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Growing Stars Launches One-Month, Risk-Free, Online Tutoring Trial Offer
With One-Month of Risk-Free Online Tutoring, customers get eight scheduled tutoring sessions (two per week), everyday homework help, an Initial Assessment Test, access to Growing Stars Classroom Software, and periodic conferences with Growing Stars’ Academic Directors. The customer needs to pay only if completely satisfied at the end of the one-month risk-free trial period. This offer comes with absolutely no long-term contracts. - January 08, 2010 - Growing Stars Inc.
Top Vancouver Acting School, the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, Now Offers Classes On-Line for Free
Simon Longmore, Founder of Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, has created a new free website that teaches acting via acting video tutorials aptly named FreeActingTips.net. - January 08, 2010 - Vancouver Academy Of Dramatic Arts
New Self Healing Corkboard Released by Corkboards.us.com
This corkboard has rounded edges and a self healing cork surface to be used over and over again. - January 08, 2010 - DisplayShops
NSCS to Partner with Affinity Financial Management Services to Increase Revenue for Scholarships
NSCS and Affinity Financial Management Services have established a partnership to bring new revenue to the NSCS scholarship program. - January 08, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Tutors International, Providers of Private Tutors for Home Schooling, Supports Government Registration and Offers Help to Homeschooling Families
Tutors International has spoken out in support of government plans to register home schooling families in the UK, and outlines plans to help families with the registration process. - January 07, 2010 - Tutors International
Portraits of Literacy: The Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Photo Contest
First annual Florida Literacy Coalition photo contest. - January 07, 2010 - Florida Literacy Coalition
CCI College Search Will Align Your Interests with the Right College or University
CCI helps students find the best course with their college of choice. By obtaining the required college search and the appropriate educational institution students are now able to make sound choices that will affect their lives deeply. - January 07, 2010 - CCI - College Course Information
Strategy Praxis™ Institute Launches Strategy Blog
The Strategy Praxis™ Institute has launched a strategy blog at http://strategypraxis.blogspot.com/ where the Institute will be posting informative short articles on a variety of topics related to strategy and geared especially for entrepreneurs and business professionals. - January 07, 2010 - Strategy Praxis Institute
Cram iPhone is a Nominee in Best App Ever 2009 Awards as Best Education App
Cram for iPhone is a nominee in the Best App Ever Awards of 2009 as Best Educational App Overall and Best App for Middle School Kids. Cram is a popular flashcard and multiple-choice study app for the iPhone and iPod Touch and is perfect for students, teachers, or anyone else looking to study or... - January 07, 2010 - SimpleLeap Software, LLC.
Reproductive Medicine Courses in Mumbai, India
Embryology Academy for Research & Training in Mumbai is an IVF training Centre / institute in the field of assisted reproductive technologies offers Short course and hands on training. EART is recognized research institute for IVF Training Programme for IVF / ICSI / ART Micromanipulation, Reproductive Medicine located in Mumbai, India, Asia. - January 07, 2010 - Embryology Academy for Research & Training
New Training Science from the MMA Conditioning Association Leads to Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Having Super Human Ability
MMA Conditioning Coach Certification Course developed to make the world's most elite athletes even more powerful. - January 06, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Therapy in Transition Receives Positive Response to Website’s New Design
Therapy in Transition (TITO) launched its newly redesigned website in beta testing on Dec. 29, 2009, and the feedback continues to be overwhelmingly positive. Visitors describe the newly designed site as “professional,” “informative,” “user-friendly” and “inspirational.” - January 06, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
TWIB Helps Area Youth Become Self Sufficient and Productive Members of the Workforce
The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) received almost $1.8 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to provide tri-county in and out-of school youth aged 16-24 with employment and educational experiences though the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The SYEP ran... - January 06, 2010 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Top Canadian Acting School, the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, Takes on a New Personal Mission to Help Actors
Simon Longmore's, the founder of The Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts (VADA), personal mission is to help actors. He is offering scholarships that are worth over $20,000 for young people who may have financial obstacles and find it hard to follow their dream of being an actor. - January 06, 2010 - Vancouver Academy Of Dramatic Arts
TEFL Institute's Teaching Abroad Programs – The Adventure of a Lifetime
TEFL Institute has expanded its suite of services. The company’s success comes during a season when more and more people are realizing their professional ambitions lie in destinations outside the United States. TEFL Institute has attracted a growing number of candidates due in part to the... - January 06, 2010 - TEFL Institute
A Hip Cocktail Party at a Swanky Lounge Supports a Righteous Cause
W Hotel of New Orleans partners with SOSNOLA to raise funds for a valuable student workshop series. - January 06, 2010 - Save Our Schools NOLA
Special Education Resources Publisher Child1st Introduces New Help at Home Kit
Child1st Publications recently released the new Help at Home Kit, suitable for parents wishing to boost their children's reading ability without resorting to flashcard drill and memorization. - January 06, 2010 - Child1st Publications
BrainQuotient Partners with KYKO
BrainQuotient, KYKO Join Hands to take Education to a New Level. - January 06, 2010 - brainquotient.com
On Sat, January 16, 4pm–10pm: The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (CAEC) Will Have a Boston Market Family Fundraising Night
Help the NSBE-CAEC raise money and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time. Hand the cashier the Event Ticket when ordering. Boston Market will donate 15% of all sales (pre-tax) to NSBE-CAEC. - January 06, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Tutors International Urges Parents Considering Hiring a Full-Time Private Tutor to Begin in September 2010 to Apply Now
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, explains the reasons why parents considering hiring a full-time private tutor need to begin the process so far in advance - January 05, 2010 - Tutors International
Are Old-World Values Holding Back Korean and Japanese ESL Students? Toronto English School Chelsea Calls for Change at Start of New Decade.
English school principal calls for revolutionary change in New Year away from outmoded values he says are limiting East Asian ESL students’ progress. - January 04, 2010 - Chelsea Language Academy
TranscribeMyVideo.com – It’s Time to Learn Languages with Video
New Website Lets Language Learners Practice Listening Skills by Watching and Transcribing YouTube Video. - January 04, 2010 - Larnite Ltd
Green Collar Association Features Apollo Alliance
Green Collar Association’s December newsletter features lead article by Apollo Alliance. - January 04, 2010 - Green Collar Association
Unitek Education Announces Stratos Learning, a New Cloud-Computing Division
Unitek Education, a leader in high-tech computer training, announced their new cloud-computing division, Stratos Learning. This new division provides various training opportunities for those who seek education on cloud computing. Classes are currently offered at the Fremont California location and... - January 04, 2010 - Cloud Computing Training Courses at StratosLearning.com
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the New Year
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Learning to talk about money constructively--be it with a friend, spouse or financial professional--can be an effective first step in planning one's finances. Talking about money--one of the most daunting conversations--helps people get help, support and personal understanding in order to achieve their financial goals. - January 02, 2010 - LifeWise
First Time Home Buying 2.0 Class for San Mateo Buyers
Workshop for San Mateo’s first time home buyers will reveal how to avoid the 12 most costly home buying mistakes and low down payment loan programs. - January 02, 2010 - The RayChel Realty Group
Visegrad Review Welcomes Submissions for 2010 Issue
The Visegrad Review--an interdisciplinary, academic journal focusing on the history, politics, society, culture and economy of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia--welcomes essay submissions for its April 2010 issue. The English-language journal will appear in printed format, as well as online, and is edited by Christopher Adam, a lecturer at Canada's Carleton University. - January 02, 2010 - The Visegrad Review
Fitness Professionals Now Have Career Option in the World if Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) launches a new division to address the need for structured strength and conditioning for the rapidly growing sport of mixed martial arts. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Par Breakers Golf Academy Get National Recognition
Par Breakers Golf Academy get Honorable mention by US Kids Golf. - January 01, 2010 - Par Breakers Golf Academy Live
U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Get an Opportunity to Have a Thriving Career as a Personal Fitness Trainer
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) gains GI Bill approval for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
UT Southwestern Medical Center to Incorporate PMI Certification Training for Its Medical Office Professionals in 2010
Practice Management Institute® (PMI) and UT Southwestern Medical Center today announced the debut of a new certification track for medical office professionals at the Dallas campus. Enrollment will begin next week with new classes opening up over the next several months. UT Southwestern, one... - January 01, 2010 - Practice Management Institute
Visiting Artist Program Launches at Pasadena Special Education School
Cartoonist for Comic Strip “Cathy” Visits Students and Gives Hands-On Demonstration - January 01, 2010 - Hillsides
U.S. Green Building Council Approves 11 New RedVector Online Courses
Thirty-four additional course hours bring RedVector’s USGBC-approved total to 95 hours of green building and design online education RedVector, the company that offers the most complete line of online LEED exam preparation products in the marketplace, has just received the U.S. Green... - December 31, 2009 - RedVector
Education Online Services Corp. Announces Hire of Jason London as Vice-President of Admissions and Financial Aid
Education Online Services Corp. announces the hire of Jason London as Vice-President of Admissions and Financial Aid to assist with development and implementation of admissions and financial strategies for the company’s services to its educational partner institutions. - December 31, 2009 - Education Online Services Corp
Web Marketing Team Presents Fashion and Design Courses in Milan
Fashion, design, marketing, communication and photography courses in the cosmopolitan city of Milan, Italy. - December 31, 2009 - Web Marketing Team srl
Newly Redesigned Website Launches January 2010 with an Online Learning Environment - TLC
Therapy in Transition (TITO) launches a newly redesigned website providing membership privileged benefits such as private discussion forums moderated by a panel of experts dedicated to supporting member’s personal and professional success and Tito’s Learning Center or TLC where individuals can enroll in online courses to broaden their skills and knowledge. - December 30, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Setcom Releases 2010 Calendar of Events for Fire-Rescue and Safety Personnel
Setcom’s calendar provides a “one-stop shop” experience for fire industry professionals to choose from a comprehensive list of training events. - December 29, 2009 - Setcom Corporation
Classroom Investing Simulations Reinforce Inaccurate Concepts for Students. Jetlag Learning Combats Problem with Dynamic, Online Simulation, simCEO.
Teachers have created a new investing and entrepreneurial simulation to overcome misconceptions in popular investing simulations. Played entirely online, SimCEO allows students to 1) Create companies (business plans), 2) Research each others' companies, and 3) Buy/Sell shares of stock which immediately influence prices. SimCEO is getting strong teacher reviews for its ability to energize students and apply classroom skills in a meaningful and authentic way. - December 29, 2009 - Jetlag Learning
Area Designer Teaches Advanced Typography
On December 18th, 2009, Tyler Dockery, creative lead at Dockery Design, a Raleigh Graphic Design Firm was asked as a special favor by Wake Tech to return and teach coursework in Advanced Typography. - December 29, 2009 - Dockery Design
The Math Doctor Tutoring Service Receives 2009 Best of Glendale Award
The Math Doctor Tutoring Service has been selected for the 2009 Best of Glendale Award in the Tutoring School category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the... - December 26, 2009 - The Math Doctor Tutoring Service
Listen as Steven Janett Discusses His Career as a Real Estate Broker on New Episode of "Ear on Careers" Podcast Series
“Ear on Careers” podcast series interviews award-winning Steven Janett, Real Estate Broker, in latest episode. Listen as Janett offers advice to those contemplating a career in real estate. - December 25, 2009 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Tom Joyner Foundation® and Denny’s Celebrate Single Parent Student Scholars at Black Colleges
Tom Joyner and Denny's partnership has distributed more than $75k in scholarships to help parents finish their college education. - December 25, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Tom Joyner Foundation Kicks Off 2010 Fund raising Campaign
Foundation will help 11 Historically Black Colleges & Universities raise money to help students complete their education. - December 25, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Eastern University Website Earns a Superior Grade
The Pennsylvania Christian University Earned the Third Highest Score Given by EDU Checkup. Criteria Included Graphics and Imagery, Content and Navigability and Coding. - December 24, 2009 - Eastern University
Baby Fingers Announces Sign Language Programs for Teens and Adults
Baby Fingers LLC, a New York based sign language learning center primarily offering lessons to babies and children, expands their offerings to include teenagers and adults. Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, a NYC music therapist and teacher of the Deaf, has added sign language... - December 24, 2009 - Baby Fingers
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at Council of Independent Colleges’ 2010 Presidents Institute
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading full-service advertising agency specializing in postsecondary education, announces its attendance at the Council of Independent Colleges’ Presidents Institute. The invitation-only event, which will be held from Jan. 4-7, in Marco Island, Fla., brings... - December 24, 2009 - PlattForm Higher Education
Student Volunteers Give Rehabilitation Center Patients New Holiday Looks
Students from the barbering program at Atlanta Technical College (ATC) provided complimentary holiday grooming services to patients at the Crestview Rehabilitation Center. - December 24, 2009 - Atlanta Technical College
NPPD/FPS Awards 5 Year Contract for Enhanced Metal Detectors to CEIA USA
CEIA USA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five year contract by FPS for the supply of Enhanced Walk-Through Metal Detectors, model 02PN20 for the protection of Federal buildings. The 02PN20 is already deployed in the majority of US airports and is in use by many other Federal... - December 23, 2009 - CEIA USA
Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Dr. Reece Manley to be Recognized at Ceremony by Lambda Pride
Advocate USA, LLC, owner of Texas Research and Investment and The Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Reece Manley cites Humanatarian Award from Lambda Pride. - December 23, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
A Year on from the Credit Crunch, Tutors International Reports a 60% Growth in Full-Time Private Tuition Provided to UK Families
A recent analysis of enquiries and sales figures during the last five years has revealed a 60% growth for Tutors International in private tuition contracts, as a proportion of last year's UK based figures - December 23, 2009 - Tutors International