Lifelong learning

University of Phoenix Leadership Joins Proceedings of 2024 PESC-A4L Spring Summit

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Venerdì, Maggio 17, 2024

The PESC-A4L Summit is an innovative event dedicated to advancing lifelong learning through the exploration of open data standards and privacy.

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  • The PESC-A4L Summit is an innovative event dedicated to advancing lifelong learning through the exploration of open data standards and privacy.
  • "We are honored to once again participate in the PESC Spring 2024 Conference and engage with fellow educators, policymakers, and industry experts," shares Sims.
  • Halpern has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University, and a Master of Business Administration and Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from University of Phoenix.
  • She recently co-authored a University of Phoenix white paper on establishing a skills ecosystem at a career-focused higher education institution.

Huawei and UNESCO Expand Opens Schools Project to New Countries

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024

PARIS, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNESCO and Huawei yesterday launched Phase II of the Technology-Enabled Open Schools for All System (TeOSS) project at the UNESCO Digital Futures of Education Seminar, announcing that the second phase will run from 2024 to 2027 in Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt. The first phase already benefitted thousands of educators in Egypt, Ghana, and Ethiopia.

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  • "Thanks to partners like Huawei, we can harness this digital revolution to shape an inclusive, equitable, and human-centered educational future."
  • UNESCO and Huawei supported the three African nations' ministries of education in designing, implementing, and evaluating open school systems in three pilot projects.
  • In 10 pilot schools, the project has benefited 1,000 teachers and 3,000 students.
  • "Huawei is fully committed to working with UNESCO, governments, and all stakeholders to develop technology solutions that can enable an inclusive and sustainable digital world," said Liu Mingju, Director of the TECH4ALL Program Office at Huawei.

Huawei and UNESCO Expand Opens Schools Project to New Countries

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024

PARIS, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNESCO and Huawei yesterday launched Phase II of the Technology-Enabled Open Schools for All System (TeOSS) project at the UNESCO Digital Futures of Education Seminar, announcing that the second phase will run from 2024 to 2027 in Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt. The first phase already benefitted thousands of educators in Egypt, Ghana, and Ethiopia.

Key Points: 
  • "Thanks to partners like Huawei, we can harness this digital revolution to shape an inclusive, equitable, and human-centered educational future."
  • UNESCO and Huawei supported the three African nations' ministries of education in designing, implementing, and evaluating open school systems in three pilot projects.
  • In 10 pilot schools, the project has benefited 1,000 teachers and 3,000 students.
  • Also at the UNESCO seminar, representatives from Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt discussed key national issues facing education and how Phase II of the TeOSS project can help solve them.

Podium Education Acquires Untapped, The Early Career Talent Platform For Top Companies, To Close The College-to-Career Gap

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Martedì, Febbraio 20, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Podium Education (Podium), the nation's fastest-growing experiential education company for universities, has acquired Untapped, the all-in-one early career talent platform that connects students with top companies.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Podium Education (Podium), the nation's fastest-growing experiential education company for universities, has acquired Untapped , the all-in-one early career talent platform that connects students with top companies.
  • By combining the Podium university network and the Untapped employer network, we are unlocking the first-ever integrated pathway from classroom to career.
  • Since 2019, Podium has partnered with over 60 of the largest and most well-known universities to offer its career accelerator platform.
  • "Untapped is an incredible platform for identifying and hiring talented students," Vivian Chen, Early Talent Programs, Recruiting Manager at Lyft.

IFE EdTech Summit 2024: The Leading Convergence of Entrepreneurs in Educational Innovation

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Venerdì, Gennaio 26, 2024

The IFE EdTech Summit 2024, held within the framework of the Tecnológico de Monterrey’s IFE Conference, stood out as an epicenter of educational innovation, bringing together pioneers, visionaries, and catalysts for change in education.

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  • The IFE EdTech Summit 2024, held within the framework of the Tecnológico de Monterrey’s IFE Conference, stood out as an epicenter of educational innovation, bringing together pioneers, visionaries, and catalysts for change in education.
  • The Summit offered exclusive content designed specifically for the EdTech community, promoting relevant discussions on the latest trends in the educational sector.
  • At the event, the TecPrize was awarded, recognizing excellence in educational innovation, and the Demo Day for the IFE Launch program also took place.
  • The IFE EdTech Summit 2024 was a space for educational innovation and a gathering for creative minds to shape the future of digital education.

In its tenth edition, the IFE Conference has established itself as the leading Spanish-speaking educational innovation congress

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Venerdì, Gennaio 26, 2024

Over three days, more than 250 activities took place dedicated to learning, collaboration, and innovation.

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  • Over three days, more than 250 activities took place dedicated to learning, collaboration, and innovation.
  • MONTERREY, Mexico, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The tenth edition of the IFE Conference, organized by the Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Institute for the Future of Education (IFE 2024), came to a successful conclusion.
  • Additionally, more than 170 educational research and innovation projects from 30 countries were presented, covering the themes of Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Academic Innovation in Health, Management of Educational Innovation, and Lifelong Learning.
  • Since its first edition in 2014, the IFE Conference, formerly known as the International Congress of Educational Innovation, has become the most prominent educational innovation congress among Spanish-speaking countries.

Global Educational Innovation: The Tenth Edition of the IFE Conference Kicks Off in Monterrey

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 24, 2024

MONTERREY, Mexico, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) celebrates the tenth edition of the IFE Conference in Monterrey, the most prominent educational innovation congress in the Spanish-speaking world.

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  • MONTERREY, Mexico, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) celebrates the tenth edition of the IFE Conference in Monterrey, the most prominent educational innovation congress in the Spanish-speaking world.
  • Through these conversations it seeks to positively influence educational quality and make it more accessible to the global population.
  • These projects address five themes: Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Academic Innovation in Health, Management of Educational Innovation, and Lifelong Learning.
  • For more information about the IFE Conference, click here: IFE Conference
    To view photos of the event, click here .

W. P. Carey School of Business, Televerde Foundation expand prison education program

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Lunedì, Gennaio 8, 2024

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2020, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Televerde Foundation have worked alongside community partners to offer a unique PATHS program for women as they transition out of prison. PATHS, an acronym for Prepare, Achieve, and Transform for Healthy Success, teaches skills in personal wellness, workplace readiness, employment strategies, mentoring, financial literacy, and lifelong learning. The program begins while the women are still incarcerated and continues through their reentry and transition back into society.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2020, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Televerde Foundation have worked alongside community partners to offer a unique PATHS program for women as they transition out of prison.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business, further empowering women through education," said Michelle Cirocco, executive director of Televerde Foundation.
  • It also underscores our belief in education as a crucial driver of personal growth and societal advancement.
  • The associated fees are currently covered by Televerde Foundation, with future iterations also being funded by the generosity of donors through the ASU Foundation.

Former Tech Mahindra CEO C.P. Gurnani joins upGrad's Board of Directors

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Giovedì, Gennaio 4, 2024

Gurnani to its Board of Directors, effective, January 2024.

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  • Gurnani to its Board of Directors, effective, January 2024.
  • Mr Gurnani will serve as an independent non-executive director while the skilling giant continues to ramp up its domestic and global operations.
  • He retired from his post last month and served on the Board of Mahindra & Mahindra for over three decades.
  • Before Tech Mahindra, Gurnani held leadership roles at HCL Perot JV as the Founder and CEO.

Former Tech Mahindra CEO C.P. Gurnani joins upGrad's Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Giovedì, Gennaio 4, 2024

Gurnani to its Board of Directors, effective, January 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Gurnani to its Board of Directors, effective, January 2024.
  • Mr Gurnani will serve as an independent non-executive director while the skilling giant continues to ramp up its domestic and global operations.
  • He retired from his post last month and served on the Board of Mahindra & Mahindra for over three decades.
  • Before Tech Mahindra, Gurnani held leadership roles at HCL Perot JV as the Founder and CEO.