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Michigan Lean Consortium Offers Free Webinar April 7 on Lean Leadership
The Michigan Lean Consortium is presenting a free webinar with Mark Graban of the Lean Enterprise Institute on April 7 from 1-2 p.m. - April 07, 2010 - Pawley Lean Institute
Biotechnology Text Prepares Today's Students for 21st-Century Careers
Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced the publication of "Hands-On Science: Introduction to Biotechnology." This latest addition to the acclaimed "Hands-On Science" series opens the door to biotechnology’s many applications in agriculture, environmental protection, medicine, and manufacturing. - April 07, 2010 - Walch Education
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at 95th Annual UCEA Conference
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading provider of marketing and communications services for colleges and universities, announced today that it will attend the 95th Annual UCEA Conference, Leading Innovation in Higher Education. Hosted by the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) on... - April 07, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
The Learning House, Inc. Expands Leadership Team
Jim Dunn Joins Growing Louisville Based Online Education Solutions Partner, Learning House as National Director of Enrollment Management The Learning House, a Louisville based online education solutions partner, has added a new member to its leadership team – Jim Dunn, National Director of... - April 07, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
viaLanguage Adds Julie Brink as Director of Its Newly Acquired eLearning Subsidiary, viaLearning
Ms. Brink to drive the strategic growth and development of the business unit. - April 07, 2010 - viaLearning
Detroit’s Cheyenne Boyce Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Black College
Cheyenne Boyce, the No. 1 student at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, MI, is this year's winner of the Tom Joyner Foundation "Full Ride Scholarship" to a black college. For up to 10 semesters, she will a scholarship to cover her tuition, room and board and books. Boyce studies Japanese, plays the cello, and works as a volunteer in various church and civic groups in Detroit, including the city's "Go Green" efforts. - April 07, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Atlantic University Approved as NBCC Continuing Education Provider
Atlantic University (AU) was recently approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a continuing education (CE) provider. Three online programs are now available for those who require CE credits for ongoing licensure. The courses offered and their CE credits are: Incorporating... - April 07, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Plante & Moran Partners with IASeminars to Offer IFRS Training Solutions
Plante & Moran, PLLC, the nation's 12th largest accounting and business advisory firm, has partnered 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... - April 06, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Tattoo Learning Center Expands to the West Coast
The Tattoo Learning Center, a tattoo school based in NY has opened a new facility in San Diego, California making them the only tattoo school in the U.S. with more than one location. - April 06, 2010 - The Tattoo Learning Center
Reece Manley’s Spirit Thinking is Topic of CBS Radio’s Interview with America’s Leading Psychic Expert
Valder Beebe and IANDS Programs Offer Next Stops for Spirituality Expert and Progressive Christian Writer. - April 05, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC
ETEE and SEET Join the Debate on European Education
Euroquiz, arranged by SEET heralds debate on European matters, including the hot topic of education across this geopolitical region, which will be discussed at the ETEE June conference in Oxford. - April 05, 2010 - English Trust for European Education
Breeding Writing Professionalism of a Kind: The New Face of Exclusive-Essays.com
Exclusive-Essays.com has now unveiled a new face, a face that marks the continued breeding of trend-setting professionalism in custom writing market niche. At Exclusive-Essays.com clients all over the globe can access custom essay writing services that are tailored to meet the exclusive needs. The professional writers of Exclusive-Essays.com will assist clients with their term papers, college essays, research proposals, thesis, research papers, coursework, and dissertations. - April 04, 2010 - Exclusive-Essays.com
iPass Launches 8 New Online English Courses
iPass, a leading online education provider, has recently formed an association with Vital English to add 8 brand new and exciting online language courses to its website. - April 04, 2010 - iPass
NC State Jenkins MBA Professor Launches Blog
The NC State Jenkins MBA (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba) has announced that Robert Handfield, professor of supply chain management, has launched a blog about the current trends and developments within the supply chain and operations field. A recognized leader in the industry, Handfield has been named a... - April 04, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
Parents and Children Forging Empowerment Path Together Through New Local Community Partnership Programs
Ike Consulting, L.L.C., led by Kia M. Haselrig-Oparah and Toneka R. Etienne, launched a program called Progressive Parenting Network to consciously raise awareness on natural and heaelthy child-rearing and education. - April 04, 2010 - Ike Consulting, L.L.C.
Future Track Announces Mega Education Fair in Patna, 22 - 23 May 2010
Future Track, India's leading education promotion organization, today announced its next mega career education fair - EduExpo 2020 in Patna, Bihar. - April 03, 2010 - Future Track
Corinna Sager Discusses Being a Film Director and Producer on New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Corinna Sager, founder of Lifestyle International Production Service, Inc. in Montclair, NJ, is interviewed. Listen as Sager discusses her successes and challenges of being a film producer and director, and offers wise advice to those thinking of following in her footsteps. - April 03, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Porter and Chester Institute Upgrades Website
Porter and Chester Institute (PCI) is proud to announce they have completed a significant upgrade to their corporate website. - April 03, 2010 - Porter and Chester Institute
Army Awards Eight Students in Pennsylvania with a Brand Ambassador Internship
The US Army partners with McCain Ericson and UD On Campus to promote post graduate opportunities to university students. - April 03, 2010 - UD On Campus
London School of Business and Finance is Applying for Inclusion on New Highly Trusted Sponsors Scheme of UKBA
The UKBA has recently announced the introduction of the Highly Trusted Sponsors List as a further evolution of the UKBA PBS Tier 4 immigration system for international students. London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) will be making an application to the UKBA to extend its existing UKBA Tier 4 sponsor licence for inclusion of LSBF on the UKBA Highly Trusted Sponsors list. - April 03, 2010 - London School of Business and Finance Manchester
National School Opens Bismarck Campus National School
Premier Hair Program - JZ Trend Academy, Paul Mitchell Partner School - Celebrates with Grand Opening April 6 Paul Mitchell Schools proudly announce the opening of their newest school, JZ Trend Academy, located in Bismarck, N.D. In celebration, John Paul Mitchell Systems CEO John Paul DeJoria and... - April 02, 2010 - JZ Trend Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education EduNxt Academic Conference
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education (SMU-DE) organised first EduNxt Academic Conference on the theme of Online and E-learning on 2nd of March 2010 at India International Centre in New Delhi. - April 02, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Families Seeking Qualified Caregivers Have New Criteria
Caregiverlist partners with aQuire Training Solutions to certify caregivers, increasing family confidence and quality care. - April 01, 2010 - aQuire Training Solutions
Career Step Launches New Medical Transcription Editor Training Program
Career Step has launched a new Medical Transcription Editor online training program designed to train students as quality medical transcriptionists as well as specialized medical transcription editors. - April 01, 2010 - Career Step
TEFL Institute Launches Facebook Group Pages for Alumni
TEFL Institute is pleased to announce the creation of country specific Facebook pages for perspective students and alumni. These public networking groups are ideal for people looking to reconnect or for students to learn more about TEFL Institute. - April 01, 2010 - TEFL Institute
Central Scholarship Bureau and the Leonard & Helen S. Stulman Foundation Partner to Fill a Void in Baltimore
The Leonard & Helen R. Stulman Foundation hosts a luncheon to connect scholarship recipients with employers and community advocates. - April 01, 2010 - Central Scholarship
Disaster Preparedness a Top Priority for One Southern California Company
Southern California FIRE & EMS is reaching out and sounding the preparedness alarm. - April 01, 2010 - Southern California FIRE & EMS
Out of the Box Events Takes Students on a History-Filled Scavenger Hunt to Madame Tussauds Hollywood
How can we teach high school kids about History without making them roll their eyes in boredom? Wax statues, of course. Out of the Box Events has created a new series of educational scavenger hunts at the world-renowned Madame Tussauds Hollywood. - April 01, 2010 - Out of the Box Events
Professional Traders Raised $35,000 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
Asia Charts Pte Ltd, a company formed by a group of professional traders that specialise in stocks and futures trading education, raised $35,000 for “The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund” at a Charity Seminar on 13 March 2010 at the DBS Auditorium. For the first time in... - March 31, 2010 - Asia Charts Pte Ltd
Instructor Rosemary Beam Joins Therapy in Transition as Mind and Spirit Coach
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Rosemary Beam on board as the organization’s Mind and Spirit Coach. - March 31, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Reinhardt College Expands Reach with New Online Programs
Reinhardt College explores the realm of online learning by offering its first ever programs with online options – an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Science in Fire Management. Both programs are scheduled to launch in January 2010. - March 31, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Honor Society Receives GEICO Partnership Excellence Award
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has been awarded a 2009 GEICO Partnership Excellence Award. The award recognizes individuals and organizations who through partnerships with GEICO, demonstrate their dedication and customer-focused service. - March 31, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Race to the Top Winners: Policy Innovators in Education Director Says "No More Business as Usual"
The Education Department’s decision to name just two “Race to the Top” winners “sends a strong message that this administration is not interested in business as usual,” according the director of the Policy Innovators in Education (PIE) Network. - March 31, 2010 - PIE Network
Brooks Institute Presents a Student Documentary of Chile
“Revelar Los Enlaces” features the journey of student documentarians. - March 31, 2010 - Brooks Institute
Moodlerooms and Datatel Offer Options for Data-Driven Learning Management - Solution Supported by Moodlerooms’ Enterprise-Level Services and Expanded Hosting Options
joule, Moodlerooms’ enterprise learning management platform, can now be hosted either on an institution’s existing network or on the Moodlerooms cloud. - March 31, 2010 - Moodlerooms
Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park, California - Martial Artists Raise Over $7000 for Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital
http://www.menlokuksool.com - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts and Character Development Center – Martial Arts Kids raise money for other kids at second annual Kick-A-Thon. - March 30, 2010 - Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park
Award-Winning, Patent-Pending Digital Signage Enclosure
In January 2010, CCS-Inc. released the Envirosealed® e4100 Digital Signage Enclosure, a cold rolled steel enclosure with a polycarbonate window designed to protect large format displays and media players used for digital signage in harsh environments. When integrated with a display and media player, the unit can replace traditional static signage or provide a new avenue of communication and is ideal for many applications. - March 30, 2010 - Comprehensive Computer Solutions
Scholarship Dedicated to California State University Dominguez Hills Student Adrian Rodriguez
The Rancho Dominguez Alumni Association (RDAA) announced that it will dedicate a scholarship to former California State University student Adrian Rodriguez. Adrian was born and raised in Artesia, California. His parents emigrated from Mexico. His father (Ezekial Rodriguez) was born and raised in La... - March 30, 2010 - Rancho Dominguez Alumni Association
Scholarship to CSU Students for Community Service
Miguel Torres wins 2010 Robert Hashimoto Scholarship. - March 30, 2010 - Rancho Dominguez Alumni Association
Get the Complete College Planning Edge at Free Seminar on March 30, 2010 at Verona High School
Parents of high school-aged students are invited to attend this free seminar at Verona High School on March 30, 2010 from 7-9 pm. The seminar, presented by Top-Tier Tutoring and A1 College Funding, will explore college preparation best practices, and ways to finance college without going broke. - March 29, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Annual Literacy Conference Keynote Speakers
Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education for the U.S. Department of Education, and author Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, will speak at the Florida Literacy Conference. - March 28, 2010 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Kids ‘R’ Kids Co-Owner Podcasts on Choosing a Preschool
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced the release of a podcast discussing the importance of choosing the right preschool for your child. In the podcast, Julie Moye, co-owner of the North Carolina... - March 28, 2010 - Kids R Kids
Solved Science CBSE X Board Paper 2010 Absolutely Free on meritnation.com
Meritnation.com now offers solved class X CBSE Science board paper (2010) absolutely free. - March 28, 2010 - Meritnation
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Presents Junior Summer Camps for Teens
The Italian language School Leonardo da Vinci created Junior Summer Camps for children and teens, a multicultural experience for learning a foreign language and having fun with new friends. - March 28, 2010 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Pacific Ridge School Upper and Middle School Students Compete, Rank in San Diego Science Olympiad Competition
From Bottle Rockets to Trajectories, Students Presented Visual Demonstrations of Projects on Carlsbad Campus. - March 27, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 Appointed Visiting Professor and Senior Executive-in-Residence at the Adelphi University School of Business
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 has been appointed as a visiting professor and senior executive-in-residence at the School of Business. The appointment is effective April 1, 2010. Mr. Driscoll brings with him more than 25 years of experience and... - March 27, 2010 - Adelphi University
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Finalist in Scholarship Program for Outstanding Black Americans
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that Kristen P. Ziegler has been named a finalist in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship competition. Since... - March 27, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
High Flying Employability and Skills Group Apprentice Catapults to Success
An eighteen year old Apprentice from Huddersfield became a human catapult for a day to raise money for Cancer Research UK. - March 27, 2010 - Employability and Skills Group
Expert Ingrid Kincaid Joins Therapy in Transition as Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Ingrid Kincaid on board as the organization’s Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach. - March 26, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
XL Group and OneLife Merge to Form a New Global Leader in Entrepreneur and Investor Education
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor reports education as No.1 ranked recommendation to improve the entrepreneurial environment by experts in 30 countries. Merger combines the products, training and events of Roger James Hamilton and Roy McDonald, including the Wealth Dynamics entrepreneur profiling system, and the OneLife entrepreneur education centres and resorts to address this need. - March 26, 2010 - OneLife International