Alternative education

WiCyS Announces Women in CyberSecurity 2019 Conference

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Security engineering, Cyberwarfare, Computer network security, Cybercrime, Alternative education, Human resource management, Mentorship, Computer security, Security, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

The WiCyS Conference brings together women in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking, and mentoring.

Key Points: 
  • The WiCyS Conference brings together women in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking, and mentoring.
  • "It's especially fitting for Carnegie Mellon University to host the 2019 WiCyS Conference because the university is known as the birthplace of cybersecurity.
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier organization with national reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity from academia, research and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking and mentoring.
  • The WiCyS Conference is an excellent opportunity for companies to connect with women students and candidates to recruit them into cybersecurity jobs.

Curriki Offers Youth Entrepreneurs® Resources to Middle and High School Business Educators for Real-World Application

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Education, Pedagogy, Learning, Curricula, Alternative education, Critical pedagogy, Curriki, Educational psychology, Experiential education, Curriculum, Entrepreneurship

Youth Entrepreneurs is a one-of-a-kind business class that transforms students' mindsets through hands-on, experiential education so that they can realize their full potential.

Key Points: 
  • Youth Entrepreneurs is a one-of-a-kind business class that transforms students' mindsets through hands-on, experiential education so that they can realize their full potential.
  • The Youth Entrepreneurs curriculum is free to educators and allows for customization of lessons and activities depending on classroom needs.
  • Youth Entrepreneurs (YE) is an experiential class that equips high school students with the values and vision to pursue their dreams.
  • In addition, Curriki curates resources into course-sequenced, standards-aligned units to enable educators to easily find materials, and offers curricula in Spanish.

Be You, Be Loud, Be Smart, Be Proud: Morguard Joins Forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Encourage and Empower Girls with Third Annual BeYou Campaign

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Monday, September 17, 2018
Alternative education, Learning, Education, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentorship, Big Sister, MENTOR, Big Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City

Morguard's collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters allows the campaign to impact women directly through specialized programming and mentorship, and strengthen ties in the community for lasting long-term impact.

Key Points: 
  • Morguard's collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters allows the campaign to impact women directly through specialized programming and mentorship, and strengthen ties in the community for lasting long-term impact.
  • In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada, the program is offered in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters run an ongoing group mentoring program in almost all of Morguard's markets across the country.

Wingate Wilderness Acquires New Director of Admissions to Facilitate Long Term Growth

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Monday, September 17, 2018
Outdoor education, Psychotherapy, Alternative education, Behavior modification, Wilderness therapy, Human behavior, Psychology

"Christopher's professionalism and experience will be a 'breath of fresh air' for all involved," says Greg Hitchcock, Director of Outreach for WinGate.

Key Points: 
  • "Christopher's professionalism and experience will be a 'breath of fresh air' for all involved," says Greg Hitchcock, Director of Outreach for WinGate.
  • Christopher first experienced the power of "Wilderness Therapy" when his sister was sent to a wilderness program during his youth.
  • Christopher's wilderness experience many years ago is the foundation that launched an incredible career in Behavioral Health.
  • For more information about WinGate Wilderness Therapy, feel free to contact Christopher at (801) 361-2255 or by email at christopher(at)WinGatetherapy.com.

Octapharma USA Partners with GutMonkey To Provide Hemophilia Patients Life-Changing Adventure Experience

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Education, Learning, Octapharma, Outdoor education, Alternative education, Critical pedagogy, Experiential education, Bleeding, Haemophilia, Pedagogy

Octapharma's grant to GutMonkey, an experiential education company based in Portland, Oregon, will provide a life-changing experience for 10 people with Hemophilia A through a week-long, water-based adventure, entirely focused on improving patient confidence in managing their bleeding disorder.

Key Points: 
  • Octapharma's grant to GutMonkey, an experiential education company based in Portland, Oregon, will provide a life-changing experience for 10 people with Hemophilia A through a week-long, water-based adventure, entirely focused on improving patient confidence in managing their bleeding disorder.
  • "We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with Octapharma to provide the Leading X experience to the bleeding disorder community," said Pat Torrey, Founder & CEO of GutMonkey.
  • "Octapharma's vision to expand what is possible for the bleeding disorders community is apparent and admirable," said Bombardier, a Program Facilitator with GutMonkey.
  • Octapharma USA President Flemming Nielsen noted that the company's support of outdoor adventure, patient education and amazing achievements such as Bombardier's fits well with its corporate mission.

Bridge Reveals the Key to Employee Retention: Focus on All Generations and Optimize Their Differences

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Human resource management, Employment, Workplace, Industrial and organizational psychology, Alternative education, Internships, Mentorship, Turnover, Management

According to Bridge , 25 percent of annual turnover is voluntary, and 75 percent of that voluntary turnover is influenced by a manager's behavior .

Key Points: 
  • According to Bridge , 25 percent of annual turnover is voluntary, and 75 percent of that voluntary turnover is influenced by a manager's behavior .
  • Allowing for employees of different generations to combine their skills in team settings will bring strengths together while allowing autonomy for each employee.
  • Once employees have the ability to work in teams with members of different generations, doors will open for mentor-mentee relationships.
  • Learn more about Canvas for higher ed and K12, and Bridge for the corporate market, at www.Instructure.com .

NFL Continues Support of Tuesday's Children Mentoring Program With Additional $200,000 Grant for Programs to Support Children Who Have Lost a Military Parent

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Alternative education, Tuesday's Children, Youth mentoring, Mentorship, MENTOR, Tuesday's Child, Human behavior, Cognition, Euthenics

The grant will be allocated to a national youth mentoring program run by Tuesday's Children.

Key Points: 
  • The grant will be allocated to a national youth mentoring program run by Tuesday's Children.
  • This is the second grant the NFL has awarded to Tuesday's Children within the past year for the organization's youth mentoring program.
  • In October 2017, the NFL provided Tuesday's Children with a $200,000 grant to expand their existing mentoring program for children impacted by terrorism to include children of military families.
  • The length of mentor-mentee relationships in the Tuesday's Children program exceeds the national average, with many lasting nearly a decade.

Dragon Fellows To Present Social Good Community Projects At Sept 8 Graduation Ceremony

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship

The Dragon Fellows are high school students from Southern California chosen to receive financial support and mentorship from the Foundation to empower original, self-managed social good projects addressing issues that affect vulnerable and underrepresented sectors of the community.

Key Points: 
  • The Dragon Fellows are high school students from Southern California chosen to receive financial support and mentorship from the Foundation to empower original, self-managed social good projects addressing issues that affect vulnerable and underrepresented sectors of the community.
  • Today, the Dragon Kim Foundation is launching a voting website where the public can show their support for specific projects to help inform the judges' decision: http://dragonkimfoundation.org/vote2018/ .
  • We're very proud to be graduating the second class of Dragon Fellows," said Daniel and Grace Kim, co-founders of the Foundation.
  • Please contact Ruben Sanchez at [email protected] to request press credentials for the graduation ceremony and/or interviews with the Fellows or Foundation staff.

Petite2Queen Announces Partnership with Women MBAs - Empower Business Professionals

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Alternative education, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorship

SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Petite2Queen.com, the virtual online mentoring community for women, has entered into a partnership with the Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA).

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Petite2Queen.com, the virtual online mentoring community for women, has entered into a partnership with the Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA).
  • NAWMBA Seattle is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering female business professionals to propel more women into leadership positions and to enhance the gender diversity of the nation's workforce.
  • "I am thrilled to announce our partnership of empowerment with the Seattle Professional Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs," says Whitbeck.
  • PETITE2QUEEN is an online virtual mentor created by women, for women.

Chasing Childhood Passions

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Monday, August 27, 2018
Education, Educational stages, Educational psychology, Alternative education, Education reform, Lifelong learning, Philosophy of education

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --(Family Features) As education continues to be more accessible to American workers, lifelong learning is increasingly important.

Key Points: 
  • MISSION, Kan., Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --(Family Features) As education continues to be more accessible to American workers, lifelong learning is increasingly important.
  • Pearson, a digital education company, surveyed working adults as part of its "Dare to Learn, Dare to Change" campaign celebrating those who take steps to change their lives while empowering adults to rediscover childhood passions through education.
  • Visit pearson.com/daretolearn for more information and to watch the campaign videos.