Continuing education

Connectivity and Conversations Course Now Available on OpenSesame

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Veny, Inc., a corporate wellness and education provider transforming mental health stigma, launches Connectivity and Conversations, workplace mental health training for managers that offers simple tools, tips and strategies to have mental health wellness conversations at work. The course is exclusively available on OpenSesame, a global elearning innovator that helps companies develop the world's most productive and admired workforces.

Key Points: 
  • The course is exclusively available on OpenSesame, a global elearning innovator that helps companies develop the world's most productive and admired workforces.
  • Connectivity and Conversations is available on the OpenSesame Plus Catalog, a subscription-based service that offers individuals competitive, on-demand training, small and medium size businesses a system for easily training up to 100 employees and enterprise-level companies LMS-compatible learning for potentially hundreds of thousands of users.
  • With the most comprehensive catalog of elearning courses from the world's top publishers, OpenSesame helps global companies every step of the way.
  • In a moment of an increasingly virtual workforce, OpenSesame has added even more Global 2000 companies to its customer base.

Seventy-Nine Percent of Continuing Education Leaders Challenged by Limited Resources to Support Department Growth

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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TORONTO and WASHINGTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Only 21% of continuing, workforce and online education leaders say their divisions have the staff needed to execute on their critical work. However, more than half of leaders also report that their division's roles have increased since the pandemic. This is according to the Modern Campus State of Continuing Education 2022 report, conducted in partnership with The EvoLLLution and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). The study explores the opportunities and challenges facing leaders of professional, continuing and workforce education divisions at colleges and universities across North America. These divisions are often responsible for both making the expertise of the institution more accessible to the community and delivering critical upskilling and reskilling programming that help people find great jobs in sustainable careers.

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  • This is according to the Modern Campus State of Continuing Education 2022 report , conducted in partnership with The EvoLLLution and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) .
  • The study explores the opportunities and challenges facing leaders of professional, continuing and workforce education divisions at colleges and universities across North America.
  • "This year's State of Continuing Education researchalong with nearly every conversation I have with presidents and provostsconfirms it.
  • "For higher education institutions to support the development of an active and vibrant workforce, it's essential that continuing education divisions receive the resources and support they need from senior leaders."

Visit Myrtle Beach Expands Autism- and Sensory-Friendly Efforts with Launch of New Programs

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Myrtle Beach and the communities along the 60 miles of coastline have been committed to creating an autism- and sensory-friendly destination since 2016. This year, Visit Myrtle Beach is making travel to The Beach even more accessible with the launch of several new initiatives. The expanded efforts include a children's book, an advisory panel led by experts as well as those with direct experience, and a sensory-friendly pledge for local businesses.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Visit Myrtle Beach is making travel to The Beach even more accessible with the launch of several new initiatives.
  • "In Myrtle Beach, we believe everyone belongs at The Beach and we mean every body, every ability, every family, everyone.
  • The Beach is for everyBODY: Sensory-Friendly Pledge
    In partnership with CAN and TravelAbility , Visit Myrtle Beach has launched a sensory-friendly pledge for local businesses.
  • CAN Cards are free for autism families and are available at Visit Myrtle Beach's two visitors centers, located in Myrtle Beach International Airport and 1200 North Oak Street in Myrtle Beach.

Forcura Appoints David Kerr as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forcura, a healthcare technology company that enables safer patient care transitions and coordination, today announced it has appointed David Kerr as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Kerr, who previously served as Forcura's vice president of engineering, will be responsible for leading Forcura's technology vision, enhancing existing offerings and bringing new digital capabilities to life.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forcura, a healthcare technology company that enables safer patient care transitions and coordination, today announced it has appointed David Kerr as its new chief technology officer (CTO).
  • Kerr arrived at Forcura in April 2021 at the recommendation of immediate past CTO Joe Held, who remains with Forcura supporting Kerr and the organization as a strategic advisor.
  • Prior to Forcura, Kerr held roles of influence such as head of technology atInfinicept, VP of software engineering at Fortress Consulting and VP of engineering systems at S&P Global.
  • Forcura, a leading healthcare technology company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, facilitates continuity of care via technology, analytics and a deep commitment to enabling better patient care.

Labroots Announces its 4th Annual Bioprocessing Virtual Event, Hosted on April 6, 2022

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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YORBA LINDA, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website, which offers premier, interactive virtual events and webinars to the scientific community, is pleased to announce, now in its 4th year, Bioprocessing 2022, scheduled on April 6th.

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  • YORBA LINDA, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website, which offers premier, interactive virtual events and webinars to the scientific community, is pleased to announce, now in its 4th year, Bioprocessing 2022 , scheduled on April 6th.
  • Dr. Zydney will explain the benefits of implementing continuous bioprocessing and identify the opportunities for using countercurrent staging to enhance the performance of downstream processes.
  • However, continuous bioprocessing development requires a significant re-thinking of the technologies currently used for batch downstream processing.
  • Labroots is the leading scientific social networking website and primary source for scientific trending news and premier educational virtual events and webinars, and more.

Sesame Place San Diego Becomes the First Theme Park in San Diego to Open as a Certified Autism Center™

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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"Sesame Place is a theme park designed for families with kids of all ages to laugh, learn and play while making fun and memorable moments regardless of any special needs," said Jim Lake, Sesame Place Park President.

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  • "Sesame Place is a theme park designed for families with kids of all ages to laugh, learn and play while making fun and memorable moments regardless of any special needs," said Jim Lake, Sesame Place Park President.
  • "This certification allows us to continue the legacy that Sesame Place Philadelphia began years ago becoming the first theme park in the world to be designated as a Certified Autism Center.
  • As a Certified Autism Center, Sesame Place San Diego commits to ongoing training to ensure team members have the requisite knowledge, skills, temperament, and expertise to interact with all families and autistic individuals.
  • Sesame Place San Diego is the second theme park based on Sesame Street in the United States and the first on the West Coast.

UK Digital Literacy to Receive Major Boost as 57k BBC micro:bit Coding Devices Donated to Primary Schools

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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In partnership with Nominet and the Scottish government, 57,000 BBC micro:bit devices will be donated to UK primary schools, alongside comprehensive teaching resources and online Continuing Professional Development courses.

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  • In partnership with Nominet and the Scottish government, 57,000 BBC micro:bit devices will be donated to UK primary schools, alongside comprehensive teaching resources and online Continuing Professional Development courses.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As digital literacy and computing become increasingly important core skills, this major boost to teaching these subjects will see approximately 3,000 UK primary schools receive around 20 devices each.
  • Having launched in 2016, today there are 6 million BBC micro:bits being used by children all over the world, including most UK secondary schools.
  • The Foundation has also seen growing adoption and demand from primary schools to teach 8 11-year-olds with the devices.

UCLA Extension Spring Quarter Enrollments Underway

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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UCLA Extension, a national leader in continuing education, begins Spring Quarter instruction on March 28, as professionals look for better career opportunities in a tight labor market with a look toward a post-pandemic economy.

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  • UCLA Extension, a national leader in continuing education, begins Spring Quarter instruction on March 28, as professionals look for better career opportunities in a tight labor market with a look toward a post-pandemic economy.
  • UCLA Extension programs align with the job growth outlook by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-30.
  • "The current trend reflects interest and momentum by adult learners to upskill, change, or pursue subjects based on new interests or purpose," said Eric A. Bullard, Dean of Continuing Education and UCLA Extension.
  • UCLA Extension Spring Quarter has a portfolio of more than 1,000 courses in accessible and flexible formats - in-person, online, remote, and hybrid.

Digital Accessibility Specialist Microcredential Program at The Chang School will help build a more inclusive and skilled workforce

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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The new program will upskill existing employees in the area of digital accessibility to support more inclusive and barrier-free digital environments for all Ontarians.

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  • The new program will upskill existing employees in the area of digital accessibility to support more inclusive and barrier-free digital environments for all Ontarians.
  • The program will consist of five microcredentials designed by The Chang School to help learners develop proficiency in identifying and addressing digital accessibility requirements.
  • "At The Chang School, we are firmly committed to offering programs and support services that help learners build their capacity to integrate into a socially progressive innovation economy," says Gary Hepburn, dean of The Chang School.
  • The microcredential program is designed to be highly responsive to the needs of Ontario's workforce, including employers and jobseekers.

AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF KEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEADER

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Escoffier offers professional programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Plant-based Culinary Arts, Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, and Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management.

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  • Escoffier offers professional programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Plant-based Culinary Arts, Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, and Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management.
  • Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).
  • Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
  • Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a Great Place to Work-Certified institution, a Newsweek Top Online Learning School and its Boulder campus is designated as a Military Friendly School.