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PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with OAK Solutions Network
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - June 08, 2016 - PECB
The Sexual Reawakening Virtual Summit Features 33 Leading Sexologist Interviews
Sexology is a comprehensive field of study and training. Each participant in the summit has devoted their life’s work to better understanding the complexities of sexual attitudes, desires, behaviors and the interactions with other aspects of an individual’s life. This exciting, educational and innovative event begins on Monday, June 6th and continues through June 25th. - June 04, 2016 - CreateHealingAndLoveNow.com
SleepSafe Drivers® and NATERA Team Up to Educate About Fatigue and Sleep Management in the Transportation Industry
SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leaders in Fatigue Management Programs for the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs, will discuss sleep apnea and answer industry specific questions related to OSA and fatigue management during a special webinar on June 8th. - June 04, 2016 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
eTech LED and CESA Purchasing Partner to offer LED Lighting Through the Wisconsin Education Purchasing Program
eTech LED partners with CESA Purchasing (Cooperative Education Service Agency 2) to offer LED lighting lamps and fixtures to the school districts and municipalities through the State of Wisconsin Education Purchasing Program. As an Approved Vendor, all members can purchase pre-approved products such as LED light tubes and troffers directly from eTech LED with pre-negotiated, preferred pricing. - June 04, 2016 - eTech LED
California Supreme Court Reverses Conviction of William Richards
Wrongful conviction based largely on discredited bite-mark science - June 03, 2016 - California Western School of Law
US Department of Education Joins the Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community
The Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community, formerly the SIF Association, is proud to announce their newest member to the Community, the US Department of Education. - June 03, 2016 - Access 4 Learning Community
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Experts - DEV
“This partnership addresses a specific market need. Organizations are looking to simplify integration, and I believe that with Experts - Dev this can be managed,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - June 03, 2016 - PECB
PECB Expands the Partnership with Corsair Management Services
This partnership will ensure that PECB and Corsair will give their contribution and experiences in organizing and providing audit and certification services, which will help organizations to continually improve their performance with the management system, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 standards. - June 03, 2016 - PECB
CommLab India Participates in LectoraLive Video Broadcast
CommLab India participated in the LectoraLive! Your Inside Track into Lectora video broadcast and shared its experience working with Lectora tool for creating e-learning courses. - June 02, 2016 - CommLab India
Christian Publishing Company Will be Launching a New Interfaith Guide This Summer
A new interfaith guide will soon be available to the public. As the world seems to be searching for peace where ever it can be found, world leaders like Pope Francis have put inter-religious dialogue at the top of their agendas. Other religious leaders are also encouraging interfaith education in a move towards ecumenism and understanding. - June 02, 2016 - Search for Peace
Academy Conversion and Management Conference - 13th July 2016, Birmingham
With the Government’s recent assertion that all ‘requires improvement’ and ‘inadequate’ schools are required to convert to academy status, with an ultimate goal of achieving countrywide academisation, Capita’s Academy Conversion and Management Conference is... - June 02, 2016 - Capita Conferences
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with The Nine Training Center
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership. I personally feel profoundly honored and exceedingly delighted to sign this agreement with The Nine Training Center,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - June 02, 2016 - PECB
University of California at Los Angeles Extension and Univariety Launch Asia’s First Green Belt Certification in Global Career Counselling
GCC would be India's first career counselling course in collaboration with University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension; The self-paced 40-hour online career-oriented course will have a mix of technical skills, counselling skills and practical learning. - June 02, 2016 - Univariety
Allied Real Estate Schools Launches 8-Hour SAFE Continuing Education Courses
Allied’s CE courses are designed to satisfy the NMLS CE requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators. - June 01, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
Local Company Sponsors Flint Bug Exhibit
Local Michigan lawn care company, Lush Lawn and it's tree-division, Safari Tree, recently took on the responsibility of sponsoring the Sloan Museum's 'A Bug's World' exhibit in Flint. On May 21st, 2016 Lush Lawn & Safari Tree's CEO & Owner, Aaron Samson, attended the Sloan Museum's opening... - May 31, 2016 - Safari Tree
Thomas Williams Recognized as a Prominent Business Leader for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been recognized as a Prominent Business Leader for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition. This award is bestowed upon Mr. Williams for showing dedication, determination, perseverance and a willingness to "go the extra... - May 29, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Quality Academy Egypt
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner with Quality Academy Egypt,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 29, 2016 - PECB
Goa Institute of Management Announces Program on People Management Skills
The Executive Learning Solutions programs at GIM provide an intense and transformative learning experience designed to fit the constraints of seasoned mid-career executives. The programs will equip the participants with the various critical capabilities to succeed in an ever-changing global business environment. - May 29, 2016 - Goa Institute of Management
Elaine Swann's "Power of Polite" Program Summer Classes for Kids & Teens
Elaine Swann's Leadership Academy is launching it's Power of Polite Summer classes in Etiquette and Life Skills for Kids and Teens. - May 27, 2016 - Elaine Swann Enterprises
Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool® Financial District to Host Workshop by Alina Adams
Arts-Based Child Care Provider Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool® Offers Free “Getting into NYC Kindergarten” Workshop in June. - May 27, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with GFI: Polytechnique Sousse
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner GFI: Polytechnique Sousse,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 27, 2016 - PECB
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Corsair Management Services
“We are very excited for this agreement, and it is our obligation to provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership. I personally feel profoundly honored and exceedingly delighted to sign this agreement with Corsair,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 26, 2016 - PECB
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with ThinkHR s.a.r.l
“PECB has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 25, 2016 - PECB
Mediator/Attorney to Present Scholarship
Mediator/attorney Brenda Waugh will travel to Marlinton, West Virginia this week to present a scholarship to a graduating student from Pocahontas County High School. - May 25, 2016 - Brenda Waugh
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon to Visit Reinberg Elementary School on the Northwest Side of Chicago to Teach Students About History and Science of Ballooning
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and crew will visit Reinberg Elementary School in Portage Park on June 6 to present an educational program about the history and science of hot air ballooning. - May 25, 2016 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Elected Officials and Candidates Celebrate Armed Forces Day in Fort Harrison
Fort Harrison in Clearwater hosts special celebration honoring armed forces and veterans for Armed Forces Day. - May 25, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
"Exploring The Core" App Series Provides Valuable Tools for Educators and Parents
One teacher from Los Angeles demystifies state standards. - May 24, 2016 - Greg Mullen
Free Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls at Northridge High School
Jeff Lisath Head Boys Basketball Coach at Dayton Northridge High School is offering a free basketball camp for boys and girls passing to grades 5th-12th. This is open to any school. The camp is sponsored by Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries and Hoop Culture and will include instruction from former college basketball players and special professional guest, including Morgan Jones. Coming out of High School Morgan was ranked the 9th nationally. - May 24, 2016 - Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries
Williamsburg Preschool & Daycare Debuts Blik’s “No Sleep Till Brooklyn”
Arts-Based Childcare Provider Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool® Features Brooklyn-centric Art at 17 North 6th Street Location - May 22, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
BuyTestSeries Raises Seed Investment from eClerx Services Limited & AntHill Ventures
BuyTestSeries.com, an education marketplace that aims to become an ecosystem for supplementary educational needs, today announced that it had raised seed funding from BSE listed eClerx Services Limited & Hyderabad based VC AntHill ventures. - May 22, 2016 - Talentick EduSolutions Pvt Ltd
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Cornerstone Engineering
“Cornerstone Engineering is committed to build and maintain upon healthy choices, therefore, we are very enthusiastic for this agreement and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 22, 2016 - PECB
Hoboken Apple Montessori School Sinatra Drive Celebrates 100th Day of School
Hoboken Apple Montessori Schools on Sinatra Drive commemorates its 100th day of school. The preschool opened its doors to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners in the community on January 4, 2016. The school is the second Hoboken location for Apple Montessori Schools. - May 20, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools
Christopher Columbus Gets New Identity 510 Years After Dying
“COLUMBUS - The Untold Story” a new book by Manuel Rosa is based on half-a-lifetime of investigative research in seven countries, and completely rewrites the history books: Columbus was not Italian, as we had all been told, but of Polish royalty! Rosa's biography of Christopher Columbus is released on 510th Anniversary of the discoverer’s death. The book had been published in Portugal, Spain, Poland and Lithuania, but never in English, until now. - May 20, 2016 - Outwater Media Group
New Book Examines Men's Growing Disinterest in Marriage and Monogamy
Author Alan Roger Currie's new Amazon Kindle eBook entitled "The Beta Male Revolution" is sure to cause some controversy and provocative discussions regarding dating rituals in today's challenging dating scene. "The Beta Male Revolution" specifically examines heterosexual men's growing disinterest in entering into strictly monogamous marriages with women, and instead choosing to either remain single indefinitely or engage in "openly polyamorous" relationships with multiple romantic companions. - May 20, 2016 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Speaksli EdTech Startup Selected as a Finalist in 2016 MassChallenge Switzerland
Speaksli, a 2016 finalist in the prestigious MassChallenge Switzerland startup accelerator program, is an EdTech startup focused on helping refugees in Germany acquire essential language and cultural integration skills. This release covers the growth in the size of the immigrant population and explains how the Speaksli animated language learning platform is the ideal solution to help refugees in Germany learn German so that they can comply with the 3-year mandate to keep their residency rights. - May 20, 2016 - Speaksli
Record Setting Penn Relays on Rekortan Track Surface
The 2016 Penn Relays held at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania on April 28 – 30 were the first run on the new Rekortan track. Speed was expected and the relays did not disappoint. Several records and bests were set on the new Rekortan track surface, in spite of difficult wind... - May 20, 2016 - APTRekortan
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Sentinel Africa Consulting LTD
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership. I personally feel profoundly honored and exceedingly delighted to sign this agreement with Sentinel Africa Consulting LTD,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 20, 2016 - PECB
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Dynamic Safety
“It is increasingly important for PECB to continue encouraging and building partnerships all over the world. We are highly impressed with the work of Dynamic Safety, and that is why we have expressed our interest for this partnership. We hope that our common work will be a long-term successful journey by providing ISO-based training courses in Singapore. PECB is bound to offering qualitative services and objective evaluation,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 19, 2016 - PECB
The Law Office of Michael D. Waks Announces Essay Contest for Students Living with a Disability in Los Angeles County
Attorney Michael D. Waks is offering a $1,000 award to the winner of the Michael D. Waks Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited university or college, in California, living with a disability, are invited to participate. - May 19, 2016 - Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer & Car Accident Attorney Michael D. Waks
Source One’s Latin America Liaison to Become an Inaugural Member of The Mexican Entrepreneur Association in Chicago
This week, Source One’s Latin America sourcing pundit Diego De la Garza becomes an inaugural member of the Chicago chapter of the Mexican Entrepreneurs Association (AEM). Recognized for his work in building relationships with academic and business leaders in Mexico, as well as educating... - May 18, 2016 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Colorado State University Partners with Cognii to Bring AI Technology to Online Education
Cognii’s Virtual Learning Assistant technology will power personalized tutoring in online courses this fall. - May 18, 2016 - Cognii
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Trampil Sistem Manajemen
“It is increasingly important for PECB to continue encouraging and building partnerships all over the world. We are highly impressed with the work of Trampil Sistem Manajemen, and that is why we have expressed our interest for this partnership. We hope that our common work will be a long-term successful journey by providing ISO based training courses in Indonesia. PECB is bound to offering qualitative services and objective evaluation,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 18, 2016 - PECB
The Center for Nonviolent Communication is Overjoyed to Present the Lee Lab for Life-Enriching Education USA - Albuquerque, NM July 24- 29, 2016
This Applied NVC Lab is designed for explorers and pioneers in Life-Enriching Education - school teachers, administrators, counselors, educators in youth programs, Nonviolent Communication trainers (certified trainers and certification candidates) - who share the intent to explore and apply the vision of Life Enriching Education. - May 17, 2016 - The Center for Nonviolent Communication
WindyCityThings, an Internet of Things Conference, June 23-24, 2016 in Chicago
Produced by WisdomGroup, the WindyCityThings conference brings makers, hardware manufacturers, and software developers together June 23-24, 2016 at South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago for two days of IoT education, collaboration, and problem-solving. - May 17, 2016 - WisdomGroup
Cedar Brooks’ Howard Slater Coaches Teens on Financial Literacy
Howard Slater, partner and principal of Cedar Brook Financial Group, and consummate volunteer devoted to teaching financial literacy to students, completed courses at two Cleveland schools. - May 16, 2016 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Krishna Consultants Announces GRE Summer Batches 2016
Krishna Consultants, one of the leading Studies Abroad Consultancy firms in Nagpur is launching its GRE Summer Batches scheduled on 20th May '16 and 27th May '16 for students aspiring for admissions to Top Ranked Universities in the US, Germany and Canada. Krishna Consultants is popular amongst the... - May 16, 2016 - Krishna Consultants
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino Publishes Issues, Strategies, and Concerns in Education Today – a Collection of Essays
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, located in Fairfax County, Virginia has published the second edition of Issues, Strategies, and Concerns in Education Today – A Collection of Essays. This latest edition includes discussion of the impact of social media as an agent of socialization as well as an updated essay on the recently revamped SAT Exam. - May 15, 2016 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with MyCrypto
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 15, 2016 - PECB
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with DQS-HK in Training Service
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner DQS-HK,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - May 15, 2016 - PECB