Training

Guild Appoints Bijal Shah CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional Services, Education, Technology, Human Resources, Software, Training, American Express, Growth, Stroke, Former, Workforce, Interim, Family, Engineering, Management

Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, today announced that the company’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Bijal Shah CEO and is adding her to the Board of Directors.

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  • Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, today announced that the company’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Bijal Shah CEO and is adding her to the Board of Directors.
  • Joining Guild in 2018 as the company’s first Chief Product Officer, Bijal led a wide variety of teams, including product, engineering, and analytics.
  • In August 2023, Shah was appointed Interim CEO when Guild’s Founder and Former CEO, Rachel Romer, suffered a stroke.
  • I’m thrilled to support Bijal, and I have no doubt that Guild will thrive under her leadership.”

Labster and OpenStax Partner to Expand Equitable Access to Interactive Science Learning

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Technology, Software, Other Education, Continuing, Training, University, Primary, Secondary, Science, Education, Other Science, Growth, VR, Learning, Partnership, Rice University, School, Research, Health care, OER, Textbook, Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty, Student, Business Insider, STEM, OpenStax, Catalog, Gold, Teaching, Virtual reality, Tutoring

“Making science education more accessible to all learners everywhere has been Labster’s core vision since its founding.

Key Points: 
  • “Making science education more accessible to all learners everywhere has been Labster’s core vision since its founding.
  • “Partnering with Labster as one of our valued OpenStax Allies enables the OpenStax library of peer-reviewed, customizable, free digital science content to connect directly with Labster’s immersive learning platform for science simulations.
  • OER and OpenStax have become central to the learning materials landscape for postsecondary courses.
  • Instructors and program leaders can contact Labster with their course title and learning objectives or an existing syllabus and they will receive a syllabus that aligns their topics with relevant OpenStax chapters and Labster science simulations.

SafeSport Implementing Improvements to Increase Efficiency and Information Sharing

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Sports, General Health, Professional Services, General Sports, Philanthropy, Training, Mental Health, Other Sports, Education, Olympics, Legal, Human Resources, Health, Research, Child advocacy, Minor, Learning, Communication, Transport, General counsel, Evaluation, Trauma, Psychological abuse, Software, Intake, Roger Hawkins (drummer), Athlete, Psychology, International Paralympic Committee, Commerce, Plaintiff, Curriculum, Resolution

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced process changes aimed at increasing efficiency, information sharing, and trauma-sensitivity.

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  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced process changes aimed at increasing efficiency, information sharing, and trauma-sensitivity.
  • “We are listening to athletes and responding with improvements to better serve them,” Ju’Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport said.
  • “We are proud of the progress we’ve made, but we are clear-eyed about the work ahead of us.
  • Within a 14-day window, Claimants and Respondents may submit a written response and provide any additional relevant information.

Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Previously Announced Business Combination With iLearningEngines, Inc.

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Software, Finance, Other Education, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Services, Technology, Education, Training, ARRW, Acquisition, AI, Security (finance), Business analyst, Special

Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ARRW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“Arrowroot”) sponsored by Arrowroot Capital Management, a 10 year old private equity firm specializing in enterprise software, and iLearningEngines, Inc. (“iLearningEngines” or “the Company”), a leader in AI-powered learning automation and information intelligence for corporate and educational use, today announced that Arrowroot’s shareholders voted to approve the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) between Arrowroot and iLearningEngines, at the special meeting of Arrowroot’s shareholders held on April 1, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ARRW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“Arrowroot”) sponsored by Arrowroot Capital Management, a 10 year old private equity firm specializing in enterprise software, and iLearningEngines, Inc. (“iLearningEngines” or “the Company”), a leader in AI-powered learning automation and information intelligence for corporate and educational use, today announced that Arrowroot’s shareholders voted to approve the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) between Arrowroot and iLearningEngines, at the special meeting of Arrowroot’s shareholders held on April 1, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”).
  • Voters representing over 97% of the issued and outstanding shares of Arrowroot were cast in favor of the proposal in connection with the Business Combination at the Special Meeting.
  • Arrowroot shareholders also voted to approve all other proposals presented at the meeting.
  • The Nasdaq listing is subject to the closing of the Business Combination and fulfillment of all Nasdaq listing requirements.

Texan by Nature Announces 2024 Conservation Wranglers

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Outdoors, Other Energy, Public Policy, Government, Foundation, Energy, Science, Other Education, Other Philanthropy, Education, Other Science, Thought Leadership, Sports, Training, Sustainability, Family, Environment, Social Services, Teens, Consumer, Children, Environmental Issues, Other Professional Services, Environmental Health, Marketing, Communications, Professional Services, Philanthropy, State, Local, Other Natural Resources, Health, Organization, Farm, Partnership, San Antonio Bay, School, Lead, Strategic planning, PEEP, TXN, Love, Plastic, Creativity, Geography, Recreation, Wrangler

Texan by Nature (TxN), a conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2024 TxN Conservation Wranglers.

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  • Texan by Nature (TxN), a conservation non-profit, today announces the selection of the 2024 TxN Conservation Wranglers.
  • Conservation Wrangler is an accelerator program that catalyzes the very best Texan-led conservation projects occurring in the state.
  • The Texan by Nature team will work with the four 2024 Conservation Wranglers and provide 12-18 months of tailored support in program management, strategic planning, marketing strategy, metrics capture and analysis including the production of a Return on Conservation™ Index for select projects, professional content creation, and partnership development – whatever is needed to accelerate the project.
  • We look forward to sharing progress and opportunities to engage with these outstanding programs.”
    Texan by Nature will recognize the 2024 Conservation Wranglers at the annual Conservation Summit on October 23, 2024, in Dallas, TX at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

Oasis Announces Third Year of Support for Japanese Women to Receive Director Training, in Cooperation with BDTI of Japan

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Professional Services, Education, Business, Consumer, Women, Training, Initiative, Q&A, Case study, CFO, Oasis, ESG, Strategic planning, Female, Interview, D&O, Financial regulation, Bank statement, Woman, Boot camp, P&L, Corporate law, CFA, Person, CCC, CPA, Nursing

For the third year in a row, Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) will support director training for women in Japan at the Board Director Training Institute of Japan (“BDTI”).

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  • For the third year in a row, Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) will support director training for women in Japan at the Board Director Training Institute of Japan (“BDTI”).
  • Oasis will pay all costs for qualified women who enroll by the end of June to take any of BDTI’s director training courses described below.
  • BDTI Representative Director Nicholas Benes said, “In previous years, so many qualified women applied that we scheduled additional dates for more programs.
  • BDTI also packages its e-learning modules with this course, for Japanese speakers.

eLearning Partners to Present at Learning Solutions & HR Conference

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Saturday, March 30, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Other Technology, Professional Services, Audio, Video, Other Education, Continuing, Training, Education, Partner, HR, Multimedia, Attention, Conference, Learning, Tutoring

eLearning Partners, a leading expert in online course development, is thrilled to announce its participation as a speaker at the upcoming Learning Solutions & HR Conference, scheduled from April 23 to April 25, 2024, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.

Key Points: 
  • eLearning Partners, a leading expert in online course development, is thrilled to announce its participation as a speaker at the upcoming Learning Solutions & HR Conference, scheduled from April 23 to April 25, 2024, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.
  • As North America's exclusive event combining insights into learning and HR technology, this conference provides eLearning Partners with a platform to share their expertise in micro video-based learning.
  • eLearning Partners will provide practical solutions and insights to help attendees achieve more than 200% higher learner engagement than the industry average.
  • Our goal is to help attendees transform dull lecture-style content into videos that will capture the attention of their learners,” said Jonny Havey, Co-Founder of eLearning Partners and lead speaker at the conference.

Dexian Invests in Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Consulting, Education, Technology, Professional Services, Other Technology, Training, Data Analytics, Software, Networks, Human Resources, Continuing, Employment, Communication, Data analysis, Java, Social media, Engineering, Futures, Computer, Student, Workforce, Python, JavaScript, Nursing

Dexian , a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions, today announced the launch of Dexian Futures, an online coding and career development program sponsored by Dexian.

Key Points: 
  • Dexian , a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions, today announced the launch of Dexian Futures, an online coding and career development program sponsored by Dexian.
  • Dexian Futures is powered by Dexian’s Talent Development division, which includes Grand Circus, a virtual up-skilling and talent development organization.
  • Dexian Futures offers courses in highly sought-after programming languages, including C#, Java, JavaScript, or Data Analytics and Engineering with Python.
  • Upon successful completion of their bootcamps, Dexian Futures graduates will work with Dexian recruiters for a minimum of 30 days to pursue placement at a client company.

Empowering the Future of Optometry: Axcel Learning Partners with KMK Optometry to Redefine Board Exam Preparation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Other Professional Services, Optical, General Health, Health, Other Education, Professional Services, Education, Training, Culture, Growth, KMK, Environment, Partnership, NBEO, School, Optometry, Student, Heart, Alpine, Multimedia, Management

Axcel Learning (Axcel), a professional education business backed by Alpine Investors (Alpine), today announced a new partnership with KMK Optometry (KMK), the premier provider of comprehensive optometry board exam test preparation and coaching services.

Key Points: 
  • Axcel Learning (Axcel), a professional education business backed by Alpine Investors (Alpine), today announced a new partnership with KMK Optometry (KMK), the premier provider of comprehensive optometry board exam test preparation and coaching services.
  • For 20 straight years, KMK has been the #1 choice for Optometry board review with the industry’s only fully comprehensive review courses.
  • “Our essence is defined by our commitment to continuous improvement, connection and academic integrity,” said Melissa Cheatham, Co-Founder of KMK.
  • DC Advisory served as the exclusive financial advisor to KMK Optometry.

BNSF Railway builds upon safety record by utilizing virtual reality for training

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Wearables, Mobile Technology, Technology, Rail, Transport, Other Technology, Audio, Video, Other Education, Training, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Education, Injury, Risk, Digital technology, Accident, BNSF Railway, PPE, VR, Virtual reality, BNSF, Safety

As the railway industry continues to power the American economy with sustainable methods of moving freight, BNSF Railway is building upon its record year for safety by continuing to put its people first.

Key Points: 
  • As the railway industry continues to power the American economy with sustainable methods of moving freight, BNSF Railway is building upon its record year for safety by continuing to put its people first.
  • As the industry’s safety leader, the North American railway company is currently implementing immersive technology into its mechanical training programs to keep workers safe, utilizing virtual/augmented and mixed realities to enhance safety strategies and improve role readiness amongst the mechanical workforce.
  • “BNSF closed out last year with the lowest injury frequency rate in the company’s 175-year history,” said Mark Stockman, director of mechanical training for BNSF.
  • “We continue to invest in new technologies like virtual reality simulations to enhance our mechanical training programs even more.