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Arti Finn, Orijin Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer named on Forbe’s 50 over 50 list
Education technology company Orijin provides secure tablets, software and a cloud-based system to people who are incarcerated or on...
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Massachusetts Department of Correction and Parole Board Announce New Pilot Program to Educate Incarcerated Individuals on Parole Process
Initiative enhances the parole system’s transparency and equity, supports parole petitioners with the development of of a strong reentry...
Jul 26, 20243 min read
Massachusetts DOC Completes Statewide Integration of Tablet Program
Earlier this month the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) announced the successful implementation of an innovative tablet...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
In prison, tablets give inmates connection to the outside world
Sitting in a unit at the MCI-Norfolk prison, David Class flicked his fingers on a tablet, scrolling through the salaries associated with...
Jun 13, 20244 min read
Massachusetts Department of Correction Completes Implementation of Tablet Initiative to Enhance Educational Programming for Incarcerated Population
Correctional Education Innovation Supports Successful Reentry, Expands Access to Academic, Vocational, and Self-Enrichment Courses Today,...
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Unlocking Talent: From Incarceration to Sustainable Employment
Over 95% of America’s 2+ million incarcerated individuals will return to our communities, yet most of them will struggle to find and...
May 28, 20241 min read
WORLD’S TOP EDTECH COMPANIES OF 2024
How TIME and Statista Determined the Top EdTech Companies of 2024 The pandemic may no longer have the same grip that it used to on the...
Apr 24, 20242 min read
This innovative company empowers incarcerated people to reenter the workforce
Orijin—which makes a free learning platform for incarcerated people—is one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the education...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Orijin partners with Interplay Learning to scale up access to skilled trades workforce development in correctional facilities
Orijin, the premier evidence-based educational learning platform in corrections, and Interplay Learning , the leading provider of...
Feb 28, 20242 min read
Tablets broaden horizons at Juvenile Justice facilities
A new Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention initiative will place tablet computers in the hands of justice-involved...
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Showcasing the Startups at State of GovTech — ICYMI
Leaders from Orijin, Medex Forensics, Societal and Terra.do — gov tech startups singled out by judges at the State of GovTech event —...
Jan 19, 20241 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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