R (Williamson) v Secretary of State for Education and Employment

10,000 Charedi Jews petition the Secretary of State for Education for Freedom of Religion following announcement of new Schools Bill

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Friday, July 1, 2022

The petition reflects the community's sentiments that parts of the new Schools Bill are designed to change religious Jewish institutions to transform them into secular schools, in full contradiction to their freedom of religion.

Key Points: 
  • The petition reflects the community's sentiments that parts of the new Schools Bill are designed to change religious Jewish institutions to transform them into secular schools, in full contradiction to their freedom of religion.
  • Centenarian sage and Rabbinical leader, Rabbi Elyokim Schlesinger, President of the RCTCC, signed the cover letter for the petition sent yesterday to the Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi MP.
  • Mr Naftoli Friedman, an executive member of the RCTCC, said:
    "We believe the bill aims to transform our religious centres into ordinary schools.
  • Hundreds of theCharedi Jewish community headed by their most senior Rabbis, protested the school bill, two weeks ago outside parliament.

Jenzabar Launches the Campus Movement to Make Higher Education Accessible, Affordable, and Attainable for All

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

The Campus Movement embodies Jenzabars vision for a world in which anyone, anywhere can find, learn, and live their true calling.

Key Points: 
  • The Campus Movement embodies Jenzabars vision for a world in which anyone, anywhere can find, learn, and live their true calling.
  • The Campus Movement is the roadmap to a more accessible, attainable, and affordable world of education.
  • The Campus Movement addresses the disconnect between traditional higher education degrees, changing student profiles, and the jobs that businesses need to fill, said Omer Riaz, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at Jenzabar.
  • Over 1,350 higher educational campuses harness Jenzabar solutions for improved performance across campus and a more personalized and connected experience for the student.

Air Products Proudly Launches Female Engineers & Technical Associates (FETA) - an Innovative Female Development Program - in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

DAMMAM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD), a world leader in industrial gases, today launched Female Engineers & Technical Associates (FETA), a unique program to enable the progression and career development of the next generation of female talent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • Commenting on the launch, Dr. Samir J. Serhan , Chief Operating Officer, Air Products, said: "Through FETA we are pioneering a new path of learning for female engineers and technicians.
  • I am excited to be part of yet another way Air Products is empowering women and supporting the Kingdom in making Vision 2030 a reality".
  • "The National transformation program 2020 will accelerate the empowerment of women and strengthen their position in society.
  • "One of the Saudi Council Engineers' objectives is to support the Saudi Female Engineers and Technician Associates' (FETA) program.

Air Products Proudly Launches Female Engineers & Technical Associates (FETA) - an Innovative Female Development Program - in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

DAMMAM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD), a world leader in industrial gases, today launched Female Engineers & Technical Associates (FETA), a unique program to enable the progression and career development of the next generation of female talent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • Commenting on the launch, Dr. Samir J. Serhan , Chief Operating Officer, Air Products, said: "Through FETA we are pioneering a new path of learning for female engineers and technicians.
  • I am excited to be part of yet another way Air Products is empowering women and supporting the Kingdom in making Vision 2030 a reality".
  • "The National transformation program 2020 will accelerate the empowerment of women and strengthen their position in society.
  • "One of the Saudi Council Engineers' objectives is to support the Saudi Female Engineers and Technician Associates' (FETA) program.

Cost is the Biggest Barrier to Post-Secondary Education; "Free College" Would Have the Biggest Impact On Students Completing/Returning to School, According to Cengage Group Report

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

"While 'free college' ranked high as having the biggest impact on students accessing and continuing their education, flexibility to take courses online was the second biggest factor.

Key Points: 
  • "While 'free college' ranked high as having the biggest impact on students accessing and continuing their education, flexibility to take courses online was the second biggest factor.
  • Four-year college students are more likely to say they enrolled to expand their social and/or professional networks than students at two-year or technical colleges.
  • Cost is the biggest education barrier for current, future and former students.
  • "Free college" would have the biggest impact on students finishing or returning to post-secondary education.