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Addressing rumors about staff shortages and long wait times at the Counseling & Testing Center
Director of Counseling Services, Crystal Champion (she/her), has worked at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the Counseling and...
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Concentric Educational Solutions Announces Expansion to Leadership Team
BALTIMORE — Seasoned education leaders to drive growth and broaden efforts in addressing chronic absenteeism, opportunity gaps, and...
Oct 24, 20233 min read
25 Black Marylanders to Watch for 2024, Plus 5 Living Legends
The Baltimore Sun celebrates Black History Month by honoring a wide range of notables who are working to improve the lives, health,...
Oct 18, 20231 min read
A Baltimore-based edtech company raised a $5M Series A
A Concentric Educational Solutions executive said that this raise will support its “planned growth and transition to more of a blend...
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Baltimore ed-tech firm Concentric raises $5 million round
A call that Concentric Educational Solutions CEO David Heiber first mistook for a prank led to the Federal Hill company raising a $5...
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Japa not the sole path to success, Nexford varsity CEO cautions graduates
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nexford University, Fadl Al Tarzi, has cautioned graduates of the institution against...
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Al-Tarzi: Deregulating Education Sector will Ensure Quality
An erudite educationist and manager of men and resources, Dr. Fadl Al-Tarzi is the Chief Executive Officer of Nexford University, a next...
Oct 13, 20234 min read
FITC, Nexford University partner to bridge skills gap
The Financial Institutions Training Center and Nexford University , an online university have partnered to bridge the emerging skills gap...
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Columbia Health expands with more staff, new telehealth partnership after student demands for better mental healthcare
Columbia Health has expanded its Counseling and Psychological Services through an increase in full-time staff and a new partnership with...
Oct 4, 20236 min read
Clarkson University expands mental health offerings through Mantra Health partnership
POTSDAM — Clarkson University, a premiere research university located in Upstate New York, has broadened its partnership with Mantra...
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Nexford University launches Master of Science in Digital Transformation degree
Nexford University has emerged as a trailblazer in the online education landscape, offering a diverse range of courses, certifications,...
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/19
In today's ever-changing world of education and workforce development, technology is increasingly shaping the opportunities available to students, schools, and employers. From online talent marketplaces and cutting-edge edtech tools to personalized support systems and updated regulations, these changes reflect a shared effort to make education more transparent, results-focused, and centered around the learner.
Dec 19, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/12
In today's rapidly evolving workforce Industry, traditional pathways into employment are facing unprecedented challenges, from eroding entry-level opportunities to shifting perceptions of higher education's value. As AI continues to transform skill requirements and job roles, innovative approaches (such as portfolio-based work-based learning, skills-first strategies, and streamlined educational systems) are emerging as vital solutions to bridge gaps and foster economic mobili
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/05
In this week's News Roundup, the articles featured highlight how the traditional pathways from education to career are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From the widening gap between high school graduation and workforce readiness to the diminishing returns of a college degree, stakeholders across the education and employment sectors are rethinking how we prepare young people for success.
Dec 5, 20254 min read

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