Collin College

Collin College First to Adopt De-Escalation-Based Firearms Training

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Shooters Technology LLC (BST) has announced that the Collin College Public Safety Training Center is the first law enforcement academy in the State of Texas to adopt de-escalation-focused firearms training.

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  • MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Shooters Technology LLC (BST) has announced that the Collin College Public Safety Training Center is the first law enforcement academy in the State of Texas to adopt de-escalation-focused firearms training.
  • Building Shooters is a vendor to Collin College, which procured BST's proprietary NURO® System .
  • New York State's Division of Criminal Justice Services was the first entity globally to evaluate and implement these paradigm-shifting advances in training.
  • "Using visual stimulus to control range training develops firearms skills that are different, at a synaptic level, than anything we have seen before in law enforcement.

Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Expands to Metropolitan Community College

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation , today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.
  • "We are excited to grow our Auto Collision Technology program to support the needs of local industry and educate and train the next generation of skilled workers for this high-demand field."
  • In addition to MCC, the Program is available at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; and Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois.
  • MCC's Auto Collision Technology program is currently accepting applications for the first cohort of CEP students, with classes beginning later this year.

National MSO Crash Champions Sponsoring Collision Engineering Program Talent at College of Lake County

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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"It Takes an Industry to Raise a Technician"

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  • College of Lake County CEP students with Crash Champions owners and mentors.
  • "The growing demand for highly trained collision repair technicians is well documented," said Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert.
  • "Schools don't just need employers, we need partners," said Octavio Cavazos, automotive collision repair instructor at College of Lake County.
  • In addition to the College of Lake County, the Collision Engineering Program is active at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois; and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ford Motor Company Fund and Enterprise Holdings Foundation Expand Collision Engineering Program to Parkland College

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The program expansion is made possible through the cross-industry partnership between the two automotive leaders announced in January.

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  • ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP).
  • "Parkland College is re-engaging the collision repair community through a newly designed apprenticeship technician training program.
  • Parkland College currently has a Ford ASSET Program , a two-year program supporting the demand for entry-level service technicians with certifications from Ford.
  • Enrollment for the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program is now open with classes beginning in fall 2023.

EC-Council Announces 2022 Academia Award Winning Cybersecurity Institutions in North America

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla , Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today EC-Council announced its Academia award winning institutions from 2022. The eight honored institutions include leading college and university cybersecurity programs with a track record of providing a rigorous, hands-on cybersecurity education program to diverse communities of students. Award recipients are selected annually from among EC-Council's network of affiliated Academia Partner institutions.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla , Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today EC-Council announced its Academia award winning institutions from 2022.
  • The eight honored institutions include leading college and university cybersecurity programs with a track record of providing a rigorous, hands-on cybersecurity education program to diverse communities of students.
  • Award recipients are selected annually from among EC-Council's network of affiliated Academia Partner institutions.
  • "It is a privilege to support a growing number of institutions and academic communities across North America offering influential cybersecurity programs and initiatives.

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

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  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

EC-Council Announces 2022 Academia Award Winning Cybersecurity Instructors

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EC-Council announced today its 2022 Academia award winning instructors of the year. The five honored instructors include a diverse group of teachers from academic institutions of higher education across the United States, chosen from over 500 different institutions that provide cybersecurity education.

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  • Nation's Top Cybersecurity Instructors Discuss Evolution of Teaching, the Cyber Jobs Gap, and Diversity
    TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EC-Council announced today its 2022 Academia award winning instructors of the year.
  • Nothing is more important to that education than the quality and commitment of our nation's cybersecurity instructors," said Wesley Alvarez, Director of Academics at EC-Council.
  • Award recipients are selected based on the nominee's impact on teaching, an assessment of their instruction, student experiences, leadership, and engagement with the cybersecurity community at large.
  • EC-Council Academia honors leading instructors and programs annually through the EC-Council Academia Partner Awards .

SkillUp Coalition Launches Career Exploration and Short-term Training Platform to Support Dallas Job Seekers Ages 16-24

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers, and employers, today announced its newest regional expansion to support Dallas youth ages 16-24 years old. SkillUp Dallas focuses on young adults transitioning to postsecondary learning and careers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area. The platform aims to help young job seekers explore and prepare for career paths that do not require a degree and find good-paying jobs that align with local industries expected to grow significantly in the coming years such as business, healthcare, supply chain, logistics, and tech. This project is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Walton Family Foundation, Hersh Foundation, and Catalyze Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • No-cost career exploration and short-term training platform will support Dallas job seekers ages 16-24.
  • The experience outlines 16 featured careers with in-depth career exploration, pay insight, and "day in the life of" work-style expectations.
  • The SkillUp Dallas ecosystem also provides career coaching and both local and national resources to support any stage of the career journey.
  • Job seekers can access SkillUp Dallas career and training resources here .

ProLiteracy Releases New Issue of Adult Literacy Education Research Journal

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 3, of its research journal Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.

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  • ProLiteracy announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 3 of its peer-reviewed research journal, Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.
  • Through the journal, ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, provides practitioners with information and evidence-based practices related to the needs of the field.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the United States, announces the release of Volume 4, Issue 3, of its research journal Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.
  • Each issue of Adult Literacy Education includes thought-provoking and peer-reviewed research articles written by leaders in the field.