All Entries Tagged With: "career education"
CNN awards ‘Pushcart Hero’ as 2009 Hero of the Year
CNN’s 2009 Hero of the Year Award was presented to philanthropist Efren Penaflorida this past Saturday night in Hollywood, CA… (Image by Alice Tang)
Obama launches plan to support “STEM” education
President Obama has unveiled a new education plan to fund “STEM” education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – noting that math and science based industries are a key factor in America’s economic recovery.
Ad industry looks to ‘sell’ kids on online education
A series of notable advertising bureaus and organizations have joined with prominent companies like McDonald’s and Kellogg’s to launch free online education courses in the field of advertising.
12,000 teachers victimized by ‘fake’ diplomas in China
In the Hubei province of China, an estimated 12,000 teachers were startled to learn that their bachelor’s degrees in teaching are only applicable within the small province where they received their education, not nationwide as they had originally expected.
Gates Foundation gives $335 million to teaching reform
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $335 million to various school districts across the nation, focusing on shifting the industry’s attitudes about teaching… (Image by ‘Refracted Moments’)
FL parents sue state claiming underfunded education is unconstitutional
A group of parents in Orange County, Florida are suing the state legislature and Department of Education, claiming that Florida is not providing the proper education funding demanded by the state constitution.
Online continuing education a ‘convenient’ truth for nurses
It is no wonder that many nurses, trained to mange situations with the utmost efficiency, are choosing online continuing education courses… (Image Mark ‘Brykmantra’)
Higher education funding model ‘broken’, Missouri Gov. calls for tuition freeze
University of Missouri President Gary Forsee has declared Governor Jay Nixon’s recently proposed plan to freeze college tuition as a necessary first step in the right direction, but claims that the higher education business model is fundamentally broken.
High school students explore their ‘inner career’
High school students in Western Kansas recently experienced a unique learning experience – taking part in a local program aimed at offering young students a hands-on, inside look at the careers they are interested in.
Hawaii close to resolving school day issues
Despite not having to close for any “snow days,” Hawaii ranks lowest in the nation for the number of annual instructional schooldays… (Image by Marc Abundo)
Massachusetts charter schools bill could actually ‘stifle’ growth
In Massachusetts, the Association of Charter Public Schools have spoken out against a bill that proposes to build new charter schools, arguing that the bill would make current charter schools vulnerable to line-item budget cutting, among other newly discovered set-backs.
Recreation project affords teens chance to ‘play around’ with career ideas
In a unique career education program, a recent construction project in the California desert has provided teenage students the opportunity to assist in the assembly of new playground while realizing a breadth of new career opportunities in engineering, architecture and construction.
16 career advisory centers launched at Rwanda universities
For the first time in its history, Rwanda is proudly launching the creation of Career Advisory Centers to assist native students in finding employment that is both lucrative and meaningful upon graduation – as based on education systems in place in South Africa, a leader in career education on the continent.
Yellow Ribbon program unties ‘knot’ in veterans’ benefits
Based on limitations to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program has been born… (Image by ‘View D’World’)
McGraw-Hill, Ambow join to develop vocational training courses in China
Today, two corporate leaders in the education solutions industry join forces to teach English to Chinese professionals looking to succeed in a global economy. In Beijing, the McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE ticker MHP) and Ambow Education shook hands on integrating McGraw educational software into Ambow’s various vocational schools throughout East Asia.
FBI program gives Denver students ‘CSI’ look at criminal justice
When most of us reflect on our uneventful school days, we don’t remember lectures about SWAT adventures, drug busts, and evidence recovery procedure by real FBI agents. At the Career Education Center Middle College of Denver, teamed with the FBI’s Adopt-a-School Program, at-risk students can learn in a hands-on manner about exciting, albeit dangerous, careers in the FBI.
WI passes bills necessary to enter U.S.’ ‘Race to the Top’ challenge
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle singed four education bills on Monday, each of which comply with President Obama’s new “Race to the Top” education program and will infuse over $4 million into Wisconsin schools.
BC Partners buys career trainer ATI in $500 million deal
In London on Monday, BC Partners announced their intentions of purchasing ATI Holding, an adult education company, for approximately $500 million.
$4.5 million grant for tech-based career training
Venture Philanthropy Partners, a venture firm aimed at helping non profits, recently gave $45 Million dollars to Year Up for tech based career education.(Image by Ryan Franklin)
Program tests career coaches at selected Arkansas high schools
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe is hoping to attenuate the exhausting list of duties performed by over-worked high school counselors by assigning professional career counselors to various schools across the state with low college-acceptance rates.
