 - The Cut Fashion Design Academy
Surge Digital Media Wins the PPC/Paid Search AMY Award for the ICT ESL Paid Search Campaign
Local marketing agency celebrates award-winning campaign at annual Atlanta event. Surge Digital Media was honored to receive the 2021 PPC/Paid Search AMY Award from AMA Atlanta in recognition of their work with the ICT English as a Second Language program. - October 19, 2021 - Surge Digital Media
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Public Safety and Police Services Receives TLEA Accreditation
The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted the award of initial accreditation to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Police Department. TLEA announced this first accreditation award for the department during the Tennessee Association... - October 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Jumozy Releases Online Laser Hair Removal Training & IPL Continuing Education Course, NCEA Approved for 10 CEs - Includes Online Videos, Exam & Certificate of Completion
Jumozy releases a new online laser hair removal training & IPL continuing education course that is NCEA approved for 10 CEs. The course includes professional online training videos on how to perform laser hair removal treatments for the face, underarms, bikini area, back and legs, as well as, the science behind this increasingly popular cosmetic option. Experts, Christine Whitelaw, M.D. and Mark B. Taylor, M.D. demonstrate step-by-step procedures on an IPL and a combined Alexandrite/YAG laser. - October 15, 2021 - Jumozy
Michael Dillard Releases Book "Accidental Success: Accidental Millionaire Retirement" That Reveals Insights to Get to the Top
Author Michael Dillard is delighted to announce the launch of his new book, "Accidental Success," available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. "Accidental Success" by Michael sketches out a reliable plan to achieve goals and become successful in life. "Accidental... - October 13, 2021 - Michael Dillard Publishing
Cayuse Launches 2021 Research Administration Industry Benchmark Report
This first-of-its-kind survey taps into current trends, technology, challenges and changes impacting research administration today. - October 07, 2021 - Cayuse LLC
SER WOCN Announces Medela’s Donation of $1,500 to Fund the Future Education of WOC Nurses Through the Dorothy Doughty Education Fund (WOCNEP Scholarship)
During the Southeast Region of the WOCN, Medela asked wound, ostomy and continence nurses (WOC Nurses) from across the Southeast region to share their stories. For every story that was shared, Medela made a donation to the SER WOCN Dorothy Doughty Education Fund, raising $1500. - October 07, 2021 - SER WOCN
DC Central Kitchen Launches Comprehensive Campaign with $2 Million Public Match
DC Central Kitchen has launched the Bringing the Kitchen Home campaign as it prepares to move into a new home on Buzzard Point in Southwest DC. Craig Newmark Philanthropies (craigstable) and three area family foundations have pledged to collectively match the next $2 million in donations. - October 01, 2021 - DC Central Kitchen
Litigation Edge Extends Legal Technology Training Partnership with Temasek Polytechnic
Litigation Edge has provided 125 licenses of the InSync Evidence Platform to Temasek Polytechnic under its Academic Access Program for law schools and para-professional diploma courses. - September 17, 2021 - Litigation Edge Pte. Ltd.
Educational Empowerment: 2020 Companies' Investment in Our Future
2020 Companies (www.2020companies.com) announced today its partnership with the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Foundation) to provide educational assistance to students and classrooms nationwide. The current initiative focuses on employee and community educational support as well... - September 13, 2021 - 2020 Companies
Today’s Youth Key to Addressing Global Cybersecurity Threats Tomorrow
The Center for Women and Minorites at the Cyber Institute’s Executive Director, Taylor Rodriguez Vance was invited by the United Nations Association of the United States of America and Necessities for Children to speak during their Cyber Tech for Teens: CyberSafety & CyberSecurity event. - September 11, 2021 - Cyber Institute
Illumeo Hits 1500 Courses
Illumeo is proud to announce that it has exceeded the 1,500 on-demand Courses mark. Illumeo has the largest subscription library of on-demand finance, accounting, audit, and related courses globally. With the assistance of more than 300 practitioner-instructors, Illumeo has built and published more... - August 27, 2021 - Illumeo
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua of Indianapolis, Indiana has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of esthetics and her expertise as a barber, manicurist,... - August 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Southwest Tennessee Community College Announces ABFSE Accreditation for Funeral Service Education Program
Southwest Tennessee Community College has received official notification from the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) that the College’s Funeral Service Education program that was launched in January 2019 and conferred the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service... - August 26, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Agbeyegbe-Hays, a Nigerian-American CPA is the New President of NYSSCPA's Manhattan/Bronx Chapter
Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST, founder and managing director of Hays CPA LLC is the new president of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Manhattan/Bronx Chapter. She was installed as president on June 1 and her term will run through May 31, 2022. The... - August 13, 2021 - Hays CPA
Sunnylive, Inc. to Launch "Japanese Culinary Certificate Online Program" by "Japanese Cooking" in August 2021
This online program is an accredited course supervised by “The Association for the Advancement of the Japanese Culinary Art,” the oldest Japanese culinary research organization in Japan, to which more than 10,000 Japanese chefs belong. In addition, they provide the "Certification of Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine in Foreign Countries" established by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). - August 11, 2021 - Sunnylive Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Reinstates Mask Mandate
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials reinstated the college’s mask mandate Aug. 4 due to recent developments with the Delta variant and the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. All students, employees and visitors to Southwest locations are required to wear face... - August 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Transform Africa Launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Malawi
Transform Africa launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa with former Malawi President, Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda. - August 10, 2021 - Courageous!
Southwest Tennessee Community College Eliminates $1.8 Million in Debt for Hundreds of Students Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Southwest Tennessee Community College has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented debt-relief package with U.S. Department... - August 09, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
ITT International TEFL and TESOL Ltd. Now Have a Sale on All Their Accredited Online TEFL/TESOL Courses
Online TEFL and TESOL courses will prepare you for teaching abroad in a classroom set up and teaching online from the comfort of your own home. - August 04, 2021 - ITT International TEFL and TESOL Ltd.
VICPAK Consultancy Services in Melbourne is Helping Students Get Canadian Study Permit from Australia
The Consultancy guides students in Australia about the study and career opportunities in Canada and helps in the smooth process of getting a Canadian study permit. - August 03, 2021 - VICPAK Consultancy Services
New Mexico Dental Institute Launches Dental Assistant Program
Dental Assistant and Dental Administrative Assistant Programs offered across New Mexico to include Rio Rancho and Socorro. - July 29, 2021 - New Mexico Dental Institute Inc.
Illumeo Launches Audit Skills Training Program
Illumeo is proud to announce the launch of its online Audit Skills Training Program. It is a progressive learning curriculum covering the staff from just hired to deeply experienced professionals. As the business world changes at a fast-tracking rate, auditors need to keep up or risk becoming... - July 27, 2021 - Illumeo
Doodlebuggers, a Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Pensacola, FL is Proud to Announce the Addition of a CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
Doodlebuggers Service Network, a Pensacola dryer vent company, is proud to announce the addition of a CSIA certified dryer exhaust technician, Chad Winters. - July 20, 2021 - Doodlebuggers Service Network
allnurses.com Announces First Ever Live Learning Event "The Keys to Passing NCLEX" Webinar Event, July 20, 2021 at 6 PM EST
First time offered: Live learning event designed for recent nursing graduates preparing to take NCLEX or test-takers that have not yet passed NCLEX. Participants will learn to maximize study efforts and focus NCLEX preparation in order to pass the NCLEX exam. Live session will occur on July 20 at 6 PM EST, and registered participants will have access to digital book and recorded materials after event has ended. - July 14, 2021 - allnurses.com, Inc.
iGrad Partners with HBCU Community Development Action Coalition to Offer Student Financial Wellness Platform to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC) has partnered with iGrad to launch a financial wellness initiative for students of color. - July 13, 2021 - iGrad
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Names Senior Executive the College's Eleventh President
Trustees of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, an independent college in Greater Philadelphia, has selected its next President. - June 30, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
SEA Taiwan AI College to Share Iconic Manufacturers’ Upgrade Experiences and Cultivate Southeast Asian AI Talent
To tackle the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a shrinking labor force and much greater changes in market demand, the manufacturing industry really has to step up and transform by adopting more standardized, automated and intelligent solutions. Artificial intelligence, AI is... - June 29, 2021 - SEA Taiwan AI College
Delaware County’s Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Awarded $25,000 to Bring Ultrasound Training to Delaware County
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.), a leader in medical career training was awarded $25,000 by The McLean Contributionship for the acquisition of equipment to launch a two-year degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. P.I.T. will be the first college in Delaware County to offer the region an opportunity to train to become an Ultrasound Technician at the two-year level. - June 28, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
QUASA Has Released an Unusual Game DayQ
At DayQ you are a freelancer and you can try on the roles of many professions. No registration, no installation: https://quasa.io/dayq. - June 27, 2021 - Quasagroup
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awarded Veteran’s Education Transition Support Designation
Southwest Tennessee Community College has achieved distinction as a Veteran’s Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded the college the VETS designation June 21 in recognition of the supportive environment Southwest has... - June 24, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
ChoozeHire CEO Kishore Pallapothu Works Towards Closing the Skill Shortage Gap in IT and Eradicating Poverty
Kishore Pallapothu is a well-known figure in the US. He is a tech-guru, an entrepreneur, an investor and a philanthropist. Having won several awards, he is a figure who is recognised across the US for his work in “Invest In Yourself.” - June 17, 2021 - Chooze Hire
CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation Partners with Local Non-Profit Organizations to Offer Scholarships to the CRAFT Summer Flight Camp
Local Flight School to Offer Summer Camp Scholarships with Help from Local Aviation Non-Profits. - June 16, 2021 - CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Shayla Kolheim Selected for Maxine Smith Fellows Leadership Program
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program. “Ms. Kolheim is truly deserving of this opportunity. She is an... - June 12, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Presenting the Inaugural “Great Inclusion Race & Party in the Park”
When: June 26, 2021, 10 am – 4 pm; Where: Midlothian Community Park | 3601 S. 14th St | Midlothian, TX 76065; Why: To promote disability awareness, highlight the amazing city of Midlothian and inspire everyone to be valued, respected and supported in our community. It’s about focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential. - June 12, 2021 - Bridges Training Foundation
Economists with PhD Earn 86% More - INOMICS Salary Report 2020/21 Incl. COVID-19 Impact
Based on survey data from nearly 1,500 economists, new report examines economics salaries, health of job market, effect of COVID-19 and gender pay-gap. - May 27, 2021 - INOMICS
BeachCoders® Academy Inks $20 Million Deal in Tuition Funding for Tech Training
BeachCoders® Academy has secured the most student-friendly credit facility in the Income Share Agreement sector with $20 million in funds available for tech career training. - May 27, 2021 - BeachCoders
Employment King's Head Career Advisor Releases New Book
Author Chris Delaney explains how an employer will make a recruitment decision based on an applicant's "interview identity" which can be manipulated by the interviewer's own behavior. - May 27, 2021 - Employment King
IACET Reaccreditation Demonstrates Yaskawa Motoman’s Commitment to Industry
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman) the prestigious Accredited Provider accreditation for an additional five years. IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved... - May 27, 2021 - Yaskawa Motoman
Mouser Sponsors National STEM League for Ten80 STEM Challenge Students
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, was a major sponsor of the 13th annual National STEM League (NSL) Finals Event from May 1-May 2, 2021 featuring Ten80 STEM Challenges powered by the iNSL, a 501(c)(3) organization. Overall winning teams this year represented Florida, North Carolina, and Maryland: RamTech 59 took first place, Iditarod Racing came in 2nd, and NSBE Fire Jr Chargers won 3rd overall. - May 18, 2021 - InterNational STEM League, Inc.
Genesys Works Announces Selvon M. Waldron as Executive Director of Its National Capital Region Program
Today, Genesys Works, a national youth workforce development program for promising high school students which creates a diverse talent pipeline for top U.S. employers, announced Selvon M. Waldron as executive director of its National Capital Region (NCR) program, which serves students in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. - May 11, 2021 - Genesys Works - National Capital Region