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CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Jersey American Water recently launched its fifth annual Water UP! – Water Utility Pipeline – training program, now hosted at Essex County College (ECC) in partnership with the company’s Short Hills Operations Center. This 10-week workforce development initiative is designed to prepare trainees for careers in the water utility industry through classroom instruction, field training, and professional development. Learn more about New Jersey American Water’s work

BELMAR, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellavoz Impact Capital (EIC) announced today the launch of Ellavoz Children’s Literacy Foundation (ECLF), a 501(c)(3) not for profit located in New Jersey. The Foundation’s mission is to promote literacy in underserved communities by bringing together the connection of authors, books and young readers. Robert Hutchins, the founder and CEO of Ellavoz Impact Capital and Chris Ferry, the company’s VP, conceived of the foundation when exploring impactful ways to give

HAMPDEN SYDNEY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #careerdevelopment--Hampden-Sydney College is partnering with global education company Kaplan to provide free access to test prep and professional development courses.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #2025BestOfSTEM--Kiddom IM® v.360 has won the 2025 Educators Pick Best of STEM Award in the “Best of STEM for AI for Mathematics” category.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that while 90% of U.S. workers are actively learning or developing new skills on the job, many don’t realize those experiences may translate into college credit. While 45% of employed Americans do not believe work experience can count towards a degree, among workers without a college degree, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) don’t know that work experience could count toward a degree. Evaluating prior learning — s

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following World Mental Health Day, the Humana Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. for the past 44 years – along with Jewish Heritage Fund and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, announced the grand opening of the new “Health and Well-being Center” at Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park of Kentucky. The milestone was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Park. The new Health and Well-being Center introduce

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix celebrates National Transfer Student Week with the launch of a new, patent-pending mobile app, TransferPath, designed to help prospective students with some credit, but no degree, quickly see potential savings with a free college credit pre-evaluation. University of Phoenix offers generous credit transfer possibilities, accepting credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions, and the ability to transfer in up to 87 prior eligible credits for man

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carnegie Learning, a global leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, announced today that MATHia and Patterns were named 2025 CODiE Award Winners in the Best Personalized Learning Solution category and the Best Professional Learning Community PLC Tool category, respectively. The CODiE Awards are the only peer-recognized program honoring excellence and innovation across the technology landscape. Each product

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix celebrates National Transfer Student Week with the launch of a new, patent-pending mobile app, TransferPath®, designed to help prospective students with some credit, but no degree, quickly see potential savings with a free college credit pre-evaluation. University of Phoenix offers generous credit transfer possibilities, accepting credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions, and the ability to transfer in up to 87 prior eligible credits for ma

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EdTech--Kiddom has been named a winner in the 2025 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School program.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Applied AI Consortium, a national initiative led by Miami Dade College with partners Houston City College and Maricopa Community Colleges, today announced a $2 million funding from Google.org to expand its groundbreaking work training America’s next generation of AI professionals through community colleges. Launched in 2024 with support from the National Science Foundation, NAAIC has grown into the country’s leading network for applied AI education, helping

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alcoa Foundation has awarded grants to two local organizations—the Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation—to expand access to STEM/STEAM learning opportunities for underserved students across the region. With a mission to be a catalyst for positive impact since its founding in 1952, the Alcoa Foundation prioritizes investments in the regions where Alcoa operates. These Pittsburgh-based projects reflect that commitment, just m

LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DeVry--DeVry University Named to 2026 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Cotulla Education – the parent company of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), Centura College, and Tidewater Tech – announced the acquisition of American Lineman College, an electrical line-working and climbing school based in Bakersfield, California. With the acquisition, Cotulla Education adds line-worker training and education to its portfolio of programs, furthering its mission to address critical skilled-labor shortages in essential ind

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix has been named to the 2026 GSV 150, earning milestone recognition as one of the world’s most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills. Using a proprietary rubric—including revenue scale, revenue growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile—GSV evaluated more than 3,000 global companies to determine the 2026 GSV 150. According to GSV, the fusion of AI and education is reshaping how the world l

PHOENIX & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Blackstone Charitable Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to launch Blackstone Skilled Futures in partnership with Arizona State University, Maricopa Community Colleges and local nonprofits. The program aims to increase access to high-quality training and workforce development, focusing on construction and advanced manufacturing in the Phoenix area. Blackstone Skilled Futures will support students in need, along with capacity building for training

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westcliff University today announced that the Westcliff Early Learning Academy (WELA) has officially received its license and appointed Jasmine Boller as its new director. The school is now preparing to welcome its first students into the classroom. WELA joins Westcliff Preparatory Academy and Western State College of Law as part of Westcliff University’s growing ecosystem of learning—advancing its mission to provide education from early childhood through advanc

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veolia, the world’s leading provider of water services and environmental solutions, and Delgado Community College, the largest community college in Louisiana, are launching a Workforce Development Internship Program to provide students with hands-on experience to help them obtain jobs and start careers in the wastewater treatment, sustainability and environmental sectors. The program offers students the opportunity to work alongside Veolia's experienced professiona

BOSTON & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #businessschool--Hult International Business School is expanding its undergraduate portfolio to bring Hult’s challenge-based, applied learning model to new disciplines. The expansion includes new programs designed to prepare learners and future leaders with updated capabilities to thrive in a workplace where uniquely human, or soft, skills become increasingly important as AI’s influence grows. New degrees in 2026 will build on Hult’s distinctive approach—interdisciplinary, glob

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #K12Math--The New Mexico Public Education Department has approved Kiddom IM® v.360 for statewide adoption in K-12 Math.