Educational stages

Confidence in the Value of Education Has Fallen Among Adults Without Degrees Seriously Considering Additional Education

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

For aspiring adult learners those ages 25 to 44 who are seriously considering or planning to enroll in an education or training program, but have yet to do so the pandemic appears to have shifted views on the value of additional education.

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For aspiring adult learners those ages 25 to 44 who are seriously considering or planning to enroll in an education or training program, but have yet to do so the pandemic appears to have shifted views on the value of additional education.
A key to increasing aspiring adult learners confidence in the value of education is demonstrating clear and specific connections to employment opportunities.
Additional key findings from this week include:
Six out of 10 aspiring learners had been highly interested in pursuing education immediately after high school.
Strada Center for Consumer Insights provides the nation's largest education consumer database, which includes more than 350,000 completed surveys about the education and work experiences of American adults.

Workers Seek Accelerated Professional Education in Response to Pandemic

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Articles, Education, Educational stages, Educational psychology, Personal development, Education reform, Lifelong learning, Philosophy of education, Pandemic

Despite the economic devastation caused by the pandemic, these fields are still experiencing a demand for workers.

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Despite the economic devastation caused by the pandemic, these fields are still experiencing a demand for workers.
Our part-time professional programs will prepare Canadians for success in emerging and in-demand business and technical fields.
During the pandemic, these features are highly attractive to mid-career professionals that are looking to quickly reskill and upskill.
With a commitment to lifelong learning and access to education, the School offers professional programs and English language preparation.

Think Academy UK Launches EdTech Powered Online Maths Course for KS1 & KS2

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Technology, Parenting, Children, Other Technology, Other Education, Internet, Consumer, Primary, Secondary, Education, Education, Educational stages, Articles, Primary school, Key Stage, Bitesize

Designed for primary school-aged students, Think Academys interactive online maths courses are closely mapped to the UK national curriculum.

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Designed for primary school-aged students, Think Academys interactive online maths courses are closely mapped to the UK national curriculum.
Think Academy UK introduced a successful maths course over the summer of 2020, and the company now offers free online maths classes for KS1 and KS2 students, delivered by their most experienced maths tutors.
Think Academy UK delivers EdTech powered online education services for 5-11-year olds in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 following the British National Curriculum.
Visit the Think Academy UK website to book a FREE online maths class for KS1 and KS2 students this Autumn term.

WesternU named a "Great College to Work For" amid pandemic

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Monday, September 14, 2020

Education, Educational stages, Higher education, Articles, California, College, University, Western University of Health Sciences

Now, for the ninth year in a row, WesternU has been named a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities.

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Now, for the ninth year in a row, WesternU has been named a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities.
WesternU was recognized in three categories: Compensation & Benefits, Respect & Appreciation, and Work/Life Balance.
WesternU was one of 79 colleges and universities deemed a Great College to Work For.
79 institutions are recognized as a 2020 Great College to Work For, including 54 four-year institutions and 25 two-year institutions.

How #SaveInternships Saved Thousands of Internships This Summer

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

Human activities, Educational stages, Internship, Unpaid work, Human Nature, Human behavior

#SaveInternships ( https://www.saveinternships.org/ ) was a successful campaign that saved thousands of internships by designing remote internships programs and establishing the Intern Relief Fund to provide financial support for students.

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#SaveInternships ( https://www.saveinternships.org/ ) was a successful campaign that saved thousands of internships by designing remote internships programs and establishing the Intern Relief Fund to provide financial support for students.
Nearly half of summer 2020 internships were cancelled, according to Glassdoor.
In response, Symba launched the #SaveInternships campaign in March to highlight the importance of internships and urge companies not to cancel their programs.
Kaan Aksoy, co-founder of IsMyInternshipCancelled.com, told Symba that they implore "companies to continue offering these opportunities [internships] to students."

LeanIX Commits to Job Training and Wage Growth With Charter Sponsorship of CS YOU Program

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Monday, August 31, 2020

LeanIX , a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions in Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM), today announced that it has become a Program Charter Partner of CS YOU, an initiative providing job training and entry-level internships in the field of Customer Success.

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LeanIX , a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions in Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM), today announced that it has become a Program Charter Partner of CS YOU, an initiative providing job training and entry-level internships in the field of Customer Success.
The CS You Program offers vocational training and job placement for entry-level Customer Success Associate roles for underrepresented minorities.
As a Program Charter Partner, LeanIX will sponsor the tuition and an internship to help a promising candidate become trained for an entry-level job in customer success.
"We are proud to be among the first Charter Partners for the CS YOU Program, said Christian Richter, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at LeanIX.

Fall enrolment surges 51% for adult learners at Toronto's Chang School of Continuing Education

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Education, Articles, Educational stages, Personal development, Higher education in Canada, PATH, Ryerson University, Educational technology, Continuing education, Adult education, Lifelong learning, G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Fears that online-only education will keep away adult learners this fall can be put to rest.

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TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - Fears that online-only education will keep away adult learners this fall can be put to rest.
Ryerson University's Chang School of Continuing Education Canada's largest saw enrolment grow by 51% for Fall 2020 despite all of its courses being delivered online for the first time in the school's 20-year history of virtual teaching.
With 35 certificate programs and over 400 courses that can be completed online, Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is a leader in interactive online learning and accessible university-based adult education.
Our continuing education unit provides innovative, quality, lifelong learning that empowers learners to reach their life and career goals.

New Parker Dewey Sentiment Survey Reports Students Want Experiences That Allow for Career Exploration

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Human activities, Educational stages, Internship, Unpaid work, Human Nature, Human behavior

CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Parker Dewey, the leading platform for providing Micro-Internships to college students and recent graduates, reported results of a nationwide student sentiment survey regarding campus recruiting this fall.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Parker Dewey, the leading platform for providing Micro-Internships to college students and recent graduates, reported results of a nationwide student sentiment survey regarding campus recruiting this fall.
The results of this survey highlight the challenges facing companies in accessing, engaging, and hiring college students during the upcoming academic year.
The survey shows a strong preference by college students for experiential recruiting to help them explore career opportunities, demonstrate skills, and build relationships with employers to secure the right job after graduation.
Download the full report at: https://info.parkerdewey.com/2020-fall-student-survey-webinar , or register to attend an overview presentation on Tuesday, August 18th: https://info.parkerdewey.com/2020-fall-student-survey-webinar
Founded in 2015, Parker Dewey facilitates Micro-Internships between companies and college students.

LEARNING CARE GROUP OFFERS FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ON TRACK

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Educational stages, Education, Early childhood education, Primary school

The early childhood education leader is offering flexible enrollment options to support school-age students with distance learning accommodating elementary school schedules and family routines.

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The early childhood education leader is offering flexible enrollment options to support school-age students with distance learning accommodating elementary school schedules and family routines.
For children gearing up for elementary school, Learning Care Group schools also offer families these full-day programs:
Junior Kindergarten After a disrupted spring, families may be concerned about their childs preparedness for elementary school.
Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning.
Learning Care Groups proprietary School Readiness Pathway supports the development of the academic and social skills needed for a smooth transition to elementary school.

Early Childhood Education Leader Launches First-of-Its-Kind Remote Learning Solution to Help Educators Improve Child Learning and Well-Being in a Variety of Fall Scenarios

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Education, Educational stages, Early childhood education, Articles, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Educational technology, Learning

"We know families are relying on access to high quality early childhood education programs for the fall.

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"We know families are relying on access to high quality early childhood education programs for the fall.
"We want educators and families to feel prepared, connected, and confident to support the development of every child, regardless of where that learning takes place.
Family partnerships: Educators will be able to share simple videos that give families practical, easy-to-implement activities to do from home.
For 40 years, Teaching Strategies has provided early childhood educators with innovative, research-proven, effective resources to help build a strong foundation for our youngest learners.