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Father of Murdered Boy, Who Forgave and Hired Son’s Killer, to Speak at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
Father to share personal story of forgiveness at benefit for Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club. - April 24, 2015 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
Application Deadline for Career Step Scholarship for Mothers Going Back to School is April 30
Career Step will close the application period for its scholarship for mothers going back to school on Thursday, April 30. - April 24, 2015 - Career Step
SolBid Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on Earth Day to Raise Funds for Initiative "Brighter Classrooms"
Solar energy start up, SolBid has made it their mission to help schools from the looming educational budget deficit in the U.S. through the use of solar energy. - April 23, 2015 - SolBid, Inc.
Ferguson-Florissant School District, Robert Renteria Call for a United Front to Address Racial Divide
Author civically engages, contributes to the creation of a peace in communities. - April 22, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SAASCO Ltd.
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - April 22, 2015 - PECB
GBS Engages Digital Storm for Advanced PC Technology
GBS has announced that in conjunction with its current investment in company-wide technological advancements, GBS is obtaining an all new PC platform from Digital Storm. - April 21, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Releases Survey Results
Today, NACCE announced the results of a national assessment of its Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP). Through the PFEP, community college presidents commit to advance entrepreneurship in their communities and create an entrepreneurial culture on their campus and multiple access points to support local startups and businesses in their community. - April 21, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
New Courses in Law Firm Financial Management and Legal Business Trends Offered Live or On-Demand, for Leaders in Business of Law
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) has opened enrollment for two new eLearning courses focusing on the Financial Management and Legal Industry Business Management. The newly developed curricula offer fresh ideas and solutions for legal management professionals to gain expertise in law... - April 21, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute to Benefit from The Art of Collaboration
On Friday May 1st at 6pm art, fashion, and music will collide in the tropical oasis of Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas. Guests will be introduced to various expressions of art: lolahSoul wearable art Jewelry, artisanal gourmet iced tea by Stacy Stern Tea, Start to Paint, the new luxury villas at Crane’s and the GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. For one night only, this collaboration provides guests the opportunity to experience, purchase and create art for a great cause. - April 21, 2015 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Global Skills Development Agency
“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 Global Skills Development Agency,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 21, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Noveltus Learning Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 21, 2015 - PECB
Academic Game Plan - What Keeps Students on Track During the School Year
Tutor Doctor, a personalized one-on-one, in-home tutoring service, is offering families and schools a new way to help all students become high performers. It’s an academic Game plan called “X-Skills.” - April 20, 2015 - Tutor Doctor Carrollton/Dallas
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Deep-Seated Limited
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we have always welcomed partnership opportunities with such companies that are consistent with and appropriate to our mission,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 20, 2015 - PECB
2015 PECB International Partner Event in Montreal
PECB International Partner Event will be held at the Hotel Courtyard Marriott Montreal (380, Rene Levesque Boulevard West. Montreal. H2Z 0A6. Qc). - April 20, 2015 - PECB
First Zip Line Fundraiser for Jonathan Montessori School
On Sunday, May 17, Kerfoot Canopy Tour’s profits from its 14-zip line tour will go to Jonathan Montessori School, an authentic Montessori learning environment for children ages 16 months through Kindergarten, in Chaska, Minnesota. Kerfoot Canopy Tour (KCT) combines the beautiful views of the... - April 19, 2015 - Jonathan Montessori School
Defensive Driver Training Clinic for Individuals, Parents and Teens
Join Survive the Drive for a special defensive driver training clinic on June 25th, 2015 at Lime Rock Park 60 White Hollow Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039. - April 19, 2015 - Survive the Drive
Tilvid Launched an Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign on April 9
Tilvid.com is an innovative web platform that makes obtaining information fast, simple, and customizable through user-rated and generated informational videos. The Tilvid search function utilizes a user-populated database and returns videos most suited to each individual’s search... - April 18, 2015 - Tilvid
IBFD Senior Principal Jan de Goede Appointed Visiting Professor by Renmin University of China
IBFD is pleased to announce that its Senior Principal of Tax Knowledge Management, Professor Jan de Goede, has been named Visiting Professor by the prestigious Renmin University of China in Beijing. The appointment will be formalized in an academic ceremony to be held during a seminar on recent developments in international tax law at the university on 18 April 2015. - April 18, 2015 - IBFD
Harry Cooper Has Been Recognized as Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Harry Cooper of La Jolla, California has earned the position of Professional of the Year 2015 for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Business Services – IT Solutions for Higher Education. - April 18, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Dr. Stewart has over 30 years in higher education, management... - April 18, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Second Edition of The Itinerant Teacher’s Handbook is Available in Butte Publications, Inc.’s 2015 Winter Catalog
Available from Butte Publications in the Inc. 2015 Winter Catalog, this second edition written for itinerant teachers working with the hard of hearing covers topics like the roles and responsibilities of the itinerant, personal and professional life balance, the audiological partnership, social development of preschool through high school age children, developing individualized programs (IEPs), assessments, and testing. - April 18, 2015 - Butte Publications
African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg in July with More of the Latest Classroom Technology and Teacher Development
SABC Education African EduWeek is back from 1-2 July in a new venue, with more free-to-attend educational training and development for teachers, a futuristic look at teaching and even more suppliers with the latest classroom technology and services. “Last year the event underwent a huge... - April 18, 2015 - African Education Week
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with BEST-SD
“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 BEST SD,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 18, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Eduvolks Technologies LLP
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 18, 2015 - PECB
Weidlinger to Present at 2015 ASCE/SEI Structures Congress
Engineers will discuss developments in the protection of critical infrastructure, among other topics, at the annual structural engineering conference. - April 17, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Groupe Conseil Recherche
“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 Groupe Conseil Recherche,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 17, 2015 - PECB
Webinar | IRS Form 940 and Unemployment Benefits - by Compliance Global Inc.
Get a better understanding of IRS Form 940 updates and changes in the world of unemployment. The IRS updates to the federal Form 940 has altered the position financially regarding unemployment benefits. - April 17, 2015 - Compliance Global Inc.
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Processus Pty 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,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 17, 2015 - PECB
Erie 2 BOCES Announces New New York State Teachers’ Retirement System Video Conferencing Center
LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia, NY to house latest facility - April 17, 2015 - Erie 2 Chatauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Youth Guidance to Host Annual Gala to Benefit Chicago Youth
On Saturday, May 9th many of the most generous hearts in Chicago will come together to celebrate 90 years of supporting city youth. The Annual Youth Guidance Gala Event will be held at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Hotel and co-chaired by Diane and Paul C. Reilly. With a goal of $350,000,... - April 17, 2015 - Youth Guidance
DallasHR Receives Prestigious SHRM Award for Advancing the HR Profession
DallasHR was recently awarded the prestigious SHRM 2014 EXCEL Platinum Award for outstanding achievements in chapter operations and a commitment to providing both meaningful programs and services to its members and strategic activities and initiatives that enhance the human resources profession. - April 16, 2015 - DallasHR
Lueur Dorèe San Francisco Bay Area Boutique Now Offers Hands on Training on Eyelash Extensions, Eyebrow Extensions, Threading, Airbrush Tanning and Distributors Program
Lueur Dorèe Announces certified trainers/Distributors to their list of services. - April 16, 2015 - Lueur Doree
LaDonna Marie to Appear on Red Letter TV
Literary artist hailed by American and European review experts as one of the greatest act-provoking writers - April 16, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Marvjessy Nigeria Limited
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 16, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with QA Technic Cameroon
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - April 16, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Millenium Management Consultants Ltd
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - April 16, 2015 - PECB
iGrad and University of Illinois Launch Online Financial Literacy Certificate Course for Educators
iGrad partners with the Illinois Online Network at University of Illinois to launch an online course training educators how to teach the topic of financial literacy in a flipped classroom setting. - April 15, 2015 - iGrad
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Harry Cooper as a Professional of the Year
Harry Cooper, of La Jolla, California, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Business Services-I.T. Solutions for Higher Education. - April 15, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
SmashBully: Help Protect Yourself from Violence Bully Proof Your Child
Attention Parents of Bullied Children: Get the simple secret to bully proof your child and make them safe and confident. Survival tips for kids, teens and adults. Learn how to help stop the violence. - April 14, 2015 - Smash Bully
Cuba and the United States Shake Hands in Yalil Guerra’s New Album
With his Complete Works for String Orchestra, the young composer Yalil Guerra launches his fifth album into the classical music market. On this occasion, he presents the Ensamble Solistas de la Habana and its founder/director, Ivan Valiente. Cuba has always been a source of inspiration for Guerra,... - April 14, 2015 - RYCY Productions Inc.
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
Dim3PLA Allows 3DFormer to Support PLA and ABS at Same Pre-setting
Low Melt Flow Index Dim3PLA Adds Eco-friendly Filaments for 3DFormer with No Temperature Adjustment. With the release of Dim3PLA, 3DFormer will be the world's only 3D pen which supports both ABS and PLA at the same pre-setting - No switch, no temperature adjustment required. - April 13, 2015 - Dim3printing
Erie 2 BOCES Carrier Culinary Students Place First in State ProStart® Competition
Moving on to national competition in Anaheim, California - April 12, 2015 - Erie 2 Chatauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with ABMAQ
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 12, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with GITEX s.a.r.l.
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 11, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SecqureOne Inc.
“SecqureOne Inc. 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 Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 11, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SPONSORS – Saudi Arabia
“SPONSORS 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 Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 11, 2015 - PECB
Winning Institutions of 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding Announced at the Summit of the Americas
Thursday, at the Summit of the Americas, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the winners of the Santander Bank-sponsored competition of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. The nine winning institutions involve university partnerships between the United States and Argentina,... - April 10, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Planmeca and Henry Schein to Present Coast-to-Coast Dental Technology Events
Dental Learning, a continuing education resource, is partnering with Planmeca and Henry Schein to present two dental technology events. - April 10, 2015 - Dental Learning
Piedmont Wine and Wealth Offers Financial Education and Literacy for All
Piedmont Wine and Wealth, LLC, based in Charlotte, NC was established in 2015 by founder and CEO DiSean Burns. The company functions with the objective of providing financial education and literacy to citizens of the Piedmont Crescent and beyond. - April 10, 2015 - Piedmont Wine and Wealth