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Coalition of Education and Edtech Leaders Releases Framework for Trusted Digital Credentials

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LAKE MARY, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium's TrustEd Microcredential Coalition released a new TrustEd Microcredential Framework at the organization's annual Digital Credentials Summit on Monday.

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  • LAKE MARY, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium's TrustEd Microcredential Coalition released a new TrustEd Microcredential Framework at the organization's annual Digital Credentials Summit on Monday.
  • The coalition of senior leaders from higher education, edtech suppliers, and K-12 districts was created to help realize the full potential of microcredentials to benefit learners, educators, and employers.
  • The framework also outlines how a learner demonstrated mastery of the skills represented by the credential, identified as a TrustEd Application Microcredential, TrustEd Knowledge Microcredential, or Recognition Badges.
  • "Credentials that follow the framework will be more meaningful to receivers, and therefore, more valuable for the learners who earn them."

Medical Education Market size to grow by USD 208.73 billion from 2022 to 2027, Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like All India Institute of Medical Sciences, KP Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic, and many m

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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The medical education market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The medical education market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    KP Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine - The company offers medical education such as a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences.
  • National University of Singapore - The company offers medical education such as M.D.M.B.A., M.D.Ph.D., M.D.M.P.H., and M.D.MSHCM, and others.
  • The higher education testing and assessment market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.32% between 2022 and 2027.

Research Institutions Continue to Adopt and Implement Cayuse

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Portland, Oregon, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayuse, the leader in electronic research administration (eRA) software, today announced additional successful implementations of Cayuse eRA solutions among several notable research institutions.

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  • Portland, Oregon, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayuse, the leader in electronic research administration (eRA) software, today announced additional successful implementations of Cayuse eRA solutions among several notable research institutions.
  • Following another successful Connect by Cayuse virtual conference this fall, Cayuse leadership is proud to welcome the newest adopters to the community of Cayuse users:
    AAPlasma LLC, an innovative engineering organization focused on the research and development of advanced oxidation processes for industrial applications, recently went live with Cayuse’s funding and effort management solutions, Fund Manager and Project Effort .
  • Buck Institute, an independent biomedical research institute that specializing in aging and age-related disease, completed the implementation of Cayuse Sponsored Projects and Proposals (S2S) .
  • Western Governors University, a national, competency-based, online university providing career-relevant, post-secondary education for working professionals, launched Cayuse Sponsored Projects this August.

KFC Foundation's Tuition-Free College Program Marks Milestone With First Graduate

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The KFC Foundation is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as it honors the first graduate from its tuition-free college program.

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  • LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The KFC Foundation is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as it honors the first graduate from its tuition-free college program.
  • The KFC Foundation’s tuition-free college program, in partnership with Western Governors University (WGU), provides KFC restaurant employees* with 100 percent paid tuition when attending WGU to earn their degree.
  • In February 2023, Pascoe began working part-time at a Jacksonville, North Carolina KFC after hearing news of the tuition-free college program.
  • *To be eligible for the KFC Foundation’s programs, one must be employed at a KFC restaurant participating in the KFC Foundation’s Annual Franchise Donation Program and in good standing.

1EdTech TrustEd Microcredential Coalition Aims to Maximize the Value of Digital Credentials

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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LAKE MARY, Fla. , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium is working to increase the levels of quality and trust in digital credentials with the TrustEd Microcredential Coalition.

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  • The coalition of higher ed, suppliers and K-12 districts to release a framework for issuers
    LAKE MARY, Fla. , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium is working to increase the levels of quality and trust in digital credentials with the TrustEd Microcredential Coalition.
  • It takes the guesswork out of knowing what a credential or degree means, making each achievement transparent to the receiver.
  • In addition, a TrustEd Microcredential can move across platforms and networks in support of the crucial requirement for learner mobility.
  • The framework is expected to be released at 1EdTech's Digital Credentials Summit, March 4-6, 2024, in New Orleans.

Steel Dynamics Announces Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Mr. Graham has been with Steel Dynamics since 1994, holding various operational and leadership roles within both the steel fabrication and steel operations, and was part of the teams that constructed the Butler Flat Roll and Structural and Rail steel mills.

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  • Mr. Graham has been with Steel Dynamics since 1994, holding various operational and leadership roles within both the steel fabrication and steel operations, and was part of the teams that constructed the Butler Flat Roll and Structural and Rail steel mills.
  • Christopher Gionti has been promoted to Vice President of Steel Dynamics in recognition of his contributions to the company's operations and leadership.
  • Mr. Gionti joined Steel Dynamics in 1998 as a plant mechanical engineer at the company's Butler Flat Roll Steel Division and progressively grew in leadership responsibilities, including manager roles at the company's Engineered Bar Products Steel Division and as an operations manager within the company's flat rolled steel processing operations.
  • Mr. Keown joined Steel Dynamics in 1998 as a process engineer at the company's Butler Flat Roll Steel Division and progressively grew in leadership responsibilities, including leading the company's Engineered Bar Products Steel Division as its General Manager from 2014 to 2021.

Research from WGU Labs and Savi Shows Student Loan Borrowers Are Unaware of Government Programs as Repayment Begins

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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This seems to be particularly true for borrowers who have less than a bachelor’s degree and borrowers living on limited income.

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  • This seems to be particularly true for borrowers who have less than a bachelor’s degree and borrowers living on limited income.
  • “With 43 million student loan borrowers across the country holding $1.6 trillion of federal debt, student debt and repayment is a national concern,” said Dr. Betheny Gross, Research Director, WGU Labs.
  • “We are committed to reaching these communities, to give them the support they need to successfully navigate this complicated process."
  • WGU Labs and Savi surveyed a nationally representative sample of 3,406 student loan borrowers aged 21 to 50 to learn more about what they owe, how they are navigating repayment, and how the debt they carry shapes their personal, professional, and financial choices.

Valify Announces Executive Appointments

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230828685746/en/
    Jessica Burns assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer for Valify and Valify Solutions Group, an innovative group purchasing model tailored exclusively to hospital purchased services.
  • Drawing upon an extensive background in business operations, strategic alignment, technology and portfolio expansion, Ms. Burns will concentrate on creating and optimizing processes for Valify as it continues to scale for growth.
  • A co-founder of Valify, Clark served as CTO and CFO from 2014 to 2019 and played a pivotal role in the inception, design and development of Valify products.
  • Les Popiolek, CEO of Valify, underscored the organization's commitment to help providers in light of the current inflationary landscape.

WGU Labs Invests in Julius to Demystify the Green Jobs Market

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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This partnership enables the creation of inclusive pathways for diverse job seekers to start and grow green careers.

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  • This partnership enables the creation of inclusive pathways for diverse job seekers to start and grow green careers.
  • “Julius takes an AI & data-led approach to create scalable solutions that help diverse talent start and grow green careers.”
    In addition to bolstering Julius' scale and impact, WGU Labs and Julius will conduct a comprehensive labor market analysis to pioneer a Workforce Readiness Index that will serve as a robust measure of the green talent economy.
  • “Julius has tremendous potential to develop the talent pipeline necessary to drive the transition to a green economy in a manner that provides clear and equitable pathways to high quality green jobs,” says Brad Bernatek, managing director of the Accelerator at WGU Labs.
  • Julius represents the 23rd partnership for the Accelerator at WGU Labs since its inception in 2019.

Meijer More Than Doubled Team Member Enrollment in its Education Programs Since Enhancing with Free College Tuition Benefit

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today that enrollment in its education programs more than doubled since strengthening them last year with a free tuition benefit to help team members obtain an associate or bachelor's degree.

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  • All Meijer team members are eligible for the retailer's education benefits – free tuition, tuition/certificate reimbursement, and scholarships – on their date of hire, which is a benefit that separates Meijer from many other employers.
  • Free tuition: This program provides free undergraduate education for all team members, including a free English language learners program, or associate or bachelor's degree, offered through five online universities.
  • Any team member may choose to enroll in the free education program, which includes direct billing to Meijer, so team members don't need to pay upfront and submit for tuition reimbursement later.
  • Meijer increased tuition reimbursement for all accredited institutions last year to $5,250 a year for all team members.