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Dec 12, 2025

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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 mobility.

Dec 10, 2025

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Orijin

Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partners with Tech Educator Orijin for Inmate Workforce Development Program in Tennessee

In a recent social media announcement, Monroe County Sheriff's Office shared its inclusion in a workforce development initiative with tech education provider Orijin, supported by the State of Tennessee. Sheriff Tommy Jones made the revelation, stating that the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility will serve as the site for this pilot initiative, set to kick off on January 1, 2026, according to a post on their Facebook page. The program will introduce inmates to the Interplay...

Dec 10, 2025

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Acceleration Academies

Gwinnett County students to graduate after given second chance with non-traditional, free program, Acceleration Academies

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Traditional high school wasn’t all that smooth for Cobi Dawson. He discovered the Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies program. “Traditional school wasn’t really for me,” Dawson said. “Like people, everybody wants to be alike. They act like people they’re not; they hang around other people they do the wrong things.” The program caters to students who felt traditional high school wasn’t working out. It’s primarily an online program, that also requires them...

Dec 5, 2025

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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 4, 2025

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Mantra Health

MSU Expands Student Support With Mantra Health

Minnesota State has expanded its student well-being services this semester with two major initiatives: the telehealth mental health platform Mantra Health and a newly created Parent Navigator position supporting pregnant and parenting students.  According to Acting Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Brian Jones, both efforts come from Minnesota State system-wide directives aimed at improving access to mental health care and basic needs support for students. Jones...

Nov 19, 2025

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Censia Ranked Number 144 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes 560% Revenue Growth to Fast Time to Value, Rapid Customer Adoption, and Growing Trust in AI-Powered Insights Censia, an AI-powered talent intelligence company, announced it ranked 144 on the 2025  Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™ , a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 31st year. Censia grew 560% during this period. Censia’s chief executive officer, Joanna Riley,...

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Censia Ranked Number 240 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

  • Heather Harman
  • Dec 18, 2024
  • 3 min read

Censia, a leader in AI-powered talent intelligence solutions, today announced its ranking of 240 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a distinguished list celebrating the fastest-growing companies in technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors across North America. Over the period from 2020 to 2023, Censia achieved an impressive 494% growth, attributed to its industry-defining talent intelligence technology, which empowers HR teams to make faster, better, and fairer talent decisions by bringing employee and skills insights into HCM Systems, like Workday.


Censia's CEO, Joanna Riley, credits the company's 494% growth to a relentless commitment to innovation and to building strategic partnerships, such as those with industry leaders like Workday, that have driven impact across major enterprises. "Our rapid growth is a testament to the transformative impact of Censia's AI technology in reshaping how companies manage talent, close skills gaps, and future-proof their workforce strategies," said Riley. "We're honored by this recognition from Deloitte and committed to continuing our work in delivering technology that supports equitable, data-driven workforce decisions for our clients."


"For 30 years we've been celebrating companies that are actively driving innovation. The software industry continues to be a beacon of growth, and the fintech industry made a strong showing on this year's list, surpassing life sciences for the first time," said Steve Fineberg, vice chair, U.S. technology sector leader, Deloitte. "Significantly, we also saw a breakthrough in the performance of private companies, with the highest number of private companies named to the list in our program's history. This year's winners have shown they have the vision and expertise to continue to perform at a high level, and that deserves to be celebrated."


Christie Simons, Deloitte & Touche LLP partner and industry leader for technology, media, and telecommunications, added, "Innovation, transformation, and disruption of the status quo are at the forefront for this year's Technology Fast 500 list, and there's no better way to celebrate 30 years of program history. This year's winning companies have demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth and remarkable consistency in driving forward progress. We extend our congratulations to all of this year's winners—it's an incredible time for innovation."


About the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Now in its 30th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing companies across technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors in North America. Winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023, with criteria for eligibility including proprietary technology and revenue thresholds.


About Censia

Censia is a talent intelligence leader dedicated to transforming talent management through AI-powered solutions. By delivering insights into employee skills, career potential, and workforce optimization, Censia supports organizations in making data-driven decisions for strategic talent growth and workforce planning. Headquartered in San Francisco, Censia partners with some of the world's most admired companies to redefine the future of talent management.


About Deloitte

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 8,500 U.S.-based private companies. Bringing more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans over 150 countries. Learn more about Deloitte's impact and services at www.deloitte.com.


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