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Can this low-COVID moment spark better focus from colleges on mental health?
Since March of 2020, there has been little respite for college counseling center leaders as isolation, academic worries and health...
Mar 7, 20225 min read
Mantra Health Secures $22M Series A; Launches Program to Support Students with Long-Term Mental Healthcare Needs
– VMG Partners led the round, with new investors joining the cap table including New Markets Venture Partners, Elements Health Ventures,...
Jan 23, 20224 min read
Miami Dade College Partners with Mantra Health and Didi Hirsch to Provide Virtual Mental Health and Crisis Care for Students
Recognizing that taking care of mental health is just as important as physical health, Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with ...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Three Additional New York Colleges Partner with Mantra Health to Offer Mental Health Services to Over 60,000 Students Across the State
Alfred State College, Clarkson University, and Russell Sage College are the latest schools to partner with NYC-based digital mental...
Dec 8, 20213 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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