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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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Instead Of Falling For Charming, Smooth Talking Characters, Interviewers Can Make Smarter Hiring Decisions By Matching Verified Credentialed Candidates With The Perfect Jobs

  • Heather Harman
  • Dec 13, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Job hunters, human resources, recruiters and hiring managers constantly complain that the interview and hiring process is ‘broken.’ They cite a litany of issues including interviews that last up to six months, and applicants ordered to meet with three to ten people at the company.


You’ll be treated rudely, there will be long periods of time when you don’t receive any communication or feedback from the company—and then you realize you’ve been ghosted. There’s the lingering feeling that maybe you weren’t offered the job because of your age, race, religion or other non-relevant subjective criteria. You’re left thinking there must be a better and fairer way to get a job.


If you have charisma and are a smooth, confident conversationalist, the chances of getting the job is higher than a person who possesses all the requisite skills but isn’t comfortable selling herself. Fortunately, there is now a more appropriate data-driven, facts-based platform to solve this problem.


Jonathan Finkelstein is the CEO of Credly, the leading provider of digital credentials. He created the biggest talent network built on verified digital credentials which recognizes a job hunter’s skills, accomplishments and certifications.


Credly, headquartered in New York City, offers an employee or job seeker a ‘digital badge’ based upon the completion of a program. Instead of being judged by your looks and charm, you’re viewed by hard data and facts. The way it works is that people take coursework from a wide array of sources. Credly is the stamp of approval indicating that a person possesses all the necessary skills, tools, experience and background for a certain type of job.


Read more here.


 
 
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