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Third Street Music School Settlement Awards the New York Community Trust Harris Scholarship
Three $25,000 scholarships awarded to college-bound students graduating from NYC public high schools. - April 20, 2016 - Third Street Music School
ExpoMarketing Supports Bemidji State University Design Program
ExpoMarketing, a trade show booth rental company based in Tustin, California, is proud to have three graduates of the exhibit design program at Bemidji State on its team. Jorge Navarro and Patrick Trepanier are heading up ExpoMarketing’s exhibit design department. Both are highly skilled... - April 20, 2016 - ExpoMarketing Group LLC
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with EN2SOL PNP LTD
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner EN2SOL,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - April 20, 2016 - PECB
Boston Ethical Community Announces Launch of Grants Program
The Boston Ethical Community, a Cambridge-based nonprofit, announced today the launch of a grantmaking initiative, the first in the organization’s history. The organization will begin accepting proposals on April 18, 2016, and expects to announce the award of the first grant this fall. The... - April 16, 2016 - Boston Ethical Community
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Fitness Fair for the Community, Promotes Overall Well-Being
The Nashville Church of Scientology welcomed the community to a Fitness Fair in honor of World Health Day. - April 16, 2016 - Drug Free South
St. Petersburg Human Rights Group Warns of Deadly “Side Effects” of Psychiatric Drugs
Citizens Commission on Human Rights St. Petersburg in Russia continues campaign to educate students, educators and medical professionals on the harmful effects of psychiatric drugs with a private screening of the documentary Dead Wrong: How Psychiatric Drugs Can Kill Your Child. - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Launch of an Innovative, Multifunctional E-Learning Platform for European Neighbourhood Countries
Nowadays, it is almost impossible to consider effective and innovative teaching and learning channels without linking them with the Virtual Learning Environment, Information and Communication Technologies and tools for personalising the education for learners (e.g. B-learning). The development of... - April 15, 2016 - E-Platform for Neighbourhood
Employee Financial Wellness Program Enrich Wins Education Program of the Year Award
Employers are partnering with workers to ease financial stress. - April 13, 2016 - iGrad
Automatic Laundry and Purchase College Partner for Campus Laundry Services in Resident Halls
Automatic Laundry Services Co., Inc. today announced it has signed a long-term agreement to provide state of the art student laundry services to the more than 2,700 resident students at Purchase College. Automatic Laundry’s offering of best-in-class laundry equipment, laundry monitoring... - April 13, 2016 - Automatic Laundry
Carol Lynn Richardson Recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Carol Lynn Richardson of Saline, Michigan has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of childcare. About Carol Lynn Richardson Ms. Richardson has almost 50 years experience in the... - April 13, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Get ITIL V3 Foundation Certification at Affordable Price from certxpert.com
ITIL v3 Foundation certification is one of the most popular certifications that an IT professional can have on their resume. This ITIL v3 credential is the newest in the latest of options offered by ITIL. Certxpert.com which is a leading IT certification provider offers ITIL v3 Foundation... - April 13, 2016 - Certxpert.com
Itransition’s Super Park Named the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Project
Itransition, a full-cycle outsourced software development services provider, is pleased to announce that one of its multiple CSR projects, Super Park, has been selected as one of the best CSR by the IDEA Foundation. - April 12, 2016 - Itransition
Sand Springs Public Schools Choose Noah’s Park & Playgrounds’ Custom Design for Pratt Elementary School
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will install a large, 5-12 age play structure, along with and an ADA wheelchair accessible Sway Fun® Glider at Pratt Elementary, in Sand Spring Oklahoma this Summer. - April 11, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with A.J Lanre Consults Limited
“A.J Lanre Consults Limited Partner 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. - April 10, 2016 - PECB
This Weekend Yuri’s Night Celebrates 55 Years of Human Spaceflight at 200 Events Worldwide
This weekend, at 200+ events in more than 50 countries across the globe, Yuri’s Night celebrates the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight into space on April 12, 1961 and the 35th anniversary of the first Space Shuttle launch, STS-1. - April 09, 2016 - Yuri's Night
Global eTraining Named SIIA Education CODiE Award Finalist in Three Categories
The Generator 2.0 and The Plug-In both earn prestigious education industry recognition. - April 09, 2016 - Global eTraining
Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center Moves to New Office in Richmond California
Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center is moving to a new facility in Richmond California just in time for the Spring II term that begins April 25. The Richmond location is in an updated, modern building located at 3150 Hilltop Mall Road, and it features easy access with increased parking,... - April 09, 2016 - Maria Oliveira
Selsius and Alpine Security Partner to Offer Cybersecurity Training
High-profile data breaches at Target and eBay affected 70 million and 145 million consumers, respectively. Data breaches cost businesses $400 million in 2014 alone. These revelations from the 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report have led to a new partnership between Selsius™ Corporate & Career Training and Alpine Security. - April 08, 2016 - Alpine Security
Queen of SF Bay Area Radio Christie James to Host Pro Wrestling Fundraiser
Pro Wrestling Revolution is pleased to announce the Queen of Bay Area Radio Christie James will be the host of Reina de la Revolucion! Christie has been on the Bay Area airwaves since 2004 and can currently be heard daily as a host of the Chino and Christie in the Morning Show on 98.1 KISS FM. - April 08, 2016 - Pro Wrestling Revolution
T-9 Mastered, Inc., Prepares Investigators for the Challenges of Conducting Campus Sexual Assault Investigations
Was Angie sexually assaulted at a college party? Or did William have Angie’s affirmative consent to have sex? This “he said-she said” conflict between two fictional college students mirrors the real-life scenarios that Title IX investigators typically confront, and is a key... - April 08, 2016 - T9 Mastered, Inc.
Sedika Technologies Appointed as Official Representative for PECB Services in Latin America
“We are honored to assign Sedika Technologies as our representatives in the Latin American territory,” said Eric Lachapelle, PECB’s Chief Executive Officer. - April 08, 2016 - PECB
Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. Recognized as a VIP by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. of Columbia, Tennessee has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of higher education. About Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. Ms. Greenfield is retired after 40... - April 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Free Education & Enrichment Resource Fair: Los Angeles; Sunday 4/24/2016, Skirball Cultural Center
Looking for quality educational options and solutions for your children? Attend this free community event with Resources specializing in Learning Differences, Multilingual Education, Gifted and 2e, Educational Therapies, Tutoring and Test Prep, Online and Non-Traditional Education, as well as Enrichment opportunities in the Arts, Sports and Technology. - April 07, 2016 - Parents Education League of Los Angeles
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Global Training & Management Solutions International Plc
“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 Global Training & Management Solutions International Plc,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - April 07, 2016 - PECB
Bloom and Adventure to Fitness Launch First-of-Its-Kind Fundraiser
Exclusive partnership provides schools an opportunity to raise money and earn wellness-based incentives from the nation’s leading educational fitness provider. - April 06, 2016 - Bloom
Yuri’s Night Teams Up with Disney Junior's "Miles from Tomorrowland" to Inspire Young Kids' Interest in Human Spaceflight
Yuri’s Night has teamed up with Disney Junior's hit intergalactic animated TV series "Miles from Tomorrowland" to release a special at-home party kit of activities, recipes, and crafts for kids and their families in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight into space on April 12, 1961. - April 05, 2016 - Yuri's Night
Smarter Toddler® Begins Competitive Hiring Process for Teachers
Leading Childcare and Early Childhood Education Provider Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool® Selects NYC’s Top Tier Teachers for Elite Programs in New Financial District and Williamsburg Locations - April 05, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
Palmyra Destruction Situation Update
DigitalGlobe Satellite Imagery released on March 30, 2016 has shown new damage to the Valley of the Tombs, the Western Necropolis, and the Southeast Necropolis of Palmyra. This is the first new satellite imagery of Palmyra since September 2015, which was analyzed in the ASOR Cultural Heritage... - April 03, 2016 - ASOR
VOENA Kicks Up Its Heels and Raises Funds for Its Music Programs with an Evening of Dancing, BBQ and Beer on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 pm at the Lagunitas Brewing Co.
VOENA Children’s Choir will host an evening of dancing, BBQ and beer “Western Style” on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Lagunitas Brewing Co. located at 1280 N. McDowell Boulevard in Petaluma. This fun-filled evening will include live music by Dginn, a 4 to 8 piece high-energy dance band, special performances by VOENA students, a live and silent auction, and delicious BBQ and Lagunitas beer. All proceeds benefit VOENA's life changing music programs for youth. - April 01, 2016 - VOENA
Smarter Toddler® Celebrates 14 Years of Instilling a Love of Art, Music & Learning in NYC Children
Leading Arts-Based Nursery & Preschool, Smarter Toddler®, Continues to Provide High Quality Childcare and Early Childhood Education Services to New York City Families for 14 Years - April 01, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
The Heights Foundation Announces The Harlem Heights Community Charter School
The Heights Foundation announces the opening of Lee County’s newest tuition-free public charter school. The Harlem Heights Community Charter School, located at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers will serve kids kindergarten through grade 3. The school’s vision is to... - April 01, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with NL Consulting
“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. - April 01, 2016 - PECB
16 Noted Black Women Artists and Activists Gather to Uplift Women; Sunni Patterson, Dominique Christina and Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka to Appear
The Truth2Power Women’s Conference gathers Black women on April 1-2, 2016 at Prince Hall Masonic Temple in Washington, DC. This inaugural event will be two days of learning, love, and sisterhood to appreciate, celebrate, and discuss the power of the identity and abilities of the Black... - March 31, 2016 - Social Art and Culture
Lifetime VIP Member, Marion Rifkind, Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Marion Rifkind of Houston, Texas has been selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Language Interpretation Services. - March 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Third Street Music School Settlement’s Annual Spring Gala to Honor: Sting and Brenda Harris at 121st Anniversary Benefit, May 16th
Featuring Special Performance by Third Street Music School Settlement - March 29, 2016 - Third Street Music School
Sign Up for DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg’s Courses is Through April 8, 2016
Sign up is online. This term's courses are How to Start, Grow and Manage a Business, Rock Music History: The Seventies, and Computer and Internet Basics. - March 29, 2016 - DTR Inc.
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD’s Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will be adding two custom playgrounds to the Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, Lockhart ISD’s newest elementary school still under construction. The Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School is located in Dale, Texas, and is named after a former 5th grade teacher and longtime community education role model, Alma Brewer Strawn. - March 28, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Ivy Exec and Rutgers University Announce Winner of Mini-MBA Scholarship
Rutgers Business School recently hosted a scholarship campaign exclusively with Ivy Exec, in which one Ivy Exec member would be awarded a full scholarship to the April 11-15, 2016 Rutgers Mini-MBA: Supply Chain in a Digitized Network Program. Out of 86 qualified applicants for this prestigious... - March 25, 2016 - Ivy Exec
IDI Consulting to Sponsor Swings for Soldiers Classic Benefiting Semper Fi Fund
IDI Consulting of Pittsburgh, PA is giving back to military vets with a sponsorship of the Swings for Soldiers Classic. - March 25, 2016 - IDI Consulting
Locker Room Talk, a Valuable Resource for High School Student-Athletes, is Featured on Product Hunt
Locker Room Talk® (www.LockerRoomTalk.com), a college coach review website that is as an invaluable resource for high school student-athletes undergoing the collegiate sports recruiting process, is now featured on Product Hunt (www.producthunt.com). Product Hunt surfaces the best new products,... - March 25, 2016 - Locker Room Talk
Hazmat Training Comes to San Diego
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in San Diego, CA. - March 24, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazmat Training Comes to Philadelphia
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Philadelphia, PA. - March 24, 2016 - Environmental Resource Center
The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants Hold Their Next Course in Luxurious Santa Barbara, California
Known as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara has a sophisticated charm like no other. The city sits on an idyllic stretch of coastline and is sheltered by the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains. It has a Mediterranean-like climate and an atmosphere that feels downright European. Delight yourself in Santa Barbara with the upcoming ACPWC Course!The course will be held at The Tent Merchant from April 18-20, 2016. - March 24, 2016 - The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants
Career Step and National Military Family Association Award First 2016 Military Spouse Scholarship
Career Step is proud to team up with the National Military Family Association to award Angela Tyrell a full tuition scholarship toward its Professional Medical Coding and Billing program. - March 24, 2016 - Career Step
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Quality Systems Solutions & Initiatives
“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. - March 24, 2016 - PECB
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with RQM Certification
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner RQM Certification,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - March 24, 2016 - PECB
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Al-Jadarat Training and Development Centre
“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 Al-Jadarat Training and Development Centre,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - March 24, 2016 - PECB
President Obama Announces Commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund to Support Community College Student Exchanges Between the U.S. and Argentina
Today President Obama announced a new commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund that will create new partnerships to enhance regional cooperation and competiveness and provide new study abroad opportunities between the United States and Argentina. The commitment from CAF:... - March 23, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
Financial Literacy Education Leader iGrad Hits 2 Million Modules
Students engage with online financial literacy program in record numbers. - March 23, 2016 - iGrad
Gilbert Gordon Honored as 2016 Professional of the Year in Scientific Research, Writing, and Contribution
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a 2016 Professional of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Scientific Research, Writing, and Contribution. - March 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who