Continuing

VitalSource Named Finalist for Prestigious EdTech Award

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Training, Apps, Applications, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, University, Artificial Intelligence, Education, Audio, Video, Other Technology, Learning, VitalSource, Educational technology, SIIA, History, Textbook, Carbon, Student, E-text, Artificial intelligence, Teaching

VitalSource has been selected as a finalist for the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)’s “Most Innovative EdTech Company” CODiE Award.

Key Points: 
  • VitalSource has been selected as a finalist for the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)’s “Most Innovative EdTech Company” CODiE Award.
  • The prestigious award honors the EdTech company that is on the cutting edge of innovating products that make a difference for students.
  • “This nomination is a testament to the dedication of the team at VitalSource that strives to create impactful learning experiences for students worldwide,” said Kent Freeman, Chief Executive Officer at VitalSource.
  • When a student purchases an etext from VitalSource, they’ve reduced their carbon emissions by 45x compared to a print textbook.

Nurse.com’s 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report Reveals Workplace Violence and Mental Health Concerns

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Managed Care, General Health, Training, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, Hospitals, Education, Nursing, Practice Management, Other Technology, Health, Community, RN, Certification, Culture, Grief, Psychological trauma, Risk, Patient, Violence, Mental health, APRN, RNS, Female, Fear, Death, Male, BSN, Verbal abuse, Safety, Assault, Workplace violence

For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.
  • Many nurses also expressed a need for greater emphasis on physical and mental health.
  • “Workplace violence in any healthcare setting impacts both staff well-being and patient care quality.
  • Participation in this study increased significantly from the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , with 3,662 nurses surveyed this year.

Effective Management, AI Upskilling Key to Retaining and Advancing Women in Tech, Reveals Skillsoft Report

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Training, Continuing, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Education, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Security, Satellite, Qualtrics, Organization, Learning, Mentorship, Woman, Trust, Risk, Lead, Scrum, Female, Emotional intelligence, SKIL, Empowerment, Managed services, Nursing

Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today released its annual Women in Tech Report examining the current realities, needs, and opportunities for women in the technology industry.

Key Points: 
  • Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today released its annual Women in Tech Report examining the current realities, needs, and opportunities for women in the technology industry.
  • When asked which tech-related topic they are most interested in learning about, the greatest portion of respondents said AI (41%).
  • The top pieces of advice for women pursuing tech-related careers include investing in education, finding mentors, and building power skills.
  • Only 27% of women in tech report being extremely satisfied with their jobs, and 37% are considering switching roles in the next year.

Cambium Learning Group Named a Winner and 18-Time Finalist at The EdTech Awards 2024

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Technology, Other Technology, Software, Other Education, Internet, Continuing, Training, University, Education, Face, Name, Educational technology, K-12, Learning, Winners, Student, Workforce, Cambium Learning Group, Curriculum, ExploreLearning, Lexia, Nursing

Cambium Learning Group , the education essentials company, today announced that the company, as well as three of its brands, were recognized 18 times as finalists across 12 categories at this year’s EdTech Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Cambium Learning Group , the education essentials company, today announced that the company, as well as three of its brands, were recognized 18 times as finalists across 12 categories at this year’s EdTech Awards.
  • Cambium Learning Group, ExploreLearning, Learning A-Z, and Lexia were acknowledged for their innovative curriculum, professional learning, assessment solutions and K-12 leadership.
  • “Warm and hearty congratulations to all The EdTech Awards 2024 finalists and Winners – very, very well done!
  • At Cambium, our purpose is to ensure every teacher and every student feel seen, valued and supported,” said Ashley Andersen Zantop, Chairman and CEO of Cambium Learning.

University of Phoenix and Executive Networks Share Findings on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Learning & Development

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
University, Education, Technology, Professional Services, Women, Business, Men, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer, Human Resources, Continuing, Knowledge, Automation, HR, Organization, L&D, Learning, Woman, Artificial intelligence, Talent, AI, University of Phoenix, Empowerment, Management

University of Phoenix and Executive Networks are pleased to share the findings of their latest research study 2024 Generative AI Report: L&D’s Breakthrough Moment.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix and Executive Networks are pleased to share the findings of their latest research study 2024 Generative AI Report: L&D’s Breakthrough Moment.
  • Close to 1,000 human resource leaders and knowledge workers were surveyed on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the learning and development (L&D) function.
  • While HR and talent leaders indicated they are optimistic about GenAI – and keen to use it – knowledge workers are less confident.
  • University of Phoenix and Executive Networks recently co-hosted a webinar about the realities of front-line work including the role of GenAI and other emerging technology.

US Foods Now Accepting Applications for Newly Expanded Nationwide Scholarship Program

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Retail, Other Travel, Travel, Training, Restaurant, Bar, Other Philanthropy, Continuing, Philanthropy, University, Other Retail, Education, Supermarket, Foundation, Food, Beverage, Partnership, Scholarship America, Student, Book, Management

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, today announced applications for the company’s 2024 US Foods Scholars program are now being accepted through May 13.

Key Points: 
  • US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, today announced applications for the company’s 2024 US Foods Scholars program are now being accepted through May 13.
  • The US Foods Scholars program offers culinary and hospitality students the additional financial resources needed to pursue degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, or hospitality management.
  • Since its launch, the program has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to nearly 90 students.
  • The remaining six scholarships will be facilitated separately through the company’s partnership with Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP).

Arkansas ARVA Senior One of Two to Win National Student Advisor Award

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Teens, Children, Internet, Other Education, Continuing, Training, Consumer, Primary, Secondary, Education, Counselor, School, Social media, CTE, K12, Adobe Illustrator, Student, National Park College, Curriculum, Workforce, Chicken, Marketing, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising, Student Advisory Council, Tutoring

Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a tuition-free online public school with students in all 75 Arkansas counties, announced that May Litaker, a 17-year-old senior from Floral (Independence County), has earned an Outstanding Student Advisor Award from the national Stride Career and College Prep Student Advisory Council.

Key Points: 
  • Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a tuition-free online public school with students in all 75 Arkansas counties, announced that May Litaker, a 17-year-old senior from Floral (Independence County), has earned an Outstanding Student Advisor Award from the national Stride Career and College Prep Student Advisory Council.
  • Litaker, who will graduate from ARVA in May with honors, is one of only two students in the U.S. — and the only student in Arkansas — to receive the award, which includes a $600 grant.
  • Litaker’s projects focused on social media marketing, a good fit for her areas of study at ARVA, which include advertising and graphic design.
  • ARVA has also been able to offer educational experiences and workforce development opportunities that other local schools might not offer.

Prodigy Finance Extends Student Loan Services: Includes More Countries to its List of Supported Regions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Finance, Professional Services, Continuing, University, Education, Prodigy Finance, Student, Prodigy, Public policy, Engineering, Nursing

Including Pakistan on its list of supported countries is an important step towards achieving its goal of providing equal access to quality education.

Key Points: 
  • Including Pakistan on its list of supported countries is an important step towards achieving its goal of providing equal access to quality education.
  • Furthermore, students can apply for the Prodigy Finance Scholarship Programme, which awards $5000 each to five winners.
  • Neha Sethi, Chief Financial Officer at Prodigy Finance, commented, “We’re committed to expanding our support for thousands of students seeking to finance their international education.
  • According to Prodigy Finance’s 2022 Impact report , 86% of Prodigy Finance borrowers come from emerging economies, while 67% of them are first-generation students.

Prodigy Finance Adds New Countries to its Student Loan Program

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Finance, Professional Services, Continuing, University, Education, Prodigy Finance, Student, Prodigy, Engineering, Medicine, Nursing

While already supporting applicants from 150+ countries, Prodigy's inclusion of more countries marks an important move towards achieving its goal of providing fair access to quality education for talented students.

Key Points: 
  • While already supporting applicants from 150+ countries, Prodigy's inclusion of more countries marks an important move towards achieving its goal of providing fair access to quality education for talented students.
  • "We are excited to welcome a new wave of talented students to the Prodigy Finance family," says Neha Sethi, Chief Financial Officer at Prodigy Finance.
  • Additionally, in 2024, Prodigy Finance is offering a Scholarship Programme designed specifically for international postgraduate students.
  • Prodigy Finance loans are offered to eligible borrowers and these loans are governed by English law.

Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative Expands to 65 Schools for the Class of 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Education, Manufacturing, Training, Steel, Engineering, Machinery, Other Education, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Continuing, Chemicals, Plastics, Gas, Patient, Climate, American Welding Society, Oxygen, PPE, DJSI, Welding, AWS, Safety, CAC 40, ESG, Student, Fairplex, Euronext Paris, Atmosphere of Earth, Technology Center, Business analyst, Lincoln, Growth, Nitrogen, EURO, School, Life, CAC, Hydrogen, Air Liquide, Heart, Multimedia, Tutoring

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will welcome 65 schools into the company’s High School Welding Education Initiative for the 2024 academic year, expanding the ongoing program to help students across the country prepare to enter welding, engineering and technical careers.

Key Points: 
  • Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will welcome 65 schools into the company’s High School Welding Education Initiative for the 2024 academic year, expanding the ongoing program to help students across the country prepare to enter welding, engineering and technical careers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404955598/en/
    Since 2018, the Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative has assisted 117 schools, over 8,100 welding students and nearly 560 instructors across the country.
  • Since 2018, the Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative has assisted 117 schools, over 8,100 welding students and nearly 560 instructors across the country.
  • Together, we can collectively prepare job-ready welding program graduates and support the communities in which we operate.”
    Congratulations to the 2024 participating schools representing 29 states:
    Albertville City School - Albertville, AL
    Anniston High School - Anniston, AL
    Barbara Jordan High School - Houston, TX
    Barnwell County Career Center - Barnwell, SC
    Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School - Anchorage, AK
    Boone County Area Technology - Hebron, KY
    Brantley County High School - Nahunta, GA
    Buckeye Hills Career Center - Rio Grande, OH
    Carter Tech Center - Hampton, TN
    Charles Page High School - Sandspring, OK
    Charlton County High School - Folkston, GA
    Clearfield Career and Technology Center - Clearfield, PA
    Crescent City High School - Crescent City, FL
    Crisp County High School - Cordele, GA
    Douglas County High School - Castle Rock, CO
    Elba High School - Elba, AL
    Elvis J Ballew High School - Pharr, TX
    Ernest Righetti High School - Santa Maria, CA
    Father Judge High School - Philadelphia, PA
    Franklinton High School - Franklinton, NC
    Galena Park High School - Galena Park, TX
    Genesee Career Institute - Flint, Michigan
    Hamburg High School - Hamburg, AR
    Hanford West High School - Hanford, CA
    Happy Valley High School - Elizabethton, TN
    Houston County Career Academy - Dothan, AL
    Interlachen High School - Interlachen, FL
    John F. Kennedy High School - Richmond, CA
    Journey Soaring Impact - Cincinnati, OH
    Kelso High School - Kelso, WA
    Lake Arthur High School - Lake Arthur, NM
    Largo High School - Largo, FL
    Lima Senior High School - Lima, OH
    Madison Park Vocational High School - Boston, MA
    Mountain Empire Community College - Big Stone Gap, VA
    Nathan Hale High School - West Allis, WI
    Newcomb High School - Newcomb, NM
    Nipomo High School - Nipomo, CA
    North Monterey County High School - Castroville, CA
    Northlands Job Corps Center - Vergennes, VT
    Owatonna High School - Owatonna, MN
    Page High School - Page, AZ
    Paso Robles High School - Paso Robles, CA
    Randolph Technical High School - Philadelphia, PA
    Region 9 School of Applied Technology - Mexico, ME
    Riverside High School - Painesville, OH
    Roswell High School - Roswell, NM
    Rush Springs High School - Rush Springs, OK
    Scott County Career And Technical Center - Gate City, VA
    Serrano High School - Phelan, CA
    Strom Thurmond High School - Johnston, SC
    Tampa Bay Technical High School - Tampa, FL
    The Learning Centers at Fairplex, Career and Technical Education Center - Pomona, CA
    Thomson High School - Thomson, GA
    Thurston High School - Redford, MI
    Tourtelloutte Memorial High School - North Grosvernordale, CT
    Valley High School - West Des Moines, IA
    Veterans Resource Center - Dallas, TX
    Washington County Career and Tech - Abingdon, VA
    Weld Like A Girl - Yuma, AZ
    West Ridge High School - Blountville, TN
    Zion Benton High School - Zion, IL
    Airgas®, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals.