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LSU partners with GreenFig Micro Education to provide digital skills and credentials to thousands looking to compete in the booming coding-adjacent jobs market

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the World Economic Forum, 90% of jobs require digital skills. The ever-changing workforce needs new digital skills, including the technical know-how and experience to manage today's most powerful cloud-computing software applications. To support today's workforce needs, LSU Online & Continuing Education is launching four new programs through a collaboration with GreenFig, a leading industry-driven education company.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the World Economic Forum, 90% of jobs require digital skills.
  • The ever-changing workforce needs new digital skills, including the technical know-how and experience to manage today's most powerful cloud-computing software applications.
  • To support today's workforce needs, LSU Online & Continuing Education is launching four new programs through a collaboration with GreenFig, a leading industry-driven education company.
  • GreenFig combines experiential learning from industry experts with business application software for students to apply their newly acquired skills.

Springboard and Northern Illinois University Launch Online, Self-Paced Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Engineering and UI/UX Design Programs

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced it has partnered with Northern Illinois University , a nationally recognized public research university, to deliver 100% online, self-paced, experiential learning bootcamps in cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering and UI/UX design.

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  • Springboard , the online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through mentor- and instructor-led programs, today announced it has partnered with Northern Illinois University , a nationally recognized public research university, to deliver 100% online, self-paced, experiential learning bootcamps in cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering and UI/UX design.
  • These new offerings are open to the public and enable NIU’s Continuing and Professional Education Department to offer university-credentialed programs in high-demand fields.
  • Software Engineering Bootcamp students learn key aspects of front-end and back-end web development, databases and data structures and algorithms.
  • The company’s rapid university partnership growth underlines Springboard’s position as a leading resource for enabling high-tech careers.

Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP®) Announces A New Partnership With Suffolk University Center for Continuing & Professional Education

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience-Building Leader Program , the certification body for the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) series of leadership certifications, today announces an exciting partnership with Suffolk University Center for Continuing & Professional Education [CCPE].

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  • BURBANK, Calif., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience-Building Leader Program , the certification body for the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) series of leadership certifications, today announces an exciting partnership with Suffolk University Center for Continuing & Professional Education [CCPE].
  • As an RBLP Authorized Education Partner, Suffolk University CCPE will add the Building and Leading Resilient Teams certificate program to its offerings.
  • This program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to build and lead resilient teams in organizations of any size and industry.
  • "We are looking forward to our partnership with Suffolk University CCPE" says Dr. Gene Coughlin, the Founder and CEO at RBLP .

Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP®) Announces New Partnership with Gordon State College

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience-Building Leader Program , the certification body for the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) series of leadership certifications, today announces an exciting partnership with Gordon State College.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience-Building Leader Program , the certification body for the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) series of leadership certifications, today announces an exciting partnership with Gordon State College.
  • As an RBLP Authorized Education Partner, Gordon State College will add the Building and Leading Resilient Teams certificate program to its offerings.
  • "We are looking forward to our partnership with Gordon State College," says Dr. Gene Coughlin , the Founder and CEO at RBLP.
  • "I am delighted that Gordon State College is launching a new certificate program for our community.

Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP®) Announces A New Partnership with Western Kentucky University

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience-Building Leader Program, the certification body for the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) series of leadership certifications, today announces an exciting partnership with Western Kentucky University.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience-Building Leader Program, the certification body for the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) series of leadership certifications, today announces an exciting partnership with Western Kentucky University.
  • As an RBLP® Authorized Education Partner, Western Kentucky University will add the Building and Leading Resilient Teams certificate program to its offerings.
  • Students that complete the Building and Leading Resilient Teams certificate program at Western Kentucky University will be prepared to sit for one of the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) series of certification exams.
  • "We are looking forward to our partnership with Western Kentucky University" says Dr. Gene Coughlin , the Founder and CEO at RBLP® .

Grant Thornton’s Rashada Whitehead honored for ‘Excellence in DEI Programming’ by Consulting Magazine

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Rashada Whitehead , Grant Thornton’s national managing director of Culture, Immersion and Inclusion, was named one of Consulting Magazine’s Global Leaders in Consulting .

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  • Rashada Whitehead , Grant Thornton’s national managing director of Culture, Immersion and Inclusion, was named one of Consulting Magazine’s Global Leaders in Consulting .
  • The award, which recognizes outstanding leadership qualities, capabilities and extraordinary influence, honored Whitehead for her “Excellence in DEI Programming.”
    Under Whitehead’s leadership, Grant Thornton is building a distinctive, people-focused culture — one with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).
  • She joined Grant Thornton in 2019 and has since held several leadership roles in its People & Community group.
  • For example, she led Grant Thornton’s DE&I task force and served as its head of Colleague Experience.

QuickStart Learning, Inc. Announces a New Partnership with Texas Tech University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- QuickStart Learning, Inc., the award-winning IT workforce readiness, and career development company, announces a new partnership with Texas Tech University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education to offer online IT bootcamps and certification courses. The bootcamps offered will prepare students for careers in in-demand fields like cybersecurity, data science & analytics, cloud engineering, and AI/ML. The curricula of QuickStart bootcamps are comprehensive, and designed to accommodate IT industry beginners, career switchers, and experienced professionals who want to grow their careers in an IT field.

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  • The new partnership between QuickStart Learning and Texas Tech University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education will provide online IT training to university students.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- QuickStart Learning, Inc., the award-winning IT workforce readiness, and career development company, announces a new partnership with Texas Tech University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education to offer online IT bootcamps and certification courses.
  • Graduates will receive a certificate of completion from Texas Tech University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education, and have access to a 12-month job assistance program with QuickStart to help with resume building, mock interviews, and more!
  • Visit the QuickStart, Learning Inc., and Texas Tech University, Office of Continuing & Professional Education partnered page:
    QuickStart provides 50+ virtual IT certificate courses and bootcamp training programs to help students achieve career growth and workforce readiness.

Alpha Omega Integration Partners with the University of Virginia for its Guaranteed Interview Program for Cloud, IT, Cyber, and Project Management Students

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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VIENNA, Va., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega Integration (Alpha Omega) is partnering with the University of Virginia (UVA) to cultivate and mentor college students and graduates with a new Guaranteed Interview Program for those in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cyber, and Project Management programs.

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  • VIENNA, Va., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega Integration (Alpha Omega) is partnering with the University of Virginia (UVA) to cultivate and mentor college students and graduates with a new Guaranteed Interview Program for those in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cyber, and Project Management programs.
  • As a University of Virginia graduate, I know firsthand the rigorous coursework and top-notch faculty that produces high-caliber leaders and innovators.
  • Alpha Omega is honored to formalize our partnership with UVA and open doors for its students and graduates."
  • Alpha Omega has experienced explosive growth in contract wins and hiring, recently announcing an $86 million cyber contract at the USDA.

QuickStart Partners with California State University, Chico, Professional & Continuing Education

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Saturday, August 13, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- QuickStart Learning, Inc., the award-winning IT workforce readiness, and career development company, announces a partnership with California State University, Chico, Professional & Continuing Education to offer online IT bootcamps and certification courses. The bootcamps are offered to prepare participants for in-demand fields like cybersecurity, data science & analytics, cloud engineering, and AI/ML. The curricula of QuickStart bootcamps are comprehensive, and designed to accommodate both beginners looking to switch careers and experienced professionals who want to grow their current career in an IT field.

Key Points: 
  • The new partnership between QuickStart and the Chico State Professional & Continuing Education department will provide online IT bootcamp programs to university students.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- QuickStart Learning, Inc., the award-winning IT workforce readiness, and career development company, announces a partnership with California State University, Chico, Professional & Continuing Education to offer online IT bootcamps and certification courses.
  • Graduates will receive a certificate of completion from Chico State Professional & Continuing Education and a 12-month job assistance program from QuickStart to help with resum building, mock interviews, and more.
  • Visit the QuickStart, Learning Inc. and Chico State Professional & Continuing Education partnered page: Click Here
    QuickStart provides 50+ virtual IT certificate courses and bootcamp training programs to help students achieve career growth and workforce readiness.

Distance Education Accrediting Commission continues its focus on student employability

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quality Assurance Commons (QA Commons) and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) are pleased to announce a continuation of their partnership with two additional DEAC-accredited colleges engaged in the Essential Employability Qualities (EEQ) Certification process.

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  • "It was a rich conversation and very helpful to use the QA Commons' employability framework to focus the discussion."
  • For more information on QA Commons visit https://theqacommons.org
    The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1926 that operates as an institutional accreditor of distance education institutions.
  • DEAC's website is designed to be a resource for all those interested in distance education accreditation: students, faculty, administrators, and the public.
  • To learn more about the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, please visit deac.org