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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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K2 Integrity and Rafidain Bank Launch Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Financial Integrity

  • Heather Harman
  • Aug 25, 2025
  • 2 min read

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 26 August 2025 – K2 Integrity, a global leader in financial integrity and risk management, announced the launch of a strategic partnership with Rafidain Bank to develop a comprehensive financial integrity program aligned with the highest international standards of compliance, governance, and risk management.


This three-year engagement lays the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership with Iraq’s largestk2-integrity-and-rafidain-bank-launch-strategic-partnership-to-strengthen-financial-integrity and most systemically important financial institution.


Chip Poncy, Global Head of Financial Integrity at K2 Integrity, stated:


“Our partnership with Dr. Ali Kareem Al Fatlawy and the leadership team at Rafidain Bank marks the beginning of a pioneering financial integrity program. This initiative will significantly enhance Rafidain Bank’s ability to deliver modernized financial services to the Iraqi people.”


Sarah Runge, Executive Managing Director at K2 Integrity, emphasized Dr. Ali’s vision:


“We look forward to working with Rafidain Bank to transform its commitment to reform into a demonstrable and institutionalized financial integrity program. This will help ensure compliance with the highest global standards on financial crime prevention and risk management.”


About K2 Integrity

Financial and commercial integrity forms a cornerstone of K2 Integrity’s efforts to work with its financial institution and government clients. We believe that a robust commitment to integrity advances important interests, including collective and national security objectives, sustainable growth, and full integration of our partners into the international financial system and the global economy.


At K2 Integrity, we are more than risk managers and compliance experts—we are architects of integrity. We understand that critical moments define an organization’s success. These moments offer an opportunity to achieve higher standards, build smarter systems, enhance financial and structural integrity, and meet public policy challenges with private sector solutions.


Governments, companies, and individuals turn to us when they need a reliable partner to address critical and high-stakes issues, drive efficiency, deliver growth, and enhance competitiveness.


Our team—industry experts, former regulators, and economic security officials—combines deep subject-matter expertise with advanced technology to solve today’s most pressing issues. From financial crime and investment security to construction risk management to white-collar investigations and cyber resilience, we deliver intelligence-driven solutions that foster trust, transparency, and economic security in an increasingly complex world.


We believe every engagement has the potential to create a better, more resilient future for our clients. To learn more about K2 Integrity, visit www.k2integrity.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.


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Dukas Linden Public Relations



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