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Dec 19, 2025

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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 16, 2025

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Mantra Health

Mantra Health CEO and Co-Founder, Matt Kennedy named to Slice of Healthcare's "50 Under 50" list

CEO and Co-founder Matt Kennedy has been named to Slice of Healthcare’s “50 Under 50” list, which recognizes 50 dynamic and influential leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare. Matt is a visionary leader committed to innovation and has an unwavering passion for improving student mental health across higher education. Under his guidance, Mantra has reached over 150 campuses and is now actively serving more than 1.3 million students. Read the original story in full here . #MantraHealth

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.

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Hutchinson Community College selects Regent Education to support its best-of-breed Enterprise Resource Planning strategy

  • Writer: Cat Burchmore
    Cat Burchmore
  • Oct 31, 2022
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In its commitment to excellence in higher education, Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) is pursuing a best-of-breed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) strategy to optimize management of day-to-day business activities. After an extensive RFP process, the institution selected Regent Education to elevate its financial aid processes.

HutchCC selected Regent Education based on its extensive financial aid automation and ability to integrate with the institution’s unique student information system configuration. It will deploy Regent Award and Regent Review to automate the entire financial aid lifecycle for its standard academic year enrollment (SAY) program. It will also deploy Regent’s Advisor Assist for real-time, interactive student guidance and question resolution.


“We are committed to providing clear and understandable information regarding the student financial aid process as well as timely and accurate financial assistance to all eligible students. Regent Education helps us extend that commitment,” said Julie Blanton, Vice President of Finance and Operations.


“Regent’s automation will provide HutchCC students incredible transparency into their awards for the present and upcoming academic years and an improved experience from documentation to verification to award acceptance,” said Jim Hermens, CEO of Regent Education.

Commencing their implementation in Q4 2022, HutchCC is projected to go live on Regent’s solutions in 2023.

About Hutchinson Community College


Hutchinson Community College is an institution that has a reputation for excellence that spans 90 years. Evolving from a traditional “junior college” to a full-service community college, HutchCC serves nearly 5,000 credit students every semester with more than 70 different academic programs and a like number of individuals involved in community service and non-credit activities. For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu.


About Regent Education


Regent Education is the leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that automate and simplify the financial aid process for higher education institutions offering traditional and nontraditional enrollment models. Regent’s solutions encompass the automation of financial aid management, verification processes, student financial planning, and state financial aid applications. These solutions offer institutions an unprecedented ability to automate the financial aid process to increase efficiency, mitigate compliance risks, expand enrollment, improve the student experience, and enhance financial management and financial aid lifecycle visibility. Since its inception, Regent has packaged and delivered $5 billion in financial aid to more than 250,000 students. For more information, visit https://regenteducation.com/.

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Regent Education Diane Eves, Marketing Director (301) 662-5592 or marketing@regenteducation.com


 
 
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