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Sessions College Certified as "Great Place to Work"

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sessions College for Professional Design ("Sessions") was certified as a great workplace today for the third time by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sessions College for Professional Design ("Sessions") was certified as a great workplace today for the third time by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work.
  • Since 1997, Sessions College has been a leader in online education, offering a unique asynchronous project-based educational paradigm.
  • Earning this designation means that Sessions College is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
  • Sessions College is the pioneer in accredited affordable online skills-based education that readies adult and college age learners for the digital design workforce.

Dr. Don E. Beck joins Wright Graduate University as Distinguished Visiting Chair of Integral Studies in new MBA program

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bob Wright, CEO, Wright Graduate University has announced the appointment of Dr. Don E. Beck as Distinguished Visiting Chair of Integral Studies in the new MBA program offered by the Lyons School of Transformational Business at Wright Graduate University.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bob Wright, CEO, Wright Graduate University has announced the appointment of Dr. Don E. Beck as Distinguished Visiting Chair of Integral Studies in the new MBA program offered by the Lyons School of Transformational Business at Wright Graduate University.
  • His advising of Nelson Mandela's post-apartheid government, through over sixty trips to South Africa to apply his Spiral Dynamics integral model, was the inspiration for the film Invictus.
  • "Business is one of the most potent transformative forces on the planet," said Wright.
  • The Lyons School of Transformational Business at Wright Graduate University offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Corizon Health Receives USDA Grant to Support Telehealth Initiatives

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USDA has awarded Corizon Health a $967,356 grant to expand distance learning and telemedicine services to rural areas.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USDA has awarded Corizon Health a $967,356 grant to expand distance learning and telemedicine services to rural areas.
  • Telehealth is a key strategy Corizon has employed successfully for nearly twenty years, to supplement and enhance on-site healthcare services programs.
  • In the correctional environment, telehealth facilitates collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem, regardless of where healthcare providers are located.
  • Telehealth is accomplished with the use of special equipment and a video conferencing platform to speak to and evaluate patients via video conferencing.

ChildCare Education Institute Offers No-Cost Online Course on Active Learning Experiences in Early Childhood

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, offers CUR124: Active Learning Experiences in Early Childhood as a no-cost trial course to new CCEI users November 1-30, 2021.

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  • ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, offers CUR124: Active Learning Experiences in Early Childhood as a no-cost trial course to new CCEI users November 1-30, 2021.
  • Active learning involves the use of physical movement and sensory experiences to promote growth across all developmental domains.
  • CUR124: Active Learning Experiences in Early Childhood is a two-hour, intermediate-level course and grants 0.2 IACET CEU upon successful completion.
  • CCEI also has online certification programs that provide the coursework requirement for national credentials including the CDA, Director and Early Childhood Credentials.

Mercy College Announces Brian Amkraut, Ph.D. as Vice President and General Manager of New Division of Workforce Credentialing and Community Impact

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Monday, November 1, 2021

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercy College announced today that Brian Amkraut, Ph.D. has accepted the Vice President and General Manager for Workforce Credentialing and Community Impact position, effective November 1.

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  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercy College announced today that Brian Amkraut, Ph.D. has accepted the Vice President and General Manager for Workforce Credentialing and Community Impact position, effective November 1.
  • He previously served as Executive Director of the Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program at Case Western Reserve University.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Dr. Amkraut to his new role as the Vice President and General Manager for Workforce Credentialing and Community Impact," said Tim Hall, Mercy College President. "
  • Mercy is prepared to fill that gap by connecting with the workforce needs of Westchester County and the tri-state area.

ChildCare Education Institute Renews Articulation Partnership with University of Phoenix

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an accredited online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, has partnered with the University of Phoenix for more than a decade and recently renewed their articulation agreement partnership.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an accredited online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, has partnered with the University of Phoenix for more than a decade and recently renewed their articulation agreement partnership.
  • Students must submit an official CCEI transcript when applying to University of Phoenix.
  • These opportunities include the articulation of credit into a University of Phoenix degree program, waiver of all pre-evaluation fees, and a 10% tuition reduction.
  • About University of Phoenix : John Sperling, PhD, a Cambridge-educated economist, professor and entrepreneur, founded University of Phoenix in 1976 in response to the changing needs of the workplace.

ChildCare Education Institute Renews Articulation Partnership with University of Phoenix

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an accrediated online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, has partnered with the University of Phoenix for more than a decade and recently renewed their articulation agreement partnership.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an accrediated online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, has partnered with the University of Phoenix for more than a decade and recently renewed their articulation agreement partnership.
  • Students must submit an official CCEI transcript when applying to University of Phoenix.
  • These opportunities include the articulation of credit into a University of Phoenix degree program, waiver of all pre-evaluation fees, and a 10% tuition reduction.
  • About University of Phoenix : John Sperling, PhD, a Cambridge-educated economist, professor and entrepreneur, founded University of Phoenix in 1976 in response to the changing needs of the workplace.

Sessions College Sees High Interest in VRRAP Eligible Design Programs

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Monday, October 25, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sessions College for Professional Design ("Sessions") has increased its support function for its increasing military enrollments, most recently due to the high interest from enrollees in the Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP).

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sessions College for Professional Design ("Sessions") has increased its support function for its increasing military enrollments, most recently due to the high interest from enrollees in the Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP).
  • Sessions offers VRRAP enrollees the ability and skills to take advantage of this exciting market opportunity with:
    Six accredited, credit-bearing certificate programs in graphic design, web design, digital media, digital photography, illustration, and advanced web design
    "VRRAP demand for our programs has been tremendous," said Louis J Schilt, Sessions Military Liaison.
  • Sessions College is the pioneer in accredited and affordable online skills-based education that readies adult and college age learners for the digital design workforce.
  • Founded in 1997, Sessions College offers project-based bachelor and associate level degrees and certificate programs for in demand careers in art, design, and photography.

ChildCare Education Institute earns CTLE sponsor status from New York State Education Department

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), the No.

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  • ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), the No.
  • 1 online training provider dedicated exclusively to the early childhood care and education workforce, is now an approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor in the state of New York.
  • Our status as a CTLE sponsor speaks volumes to our commitment to early childhood care professionals, says Maria C. Taylor , President and CEO of CCEI.
  • Educators must take CTLE from an NYSED approved sponsor, and were proud our online professional development courses met the Departments rigorous requirements.

Sessions College Recognized for Quality, Affordability, and Design

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Monday, October 11, 2021

In addition, Graphic Design USA, a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals, again named Sessions in its 2021 Top Graphic Design Schools .

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  • In addition, Graphic Design USA, a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals, again named Sessions in its 2021 Top Graphic Design Schools .
  • In recognition of Sessions College's own design capabilities, its recently released video, Start Your Creative Career at Sessions College , is showcased as a winner of the Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) 21st Annual American Web Design Awards.
  • Sessions College is the pioneer in accredited and affordable online skills-based education that readies adult and college age learners for the digital design workforce.
  • The GDUSA brand now includes a 100,000 visitor-a-month website, a monthly e-newsletter, a digital version of the magazine formatted for desktop, tablet and phones, and several national design competitions that culminate in Annuals showcasing the best in Graphic Design, Inhouse Design, Web Design, Package Design, Healthcare Design, and Digital Design.