User experience design

Verndale Welcomes Max Fresen as Chief Experience Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verndale, a digital experience agency headquartered in Boston, MA, announced the appointment of Max Fresen as their Chief Experience Officer (CXO). Max joins Verndale from BRANDtho, where he successfully led as CXO, bringing with him over two decades of invaluable experience in the advertising and marketing industry.

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  • BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verndale, a digital experience agency headquartered in Boston, MA, announced the appointment of Max Fresen as their Chief Experience Officer (CXO).
  • Max joins Verndale from BRANDtho, where he successfully led as CXO, bringing with him over two decades of invaluable experience in the advertising and marketing industry.
  • Following 2023 investments in the strategy team, Verndale welcomes a new CXO to steward innovation in experience design.
  • As CXO at Verndale, Max will play a pivotal role in charting the agency's future.

Bain & Company Named as a "Leader" in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Experience Design Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment

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Monday, January 29, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Experience Design Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US49988123, December 2023).

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Experience Design Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US49988123, December 2023).
  • Bain's Innovation & Design (I&D) team is comprised of more than 350 global experts and has unique Design competencies to support a variety of opportunities in Service Design, Physical Design, and Experience Design.
  • The firm hires broad-skilled designers who can bridge various design domains, a key differentiator in the consultant landscape.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as a worldwide Leader in the IDC MarketScape in Experience Design Services," said Arpan Sheth , a Bain partner and head of the firm's global Innovation & Design practice.

Apprenti Announces Broad Corporate Support in Bridging the Skills Gap - Assistance and Partnerships from Dow, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, and Amazon Come During National Apprenticeship Week (Nov 13 - 19)

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (Nov 13 - 19), Apprenti, a leader in nationally registered tech apprenticeships, announces broad corporate support in addressing the workforce skills gap via assistance and partnership from JPMorgan Chase, Dow, Visa and Amazon. JPMorgan Chase has unveiled new and expanded philanthropic commitments totaling $3.5 million, which includes a significant $1 million investment in Apprenti. Dow, on the other hand, is introducing a groundbreaking apprentice program in partnership with Apprenti. Amazon collaborates with Apprenti to continually enhance talent through tech upskilling, ensuring a diverse talent pool can thrive in highly competitive tech roles and have just celebrated the 1,000 converted apprentice milestone and Visa partnered with Apprenti as part of their Visa Payments Learning Program designed to upskill employees, students, and military talent. The initial focus of this program is centered around payments cybersecurity, created in response to the White House National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan. Together, these initiatives exemplify the dedication of these global leaders to empower individuals from underserved backgrounds and foster diversity in the workforce.

Key Points: 
  • These corporate partnerships exemplify a collective commitment to bridging the skills gap and fostering a more inclusive and skilled workforce.
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (Nov 13 - 19), Apprenti, a leader in nationally registered tech apprenticeships, announces broad corporate support in addressing the workforce skills gap via assistance and partnership from JPMorgan Chase, Dow, Visa and Amazon.
  • JPMorgan Chase has unveiled new and expanded philanthropic commitments totaling $3.5 million, which includes a significant $1 million investment in Apprenti.
  • The initial focus of this program is centered around payments cybersecurity, created in response to the White House National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan .

The College of Charleston Partners with Coursera to Equip Students, Faculty and Staff with In-Demand Skills

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor.

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  • Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor.
  • Faculty and staff will also be able to earn professional certificates through flexible, online training.
  • “This partnership will provide members of the College of Charleston community the opportunity to build skills using resources from some of the world’s leading companies,” said College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu.
  • The College of Charleston is the first university in South Carolina to offer the full suite of Coursera’s Career Academy.

Inizio Engage launches new global powerhouse learning brand, Nazaré

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inizio Engage has announced the launch of Nazaré, a new learning and capability brand.

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  • FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inizio Engage has announced the launch of Nazaré, a new learning and capability brand.
  • The new global learning and capability brand will be part of the Experience Design (XD) specialist area within Inizio Engage.
  • Russ Lidstone, President, Inizio Engage XD also comments: "Business leaders need evidence-based learning strategies and programs that inspire real behavior change.
  • Nazaré provides a unique combination of learning, capability development, technology, creativity, and behavioral science to create learning that delivers real-world results."

Inizio Engage launches new global powerhouse learning brand, Nazaré

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inizio Engage has announced the launch of Nazaré, a new learning and capability brand.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inizio Engage has announced the launch of Nazaré, a new learning and capability brand.
  • The new global learning and capability brand will be part of the Experience Design (XD) specialist area within Inizio Engage.
  • Russ Lidstone, President, Inizio Engage XD also comments: "Business leaders need evidence-based learning strategies and programs that inspire real behavior change.
  • Nazaré provides a unique combination of learning, capability development, technology, creativity, and behavioral science to create learning that delivers real-world results."

EDUCAUSE 2023: Ellucian Spotlights Cutting-Edge Solutions Powering Higher Ed

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Monday, October 9, 2023

"We are excited to connect with higher education leaders at EDUCAUSE this year and share how our solutions are enabling broad transformation and modernization with the Ellucian SaaS Platform to meet the pressing needs of higher education. Our capabilities not only provide operational efficiencies, but power real-time data for better decision-making for institutional and student success," said Michael Wulff, Chief Technology Officer, Ellucian. "Ellucian is innovating to support institutions as they strive to improve student outcomes, and we look forward to discussing how we are leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI for better outcomes in areas -- including student well-being and shaping the right match of degrees and skills students need now."

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  • RESTON, Va. and CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, announced details of its presence at EDUCAUSE 2023 , a premier higher education technology conference bringing together IT leaders and professionals.
  • "We are excited to connect with higher education leaders at EDUCAUSE this year and share how our solutions are enabling broad transformation and modernization with the Ellucian SaaS Platform to meet the pressing needs of higher education.
  • Our capabilities not only provide operational efficiencies, but power real-time data for better decision-making for institutional and student success," said Michael Wulff, Chief Technology Officer, Ellucian.
  • Ellucian experts will be onsite to provide demos and share more about Ellucian's products, solutions and services.

Pioneering Adult-Serving University Offers Google Certificates

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Friday, October 6, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 43,000 students annually through its degree programs and another 130,000 through its workforce and professional training programs — today announced an initiative that will integrate a suite of industry-recognized Google Career Certificates across its undergraduate and graduate programs. The collaboration with Google will enable current students, employees and alumni to learn job-ready skills across six in-demand fields: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce, IT Support, and UX Design.

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  • National University to offer Google Career Certificates to help students, alumni and employees boost digital skills
    SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 43,000 students annually through its degree programs and another 130,000 through its workforce and professional training programs — today announced an initiative that will integrate a suite of industry-recognized Google Career Certificates across its undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • The credentialing initiative marks the first example of a university integrating Google Career Certificates at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • "Google is thrilled that National University is offering the Google Career Certificates program to undergraduate and graduate students throughout the country," said Bronagh Friel, Head Partnerships, Grow with Google.
  • National University plans to closely monitor certificate completion rates over time and assess how these certificates contribute to individual career advancement for learners who participate.

North Highland Names Three New Managing Directors

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Highland, the leading change and transformation consultancy, has announced the promotions of Wayne Messina, Rochelle Rivas and Rob Sherrell to managing director (MD), effective as of Sept. 1.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Highland , the leading change and transformation consultancy, has announced the promotions of Wayne Messina, Rochelle Rivas and Rob Sherrell to managing director (MD), effective as of Sept. 1.
  • Rochelle Rivas most recently served as global head of Industry Development for North Highland, where she accelerated the firm's industry strategy.
  • Rob Sherrell has been a catalyst for growth at North Highland for 17 years.
  • "I'm extremely pleased to recognize Wayne, Rochelle and Rob as members of our MD team," said Barbara Ray, managing director and president at North Highland.

North Highland Names Three New Managing Directors

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Highland, the leading change and transformation consultancy, has announced the promotions of Wayne Messina, Rochelle Rivas and Rob Sherrell to managing director (MD), effective as of Sept. 1.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Highland , the leading change and transformation consultancy, has announced the promotions of Wayne Messina, Rochelle Rivas and Rob Sherrell to managing director (MD), effective as of Sept. 1.
  • Rochelle Rivas most recently served as global head of Industry Development for North Highland, where she accelerated the firm's industry strategy.
  • Rob Sherrell has been a catalyst for growth at North Highland for 17 years.
  • "I'm extremely pleased to recognize Wayne, Rochelle and Rob as members of our MD team," said Barbara Ray, managing director and president at North Highland.