Educational stages

CEimpact and LicenseTrak Partner to Offer Compliance Courses and Tracking in One Simple Solution

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Education, Human behavior, Educational stages, Personal development, Alternative education, Education reform, Lifelong learning, Philosophy of education, Pharmacy

In addition, custom courses can be created by customers or CEimpact and hosted via OneSolution.

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  • In addition, custom courses can be created by customers or CEimpact and hosted via OneSolution.
  • "The ease of OneSolution provides the peace of mind that employees have met education and training requirements for the many accreditations and licenses they hold," said Jen Moulton, President of CEimpact.
  • "Employers can even customize courses and host them in the OneSolution learning management system for their particular pharmacy.
  • Through CE courses, subscription services, advanced certificates, and The Pharmacy Network app, CEimpact's learning experiences empower healthcare professionals and support their lifelong learning journey.

Uncommon Tips for Children Starting Kindergarten

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Education, Articles, Students, Early childhood education, Educational stages, Kindergarten

In honor of August being Get Ready for Kindergarten Month, Jones is offering some tips that aren't usually top-of-mind for parents as their kids enter kindergarten.

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  • In honor of August being Get Ready for Kindergarten Month, Jones is offering some tips that aren't usually top-of-mind for parents as their kids enter kindergarten.
  • It is recommended that scholars know their alphabet before starting kindergarten.
  • Starting in kindergarten, be a partner with your child's teacher and school.
  • August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month, a time to prepare children for the beginning of their academic career.

Bank of America Awards $300,000 Grant to Career Nexus, a Fresno DRIVE Initiative to Prepare Fresno County Young Adults for High-Demand Careers at Scale

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Human activities, Human behavior, Educational stages, Ashley Swearengin, New America, Internship, Fresno, California, NEXUS, ACT

FRESNO, Calif., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) is proud to announce that Bank of America has made a capstone gift of $300,000 to Career Nexus, one of Fresno DRIVE’s 19 initiatives. This represents the largest grant Bank of America has awarded in Fresno.

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  • This represents the largest grant Bank of America has awarded in Fresno.
  • Career Nexus aligns employers, young adults, education and training partners in an innovative career readiness ecosystem that prepares paid interns for work-based learning with its Career Nexus: Work Readiness Certificate program.
  • Bank of America is continuing their steadfast support for innovative and impactful investments in Fresno, CVCF CEO Ashley Swearengin said.
  • Bank of Americas grant directly invests in residents from underserved and disinvested neighborhoods and connects them with paid, work-based learning internships in high-growth, high-wage sectors.

92% of Higher Education Leaders Say Microcredentials Support Institutional Competitiveness

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Education, Educational stages, Tertiary education, Articles, Human activities, Continuing education, University Professional and Continuing Education Association, Open educational resources, Microdegree, Higher education

TORONTO and WASHINGTON, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Higher education leaders across North America are highlighting the value of alternative and microcredentials to support competitiveness and enrollment growth, according to a survey conducted by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and The EvoLLLution , an online publication founded by higher education student engagement leader Modern Campus .

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  • TORONTO and WASHINGTON, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Higher education leaders across North America are highlighting the value of alternative and microcredentials to support competitiveness and enrollment growth, according to a survey conducted by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and The EvoLLLution , an online publication founded by higher education student engagement leader Modern Campus .
  • Continuing, professional and workforce education have always used microcredentials and other alternative credentials to recognize student learning and ability.
  • As a result, these offerings help higher education institutions stay relevant both to employers and students.
  • According to Strada data, 68% of adults considering enrolling in higher education programming said they prefer alternative, non-degree programs.

CPG Manufacturer Global Widget, Heavily in Growth Mode, Launches New Internship Program

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Human activities, Human behavior, Articles, Educational stages, Employment, Internship, Unpaid work, Widget

"Internships are fundamental for today's college students to get hands-on experience as a part of their education," said Leanna von Merveldt, VP, Human Resources for Global Widget.

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  • "Internships are fundamental for today's college students to get hands-on experience as a part of their education," said Leanna von Merveldt, VP, Human Resources for Global Widget.
  • "Working with our Operations team, Global Widget's interns will be collaborating with different departments to implement business process improvements that will enable company growth in a lean and agile way," said Enrique Porras, Vice President of Operations.
  • Following the application and interview process, four interns began their summer internship on June 21.
  • For more information on internships with Global Widget, visit Global Widget's careers portal here .

China Liberal Establishes Subsidiary to Promote Integration of Vocational Education and Enterprise Development

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Education, Educational stages, Tertiary education, Articles, Vocational education, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational university

BEIJING, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq:CLEU) ("China Liberal", the "Company", or "we"), an educational services provider inChina, providing,among other services, smart campus solutions, today announced that it has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Fujian China Liberal Education Technology Group Co., Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"),to promote the integration of vocational education and enterprise development.

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  • BEIJING, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq:CLEU) ("China Liberal", the "Company", or "we"), an educational services provider inChina, providing,among other services, smart campus solutions, today announced that it has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Fujian China Liberal Education Technology Group Co., Ltd. (the "Subsidiary"),to promote the integration of vocational education and enterprise development.
  • The Company plans to establish a digital cultural tourism vocational education alliance with application oriented colleges, vocational colleges, industry associations, and hotels that specialize in tourism and hotel management.
  • Ms.Ngai Ngai Lam, Chairwoman and CEO of China Liberal, commented, "This move is in line with our long term growth strategy and the government's guidelines for the development of vocational education.
  • We expect to strengthen diversified cooperation with schools, enterprises, and industry associations, optimize resource allocation, share high-quality resources, complement other business partner's advantages, work together in production, teaching and research, so as to promote the integration of vocational education and enterprise development.

Learning Care Group Acquires Prestige Preschool Academy

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Articles, Education, Learning Care Group, Educational stages, Pedagogy, Preschool, Early childhood education, Educational technology, Learning environment, Child care

NOVI, Mich., June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning Care Group, Inc. today announced its acquisition of Prestige Preschool Academy, 23 preschools serving families in California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia.

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  • NOVI, Mich., June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning Care Group, Inc. today announced its acquisition of Prestige Preschool Academy, 23 preschools serving families in California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia.
  • With its emphasis on supporting whole child development through high-quality care in a safe, engaging learning environment, Prestige Preschool Academy is a natural fit for Learning Care Group, noted Mark Bierley, CEO at Learning Care Group.
  • As these schools join the Learning Care Group portfolio, which now includes nearly 1,000 locations, they will initially continue to operate as Prestige Preschool Academy facilities.
  • Learning Care Group provides early education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years through ten unique brands: Childtime Learning Centers, The Childrens Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, Everbrook Academy, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited, Pathways Learning Academy, Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers, U-GRO Learning Centres and Young School.

AcademicInfluence.com's Inflection Announces the Decade's Most Influential Books in Physics, Geoscience, History, and Political Science

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Articles, Education, Human behavior, Educational stages, Alternative education, Education reform, Educational psychology, Lifelong learning, Personal development, Earth science, Science

"These are the books thought leaders consult and authors use as the basis for their own research and writings."

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  • "These are the books thought leaders consult and authors use as the basis for their own research and writings."
  • The Inflection team measured the influence of leading books and writings cited in comprehensive online data repositories.
  • "Anyone who wants to build a foundational understanding of physics, history, earth sciences, or political science would do well to start with the 25 books we've selected for each of these disciplines."
  • AcademicInfluence.com is a part of the EducationAccess group, a family of sites dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth.

Global E-learning Market Outlook and Forecast 2021-2026: Market is Likely to Witness an Absolute Growth of About 110% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Other Education, Education, Articles, Education, Educational psychology, E-learning, Educational technology, Alternative education, Educational stages, Lifelong learning, Market research

The "Global E-learning Market - Outlook and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global E-learning Market - Outlook and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The online learning market is likely to witness an absolute growth of about 110% by 2026.
  • The global e-learning market research report includes a detailed segmentation by delivery mode, learning mode, function type, end-user, geography.
  • About 72.78% of adults consider themselves lifelong learners, creating tremendous growth opportunities for online education companies in the market during the forecast period.

CPRS joins call to end unpaid PR internships

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Human activities, Human behavior, Work, Educational stages, Canadian Public Relations Society, Internship

TORONTO, June 11, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) has joined the call to end to the practice of unpaid internships in the public relations industry.

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  • TORONTO, June 11, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) has joined the call to end to the practice of unpaid internships in the public relations industry.
  • This follows the release of an open letter in May 2021 from a group of leaders in the public relations industry voicing their opposition to unpaid internships.
  • The CPRS National Board of Directors had previously passed a motion "to support the initiative to eliminate unpaid internships in the Canadian public relations industry by December 2021."
  • "We add our voice to the call to end the practice of unpaid internships in the public relations industry being led by Bruce MacLellan, CEO of Proof Strategies, and chair of Humber College's public relations program advisory committee, as well as others in the PR field," stated Wayne Knorr, APR, CPRS National President.