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Black Men’s Dossier Presents: Uncover the Journey
Black Men’s Dossier Hosts a Panel Discussion and Viewing for Uncover the Journey, A Documentary Series Chronicling the Lives of African-American Men. - June 28, 2015 - Black Mens Dossier
Muuzii Named Official Mobile Translation Service Provider for the 2015 World Police & Fire Games
Muuzii, Inc., the world’s most universal and flexible mobile language translation and language learning service, announced today it is the Official Mobile Language Translation Service Provider for the 2015 World Police & Fire Games, an event that brings 12,000 professional, public safety athletes from 70 countries competing in 60+ sports to qualify for over 1,600 medal events. - June 28, 2015 - Muuzii
Finalists Announced for African EduWeek Awards Celebrating Achievement in Education
The finalists in the inaugural African EduWeek Awards have been announced, showcasing the most innovative and life-changing projects, organisations, companies, teachers and education professionals who have been responsible for pioneering new frontiers, pushing boundaries, for inspiring others and... - June 28, 2015 - African Education Week
IBMC College Held a Chamber of Commerce Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Fort Collins campus of IBMC College held a Chamber of Commerce Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this morning in celebration of the Fort Collins Student Beauty Services Clinic now offering a full range of hair, skin and nail services to its clients. IBMC College hosted (35-45?) Fort Collins Chamber... - June 28, 2015 - IBMC College
EDTRIN Forms Exclusive Agreement with UPMHoldings for Development of Virtual College
EDTRIN Group Ltd (EDTRIN) (NSX: ETG) has signed an exclusive agreement with UPMHoldings, a company wholly owned by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), to enhance the job readiness and employment potential of its graduates. - June 28, 2015 - EDTRIN
Shiva Shankaran Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Shiva Shankaran of Brattleboro, Vermont has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of spiritual development and self discovery. About Shiva Shankaran Mr. Shankaran has maintained a consistent spiritual... - June 27, 2015 - N.A.M.E.
Learningonline.xyz Adds Courses in Spanish to Cudoo, as Part of Its Cultural Connectivity Mission
According to a recent Internet World Stats report, Spanish is third in the top ten languages used on the Internet, with over 256.8 million users. - June 27, 2015 - LearningOnline.xyz
Drug-Free South Spreads the Message "Make Health Your New High"
The Tennessee Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is called Drug-Free South. Members travel to schools to deliver lectures on the Truth About Drugs and pass out booklets to help kids understand the hazards, and tips to avoid peer pressure. Each year on the United Nations' International... - June 27, 2015 - Drug Free South
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Growth Continue Consulting
"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. - June 27, 2015 - PECB
Italian Brothers Visit North Shropshire College
Roberto and Alessandro Tibaldi have spent 12 days in Shropshire with their host, North Shropshire College (NSC) Governor, Graham Casson. Part of their stay involved two days of sampling lessons at the College, getting a flavour of a very different education system in comparison to their own. - June 27, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Pharmacy Technician Training Program Approved by Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy
The Career Step Pharmacy Technician online training program earns approval from the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy and is being distributed through partners, including Normandale Community College, St. Cloud State University and Winona State University. - June 27, 2015 - CareerStep LLC
The Mindful Center Knoxville Launches 8 Week Mindfulness Meditation Program for Tennessee Veterans
To assist with the mental and physical health of Tennessee’s veterans, The Mindful Center Knoxville is launching an 8 Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program for Veterans starting July 15th in downtown Knoxville. The aim is to improve and complement the quality of care local veterans are receiving through the practice of mindfulness meditation. - June 27, 2015 - The Mindful Center Knoxville
Career Step and M*Modal Team Up on New Initiative to Provide Medical Transcription Training and Career Opportunities in Rural Areas
High-performing Career Step training graduates receive work-at-home employment and incentives through M*Modal. - June 27, 2015 - Career Step
Hands-On STEM Workshop in Tysons Corner to Strengthen Science Teaching
CEE, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, MeadWestvaco Foundation, and Micron Foundation Will Sponsor Teacher Training Program. - June 27, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Pathways to Hampton Area STEM Careers
The Teacher Roundtable is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, MeadWestvaco Foundation, and Micron Foundation and hosted by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium for secondary school teachers. - June 27, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Cheer Tech Dance & Fitness, Summer 2015 Youth Clinic Will Take Place July 24th and 25th
Tallahassee’s newest recreational facility, Cheer Tech Dance & Fitness, celebrates its opening with an exciting event for local youth. Following the success of her spring 2015 cheerleading and dance clinic, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader and studio Owner/Director, Lameitra... - June 27, 2015 - Cheer Tech Dance & Fitness
Choose2Matter, Inc. Announces Collaboration to Bring Authentic, Passion-driven Learning to Classrooms.
Choose2Matter announces that it is collaborating with Microsoft to bring authentic, passion-driven learning to classrooms and communities around the world. Microsoft will be the charter sponsor of Liberating Genius in the Classroom, a free e-book, authored by Angela Maiers that will guide teachers through the introduction of Genius Hour. It will also sponsor four Choose2Matter LIVE events in the 2015-16 school year. - June 26, 2015 - Choose2Matter
North Shropshire College’s Art Show Comes to a Close
Art students from North Shropshire College (NSC) have displayed their art work for the final time in an exhibition at NSC’s Oswestry Campus; the exhibition gave them the chance to show off their artwork to staff, students and visiting members of the public. Art and Design Lecturer, Kate... - June 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Independent Living Skills Hold Bird Box Build-Off Competition
The Work and Independent Living Skills Department at North Shropshire College’s Walford Campus recently held a Bird Box Build-Off Competition; the competition involves building a bird box to a required standard using pre-cut pieces of timber and a range of hand tools. The first competition... - June 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
The Company of Thought, a Unique International Think-Tank, Launches
An event held at Australia House, in The Strand, London, to mark the start of ‘London Learning Week’ saw – among other things – the official launch of an international think-tank dedicated to analyzing issues and trends in the corporate online learning technologies... - June 26, 2015 - The Company of Thought
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Al Resalah Consultancies & Training
“It is increasingly important for PECB International to continue encouraging and building partnerships all over the world. We are highly impressed with the work of Al Resalah Consultancies & Training, 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 UAE," said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 26, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Business Quality Certification - BQC
"PECB’s overriding mission is to encourage individuals and organizations’ goodwill, energy and commitment to achieve their goal towards a better and stronger leadership. Therefore, teaming up with BQC to provide ISO based training courses in Greece is an exciting development for our company and we are determined to make a renewed and positive contribution," said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 26, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with iCONS-Innovative Consulting Srl
"We are highly impressed with the work of iCONS, 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 Italy and Africa. PECB International is bound to offering qualitative services and objective evaluation,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 26, 2015 - PECB
KNTR Awarded $25,000 National Grant from Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) is the honored recipient of a $25,000 national grant award from the Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation. The funds will be used to implement the READ Together program in poorly funded schools across the United States. - June 25, 2015 - Kids Need to Read
Career Step Pharmacy Technician Training Program Approved by Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy
The Career Step Pharmacy Technician online training program earns approval from the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy and is being distributed through partners, including Normandale Community College, St. Cloud State University and Winona State University. - June 25, 2015 - Career Step
Via Afrika’s VADEC to Show How eLearning is Transforming Education at African EduWeek
“The key to Via Afrika’s content development is that material – be it print or digital – must meet the needs of users while changing the way they learn. Our eLearning material aims at moving beyond only augmenting what happens in the classroom, to transforming the way... - June 25, 2015 - African Education Week
Link-Systems International Launches a Tutor Referral Product Aimed at Increasing Retention and Graduation Rates
Link-Systems International announced today the launch of Refer-Tutor-Report (RTR), a highly-focused online learning management application that has been expressly designed to help higher-ed institutions increase the retention and graduation rates of at-risk students. - June 25, 2015 - Link-Systems International
William Peace University Launches New Academic Program Geared Toward College Transfer Students and Working Adults
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Now Offering Classes Virtually Around the Clock through New FLEX (FLX) Program. - June 25, 2015 - William Peace University
EdTrIn Forms Agreement with Entamio for Student Sourcing and Training Services
EdTrIn Group Ltd (EdTrIn), has signed an agreement with Australian Registered Training Organisation, Entamio Corporate Services Pty Ltd (Entamio) for the provision of student recruitment, support and training products. Entamio is registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority to deliver... - June 25, 2015 - EDTRIN
Human Recourses Expert Laura MacLeod Expands From The Inside Out Project® with YouTube Channel Launch
MacLeod to lend advice to businesses via web video series. - June 25, 2015 - From The Inside Out Project
Multisoft Systems Announces Webinar on Android for Saturday, 27th June 2015
Recognised training company Multisoft Systems will be organising a webinar on Android on Saturday, 27th June 2015 from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm IST. This will be a hands-on session, for which seats can be booked in advance through free registration on first come, first-serve basis. Aspirants sitting in any... - June 25, 2015 - MultisoftSystems
CommLab India Releases a New Book on LMS Selection Criteria
Download a new eBook that helps the training managers in selecting the best LMS option that will cater to their training requirements. - June 25, 2015 - CommLab India
Skwirk Announces New Home Education Tools
Skwirk, one of Australia's leading providers of education resources, has announced the launch of a new series of home education tools. These tools offer home educators useful, reliable lesson resources. They make learning accessible and inspiring, while ensuring that students make clear, continual... - June 25, 2015 - Skwirk Online Education
Excavate & Exfoliate in Las Vegas with Dig This® and Canyon Ranch SpaClub® at the Venetian® and The Palazzo®
New one-of-a-kind experience combines adventure & spa package. - June 24, 2015 - Dig This
North Shropshire College Travel and Tourism Students Visit Barcelona
Ten Level 3 Travel and Tourism students and ten Level 3 Sport students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus recently visited Barcelona on a trip funded by the Lifelong Learning Project. The trip to Barcelona forms part of the Level 3 Travel and Tourism course, where Travel... - June 24, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Announces Winner of April 2015 Mothers Returning to School Scholarship
Career Step is proud to announce that the winner of its April 2015 Mothers Returning to School scholarship is Marlyn Hernandez who will be enrolling in the Professional Medical Coding and Billing program at Citrus College. - June 24, 2015 - CareerStep LLC
IBMC College and Colorado Christian University Reach a Professional Education Partnership Agreement
The employees of IBMC College will receive a 10% tuition discount at CCU when enrolling in campus-based or online learning programs. - June 24, 2015 - IBMC College
Celestron Promotes Ben Hauck to Senior Vice President, North American Sales
Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading optics innovator, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Hauck to Senior Vice President, North American Sales. Ben will oversee Celestron’s sales strategy as the company expands into new markets and deepens relationships with... - June 23, 2015 - Celestron
LeapSpring, Inc. Names CTO & VP of Business Development
Company that gave parents MyJobChart.com adds firepower to leadership team. - June 22, 2015 - Leap Spring
Study Proves, to Slash Rapes, Treat Women as Adults, Says Prof Banzhaf
When College Women Know How to Simply Say "No," Rapes Plummet, He Notes. - June 22, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Mack Loves Colors for iPad and iPhone Available on the App Store
Survey shows parents want educational apps that are engaging and safe - new kids’ app developer answers the challenge. - June 22, 2015 - Learn with Mack
Centurion Alliance Inc Makes a Difference from Fort Campbell to Nepal
Centurion Alliance Inc., born out of a desire to help military members find order in the realm of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), continues making progress with boots on the ground in Nepal following the earthquake disaster. Centurion also introduced the “MoralKevlar” program, copyright R.T. Rodriguez 2015, to its offering. - June 21, 2015 - Centurion Alliance Inc
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Aston Technical Consulting Services, LLC
“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. - June 21, 2015 - PECB
Amit Garg’s Session on Multi-Device eLearning a Crowd Puller at LTSF 2015
Listed amongst the top eLearning movers and shakers in the world, Upside Learning’s Co-founder and Director of Custom Learning Solutions, Amit Garg, presented to a packed audience at Learning Technologies 2015 Summer Forum. - June 21, 2015 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Students Take Part Calf Handling at North Shropshire College’s Walford Campus
Agricultural students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus have taken part in a practical Calf Handling session; the session was delivered by Sian Edwards, the College’s Livestock Instructor. The practical session gave students the opportunity to experience handling and... - June 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
ECPA Senior Fellow Contributes to Pope Francis’s Encyclical
Thursday, June 18, Pope Francis released his long-awaited encyclical on the environment, a groundbreaking letter declaring climate change one of humanity’s greatest challenges. Dr. Dan Kammen, a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner who also serves as a Senior Fellow to the Energy and Climate... - June 20, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Ambit Technology’s Solar Powered Classrooms to Ensure Clean, Connected and Sustainable e-Learning for the Future
The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the pitfalls of load shedding. It not only harnesses the continent’s most abundant... - June 20, 2015 - African Education Week
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Business Operations Support Services, LLC (B.O.S.S)
"Therefore, teaming up with B.O.S.S. to provide training courses is an exciting development for our company and we are determined to make a renewed and positive contribution; together we can build strong and values-based society that will benefit this and future generation,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 20, 2015 - PECB
EDTRIN Makes an Agreement with Torque Recruitment Group
EDTRIN Group Ltd (NSX: ETG) has made an agreement with Torque Recruitment Group. The agreement gives EDTRIN access to service the educational and training requirements of Torque’s recruitment database of approximately 250,000 candidates, predominantly in Queensland and Western Australia. - June 20, 2015 - EDTRIN
PT. Transafe Dharma Persada Announce Relocation of Jakarta Office
PT. Transafe Dharma Persada announces relocation of its Jakarta Office today. Unifying both HSEQ Training, Consulting & Certification Services (Transafe Indonesia) and Soft skill and People Pevelopment Training, Consulting & Certification Services (TransWISH Indonesia) under one mailing address. - June 20, 2015 - Transafe Indonesia