Early childhood education

Focus EduSolutions is partnering with Saint Joseph's College of Maine to now offer its first series of professional Micro-Credentials

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Friday, October 14, 2022

STANDISH, Maine, Oct.14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focus EduSolutions, in partnership with Saint Joseph's College of Maine, is excited to announce the launch of its first series of professional micro-credentials in Catechism, Early Childhood Education, and Teaching Children with Disabilities. This will provide greater educational opportunities for anyone looking to deepen their faith and knowledge of the Catechetical mission of the Church or looking to further their career in the Catholic education system. These credentials are six to eight-week-long self-paced programs. Saint Joseph's College professional micro-credentials were made by subject matter experts with decades of experience, education, and leadership in the faith.

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  • Focus EduSolutions, in partnership with Saint Joseph's College of Maine, is excited to announce the launch of its first series of professional micro-credentials in Catechism, Early Childhood Education, and Teaching Children with Disabilities.
  • STANDISH, Maine, Oct.14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focus EduSolutions , in partnership with Saint Joseph's College of Maine , is excited to announce the launch of its first series of professional micro-credentials in Catechism, Early Childhood Education, and Teaching Children with Disabilities.
  • Saint Joseph's College professional micro-credentials were made by subject matter experts with decades of experience, education, and leadership in the faith.
  • These micro-credentials are developed by Focus EduSolutions in partnership with subject matter experts directly from the industry and industry associations.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Teachers' Day

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:
    "Today, on World Teachers' Day , we recognize and honour the crucial role teachers and educators play in building better communities.
  • "During my time as a teacher, I saw firsthand the important work Canadian teachers do, often under challenging conditions.
  • Today, I am launching the nomination period for the 2023 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in STEM and Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education .
  • These awardsare given to exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators.

FIELD AND CADIZ INC. ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO CREATE STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTER AND CAREER-TECH TRAINING FOCUSED ON CLEAN WATER

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

TEHACHAPI, Calif. and CADIZ, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD) and Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) today announced an agreement to create a state-of-the-art technology innovation and learning center to provide education, work-based training and business opportunities in poor, minority communities.

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  • TEHACHAPI, Calif. and CADIZ, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD) and Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) today announced an agreement to create a state-of-the-art technology innovation and learning center to provide education, work-based training and business opportunities in poor, minority communities.
  • FIELD's CTE program at Cadiz Ranch will focus on water conservation, water quality, groundwater management and strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change on water resources and agriculture.
  • The creation of the Cadiz Innovation Center is the Company's latest initiative to deliver clean water solutions to disadvantaged communities.
  • With state-of-the-art groundwater management technology, the Project will put conserved water to beneficial use and create a much-needed groundwater bank interconnecting California's existing water infrastructure.

Rockbridge Growth Equity Makes Strategic Investment in The Nest Schools, a Leader in Premium Early Childhood Education

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Mr. Pastor and Ms. Porterfield have decades of education industry experience, having previously led another successful early education business together.

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  • Mr. Pastor and Ms. Porterfield have decades of education industry experience, having previously led another successful early education business together.
  • "We have been impressed with Gerry and Jane's standout approach in the industry and their dedication to providing premier early education experiences.
  • The Nest Schools operates premium early childhood education across multiple states for infants through school age children.
  • Founded in 2007, Rockbridge Growth Equity is a middle market private equity firm committed to helping both founder-operated and established companies accelerate growth and build long-term, sustainable value.

Tamr Welcomes Keith Barnes as Head of Public Sector

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Tamr, Inc. , the leading cloud-native data mastering platform, today announced that Keith Barnes has joined the company as Head of Public Sector.

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  • Tamr, Inc. , the leading cloud-native data mastering platform, today announced that Keith Barnes has joined the company as Head of Public Sector.
  • Barnes joins Tamr from Azul, where he led the Public Sector business as Vice President.
  • He will build on Tamrs position as the industrys leading modern data mastering solution for the public sector and drive the companys next phase of growth in the sector.
  • Backed by investors including NEA and Google Ventures, Tamr is transforming how companies get value from their data.

The Canton Group and Dream BIG Partnership: Connecting Our IT Community with Baltimore's Cherry Hill Transformation

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The Dream BIG Foundation a nonprofit committed to bringing to life the Cherry Hill's community vision of a high-quality cradle-to-college-and-careers education model - provides strategy and resources needed for every child in Cherry Hill to access life-changing opportunities.

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  • The Dream BIG Foundation a nonprofit committed to bringing to life the Cherry Hill's community vision of a high-quality cradle-to-college-and-careers education model - provides strategy and resources needed for every child in Cherry Hill to access life-changing opportunities.
  • "The Canton Group is excited to work with Dream Big and the Cherry Hill community leveraging our technology expertise to improve the lives of multiple generations of Cherry Hill community residents.
  • We would like to introduce you and your company to Dream BIG and the work underway in Cherry Hill.
  • In recent years, Cherry Hill residents and leaders have come together to develop a detailed vision of transformation.

The Latino Commission on AIDS and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Teams Win Morgan Stanley’s Annual Strategy Challenge Supporting Nonprofits in the U.S. and the UK

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Over the past ten weeks, Morgan Stanley employees worked with leadership teams at 15 nonprofit organizations to provide recommendations to address their strategic questions.

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  • Over the past ten weeks, Morgan Stanley employees worked with leadership teams at 15 nonprofit organizations to provide recommendations to address their strategic questions.
  • This initiative is in line with the Firms expertise in delivering innovative solutions for clients and culture of giving back.
  • We are honored to win Morgan Stanleys 2022 Strategy Challenge.
  • Were delighted to have won the Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge 2022, said The Duke of Edinburghs Awards CEO, Ruth Marvel.

Educational First Steps and Dallas College partner up to address current early childhood education workforce crisis

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

In response, Educational First Steps (EFS) and Dallas College are partnering up to recruit, vet, and place Early Childhood Education college students in preschools throughout North Texas as a part of their new Federal Work Study Program.

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  • In response, Educational First Steps (EFS) and Dallas College are partnering up to recruit, vet, and place Early Childhood Education college students in preschools throughout North Texas as a part of their new Federal Work Study Program.
  • Through this partnership, we are directly addressing the current workforce crisis in Early Childhood Education while providing essential hands-on experience to our future leaders and teachers."
  • The Dean of Early Childhood Education and Early Learning at Dallas College, Heather Bryant, M.Ed.
  • adds, "The School of Education at Dallas College is excited to partner with Educational First Steps on a Federal Work Study project.

Dr. J. Luke Wood to Be Closing Keynote Speaker for University of Phoenix Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. , as the closing keynote speaker of the Universitys first annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, April 12-15, 2022 .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. , as the closing keynote speaker of the Universitys first annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, April 12-15, 2022 .
  • Wood is Vice President of Student Affairs & Campus Diversity and Deans Distinguished Professor of Education at San Diego State University.
  • Titled Creating the intentional leader of today, tomorrow and beyond, the University of Phoenix Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair offers attendees access to a Career Fair as well as in-depth workshops, research presentations and choose industry-focused tracks: Leadership & Management, Healthcare and Education.
  • The Inclusive Leadership Summit integrates research findings from University of Phoenix Career Institute and Research Centers to influence topics addressed while highlighting academic fields of study offered at the University.

UCLA Extension Spring Quarter Enrollments Underway

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

UCLA Extension, a national leader in continuing education, begins Spring Quarter instruction on March 28, as professionals look for better career opportunities in a tight labor market with a look toward a post-pandemic economy.

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  • UCLA Extension, a national leader in continuing education, begins Spring Quarter instruction on March 28, as professionals look for better career opportunities in a tight labor market with a look toward a post-pandemic economy.
  • UCLA Extension programs align with the job growth outlook by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-30.
  • "The current trend reflects interest and momentum by adult learners to upskill, change, or pursue subjects based on new interests or purpose," said Eric A. Bullard, Dean of Continuing Education and UCLA Extension.
  • UCLA Extension Spring Quarter has a portfolio of more than 1,000 courses in accessible and flexible formats - in-person, online, remote, and hybrid.