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Enrich Financial Wellness Among "10 Most Valuable HR Technology Solution Providers of 2017"
The Enrich Financial Wellness Platform is honored as one of the "10 Most Valuable HR Technology Solution Providers of 2017," showing further confirmation that financial wellness education is one of the most popular employee benefits in the industry today. - December 05, 2017 - iGrad
OCN Credit 4 Learning Grants Accreditation to London TFE
London Training for Excellence has been granted accreditation by the OCN Credit4Learning (UK). This accreditation confirms that London TFE’s training courses adheres to the high quality standards specified by OCN Credit4Learning. This also means that those partaking in any of London... - December 04, 2017 - London Training for Excellence
London TFE Receive Recognition from the ILM
London Training For Excellence (TFE) has this week been recognised by the ILM as an approved centre for training and learning. Acknowledging London TFE’s hard work in delivering quality training courses not just in the UK but internationally too. The ILM is passionate about helping... - December 04, 2017 - London Training for Excellence
Ali Hammoud Becomes Youngest Stellar Scholars Avanti Awards Car Design Champion, is Virtually Assured Full-Ride Scholarship to Prestigious College for Creative Studies
Ali Hammoud becomes youngest Summa Cum Laude winner of the prestigious Stellar Scholars Avanti Awards in Automotive Design, cites his interest in drawing cars from age four. - December 04, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
Popular Market Drayton Spanish Classes Return to NSC for New Year
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be reintroducing the popular Spanish Classes for anybody wishing to take up a new language or refresh existing skills in the new year. The course is being delivered from January for 10 weeks, every Friday, 10-11:30am at the Festival Drayton Centre in Market... - December 02, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Vanessa G. Nelson to Hold Free Seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers"
Vanessa G. Nelson, President of Expert Human Resources, is holding a free seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers," on Tuesday, December 12, at the Hampton Inn and Suites - 6060 Rashelle Drive (located off Hill Road) from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - December 01, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
Over 300 Compton Unified Students Are Treated to a Play Day and Tennis Tips from US Open Women’s Champion Sloane Stevens
On Monday, November 27, over 300 students from 14 elementary schools across Compton Unified School District descended upon the beautiful UCLA Tennis Center, ready to show off their tennis skills and receive some pointers from one of the best, tennis star Sloane Stephens. This... - December 01, 2017 - Compton Unified School District
College Christmas Fayre is a Festive Hit
North Shropshire College (NSC) is celebrating the success of the first Christmas Fayre, which was held at the Walford Campus near Baschurch. The event saw a variety of stall holders exhibit their Christmas crafts and gifts, as well as a number of exciting festive activities including Santa’s... - December 01, 2017 - North Shropshire College
MUZZY BBC, the #1 Language Learning Program from Growing Minds Media, Named a BETT Award Finalist
Growing Minds Media's MUZZY BBC language learning program has been shortlisted for BETT's prestigious 2018 International Digital Education Resource award. - November 30, 2017 - Growing Minds Media
National Children’s Advocate & Author Offers Tools to Prevent Real-Life Tragedies Through Heartfelt Stories Packed with Powerful Messages About Kindness & Accountability
Lisa Ozalis-Graham is a children's advocate and author whose book, "The Adventures of Finley and Cisco," provides a tool for educators, parents, caregivers and mental health professionals to introduce the topics of bullying, kindness, resilience, forgiveness, tolerance and celebration of those who are different, kindness and standing up for what is right. - November 29, 2017 - Empower Kids, LLC
Non-Profit, PENCIL, Partners with OUTFRONT Media to Unveil Its Billboard for Good in Times Square, Helping NYC Students
PENCIL, a leading New York City non-profit connecting students to success, announced today the unveiling of its first-ever billboard for good, in partnership with OUTFRONT Media, one of the largest out-of-home companies in North America. Launched to coincide with "Giving Tuesday" and... - November 29, 2017 - PENCIL, Inc.
Up Up and Away with College Visit to Local Balloon Manufacturer
North Shropshire College (NSC) Engineering students had the chance to experience a taste of Hot Air Balloon and Inflatable Building Engineering with a recent trip to local business Lindstrand Technologies. The students were shown around the factory by David Hampson, Production Manager at... - November 28, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Dr. Alan Fein, Age 75, Promoted to Brown Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu West Hartford, CT
Black Belt Jim Hughes, with the blessing of his legendary teacher, Royce Gracie announces the promotion of Dr. Alan Fein to Brown Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. - November 27, 2017 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Penn State Chooses DonorDrive to Unite Philanthropy
The Penn State University has selected the DonorDrive Peer-to-Peer Fundraising platform and services to power all of their digital philanthropic outreach. Penn State THON™ (the world’s largest student-run philanthropy), Alumni Development, and DIY Crowdfunding Campaigns will join Four... - November 27, 2017 - DonorDrive
Slosberg College Solutions LLC Offers Free Seminar on College Support for Students with Learning Differences or ADHD
Slosberg College Solutions LLC offers a free seminar on "College Support for Students With Learning Differences or ADHD" on Wednesday, December 6 in Bridgewater, NJ. - November 24, 2017 - Slosberg College Solutions LLC
2017 National Art and Humanities Youth Program Awards Announced
At a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. this November, the nation's federal cultural agencies honored twelve Creative Youth Development programs from across the country for their work in providing excellent arts and humanities learning opportunities to young people. - November 23, 2017 - Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Squash Partnership Provides Opportunity to Low Income Students
Students of Empower College Prep, a public charter school based in Central Phoenix, will serve as the flagship program of Arizona Squash, Inc., a non-profit group that engages underserved Phoenix area youth with academic support, squash and wellness, mentoring, enrichment, and community service to develop high school ready middle schoolers, college ready high schoolers, and career ready adults. - November 22, 2017 - Arizona Squash, Inc.
Breaking Walls to Create a Live Learning Lab New Music Technology Suite Will be a Music Hub
The combination of passionate professors and motivated students sparked the vision for Montgomery County Community College’s new Music Technology Suite; a live learning lab where students can learn firsthand from music industry professionals who will be invited to use the facilities and share their experiences. - November 22, 2017 - Montgomery County Community College
New Book "101 Costly Hr Mistakes... And How to Fix Them" by Vanessa Nelson Released to Help Employers Avoid Costly HR Mistakes and Save Millions
Human Resources Expert, Vanessa Nelson, announces the release of her new book, "101 Costly HR Mistakes... and How to Fix Them." Nelson wrote her book due to her concerns regarding a constant rise in workplace lawsuits. “My goal has always been to protect organizations from expensive... - November 20, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
Cutting-Edge Preschool Announces Grand Opening
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool is nationally recognized as one of the top preschools in its class with industry-leading curriculum and distinctive services, and a new location is opening in Granite Bay, Calif. - November 18, 2017 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
Girls Gone Forex Announces GGFX University Fall Class of 2017
Girls Gone Forex proudly announces its final graduating class of 2017. - November 17, 2017 - Kiss Trading Academy
Professional Development Conference for Homestay Managers Addresses the Growing Demands for Host Families of the Increasing International Student Population in the US
Madeleine Golda, Cross-Cultural Training Director of EduBoston, and Executive Director of Bachson Academy, to Present at Toronto Event - November 17, 2017 - EduBoston
College Students Take Part in Poppy Selling
North Shropshire College (NSC) students recently took part in raising money for the Poppy Appeal. The students took to Oswestry Town Centre, at key locations outside the town’s retail establishments, to sell poppies for Remembrance Day on behalf of the Royal British Legion’s Oswestry... - November 17, 2017 - North Shropshire College
SANS Inc. Introduces New Pronunciation Activity Tool for Language Learners
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, has announced the introduction of a new Pronunciation Activity Tool integrated into SANSSpace™, the company’s web-based interactive language learning platform. It will be highlighted this week at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign... - November 15, 2017 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Monthly PADI IDCs at Gili Air, Gili Islands in Indonesia
Six PADI Course Directors at Oceans 5 Gili Air - November 15, 2017 - Oceans 5 Dive Gili Air
Fremont College Approved by the Department of Defense to Enroll Military Students Using Tuition Assitance Funding
Fremont College also releases new Military Student GPA Scholarship. - November 15, 2017 - Fremont College
Sci-Unison Fitness Seeks to Shatter Previous $15,000 Record in Annual Reps4Food Charity Fundraiser
In 2013 Mr. Sullivan organized the 1st Annual Reps4Food Challenge to raise money for those less fortunate on Thanksgiving. In 2016 the Sci-Unison Fitness Thanksgiving Food Drive raised over $15,000 dollars in less than one month across multiple states. In 2017 they seek to shatter that number in order to ensure that many of those in need will have a warm meal this year on Thanksgiving. - November 14, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Master GATE 2018 – An Exam by IES Master to Simulate GATE 2018 Environment
IES Master is going to conduct Master GATE 2018, a centre-based mock test for engineering students appearing in GATE 2018. The GATE 2018 mock test is scheduled to be held on 13 January, 2018 and 21 January, 2018. Under this initiative by IES Master, engineering students from civil, mechanical,... - November 14, 2017 - IES Master
Educhain Signs MoU with MENA College of Management
Educhain, a leading blockchain startup in educational technology, and MENA College of Management (MCM) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement a pilot of Educhain’s blockchain credentialing solution. Educhain enables academic institutions to issue... - November 12, 2017 - EduChain Inc.
NCAA-Licensed Commemorative UNC Basketball Backboard Now on Sale
College Championship Slam (CCS), a partnership headquartered in Arizona, where the NCAA basketball championship was held earlier this year, has released a limited-edition UNC-branded basketball backboard, hoop and ball to commemorate UNC's victory. This first-ever backboard licensed by the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) is available online at www.collegechampionshipslam.com, and will be distributed locally through a Charlotte-based distribution center. - November 11, 2017 - Denise Meridith
Lynn M. Celano Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Lynn M. Celano, of Aurora, Colorado, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Special Needs Education. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Educhain Participating in Dubai Future Accelerators
Educhain, a leading blockchain startup in educational technology, today announced that it is participating in the third cohort of the Dubai Future Accelerators program. Dubai Future Accelerators was launched in 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of... - November 09, 2017 - EduChain Inc.
College Shows Support for Entrepreneur Week
Business Students and Lecturers at North Shropshire College (NSC) have been busy preparing for the Global Entrepreneur Week which runs from the 13-17th of November. The event, which was originally announced in 2007, now comprises over 69 countries and provides an excellent opportunity for students... - November 09, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Causalius Partners with Virtual Rehab to Treat Patients Across the GCC Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Rehab expands its services offering to the Middle East region by signing an exclusive partnership with Causalius. - November 08, 2017 - Virtual Rehab
Aunt Bertha Makes Connecting Patients and Members to Social Programs Easier with Epic
In an effort to connect patients in need to social service programs, today Aunt Bertha announced it has launched an application in the Epic App Orchard. Aunt Bertha makes it easy for people facing social needs - and those who help others - to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and... - November 08, 2017 - Aunt Bertha
NumRush | A Fun Board Game That Changes How to Learn Math
Coming from Vietnam, this board game has made Math Exciting for Kids everywhere by fun gameplay and engaging storytelling all over the world. Now the game is available on Kickstarter. - November 08, 2017 - NumRush US LLC
North Shropshire College Celebrates Brilliant English and Maths Report
North Shropshire College (NSC) is celebrating the recent release of its Association of Colleges (AoC) The Market Intelligence Data Exchange Service (MiDES) Maths and English Progression Report. The report, which has been developed for the AoC by national research and consultancy service RCU,... - November 08, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Stargazers App Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Have you ever dreamt of peering through a telescope into our magnificent stars? That dream is within your reach. - November 07, 2017 - Stargazers.Space
Cyber Educators International (CEI) is Announcing Their New Organization Focused Exclusively on Cyber Educators at NIST’s NICE Conference
From highly experienced to new cyber educators, cyber educational tools and resources will be made available to members with support provided by industry and government sponsorships. - November 07, 2017 - Cyber Educators International
Educators Address Needs of Bloomington Public School Students at Recent Event Supporting Beth Beebe for School Board
On Thursday, November 2nd, an intimate group of Beth Beebe for School Board supporters gathered to hear the candidate speak on the needs of Bloomington students as they prepare for entering the workforce and society. Beebe’s platform includes promoting the Career and College Academy to... - November 06, 2017 - Beth Beebe for School Board
Power Design Completes Largest Student Housing Project in the Country at Texas A&M
Power Design partnered with Weitz Construction and Servitas to add 3,400 beds to their student housing portfolio with Texas A&M University Park West. - November 03, 2017 - Power Design
2017: LEORON Institute Becomes First Non-US Organization to Receive ASQ’s “Partner in Quality” Award
Dubai’s LEORON Professional Development Institute is the recipient of this year’s “Partner In Quality” award by the American Society Of Quality. - November 03, 2017 - LEORON Institute
One-Week Intensive Testing of Agricultural Innovation Broker Training Methods
On 23 October, teachers and trainers gathered together for a clear reason: to perfect the agricultural innovation broker training methodology of the CATAlySt consortia. - November 02, 2017 - Discovery R&D Center
CrowdReviews Partnered with Expology Announce: Biggest Education Exhibition of Pakistan to Take Place on 28-29 April 2018
The Higher Education & Training Exhibition will be held from 28 – 29 April 2018 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The largest Education Expo to be held in Pakistan, it will feature over 80 leading local and international universities, colleges and higher education institutes, various training... - November 02, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
Digitr - A Student Hallway Pass App Developed by a 12-Year Old
New York born, but Minnesota raised eighth grader Omar Elamri may just be the youngest person to have created an app now found in the Apple Store. Digitr, Omar’s student hallway pass app, started as a school project for Coders Unite (Omar’s student coding program) when he was just 12... - November 01, 2017 - Digitr
Knomadix Announces Partnership with Arlington ISD to Introduce Artificial Intelligence Based Math Solution
Knomadix announced a new partnership with Arlington ISD, with support from GM Arlington Assembly employees, to implement a cutting-edge digital solution to help students master numerical concepts and operations. Roark Elementary School will be the first school in the Arlington ISD to implement Knomadix’s Number Sense solution. Number Sense is the only app that features a dynamic number board to help students master math skills while developing critical thinking and cognitive skills. - November 01, 2017 - Knomadix Corp
Campus Sexual Misconduct: New Guidance and Updated Title IX Requirements
This webinar will provide a detailed analysis of the new “Q & A; A Campus Sexual Misconduct” guidance as well as information that schools need to know with regards to sexual harassment/misconduct investigations and their obligations under Title IX. - November 01, 2017 - Edupliance
Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa Awarded Sikhs in Education at the Sikh Awards 2017 in Toronto
Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa, PhD, was honored with the Sikhs In Education Award at the eighth annual Sikh Awards 2017, which took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto. This award is bestowed to any Sikh educational establishment, teacher or individual that is taking a strategic approach to recognizing, educating and developing the talent and skills within the community. - October 30, 2017 - Create Inner Peace
Healthy U is a "Go" for the New School Year at the Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA joins YMCAs throughout New Jersey in celebrating the annual Healthy U Fall kickoff in its youth programs on October 26th. - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Author Literally Writes the Book on Band Nerds
The phazelFOZ Company, LLC is happy to announce the release of "BAND = LIFE," an omnibus of the popular Band Nerds Book series by The 13th Chair. - October 30, 2017 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC