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Imagine Learning Foundation Surpasses $1 Million in Giving, Expands Support for Vulnerable Youth
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF), the philanthropic initiative funded by Imagine Learning, the nation’s largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions, today announced $500,000 in Signature Grant awards to seven organizations dedicated to supporting student well-being beyond the classroom. This year’s grant allocation reflects a 25% increase over last year, further emphasizing ILF’s commitment to tackling youth homelessness and chronic absenteeism, tw
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Church Mutual® Appoints New Director to Its Board
MERRILL, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cynthia Moehring, J.D., has been appointed to the Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer) Board of Directors.
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Two Reading Horizons Foundational Literacy Products Awarded Best Tools for Back to School by Tech & Learning
KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite and Reading Horizons Elevate® were included in Tech & Learning's 2024 “Best Tools for Back to School.” The annual awards help education leaders find the most effective educational technologies to drive innovation in their districts. Winners were selected based on their impact, usability, and overall contribution to education. Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite—honored in the primary education category—is a K-
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Evidence-Based Initiative Offers Free Youth Mental Health Training for Schools and Youth-Serving Organizations Starting October 1
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Suicide Prevention Month ends, several free mental health first aid trainings will be offered by UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Social Work
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Travel + Leisure Charitable Foundation Expands Its Commitment to Students in Eatonville, Opening Hawk Haven Preschool at Hungerford Elementary School
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Travel + Leisure Charitable Foundation, established by Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL), the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, expanded its commitment to the Town of Eatonville, Florida, by funding the new Hawk Haven Preschool – a free preschool program provided through Orange County Public Schools and operated out of Hungerford Elementary School (home of the Hawks). The addition of this preschool program complements the Foundation’s existing
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Becker Wins 2024 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award in Learning & Development
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BECKER WINS 2024 BRANDON HALL GROUP HCM EXCELLENCE AWARD IN LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
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Saviynt University is Now Available to the Public
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced that Saviynt University, its online training and certification program, is opening no-cost access to the public for all introductory-level Saviynt product training courses. Customers, partners, expert services, support teams and end users can also view introductory-level product training courses, new release videos, and monthly webinars to grow their careers with
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Transfr Expands Career Exploration Opportunities with First Spanish-Language VR Simulations
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transfr Inc., the leading provider of virtual reality (VR) career training and exploration simulations, today announced the launch of 14 simulations that for the first time give Spanish-speaking students access to exploring careers in high-growth industries using VR. Now school districts, local governments and community programs can implement Transfr to support career exploration for more than five million Spanish-speaking students in U.S. public schools, as well as m
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The Academy at Penguin Hall Teams with the North Shore Hockey Academy for Elite Girls’ Hockey Academy
WENHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Academy at Penguin Hall (APH) and the North Shore Hockey Academy (NSHA) are excited to unveil their new partnership, which brings forth a pioneering initiative: the Emperor Hockey Academy at Penguin Hall (EHA). This premier, full-season, national-bound girls’ hockey program will officially hit the ice in Fall 2026 at the U16 and U19 levels, with potential expansion to the U14 level depending on interest. The Emperor Hockey Academy is dedicated to recruiting t
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Saint Leo University Launches Cybersecurity Certification Program and Skills Courses, Beginning October 1
ST. LEO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For Tampa-based tech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini, cybersecurity is a mission —the need to secure digital information is crucial to the safety and success of the United States and the world. Now Bellini is taking steps to ensure that more people have the skills to protect businesses, organizations, and the nation. With funding from Bellini, Saint Leo University is launching a new cybersecurity certification program and skills courses, beginning Tuesday, October 1.
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New FICO Study: More Credit Lessons, Less Chemistry in High School Classrooms, Americans Say
BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FICO--FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: Most Americans (79%) think high schools should offer financial education. More than one in four (28%) members of Gen Z do not consider themselves financially literate; significantly higher than Millennials (20%), Gen X (19%) and Baby Boomers (10%). 74% of Americans think their current financial situation would improve if they had access to more personal finance resources and education. Move over Bunsen burners and ancient civilizati
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Transitioning to a Skills-Based Organization Simplified with New Skills Management Solutions from Skillsoft
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today introduced several platform enhancements to help organizations transition to skills-based talent strategies. These enhancements, which are being showcased at Skillsoft Perspectives 2024, the company's annual customer conference, span the Skillsoft learning platform and benefit all users — from Chief People Officers and human resources teams to individual learners. "Forward-thinking
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CyberTrust Massachusetts and Immersive Labs Partner to Strengthen Statewide Resilience Against Cyber Attacks
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberTrust Massachusetts, a non-profit dedicated to driving accessible cybersecurity opportunities through a statewide consortium of businesses and colleges, and Immersive Labs, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, today announced a partnership to give CyberTrust Massachusetts members access to Immersive Labs’ cybersecurity skills development and training platform. The goal of the partnership is to help organizations, professionals, and students - including th
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Skillsoft Unveils Reimagined Learner Experience to Help Organizations Maximize Learning Outcomes
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today announced a series of innovative features designed to make learning more intuitive, engaging, and impactful. These enhancements streamline the process for learners to earn new certifications, while also leveraging generative AI (GenAI) technologies to deliver a highly personalized and adaptive learning experience, accelerating the development of critical, in-demand skills. “Skillso
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