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Science Education Company Quadruples Its Size - - Hands-On Labs, Inc., Producers of LabPaqs, Expands Business by Moving to New Facility
Hands-On Labs, Inc., producers of LabPaqs, has more than quadrupled its size, moving to a 28,500 sq. ft. facility. LabPaqs are academically aligned collections of science materials for students to do experiments outside of a campus lab. Growth is related to the growing science distance learning market and a recent alliance with McGraw-Hill Higher Education. - May 13, 2009 - Hands-On Labs, Inc. - LabPaq
Builder Creates "Financially Responsible" Graduation Gift
Brand new to the market, read about an inexpensive but "priceless" graduation gift that will last for years after it's given. - May 13, 2009 - Dreamstar Publishing Corporation
India's First Online Digital Marketing Education Portal Launched by IICM
Creative Merchants, one of the world's leading digital marketing services group, is launching an online training program on digital marketing in India this year through its institute IICM. The program, IICM Certificate in Digital Marketing, is geared to help marketing students and brand marketers in India to gain professional digital marketing skills. The course is designed, managed and run by International Institute of Creative Marketing (IICM). - May 13, 2009 - International Institute of Creative Marketing
Developing Opportunities to Keep Ahead of the Curve
Business that train their staff are 2 1/2 times more likely to succeed than those that don't. Performance Through People, a midlands based training provider, can provide opportunities for businesses to achieve their development objectives with numerous funding intiatives. - May 13, 2009 - Performance Through People
SoftChalk Announces Lesson Challenge Winners
Three Chalkies to receive an award of $500 for their outstanding work. - May 12, 2009 - SoftChalk
LFB New Forex Service Offerings
TheLFB automates their signal service via Forex Global Management and releases its technical course to retail traders. - May 12, 2009 - The London Forex Broadsheet (TheLFB)
Financial Literacy Studies Have Very Distressing Results - Joseph Russo - National Council of Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy program delivery must be improved dramatically to reach Students and Adult Consumers, especially Minorities and Women who are victims in greater proportion. - May 12, 2009 - National Council for Financial Literacy
FMI LLC Releases Top Associate Degree Online Careers
Many Americans are either out of work now or maybe feeling uncomfortable about their current job situation, for these Americans a two year Associate Degree Online may be a good option. Onlineschoolsrus has just released it's list of top paying jobs for those with a two year Associate Degree online... - May 12, 2009 - FMI Visuals LLC
Employment Opportunities Brighter for Bilingual Workers
The demand for bilingual workers who can speak both English and Spanish is expected to increase. Spanish Language Source, an online directory of Spanish language schools in the U.S and abroad, can help those who are interested in advancing their professional careers by learning Spanish. - May 11, 2009 - Spanish Language Source
ING Direct Founder and CEO Arkadi Kuhlmann Visits the Drucker School of Management
Arkadi Kuhlmann, the founder and CEO of ING Direct and author of Code Orange, visited the Drucker School of Management to talk about how he has successfully implemented Peter Drucker’s principles in his organization. The visit was part of a unique Drucker school course called CEO Forum that... - May 10, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
New Perceptions Learning Center of Sugar Land is Delighted to Host a Lecture by International Author and Dyslexia Specialist Ronald D, Davis
Best-selling author, Ronald Davis, will present a public lecture on "The Gift of Dyslexia" on June 10th at Episcopal High School in Bellaire (Houston). It is estimated that 10-15% of the population struggles with dyslexia. Unfortunately, a large majority goes undiagnosed – despite... - May 10, 2009 - New Perceptions Learning Center
ACHS Offers Imagine American Scholarship to Veterans and Spouses of Active Duty Servicemembers
American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon, has been approved as a participating institution in the national Imagine America scholarship program. This scholarship offers veterans with expired military benefits and spouses of active duty servicemembers a one-time scholarship of... - May 10, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
ARISE Master Trainer to Conduct Dynamic Life Skills Training at Osceola Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Certified ARISE Life Skills Master Trainer Mario Perez is gearing up to conduct an intensive two-day training session. The training will assist the staff of ORJDC and others in teaching crucial life skills to the youth in their care. - May 10, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists® (ACAMS®) Has Approved KESDEE’s Anti-Money Laundering e-Learning Courses for CAMS Credits
ACAMS has approved KESDEE’s e-learning courses after a detail evaluation of the material presented to the certification department of ACAMS and their education and training department has agreed that these 6 courses meet their requirements and will earn each candidate a total of 3 CAMS credits when completed. - May 10, 2009 - KESDEE Inc.
Orange County's New 8-Week Self-Defense Program for Women
An 8-week program empowers women to become a force to be reckoned with by clarifying priorities and simplifying immediate reactions during a self-defense situation. - May 09, 2009 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
“College Connection” Event Unites Employers, Academia for Stronger Internships, Economy
Tech Collective, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Rhode Island (AICU) event showcases benefits and best practices for Internship hosting. - May 09, 2009 - Tech Collective
Math Conference in Denver - Summer 2009
Professional development conference includes workshops for administrators and teachers - May 09, 2009 - Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Coughlan Companies Awards $25,000 Grant to St. Paul Tutoring Program
Coughlan Companies, which includes Capstone Publishers and Mankato Kasota Stone, Inc., is awarding a $25,000 grant to the East Side Learning Center (ESLC), one of the largest and most successful year round tutoring programs serving children in kindergarten through 4th grade in St. Paul, Minn. In... - May 09, 2009 - Capstone
Kendall Hunt Publishing Plans Summer 2009 Talented and Gifted Gifted and Talented PD Conference in Texas
Professional development conference focuses on Project M3 and College of William & Mary Center for Gifted Education curricula. - May 09, 2009 - Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Hosts Spring Concert
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 the academy students will perform in the annual Spring Choral Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at Bayleaf... - May 09, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
SoftChalk Wins CODiE Award in Two Education Categories
SIIA named SoftChalk ‘Best Postsecondary Instructional Solution’ and ‘Best Education Technology Solution for Productivity/Creativity.’ - May 08, 2009 - SoftChalk
NSCS Celebrates Anniversary by Donating to Literacy Charity
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will make a donation of $1,500 to First Book to help with its mission to give disadvantaged kids their first book. NSCS is a nonprofit organization that recognizes and engages high-achieving college students at 235 universities. NSCS pledged to donate 10... - May 08, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Voice Coaches Annual Marketing Expo Another Success
Nearly 200 Voice Actors from throughout the US and Canada converged on Schenectady, New York's GE Theater for the 3rd Voice Coaches Annual Advanced Marketing Expo. - May 08, 2009 - Voice Coaches
Over 90% of Parents Recommend Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors client satisfaction survey results. - May 08, 2009 - Varsity Tutors
New Learn.com Product Release Benefits Human Resource and Training Professionals Around the Globe
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, today announced that on Sunday, May 3, 2009 the company deployed the latest release of its LearnCenter platform. This marks the largest Software as a Service (SaaS) deployment in the history of the industry as Learn.com has more users running the most recent release of their learning and talent management system than any other provider. - May 08, 2009 - Learn.com
Ozarks Technical Community College Training on the Cutting Edge
OTC will become the first college in the country to offer training in a new cutting-edge security software program. - May 08, 2009 - Ozarks Technical Community College
New Zealand Education Fair Draws Good Response in Madurai
The one-day New Zealand Education Fair organized by Raksam Study Abroad held in Madurai on April 16 saw a good response from students as they showed interest to know about the universities and colleges in that country. Representatives from a few Government institutions in New Zealand were there to... - May 08, 2009 - Raksam Study Abroad
Katherine Clark Joins SMARTHINKING as CEO
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that Katherine K. (Kathy) Clark has joined the company as CEO. Burck Smith, the company’s founder, will remain president of SMARTHINKING and will focus on... - May 08, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Jim Hord Tennis to Hold First Footwork Clinic
Weekend-long “Footwork-Only” Junior Clinic is first of its kind. Intense footwork fundamentals workshop entices Junior tennis players from around the country. - May 07, 2009 - Jim Hord Tennis, Inc.
Ashworth College Supports Metro Atlanta Summer School Teachers with "Kids in Need" Drive
Ashworth College announced today it’s plans to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank “Kids In Need” program. During the month of May, Ashworth administration and staff will donate new school supplies for area teachers in low-income schools. For some Metro Atlanta teachers,... - May 07, 2009 - Ashworth College
College Freshmen Report Inadequate Financial Resources to Finish College
Many first-year students report that they are concerned about finances, according to the 2009 National Freshman Attitudes Report, released this week by Noel-Levitz, the nation’s leading enrollment management consulting firm for colleges and universities. The fourth annual study examines... - May 07, 2009 - Noel-Levitz
Visions In Education K-12 Charter School to Support the Sixteenth Annual Pacific Rim Festival on May 17, 2009
Visions In Education, one of California's leading provider of Home schooling and Independent Study programs for students in grades K-12 will be supporting the 16th Annual Pacific Rim festival which displays the richness and diversity of many Pacific Rim cultures through cultural programs,... - May 07, 2009 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Author/Personal Trainer/Chiropractor Denounces Diet and Weight Loss Pills and Programs in New Book
In his new guide just released by Strategic Book Publishing, NY, Dr. David Robinson directly squares off against the diet and weight loss industry. - May 06, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
Center for Reproductive Medicine - IVF / ICSI / Micromanipulation Training
Embryology Academy for Research & Training is recognized research institute for IVF Training Programme for IVF / ICSI / ART Micromanipulation , Reproductive Medicine. - May 06, 2009 - Embryology Academy for Research & Training
FMI LLC Just Released Unclaimed Scholarships
Each year millions of dollars in scholarship awards go unclaimed. There are many reasons for this, but the most common is that students just did not know they existed. Another common reason is students feeling intimidated by the personal essay requirement. - May 06, 2009 - FMI Visuals LLC
Empire Medical Training Providing Education in Aesthetic Medicine - Aesthetic Procedures Training Programs
Empire Medical Training is a nationally recognized CME Training Institution for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses and other Health Care Professionals. All programs are fully accredited by the American Academy of Family Physicians to provide continuing education. - May 06, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
Paying for College Proves Painful for NH Parents in Today’s Economy
The economic downturn has slashed college savings. A new local business is helping New Hampshire parents devise creative strategies for paying for college. - May 06, 2009 - Your College Planning Authority
Intuit Inc. Founder Scott Cook Visits the Drucker School of Management
Scott Cook, the founder and chairman of Intuit Inc., visited the Drucker School of Management for an on-stage conversation with Rajiv Dutta, current Drucker Executive-in-Residence and former President, eBay Marketplaces, PayPal and Skype. The on-stage conversation titled “Harnessing the Power... - May 06, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
MindEdge’s PMP® Test Prep Course (Fourth Edition) Now Available
MindEdge is now offering its revised PMP® Test Prep Course (Fourth Edition) on the Winchester Center for Management Development and through its project management training partners. The Project Management Institute (PMI®) will update the Project Management Professional (PMP®)... - May 06, 2009 - MindEdge, Inc.
Two Forensic Science Majors from St. Andrews Serve Local Law Enforcement Internships
“There’s only so much you can learn from a book,” said Brittany Parrish, a senior Forensic Science major at St. Andrews Presbyterian. For her and classmate John Coppolo, going beyond the classroom this semester meant participating in law enforcement internships in Scotland County. Parrish landed at the Laurinburg Police Department while Coppolo experienced the Scotland Sheriff’s Department. - May 06, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Equestrian Captures Individual Riding Title
St. Andrews Presbyterian College sophomore Rob Jacobs won the national championship for the Novice Over Fences Class at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals on April 23 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. “I am so proud of this young man’s accomplishments,” said Peggy... - May 06, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
ThumbPeople Helping Families Affected by Swine Flu School Closings
ThumbPeople, Inc. supports preschool families and responds to school closings due to the Swine Flu. - May 06, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
LanguageCorps Programs Provide Opportunities in the Toughest Ever Job Market
2009 is shaping up to be one of the toughest job markets in decades for new and recent college grads. Fallout from the deepening recession includes record unemployment, and company downsizing across virtually every market category. The result? An extreme challenge for tens of thousands of first-time job seekers. LanguageCorps provides an excellent alternative through its innovative certification programs and job placement support in overseas locations. - May 05, 2009 - LanguageCorps
Global Company Offers International Internships to Help College Students Compete in Today's Challenging Job Market
College students this year are faced with launching their career during one of the most competitive job markets in the last two decades. Not only are jobs sparse and in high demand, but these graduates will be competing head-to-head for entry level positions with seasoned professionals laid off as... - May 05, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Joseph Russo Appointed as the Executive Director of The National Council of Financial Literacy
Joseph Russo has been appointed as the Executive Director of The National Council of Financial Literacy. The Council is located in Charlotte NC and focuses on personal financial literacy issues. - May 05, 2009 - National Council for Financial Literacy
Be Creative at Your Library -- Reading Keeps Summer from Turning Kids' Minds Into Jello
Summer reading helps keep kids constructively occupied during the vacation and improve grades in the fall. Libraries all across the country will be offering summer reading program "Be Creative at your Library." - May 05, 2009 - Flying Kitten Music
Former College Instructor Makes Far More Writing for College Textbook Publishers Than He Ever Did Teaching
John Soares, former college instructor and author of over 200 supplements for college textbooks, teaches others how to write textbook supplements in his new book Writing College Textbook Supplements: The Definitive Guide to Winning High-Paying Assignments in the College Textbook Publishing Market. - May 04, 2009 - John Soares, Freelance Writer
Philadelphia Teachers Are Gathering to Rewrite NCLB and Plant Trees: May 16
K-12 teachers, professors, lecturers, and assistant teachers are meeting to identify significant issues in education as a result of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and to develop a practical plan to resolve them. At the same time the attendees will be supporting the Seed-Our-Future program by using... - May 04, 2009 - One Voice
Dower and Associates, Inc. Participates in "Autism Awareness" Consortium in Leesburg, VA
On April 25, 2009 in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® and Leslie Andrews provided information about autism services and treatment options, local autism resources and the incidence of autism in Virginia at the Dower and Associates, Inc. vendor table at the 2nd Annual Loudoun County Autism Consortium sponsored by the Autism Pathway Foundation in Leesburg, VA. - May 04, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Varsity Tutors Announces Next Expansion: Austin, TX
Varsity Tutors expands service to Austin, Texas. - May 04, 2009 - Varsity Tutors