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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd and HIRE360 today joined members of the community to recognize the first class of graduates of the Take Charge: Pre-Apprenticeship program, a first-of-its-kind program to prepare local residents for careers supporting the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry in Illinois. A diverse class of 17 graduates from across the Chicagoland area has completed the 8-week training program, preparing them to meet entry-level trades roles at ComEd and at the Internationa

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DataProtection--Kasten by Veeam Celebrates KubeCampus Milestone with Commitment to Empowering Tech Talent through New Partnership with WeAreDevelopers

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SkyWater Technology, (Nasdaq: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner today announced a new SkyWater open-source 130 nm process design kit (PDK) from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., which will be available in the Cadence® VLSI (very large-scale integration) Fundamentals Education Kit. The kit teaches students how theories and concepts can be applied in the design of simple logic circuits and in the physical implementation of a simplified microprocess

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #WestcliffUniversity--Westcliff University, today announced that it broke ground on the Westcliff Early Learning Academy (WELA). The establishment of WELA, in addition to the Westcliff Preparatory Academy, Westcliff University and Western State College of Law, marks a significant stride towards realizing Westcliff’s vision of providing exceptional, lifelong learning opportunities. Set to open in Irvine, Calif. in Spring 2024, WELA will serve the Orange County community, as well as We

GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BioHubMaryland--BioHub Maryland, an initiative to accelerate life sciences in the state, today announced a life sciences and biopharma skills training agreement with the Dublin, Ireland-based National Institute of Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing training and research. This partnership makes BioHub Maryland the exclusive provider of NIBRT-licensed training in the National Capital Region. Maryland Governor Wes Moo

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #education--Carnegie Learning, a pioneer in AI-driven education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12, has been selected by the Learning Engineering Virtual Institute (LEVI) as one of seven teams committed toward accomplishing an ambitious goal: to DOUBLE the rate of middle school math progress for low income students by 2027. The seven teams – Carnegie Learning, Carnegie Mellon University, Eedi, Rising Academies, the University of Colorado Boulde

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC), a leader in organizational performance improvement that creates, and on a subscription basis, distributes world-class content, training, processes, and tools that organizations and individuals use to achieve systemic changes in human behavior to transform their results, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal 2023 year, which ended on August 31, 2023. Introduction The Company’s fiscal 2023 financial

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amplify, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, shared a research brief on national end-of-school-year (EOY) reading data for K–5 students in several districts engaged in Amplify Tutoring. The data reveal that students who received high-dosage tutoring were more likely to make outsized gains in reading and narrow skills gaps on a nationally normed reading assessment compared to similarly at-risk peers who attended the same schools but

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. John's University, a renowned university known for its commitment to providing excellence in education, is proud to announce a new partnership with Perspectus, a Colorado-based leader in virtual reality (VR) technology. This collaboration will transform how future healthcare professionals are educated and trained, equipping St. John's students with patented, cutting-edge tools that have been proven to enhance their understanding of the human body and prepare them

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American all-electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian today announced the launch of a new apprenticeship program to support the development of trained staff at its future manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North, Georgia. The program will recruit an initial group to support future industrial maintenance needs through a 24-month, in-depth training period. Local Georgia community colleges are able to accelerate in-person learning for 24 weeks, after which all appr

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Lady of the United States Jill Biden joined Nickelodeon and ATTN: today to unveil Well Versed, a brand-new animated musical short-form series that aims to help teach kids about democracy and the U.S. Bill of Rights in fun and imaginative ways through original pop songs. With a curriculum guided by iCivics, the nation’s premiere non-profit civic education provider for students, parents and teachers, the series of 12 music videos will launch across Nickelodeon

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) today reported first quarter fiscal 2024 results (ended Sept. 30, 2023) reflecting a return to total enrollment growth and enhanced academic outcomes. “Our strategic transformation program – Growth with Purpose – achieved another milestone during the first quarter – returning Adtalem to total enrollment growth,” said Steve Beard, president, and chief executive officer, Adtalem Global Education. Beard continued, “As we accelera

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #education--The Stride Professional Development Center announced today plans for Promising Practices 2024, an award-winning virtual educators conference designed to put the power of learning in the hands of K-12 teachers. Registration is now open for the live virtual event, to take place March 1, 2024. The theme for this year’s conference is “Limitless: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning”. Event sessions will align with a variety of topics that are essential for an

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, today announced the results from its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023. First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Highlights Compared to 2023 Revenue of $480.2 million, compared with $425.2 million, driven by General Education and Career Learning enrollment strength. Income from operations of $3.3 million, compared with loss from operations of $28.7 million. Net income of $4.9 m

FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Explore! Community School (ECS) in Nashville, Tennessee selected PowerSchool Attendance Intervention, PowerSchool Behavior Support, and PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) to enhance its attendance and family communication, behavior support, and administrative capabilities. As part of the Student Success Cloud and Student Informati

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #antibully--More than six million students nationwide reported being bullied at school, and three Colorado online public schools, Destinations Career Academy of Colorado, Pikes Peak Online School, and Colorado Preparatory Academy, are taking a stand, in partnership with Rachel’s Challenge, to Draw a Line Against Bullying with a Move-A-Thon, through October 29, 2023. The initiative is designed to raise awareness of the challenges children face in the wake of bullying and harassment

PARAMOUNT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For The Win Robotics (FTW), a leader in drone-based STEM and computer science programming for education, today announced a deepened bench of experts with the appointment of STEM industry veteran Jennifer Nicholls as Chief Program Officer (CPO). The company also unveiled Hopper, its newest drone, designed for hands-on learning and revolutionizing STEM education by providing the tools to make coding, robotics, and engineering fun and accessible for students. Dr

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix leadership Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer, is leading a session at the OnCon event, on Monday, October 23, 2023, in the COO track, titled, “Beyond Tech Product Teams: Creating an Agile Workforce.” The virtual event is an annual summit for executives around the world, with sessions by leaders and for leaders, offering tracks for the following job functions: CMO, CHRO, General Counsel, CISO, CFO, COO, CIO/CTO, Talent Acquisition, Learning

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With a commitment in advancing excellence in tech education and empowering Black and Brown youth communities, Microsoft and the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters today unveil The Harlem CODEtrotters, it was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios and Darrell Booker, Microsoft, Corporate Affairs Specialist. The Harlem CODEtrotters is a coding curriculum and web-based accessible platform. It’s designed, and d

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of a suite of K-12 education products as part of its Canva for Education platform, making it the first company to introduce AI-powered educational tools at scale. The new suite of offerings – which includes a range of AI tools, interactive lessons, and curriculum-supporting content – takes Canva from a classroom design tool to an end-to-end education platform capable of producin