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Career Step’s Application Deadline is August 31 for Over $450,000 of Scholarship Funding
Career Step will close the application period for two scholarships-one for 2014 Utah high school graduates and one for mothers returning to school-on August 31. - August 22, 2014 - Career Step
Drug-Free World South West Commemorate the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Drug-Free World South West commemorate the United Nations day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking, by distributing free truth about drugs booklets on a busy day on Plymouth Hoe during armed forces day celebrations. - August 21, 2014 - The Foundation for a Drug Free World
Developer "Pays It Forward" by Offering Free Emergency Communication App
Employers, communities and schools can use this free, secure and mobile emergency communications app to make their environment safer today. Without the hassle of having cost be a point of contention. - August 21, 2014 - Mobile Update Me
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Will Offer Students at Ebinger Elementary in Edison Park an Exciting Educational Experience on Sept. 3
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Christian Ebinger Elementary School, 7350 W. Pratt Ave., in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood on Sept. 3. The 700 students and staff members at the school will not only have a chance to view the balloon at close range and see how it functions, but they... - August 20, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
SIIA Seeks Education Technology Innovators for Incubator Program
Selected participants will receive expert advice and guidance as well as a chance to present in front of the Ed Business Forum audience. - August 20, 2014 - SIIA
Teenagers Learn About Computing and Microelectronics with the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th July to 1st August, forty-eight budding engineers from across the UK attended a Computing and Microelectronics residential course hosted by Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. Sponsored by ARM and organised by The Smallpeice Trust, the course provided... - August 20, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Solomon Exam Prep Hosts Live Series 6 & 63 Class
Solomon Exam Prep is excited to announce that they will be hosting a live, Series 6 and Series 63 Class this September. Taught by Professor Karen Solomon, the class will cover the major topics that will be encountered on these exams. The Series 6 FINRA Investment Company Products/Variable... - August 19, 2014 - Solomon Exam Prep
Epicure Digital Introduces New MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards to Help the Marketing of School Breakfast and School Lunch to Increase Participation
MyPlate Dry Erase Boards help marketing of the School Breakfast and the School Lunch programs, to increase participation, increase attendance and scores and provide superior nutritional intakes to students compare to those who bring lunch from home or otherwise. - August 19, 2014 - Epicure Digital
The Mindful Center Knoxville Partners with Chattanooga-Based, Center for Mindful Living, to Offer 8 Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
The Mindful Center Knoxville, a business devoted to training individuals and organizations on the skill of Mindfulness Meditation for health, healing and stress reduction is proud to announce a recent partnership with the Center for Mindful Living in Chattanooga, TN. Starting September, The Mindful... - August 19, 2014 - The Mindful Center Knoxville
Kinderdance® Partners with Knowledge Universe
Kinderdance International Inc. based in Melbourne, FL. a leader in developmental dance, gymnastics and fitness programs for young children is proud to announce: Kinderdance® has been approved as a 3rd party vendor partner of Knowledge Universe. Knowledge Universe is the largest private early... - August 18, 2014 - Kinderdance International Inc
The Empowerment Queen Offers a Free Teleclass on How to Avoid 3 Common Attraction Mistakes
The Empowerment Queen is offering a complimentary call, “How to Avoid 3 Common Mistakes People Make that Stop Them from Attracting Their Desires,” which will be held live on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 8pm Eastern. - August 18, 2014 - The Empowerment Queen
Explorium – Ocean for Kids. Explore Marine Life with Your Children.
Puppet Life is excited to launch the first app of their new Explorium series – Ocean for Kids. It’s especially designed for kids from 4 to 8 years old and available in 7 languages (English, Chinese Simplified, Japanese, German, French, Spanish and Russian). - August 18, 2014 - Applied Systems Ltd.
GrammarCamp.com Wins International Business Award for Best Training Site
Online grammar course recognized for quality content and innovative interactivities - August 15, 2014 - Scribendi
English for Everyone Now
Practice English online from your desk. Affordable, small classes to help people master English skills they need for a better life. - August 14, 2014 - ESL Helpers
American Venous Forum - Registration Still Available: Vein Forum, Fellows Course
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - August 14, 2014 - American Venous Forum
ACM Helps Startup High Realize Its Education Reform Ambitions
ACM (A Cultivated Mindset) has joined hands with Startup High the organization that envisages finding holistic solutions to problems that beset the education system. They endeavor to do this by teaching students to think like entrepreneurs. This is achieved by taking teenagers and high schoolers on... - August 14, 2014 - A Cultivated Mindset
News & Improvements in Courses at ADMEC Multimedia Institute
ADMEC Multimedia Institute has launched five dynamic Drupal sites and also come up with various improvements & modifications in web design, web development, mobile application development, e-commerce website development, video editing, and multimedia courses offered by it. - August 13, 2014 - ADMEC Multimedia
EMC Joins Hands with SpringPeople to Broaden Reach of Their Training Courses
EMC, leading provider of data storage, information security, cloud computing and big data solutions today announced it’s partnership with SpringPeople Software, a leader in high-end technology corporate training. - August 13, 2014 - SpringPeople Software Private Limited
Createlinkusa.com is Announcing the Launch of Its 2014 Talent – Creativity & Skills Contests in U.S. & Worldwide - $5000 Top Awards & Multiple Prizes in 28 Categories
This event is being conducted to promote creativity, the art, innovation, and charitable giving - And to help fund the “Pass-it-Forward Crisis & Emergency Fund for creative and project workers. (Expanded to assist low-wage workers in distress) Sponsors - Philanthropists - Donors & Friends and Enthusiasts of Education - The Literary & The Art Are Invited to Join and Are Encourage to Support This Campaign. - August 11, 2014 - createlinkusa.com
Epicure Digital's "MyPlate Today" Menu Boards, to be Used in Schools as Part of the "3 Ways to Encourage Kids to Make Healthier Food Choices in School Lunchrooms" Move
Introducing the Epicure Digital "MyPlate today" menu boards in school food cafeterias to be used by school food services as part of the "3 Ways to Encourage Kids to Make Healthier Food Choices in School Lunchrooms" move initiated by the "Smarter Lunchroom Movement." - August 09, 2014 - Epicure Digital
WOU Now Offers Affordable Quality Full-Time Studies in Penang
Both parents and students have much to rejoice as more opportunities now abound for school-leavers and diploma holders to pursue their studies since Wawasan Open University (WOU) started to offer full-time quality higher education at affordable cost at its scenic campus-by-the-sea in... - August 08, 2014 - Wawasan Open University
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, forty-nine aspiring young engineers from across the UK were given a unique insight into what is involved in the design and construction of a structure. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Coventry University and the Institution of... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with Help from the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, nineteen aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. Sponsored by the Camborne School of Mines Trust, the group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dr. Gilbert Gordon with Special Times Square Appearance
Dr. Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Higher Education. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Gordon‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 22nd 2014. - August 07, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
SACAC Open for Admissions in Advertising & Public Relations (IMC)
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication, New Delhi invites applications for admission in post graduate diploma course in Advertising & Public Relations. The classes are scheduled to commence in August this year. - August 07, 2014 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
Students Gain Valuable Tools with New Credit Union Student Choice - iGrad Partnership
Credit Union Student Choice, the leader in higher education financing solutions for America’s credit unions, is now providing even more tools to help students and families make smart decisions about paying for college and everyday finances. Student Choice has partnered with iGrad, an... - August 07, 2014 - iGrad
Smallpeice Trust Helps Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering
From 21st to 24th July, leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer fifty students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. The... - August 06, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Set Sail with the Smallpeice Trust for a Career in Naval Architecture
From 28th to 31st July, forty aspiring young engineers enjoyed a unique learning experience at Plymouth University. The group of 15 to 17 year old students spent four days discovering what is involved in the creation and maintenance of many different types of ships including aircraft carriers,... - August 06, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Sulantra.com – Super Language Training for the Rest of Us
Sulantra.com is a Hong Kong-registered company with the goal of providing effective introductory language training to a wide range of users at an economical price for unlimited online access to one of their Basic courses. - August 05, 2014 - Sulantra LTD.
Adults: Don't Let Math Derail Your Future
New NROC EdReady program helps adults brush-up on math skills for college placement tests and job promotions. - August 04, 2014 - IGEN Career Pathways
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success for the Smallpeice Trust
From 14th to 17th July, fifty-nine teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, was organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the... - August 03, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students On-Board to a Career in Marine Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
Thirty-nine students aged 15 to 17 from schools across the UK, recently attended the Marine Technology course from 21st to 24th July at Newcastle University. The residential programme was designed through a partnership between The Smallpeice Trust and Newcastle University’s School of Marine... - August 03, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Board for a Career in Marine Technology Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 21st to 24th July, one hundred students from schools across the UK attended a Marine Technology course at the University of Portsmouth. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight into the... - August 02, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Steer Towards Careers in Engineering with the Help of the Smallpeice Trust
From 9th to 11th July, one hundred promising young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique hands-on learning experience at Coventry University. Sponsored by the 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust and organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, the residential course provided students... - August 02, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
SACAC Open for Admissions in Digital Marketing Communication (DMC)
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication, New Delhi invites applications for admission in post graduate diploma course in Digital Marketing Communication. The classes are scheduled to commence in August this year. The admissions will be made on the basis of an aptitude test followed by an... - August 01, 2014 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
Aspiring Students Get a "Smallpeice" of the Action
From 21st to 24th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology. During the four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds, students enjoyed a unique opportunity to... - August 01, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Course for a Career in Biochemical Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 14th to 17th July, thirty-four budding engineers attended a four-day Biochemical Engineering course at University College London (UCL). The course provided 15 and 16 year old students with the opportunity to learn about novel biological therapeutics theories and the importance of biochemical... - August 01, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Capita Announce Their Pupil Premium: Maximising and Evidencing the Impact on Pupil Progress Conference in London, 26th Nov and Bristol, 22 Oct 2014
Hear about innovative practices from local schools that are successfully closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils using pupil premium funded interventions. - August 01, 2014 - Capita Conferences
McGraw-Hill Professional Chooses Unbound Medicine to Deliver AccessMedicine® to Mobile Clinicians - New App Leverages Institutional Capabilities of the Unbound™ Platform
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care announces the availability of McGraw-Hill Professional’s AccessMedicine App powered by the award-winning Unbound Platform. Now subscribers can download trusted resources to iOS and Android® smartphones and... - July 31, 2014 - Unbound Medicine
Mathnasium of Riverside-Math Tutoring Riverside, CA
New School Year Often Presents Difficulties for Math Students after Long Summer Break. Mathnasium of Riverside’s Customized Programs Prepare Kids to Learn Once Again. - July 31, 2014 - Mathnasium of Riverside
Career Step Announces Four New Scholarships to Support Individuals Pursuing Higher Education
Career Step is pleased to announce that it will be offering four new scholarships for mothers who are returning to school, military service members and their spouses, and graduating high school seniors. - July 31, 2014 - Career Step
Students Get to Grips with Nuclear Engineering Courtesy of the Smallpeice Trust
From 21st to 24th July, fifty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at The University of Manchester, and sponsored by the University’s Dalton Nuclear Institute was organised by The... - July 31, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Smallpeice Trust Helps Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers
From 21st to 24th July, forty-five teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient railway transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering and railway systems engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 31, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Girls Enjoy an Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 21st to 23rd July, ninety-seven girls aged 12 to 14 years old (Year 8 and 9) from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Bristol. Financially supported by the ERA Foundation and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, this 3-day residential programme... - July 31, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Capita Announce Their Children's Centres Conference – Manchester, Monday, 20 October 2014 and Tracking Progress and Evidencing Outcomes Half Day Briefing – 21st Oct
Hear strategic and practical insights into how best to meet the challenge of maintaining Children's Centres service standards in the face of challenges and how to best capture and analyse data, tailor services, and improve outcomes for service users. - July 31, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Their Raising Standards in Secondary English Conference – 26th September 2014 – Central London
With new standards and expectations embedded across key stages 3 and 4, this comprehensive event will detail essential new approaches to teaching in your school. - July 31, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Their Special Educational Needs Conference – 25th September 2014 – Manchester
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from policy experts, outstanding schools, award winners and those achieving in challenging circumstances. - July 31, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Financial Resiliency Foundation & Si Puedes Launch Bilingual Lifeonaire Financial Literacy Summer Camp for Students
Students from the Si Puedes Program are learning how to manage their money and increase their financial capability through an innovative weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy summer camp held at the Madison Public Library at 222 Park Street. Throughout the weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy... - July 30, 2014 - Financial Resiliency Foundation
Raleigh Coaching Academy Gains Global Recognition
Raleigh Coaching, LLC announced today that its Authentic Leadership Coaching Certification, offered via its coach training segment Raleigh Coaching Academy™ (RCA), has received the distinction of Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) by the International Coach Federation (ICF), a... - July 30, 2014 - Raleigh Coaching, LLC
Capita Conferences' Preparing for the New A Levels: Content Design and Assessment Event Announced - 21 October, London
This one day national conference is ideally timed ahead of the phased implementation of the new A Level system and is designed specifically to improve knowledge surrounding the alterations to secure a smooth transition. - July 30, 2014 - Capita Conferences