Education and Schools, Insurance

State Farm Grant provides Economics and Financial Literacy Training to Teachers and Students in California

Author: California Council on Economic Education
Dateline: Los Angeles, California (LOS ANGELES, Calif.)  | Wed, 15 May 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “CCEE (California Council on Economic Education) recently received an $8,000 State Farm Grant to provide financial education training to teachers through the Virtual Economics 4.0 program. The teachers trainings are intended to help educators increase student understanding of economic, personal finance, and entrepreneurship concepts.”



A R T I C L E:

CCEE (California Council on Economic Education) recently received an $8,000 State Farm Grant to provide financial education training to teachers through the Virtual Economics 4.0 program. The teachers trainings are intended to help educators increase student understanding of economic, personal finance, and entrepreneurship concepts.

State Farm, one of the nation's largest insurance companies is partnering with the Council for Economic Education (CEE) and CCEE, in supporting the America's Promise Alliance with its Grad Nation campaign goal to end the high school dropout crisis and prepare young people for college and the 21st century workforce.

Virtual Economics 4.0 is the nation's most comprehensive educational resource for teachers of economics and personal finance. It includes 51 key economic concepts, a glossary with 500-plus terms and definitions, and over 1,200 activity-based lessons, each accompanied by a multi-media demonstration. All lessons are aligned with California's Common Core Standards in Mathematics, Reading, English/Language Arts and History/Social Science.

Samona Caldwell, State Farm Public Affairs Specialist describes the grant as part of "State Farm's mission of giving all children access to a first-rate education through accountability-based education that identifies goals, measures and promotes collaboration." Teachers' demand for CCEE's training opportunities increased dramatically in 2012 more than ever before. Through its wide network and superb teachers and students outreach, CCEE is able to reach a wider array of teachers to ensure that Economic Reasoning is being taught in California classrooms.

(*This workshop and the accompanying materials are made available to teachers through the generous support of State Farm and the Council for Economic Education.)

"Because of our continued work with Superintendents, Principals and District Administrators in California's low and moderate income communities, CCEE has had no problems filling up our training sessions and many are overcommitted," says Elle Charles, Director of Teacher Relations at CCEE.

About State Farm:

State Farm and its affiliates is the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, they serve 81 million policies and accounts - more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com .

About California Council on Economic Education:

For nearly a half-century, California Council on Economic Education, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to advancing the economic reasoning and financial literacy of Californians. CCEE prepares students to participate in the global economy by providing educational programs and materials to K-12 teachers. Information about professional development for teachers, workshops, programs and student contests can be found at http://www.ccee.org/ .

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Education and Schools

Mid-America Christian University selects Regent Education’s Financial Aid Management and Enrollment Optimization Solutions

Author: Regent Education
Dateline: Frederick, Maryland (FREDERICK, Md.)  | Mon, 13 May 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Mid-America Christian University (MACU) has selected Regent Education to assist them in transitioning to a non-term enrollment model and serve their growing online population. MACU needed a financial aid management system that would support non-term and borrower based academic year (BBAY) models. They selected Regent Education's Regent 8 financial aid management system - the only financial aid management solution to offer complete support for non-term, BBAY, and standard academic models.”



A R T I C L E:

Mid-America Christian University (MACU) has selected Regent Education to assist them in transitioning to a non-term enrollment model and serve their growing online population. MACU needed a financial aid management system that would support non-term and borrower based academic year (BBAY) models.

They selected Regent Education's Regent 8 financial aid management system - the only financial aid management solution to offer complete support for non-term, BBAY, and standard academic models.

"We recognized the opportunities moving to non-term enrollment represented for our institution, but our financial aid management system could not support our processing and compliance requirements," said MACU President John Fozard. "Hobsons introduced us to Regent Education, and after viewing Regent 8 we knew immediately that this was the right solution for MACU."

"Moving to a non-term enrollment model will enable us to meet our growth objectives, but most importantly it enables us to serve the changing needs of our students," says Fozard. "By partnering with Regent Education we will be able to meet both our growth objectives and our service objectives."

Regent 8 is changing the way institutions process financial aid, giving them revolutionary and intuitive tools to automate and manage every aspect of the financial aid life cycle-even for institutions with non-term, BBAY, and standard term models. Institutions have been hindered in their ability to offer non-term enrollment models due to limitations with their financial aid management systems.

With Regent 8, schools now have an option that will allow them to offer the enrollment models that meet the needs of the institution-and the students they serve.

"In addition to the ability to serve all enrollment models, the automation Regent 8 delivers is driving efficiency and compliance to an entirely new level," says Randy Jones, CEO of Regent Education. "Our customers are seeing their back office support needs being reduced by between 20 percent and 60 percent. Regent 8 and is setting a new standard for cost control, compliance, and service."

MACU will also implement Regent's SNAP product in partnership with Hobsons, a leader in post-secondary enrollment and student support solutions. SNAP will assist MACU in driving enrollment and further streamlining the financial aid process. "We are very enthusiastic about the level of automation we will have once we implement Regent 8 and SNAP," says Christina Padilla, Director of Financial Aid for MACU. "Service to our students is at the center of everything we do, and with Regent's solutions we are taking service to a whole new level."

Regent Education is holding monthly webinars to demonstrate Regent 8 and SNAP. For more information visit their website at www.regenteduction.com .

About MACU:

Mid-America Christian University (MACU) offers a Christian liberal arts education through two dynamic colleges. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers undergraduate degrees to traditional and daytime commuting students at the main campus in Oklahoma City. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) makes college education affordable and accessible to busy working adults and graduate students. Programs are offered online, at the main campus, and through the north OKC location.

The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440.

Visit http://www.MACU.edu/ for additional information.

About Regent:

Regent Education is a leading provider of software solutions that have revolutionized financial aid management and enrollment processes for schools using BBAY and non-term enrollment models. Regent traces its beginnings to the founding of Computing Options, a student information system provider, in 1984. In 2006, a team of entrepreneurs incorporated Regent to acquire Computing Options as a platform for a standalone financial aid management system.

Today, Regent 8, the eighth version of Regent's financial aid management system is the only solution that provides end to end automation for non-term, nonstandard term, and standard academic years. Regent SNAP enables schools to provide estimated awards to prospective students in 15 minutes or less-a process that normally takes days or weeks.

Regent is a nationally recognized leader in results-driven enrollment optimization and financial aid management solutions-solutions that are web-based, easy-to-use, and inter-operate with any existing student information system. Regent offers software-as-a-solution (SaaS) tools that help institutions increase enrollment, improve retention, speed student processing, mitigate compliance risks and deliver bottom-line results.

Web site: http://www.regenteducation.com/ .

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Education and Schools

Olathe Public Schools Selects Edupoint’s Synergy SIS Solution

Author: Edupoint Educational Systems
Dateline: Mesa, Arizona (MESA, Ariz.)  | Thu, 09 May 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, announces that it has been selected by Olathe Public Schools (OPS) to implement its Synergy(R) SIS solution. The centralized, web-based solution will provide this high performing district with a fully integrated system designed to efficiently and effectively manage all aspects of student data.”



A R T I C L E:

Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, announced today that it has been selected by Olathe Public Schools (OPS) to implement its Synergy SIS solution. The centralized, web-based solution will provide this high performing district with a fully integrated system designed to efficiently and effectively manage all aspects of student data, and extend the academic experience beyond the classroom and into the home.

As one of the fastest growing districts in Kansas, Olathe Public Schools currently supports over 29,000 students across 52 campuses in Johnson County - about 20 miles south of metropolitan Kansas City. Needing to replace an antiquated system, OPS researched the top national SIS providers and narrowed their selection to three via an extensive RFP and scripted demonstration process. After a three-day onsite solution demonstration, OPS surveyed all 85+ members of the selection committee and selected Edupoint as their unanimous choice.

"From a technology standpoint, Synergy SIS not only provides our district with technologically advanced out-of-the-box functionality, but also includes the ability to customize the solution and control the security parameters to meet our district needs," says Rita Lyon, Executive Director of Technology for Olathe Public Schools. "Our teachers appreciate the mobility of the mobile application for the TeacherVUE Grade Book, and our district office benefits from the ability of Synergy to easily integrate with the state department interface used for state reporting. Edupoint's innovative solutions are truly in touch with what parents, students, and teachers want to see in a student information system."

In addition to the ParentVUE and StudentVUE modules that actively promote parent and home involvement, Olathe Public Schools will benefit from Synergy(R) Technology ( www.Edupoint.com ) - a rapid application development environment that will empower the district's IT staff to enhance and extend their Synergy solutions as well as integrate other enterprise applications.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Olathe Public Schools to the Edupoint family," says Bob Weathers, Founder and CEO of Edupoint. "As we continue to grow throughout Kansas, it's a true pleasure to partner with a district that routinely exceeds state proficiency standards. The integrated solutions of the Synergy Education Platform will help OPS continue this trend as they engage all stakeholders in the education process. We look forward to working closely with OPS and to continued success throughout the state."

Olathe Public Schools will implement the Synergy modules in a phased roll-out, with the first solutions online in time for the start of the 2014 term.

About Edupoint Educational Systems:

For over thirty years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has been singularly focused on providing well designed, technologically advanced student information management systems that empower every K-12 stakeholder with the tools they need to do their part to help improve student achievement. The Synergy(R) Education Platform begins with the strongest student information system in K-12 - Synergy(R) SIS - leverages collaborative tools to improve communication, and delivers actionable information for instructional decisions at all levels.

These integrated solutions, including Synergy(R) Special Education - a comprehensive special education data management system - are used by thousands of schools to manage over 2.5 million students nationwide. To learn more about Edupoint and Synergy solutions, visit http://www.Edupoint.com/ .

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Business, Education and Schools, Government

Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County Points Youth to a Bright Future at Y4

Author: San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board
Dateline: San Bernardino, California (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.)  | Thu, 02 May 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “At the April 27 Y4 Youth Resource Event hosted by the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board, Candice Fedrick took the stage to tell her story. Y4 stands for 'Why Youth? Why wait? Why now? Why not? Because the next generation is already here!' It is an event for at-risk youth to celebrate launching careers and advancing their education.”



A R T I C L E:

At the April 27 Y4 Youth Resource Event hosted by the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board, Candice Fedrick took the stage to tell her story. Y4 stands for 'Why Youth? Why wait? Why now? Why not? Because the next generation is already here!' It is an event for at-risk youth to celebrate launching careers and advancing their education.

Born to a family of eight, Candice has lived through foster care, homelessness, abuse and has recently become a single mother. With the dream of a career in nursing, Candice chose to leave her past behind and pursue a bright future. With help from the Workforce Investment Board's year-round youth employment program, today she is on her way to becoming a registered nurse.

Candice's story shares a common thread with the more than 400 Inland Empire youth bussed to Y4 from across the county. Like Candice, many Y4 participants face a lack of support and education. Unaware of the numerous opportunities and resources available, these hurdles often lead at-risk youth to settle for an unfulfilling, low-wage job.

Fortunately for Candice and many others, the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board's year-round youth employment program provides career training and education. Y4 helps youth discover a passion and future career by delivering information about prospects after high school graduation. At the event, soft skills workshops, talks by Monster.com and regional business leaders, and inspirational presentations informed attendees about available jobs, training and education options.

In the "Where Are They Now" segment, participants heard from Candice and four other youth who have faced similar challenges and overcome the odds. These youth shared stories of rising above homelessness, abuse, and depression to secure training, start careers, and even purchase a car or rent a first apartment. Each discussed how this was possible with hard work and resources provided by the year-round youth employment program.

Candice shared, "Throughout the program, I could see how my skills were being built. I learned how to dress professionally, how to talk to people, and how to build my resume. It helped me get a start. I wanted to be a registered nurse, but I didn't have the money." She continued, "The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board gave me the chance to join a certified nursing program that has helped me get on the career path to being a registered nurse."

Included in the event was a presentation of the song "I Am" written by California singer/songwriter duo, Juliet & Easy, specifically for Y4. The song was inspired by the experiences of six Y4 participants and can be downloaded at www.myiamsong.com.

Workforce Investment Board Vice Chair Tony Myrell inspired the youth in attendance with his story. He built his company, Premier Ambulance Transportation, from scratch and now employs more than 220 people. "Through hard work and persistence, anyone can create an opportunity for themselves to be successful," he said. His personal mantra "if it is to be, it is up to me," inspired several students to thank him after he spoke.

Another highlight of Y4 was a job and resource fair for attending youth. Industry professionals were on hand to offer career advice and answers for interested youth. Attending employers included SMS Security, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Allied Barton Security Service, California Steel Industries, Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Ontario Airport, Childcare Careers, Monster.com, County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board and Premier Medical Transportation.

After the job fair, students gathered for a final address and then boarded buses to return home. Many left with a fresh perspective and hope for the future. They echoed Candice's sentiments, "It's hard for me because I'm a single mom. But I'm going to make it because I know I always have Workforce Investment Board's support and I know that I'm equipped with the skills I need to find and keep a job."

About the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board:

The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County (WIB) is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. The Workforce Investment Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County's workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors is committed to providing county resources, which generate jobs and investment.

The Workforce Investment Board, through the County of San Bernardino's Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County of San Bernardino's Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County's businesses including employee recruitment.

Employers and job seekers who are interested in the Workforce Investment Board programs may call: (800) 451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org. Also follow us on Twitter @InlandEmpireJob; and YouTube http://www.youtube.com/SBWIB.

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Awards and Honors, Education and Schools

Two San Rafael High Schools Win First and Second Place in 2013 Northern California Financial Literacy: MoneyWise Teen Contest

Author: California Council on Economic Education
Dateline: San Francisco, California (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.)  | Wed, 24 Apr 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) announced today that the four-student team from San Rafael High School, in San Rafael California, led by instructor Abigail Shapiro, won first place in the 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest. The winning team included students Rebecca Brown, Frances Casey, Natasha Sharp and Roslyn Yeager.”



A R T I C L E:

The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) announced today that the four-student team from San Rafael High School, in San Rafael California, led by instructor Abigail Shapiro, won first place in the 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest. The winning team included students Rebecca Brown, Frances Casey, Natasha Sharp and Roslyn Yeager.

The second place award went to Media Academy of San Rafael's High School students: Deny Cruz, Christian Garcia, Erik Rodas and Morgan Russell led by instructor Jeannine Thurston.

Rio Americano High School of Sacramento, Calif. placed third, with the winning team: Mondana Koshfam, Max Hayden, Victoria Quach and Colin Savage led by instructor, Allie Armstrong.

The annual contest rewards mastery of understanding of the proper use of credit cards, credit scores and the banking system to become financially successful. Students uploaded their videos in which they present their understanding of Human Capital, Scarcity and Skills they have learned to make better financial decisions. Based on the international, award-winning web based program, the MoneyWise Teen Contest involves students of all skill and knowledge levels, connects creative students with economics and personal finance and helps students become college and career ready. More information: http://www.ccee.org/teaching-economics/student-contests/moneywiseteen-contest/ .

The San Rafael teams competed against 33 other high schools and hundreds of students across Northern California. Instructor Abigail Shapiro and the students were awarded cash prizes as were the 2nd and 3rd place teams. "I will continue to use CCEE materials with my students for years to come. Our school created 15 videos for the contest, it was difficult to choose which video to submit," said Ms. Shapiro.

The contest, co-sponsored by Franklin Templeton Investments, Bay Area Financial Education Foundation, US Bank San Francisco and California Council on Economic Education (CCEE), is the largest such competition in California. Wynne Lum, Senior Vice President Bank of America; Linda Wendel, Head of Community Relation Franklin Templeton and Navdeep Sood, Vice President State Bank of India, CA served as judges at this year's event.

"We are delighted to be able to work with the Federal Reserve Bank to bring this contest to Northern California and we are grateful to our sponsors for their support for our students," said Jim Charkins, Executive Director, California Council on Economic Education (CCEE). "The need for programs such as the MoneyWise Teen is obvious and CCEE is happy to present this opportunity to our Northern California high school students and teachers."

The competition is part of CCEE's many efforts and activities to celebrate April as Financial Literacy Month by bringing together financial literacy advocates and recognizing students' achievements.

About the California Council on Economic Education:

The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic reasoning and financial literacy of California students. CCEE's focus is preparing students to participate in the global economy by providing educational programs and materials to K-12 teachers. More information about CCEE's professional development workshops, programs and student contests can be found at http://www.ccee.org/ .

YouTube video: http://youtu.be/2ePYBsmwBjc .

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Education and Schools, General Editorial

Center for Student Opportunity Announces I’m First Scholarship for First-Generation College Students

Author: Center for Student Opportunity
Dateline: Bethesda, Maryland (BETHESDA, Md.)  | Mon, 01 Apr 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “The Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), a national 501(c)3 non-profit, is now accepting applications for the I'm First Scholarship, a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship for matriculating first-generation college students.”



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The Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), a national 501(c)3 non-profit, is now accepting applications for the "I'm First" Scholarship, a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship for matriculating first-generation college students.

In addition to the financial award, CSO provides scholarship winners the unique opportunity to blog about their college experiences and give advice to aspiring first-generation college students across the country on the "I'm First" web blog.

In October, the National Scholarship Providers Association and Fastweb.com recognized CSO as the 2012 Scholarship Provider of the Year for the scholarship's innovation and impact.

"Scholarship Provider of the Year Award winners demonstrate that scholarships are about more than just providing money for college. It's about eliminating all barriers to student success," said Fastweb publisher, Mark Kantrowitz. "I'm First has approached the challenges facing their students with creativity and innovation."

Two winners are selected for the Scholarship Provider of the Year Award each year. Fastweb has sponsored this prestigious award since its inception thirteen years ago. Each winner receives a monetary award of $2,500 designated for their scholarship fund.

CSO has been awarding the "I'm First" Scholarship for four years and there are now 34 first-generation college student winners contributing to the blog.

In addition to the scholarship and student blog, "I'm First" is building an online community of support for first-generation college students. On http://www.imfirst.org/ first-generation college graduates, and students who will be, can take a pledge and share their personal stories via YouTube to inspire and encourage the next generation of students who will be first.

Coming soon, aspiring first-generation college students will be able to build a profile, research and connect with colleges that care about first-generation college students, and get answers to their questions to help them navigate the path to college.

The application deadline for the "I'm First" Scholarship is May 24, 2013. Students are considered first-generation college if neither parent has earned a four-year college degree. Students eligible to apply must be graduating high school (or home-schooled) seniors in the United States and matriculating to an eligible four-year college or university.

More information: http://www.imfirst.org/ and http://www.imfirst.org/scholarship/ .

About Center for Student Opportunity:

Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Center for Student Opportunity is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization empowering first-generation college students on the path to and through college.

"I'm First" (www.imfirst.org), an initiative of Center for Student Opportunity, is building an online community of support for first-generation college students. In addition to showcasing first-generation college student stories, "I'm First" is helping aspiring first-generation college students find information, support, and scholarships in their pursuit of college.

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Education and Schools

Celebrate Global Education at The World Savvy Gala – San Francisco

Author: World Savvy
Dateline: San Francisco, California (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.)  | Thu, 28 Mar 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Tickets are now available for the World Savvy Gala 2013 on April 11 at the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco. With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy is a nonprofit organization serving youth and educators nationally from offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.”



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Tickets are now available for the World Savvy Gala 2013 on April 11 at the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco. With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy is a nonprofit organization serving youth and educators nationally from offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

The Gala will bring together World Savvy's network of globally minded individuals and raise funds to support the expansion of the organization's programmatic activities.

The World Savvy Gala in San Francisco is one in a series of celebration events hosted by World Savvy this spring to commemorate eleven years of work in building a more informed, engaged, and globally competent generation of leaders and change-makers. The San Francisco Gala will feature an open bar of locally crafted beers by Comrades Brewery and artisanal wines from Dogpatch WineWorks, an eclectic menu of food from around the world provided by La Cocina, and entertainment from local performer DJ Kimmy Le Funk.

Dana Mortenson, the co-founder & Executive Director of World Savvy and a 2011 Ashoka Social Entrepreneurship Fellow, will give an inspirational keynote speech. Guests will participate in exciting silent and live auctions for a range of exclusive items including vacation packages, spa treatments, gift certificates to premier San Francisco restaurants, and box seats to San Francisco sporting events.

Tickets are $100 for general admission. Guests also have the opportunity to purchase a "Champion" ticket which includes general admission for one plus sponsorship of one educator to attend the event. A special ticket price of $75 is available for individuals under 30. Following the San Francisco event, World Savvy will host a Gala in New York on April 25 and Minneapolis on June 6, 2013.

For more information on event sponsorship, purchasing tickets, or donating to the live and silent auctions please visit our website at http://www.worldsavvy.org/ or contact Josie Larimer at Josie[at]worldsavvy.org or 415-813-1681.

About World Savvy:

With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy prepares the next generation of leaders to learn, work and thrive as responsible global citizens in the 21st century. It was founded in 2002 in response to the critical unmet need for youth to acquire global knowledge and 21st century skills and an absence of quality, mainstreamed global education opportunities for K-12 students and teachers. World Savvy's work supports systemic change in K-12 education to provide every student in every classroom with the content knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be leaders and change-makers in their diverse communities, locally and globally. Since 2002, World Savvy has worked with over 270,000 youth and 3,000 educators, through core programming including youth engagement, professional development, customized consulting, and educational E-resources.

More information: http://www.worldsavvy.org/ .

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Education and Schools

Online School will Become the #1 Provider for Job Placement Assistance

Author: Lakewood College
Dateline: Cleveland, Ohio (CLEVELAND, Ohio)  | Fri, 22 Mar 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “According to the team at online school Lakewood College, 'We understand the importance of our students not only completing their program but then getting out into the real world and putting all their hard work into action. We want to bring to them the people that know how to help them get the career they want.'”



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According to the team at online school Lakewood College, "We understand the importance of our students not only completing their program but then getting out into the real world and putting all their hard work into action. We want to bring to them the people that know how to help them get the career they want."

Several colleges claim that they will help you with career placement. But, what does that really mean? How many college graduates can honestly say they were walked through the do's and don'ts of interviewing? Who can say they were taught how to utilize key words to locate that job through a search engine? Lastly and most important, who can say they were given the encouragement needed along the way as they were told "No" 100 times? Well at Lakewood College the students will get all of these things and more, as they introduce their new Career Services Department.

First the students get the opportunity to work with the Director of Career Preparation, Brian King. Brian comes to Lakewood College with several years of working at a temp agency. Working with people who are unemployed, maybe through no fault of their own now forced to go out into the scary world of job searching, with no idea where to start. He has spent countless hours looking at resumes, seeing what works and what does not. He has spent time speaking to the employers understanding what they are looking for in their interviews, which in turn allows him to better prep his prospects. So, Brian thoroughly understands the importance of Career Preparation and will bring that knowledge to Lakewood College graduates.

Next, students will be directed to the Career Placement Manager, Denise Raider. Denise comes to Lakewood College with several years of working in a career college. She spent her days as a cheerleader for the students. Most of her students were first time college students, fearful of change and risk, but very much in need of it and just lacking some direction. With the relationships she built, she was able to encourage the students, making them see past the negativity of a bad day and make it to the finish line to success!

According to Brian King, Director of Career Preparation at Lakewood College, "We will work together to understand the needs of our students at Lakewood College. We will be their support system. We will work with them to make them marketable and understand that a bad day or a 'Not Hiring' response is just motivation to try again; that something better is waiting."

Raider adds, "You can truly change your life if you live with a positive outlook. It is better to try and fail then to have never tried at all."

Combining the new Career Services Department staff to the current Lakewood College staff, the school is confident that they will not only become #1 in career placement assistance, but also the top choice for online education.

Lakewood College provides diploma and degree programs for top careers in business, medical, and legal fields. Every year thousands of active duty members, veterans and military spouses receive a quality, excellent education from Lakewood College with no out of pocket expenses.

To get more information about the education benefits available from Lakewood College, visit http://www.LakewoodCollege.edu/ today. Individuals interested in learning more details about this press release will find contact information below.

GENERAL INQUIRIES:
Lakewood College, 12900 Lake Avenue, Suite 003A, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 1.800.517.0857 EXT: 732 or Draider[at]lakewoodcollege.edu.

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Education and Schools

New Horizons Launches Photography and Digital Arts Training

Author: New Horizons of Southern California
Dateline: Anaheim, California (ANAHEIM, Calif.)  | Tue, 05 Feb 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Classes will begin on March 18, 2013 for the New Horizons Photography and Digital Arts Program. 'We are now enrolling students, but seats are limited,' says Cindy Sutherland, Vice President of Career Development. New Horizons of Southern California is a five-campus member of the largest independent IT training system in the world.”



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Classes will begin on March 18, 2013 for the New Horizons Photography and Digital Arts Program. "We are now enrolling students, but seats are limited," says Cindy Sutherland, Vice President of Career Development. New Horizons of Southern California is a five-campus member of the largest independent IT training system in the world.

The Photography and Digital Arts Program is a linear education system that meets California State Curriculum standards and eligible for Veterans Administration benefits GI Bill funding, as well as student financing.

"This program emphasizes visual WOW and the development of new visual voices," noted Kevin Landry, New Horizons President. "We live in a content driven world and WOW is the essence of art, it is how you create and deliver emotional range, new points of view, dramatize dynamic visual stories about memory and diary, or about the unimagined imagined. The mission of the New Horizons Photography and Digital Arts Program is to develop creative leaders, creative mastery - to deliver the 'wow' in visual content for employers or the self-employed visual artist."

Students who qualify can choose Certificate Programs in Wedding, Portraiture, Fine Art, Videography, and Adobe Post Production specialties. Each program requires 200-300 hours of classroom, studio lab, and real world application assignments. Certified instructors, who are recognized creative leaders in their fields, teach students foundational subjects in digital image capture, and then students progressively advance their skills in lighting, posing, narrative, character, video, post production arts in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing. In the final classes, students learn personal and business marketing applications for their chosen genre.

"The training is fun," says David LaNeve, Digital Arts Program Director, "but it is also rigorous and market driven. Students receive intensive classroom, studio, and location instruction within a 'hands on mentoring' environment. Upon successful completion, students will have a professional portfolio or video reel that displays their skills and creativity, New Horizons and Adobe Certifications, and real world assignment experience for their resume."

Interested students can learn more about the program, student financing, and entry qualifications by going to http://www.nhsocal.com/LocalWeb/CA/Southern-California/digital-arts-program.aspx or contacting the New Horizons Photography and Digital Arts Program at 714-221-3121.

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Education and Schools

Ohio Educator and Veteran to Speak in D.C. for Troops to Teachers

Author: Eric Combs
Dateline: Dayton, Ohio (DAYTON, Ohio)  | Mon, 28 Jan 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Eric Combs, Assistant Principal in Fairborn City Schools, will be headed to Washington D.C. this week to participate in the 'Troops to Teachers: Next Generation Planning' Conference. A retired veteran, teacher and now administrator, Eric will be asked to speak on the benefits of hiring veterans to serve in our nation's schools.”



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Eric Combs, Assistant Principal in Fairborn City Schools, will be headed to Washington D.C. this week to participate in the "Troops to Teachers: Next Generation Planning" Conference. A retired veteran, teacher and now administrator, Eric was a successful participant of the "Troops to Teachers" program and will be asked to speak on the benefits of hiring veterans to serve in our nation's schools.

He will be bringing his unique background as an Adjunct Faculty member at Wright State University and Antioch University Midwest and as a celebrated educator (2006 Ohio Teacher of the Year, Director and Curriculum Developer for the Center of Teacher Effectiveness) to the table with delegates from higher education, the Department of Defense and several private businesses.

They will be deciding on the vision and future of this program that assists veterans in becoming certified teachers in high need areas and subjects. Since 1993, Troops to Teachers has placed over 18,000 veterans in classrooms of which, 75 percent remain in the classroom or in education as counselors or principals after 5 years (46 percent of teachers leave the career field within the first five years; Forbes March 8, 2011).

The main goal of this conference is to explore the possibility of becoming a private-public model to help sustainability in a time when many veterans are expected to be returning to civilian life in the next five to ten years.

Mr. Combs will be speaking on the attributes and experiences veterans bring to education and how the program can help to efficiently and effectively help military members continue to serve in our nations' classrooms.

Those interested in speaking with Mr. Combs may want to contact him via his website located at http://ericcombs.com/ .

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