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Prodigy Education Levels-Up Leadership Team with Appointment of Jeff Cassidy as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Game-based learning leader Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has made another key addition to its leadership team by appointing experienced EdTech executive Jeff Cassidy as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Game-based learning leader Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has made another key addition to its leadership team by appointing experienced EdTech executive Jeff Cassidy as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Jeff brings deep experience in the consumer education space, having previously served as CFO with brands including EF Education First and Flatiron School.
  • Jeff's arrival is the third recent senior leadership hire for Prodigy, following the appointments of Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Welch and Executive Vice President, Game, Product, Mateus Ximenes .
  • "Jeff is yet another hugely valuable addition to Prodigy's leadership team, bringing with him deep experience in scaling companies in the education space," said Prodigy Co-Founder and Co-CEO Rohan Mahimker.

17.5% CAGR to be Recorded in Academic E-Learning Market between 2022 and 2027, 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Educational institutions globally are responding to the growing demand for online education by expanding their offerings with new online degree programs.

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  • Educational institutions globally are responding to the growing demand for online education by expanding their offerings with new online degree programs.
  • Examples include the University of the Arts London launching 30 degrees, and the University of Sydney partnering with 2U for online postgraduate degrees.
  • What are the key data covered in this Academic E-Learning Market report?
  • The E-learning market size is estimated to grow by USD 192.79 billion at a CAGR of 15.87% between 2022 and 2027.

GYMGUYZ Forges B2B Partnerships Nationwide, Making Fitness Routines Accessible Anywhere

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As demand for worksite wellness increases across the globe, GYMGUYZ, the world's largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, is expanding its reach in the marketplace by teaming up with local business partners to integrate on-site fitness into wellness offerings.

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  • These partnerships mark the start of a new chapter for GYMGUYZ as the brand launches offerings beyond in-home personal training.
  • GYMGUYZ has become a critical provider meeting the at-home and now B2B fitness demand by developing on-site and virtual fitness programs catered to their partners' unique needs.
  • GYMGUYZ franchisees have built on their local connections to develop B2B partnerships, setting the stage for the fitness franchise's ambitious fourth quarter of growth.
  • GYMGUYZ uses a variety of customized fitness programs, including strength training, cardio fitness, sports conditioning, group fitness, weight loss and toning, senior fitness, youth and teen fitness, assisted stretch, and nutrition counseling to help people reach their health goals.

Worldwide English Proficiency Index Reveals Growing Gender Gap Trend, Declining English Skills Among Young Adults

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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ZURICH, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Education First (EF) today released the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey of adult English skills.  The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions, reveals a concerning decline in youth English proficiency over the past five years and a growing gender gap.

Key Points: 
  • ZURICH, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Education First (EF) today released the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey of adult English skills.
  • The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions, reveals a concerning decline in youth English proficiency over the past five years and a growing gender gap.
  • We look forward to continuing our examination of English proficiency trends over time, as we did for the first time this year."
  • The gender gap is widening, with men's English improving (+14 points) and women's declining (-19 points since 2014).

Worldwide English Proficiency Index Reveals Growing Gender Gap Trend, Declining English Skills Among Young Adults

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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ZURICH, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Education First (EF) today released the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey of adult English skills.  The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions, reveals a concerning decline in youth English proficiency over the past five years and a growing gender gap.

Key Points: 
  • ZURICH, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Education First (EF) today released the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey of adult English skills.
  • The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions, reveals a concerning decline in youth English proficiency over the past five years and a growing gender gap.
  • We look forward to continuing our examination of English proficiency trends over time, as we did for the first time this year."
  • The gender gap is widening, with men's English improving (+14 points) and women's declining (-19 points since 2014).

E-learning Market to grow by USD 192.79 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like 51Talk Online Education Group, Ambow Education Holding Ltd. and Aptara Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The e-learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The e-learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    51Talk Online Education Group - The company offers E-learning solutions for English education with live online English lessons.
  • Ambow Education Holding Ltd. - The company offers e-learning solutions through its Ambow HybriU platform.
  • The higher education m-learning market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 21.11% between 2023 and 2027.

Student Entrepreneurs from Yale University Win Prestigious $1 Million 2023 Hult Prize

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
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Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.

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  • Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.
  • The annual Hult Prize competition challenges student entrepreneurs from around the world to create and launch businesses aimed at tackling some of society’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship.
  • Every year since 2010, the Hult Prize has posed a different challenge to competitors, with previous contests focused on healthcare, food insecurity, early childhood education, and water access.
  • “The Hult Prize Finals are the culmination of so much hard work by so many student entrepreneurs working to drive social change.

Asolvi Welcomes Nick Barnett as the New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asolvi, a leading provider of field service software, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Barnett as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asolvi, a leading provider of field service software, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Barnett as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • In recent years, Asolvi has grown to become the foremost provider of industry-specific field service solutions in Europe and Latin America.
  • "I am thrilled to join Asolvi at this exciting stage of their journey," says Nick.
  • I convey my best wishes to Nick and the talented teams at Asolvi as they continue on their mission to reshape the future of field service management."

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of ERIKA Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ)

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of ERIKA Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ) (Erika) (Sweden).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of ERIKA Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ) (Erika) (Sweden).
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

English language training (ELT) market size in China to grow by USD 70.81 billion from 2021 to 2026; Growth driven by the rise in the number of international schools - Technavio

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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In addition, the increasing number of private investments and the globalization of businesses have further fueled the growth of the segment.

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  • In addition, the increasing number of private investments and the globalization of businesses have further fueled the growth of the segment.
  • Berlitz Corp. - The company offers English Language Training for Government exams, corporate training, summer camps for kids, and private and group sessions of English training.
  • ChinaEDU Corp. - The company offers English Language Training for elementary school, junior high school, and high school students in China.
  • English Language Training (ELT) Market in China 2022-2026: Market Dynamics
    The market is driven by the rise in the number of international schools.