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Simplilearn and Purdue University Online Unite Forces to Bridge Gen AI Job Market's Skills Gap

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Key components of the Purdue University Online and Simplilearn-led Applied Generative AI Specialization program are designed to give learners an extensive and practical learning experience.

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  • Key components of the Purdue University Online and Simplilearn-led Applied Generative AI Specialization program are designed to give learners an extensive and practical learning experience.
  • After finishing the program successfully, learners will get a certificate of completion jointly issued by Simplilearn and Purdue University Online, which helps them advance their professional qualifications.
  • This strategic alliance addresses the skills gap by enabling learners to acquire the right skills in this ever-evolving domain of Generative AI."
  • Speaking about the partnership with Simplilearn, Dimitrios Peroulis, Senior Vice President for Purdue University Online, said, "We're pleased to partner with Simplilearn for the Applied Generative AI Specialization Program.

Simplilearn and Purdue University Online Unite Forces to Bridge Gen AI Job Market's Skills Gap

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Key components of the Purdue University Online and Simplilearn-led Applied Generative AI Specialization program are designed to give learners an extensive and practical learning experience.

Key Points: 
  • Key components of the Purdue University Online and Simplilearn-led Applied Generative AI Specialization program are designed to give learners an extensive and practical learning experience.
  • After finishing the program successfully, learners will get a certificate of completion jointly issued by Simplilearn and Purdue University Online, which helps them advance their professional qualifications.
  • This strategic alliance addresses the skills gap by enabling learners to acquire the right skills in this ever-evolving domain of Generative AI."
  • Speaking about the partnership with Simplilearn, Dimitrios Peroulis, Senior Vice President for Purdue University Online, said, "We're pleased to partner with Simplilearn for the Applied Generative AI Specialization Program.

New research: Well-designed training can improve hybrid worker productivity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PORTMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InSync Training's latest research, spearheaded by cognitive psychologist Dr Charles Dye, shows how well-designed hybrid training can improve work efficiency and build company culture in hybrid environments. The study, "How to Engage Learners and Produce Real Outcomes," (available at: https://www.insynctraining.com/hybrid-research ) offers compelling evidence and strategies for organizations navigating the complexities of modern hybrid workplaces.

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  • PORTMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InSync Training's latest research, spearheaded by cognitive psychologist Dr Charles Dye, shows how well-designed hybrid training can improve work efficiency and build company culture in hybrid environments.
  • "Our research demonstrates that well-executed hybrid training is not just about knowledge transfer; it's a critical tool for shaping how organizations function and thrive in a hybrid work world," said Jennifer Hofmann, founder and chief strategist of InSync Training.
  • Central to the research findings is the profound impact of well-designed hybrid training on both work practices and organizational culture.
  • Key insights include:
    -Improving Hybrid Worker Productivity: Well-designed hybrid training is shown to improve how employees work in hybrid settings.

Thorndike Press Helps McCollum High School Create a Culture of Reading with Youth Large Print Books

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At San Antonio's McCollum High School (MHS), youth large print books from Thorndike Press are spurring students' love of reading. The schoolwide "Cowboys Read!" large print book share program has built a unique culture of learning that has given students more confidence and motivation to read. Research shows that students in grades 3–12 who read large print books developed stronger reading skills, felt more comfortable reading and adopted new, positive reading mindsets.

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  • Large Print Program Removes Barriers to Reading, Creating More Confident Future-Ready Learners
    FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At San Antonio's McCollum High School (MHS), youth large print books from Thorndike Press are spurring students' love of reading.
  • Research shows that students in grades 3–12 who read large print books developed stronger reading skills, felt more comfortable reading and adopted new, positive reading mindsets.
  • At one middle school, reading large print books boosted students' Lexile reading levels two to three times the average recommended growth.
  • No wonder that 95% of teachers said they're likely to use large print books in the upcoming school year.

University of Phoenix Leadership Present at WCET Annual Meeting

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Friday, November 3, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that two members of its leadership team presented at the WCET Annual Meeting , held October 25-27 in New Orleans, LA.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that two members of its leadership team presented at the WCET Annual Meeting , held October 25-27 in New Orleans, LA.
  • The three-day event brought together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging policy challenges facing institutions and organizations.
  • “University of Phoenix has adapted skills-mapped programming to help bridge the skills gap that today’s employers are facing,” shares Savron.
  • In her role as vice provost of University of Phoenix, she oversees strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University.

CFA Institute launches new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate

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Monday, November 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces the launch of a new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces the launch of a new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate.
  • Investment firms seeking to adapt to the risks associated with climate change increasingly require staff with specific climate analysis skills, and this new certificate meets that market demand.
  • Richard Fernand, Head of Certificate Management at CFA Institute comments:
    "Our new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate will be insightful, practical, and address the needs of those investment professionals looking to apply climate analysis to investments.
  • For more details, please visit the Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate page

Center for Responsive Schools Acts as Lead Sponsor of CASEL's 2023 SEL Exchange

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Friday, October 27, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for Responsive Schools, a leader in educational professional development, is a lead sponsor for the 2023 Social & Emotional Learning Exchange, an annual conference hosted by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). This year's conference theme is Leaders as Learners: Building the Village Our Children Need, and will focus on the importance of adult SEL because when adults and students alike have meaningful, inclusive opportunities to learn and develop social and emotional skills, we build a village where everyone thrives.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for Responsive Schools, a leader in educational professional development, is a lead sponsor for the 2023 Social & Emotional Learning Exchange, an annual conference hosted by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).
  • Center for Responsive Schools is a lead sponsor of the SEL Exchange conference hosted by CASEL.
  • Throughout the three-day event, Center for Responsive Schools will also be displaying the newly designed "Adopt the Perfect Pair" exhibit.
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    SOURCE Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.

Society of Women Engineers Earns $5 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.

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  • The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.
  • Diverse Group of Grant Team includes SHPE, NSBE, AISES, and WEPAN
    CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession.
  • "Many organizations and companies have developed numerous programs and services for women engineers and engineers of color, but women of color engineers are often left underserved by these efforts."
  • "Professional STEM societies, academic institutions, and employers have developed numerous programs and services for women engineers and engineers of color, but women of color engineers are often left underserved by these efforts," Rincon said.

Groundbreaking Book from National Youth Career Readiness Expert Jean Eddy Flags Urgent Need to Transform K12 Career Education and Give Teens Information, Experiences, and Skills to Prepare for Jobs of Tomorrow

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success, today announced the new book, Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow's World, from ASA CEO and President Jean Eddy. An informative guide for parents, educators, policy makers, and business leaders, the book outlines new ways to prepare youth for postsecondary education and career success. Crisis-Proofing Today's Learners maintains that in order for young people to find happiness and success in a changing world, they need access to career information and experiences inside and outside the classroom – in their communities, homes, and in the digital spaces they love and trust. The book is currently available for pre-order, and it will be published and widely available on October 7.

Key Points: 
  • An informative guide for parents, educators, policy makers, and business leaders, the book outlines new ways to prepare youth for postsecondary education and career success.
  • The book is currently available for pre-order , and it will be published and widely available on October 7.
  • This book outlines ideas, strategies, and my vision for doing that," said author Jean Eddy, CEO and President of ASA.
  • She identifies the top skills, like adaptability, communication, and self-management, that students must obtain in high school to prepare for jobs of tomorrow.

Brainly Enrolls New AI-Powered Tools for More Personalized and Accessible Learning

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Leading the AI revolution in education, Brainly announced the addition of AI Tutor, AI-powered answers and other new features to its platform.

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  • Leading the AI revolution in education, Brainly announced the addition of AI Tutor, AI-powered answers and other new features to its platform.
  • Its personalized learning support caters to the needs of all students by offering more than just answers to their questions.
  • AI Tutor bridges this gap, offering a personalized, interactive and fun learning experience that provides accurate answers and facilitates a deeper understanding and problem-solving skills.
  • “From day one, our approach to building Brainly has been to foster independent thinking and encourage more curiosity and engagement, enhancing students' learning experience,” said Bill Salak, Chief Technology Officer of Brainly.