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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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Mursion to Host Third Symposium on Actionable Empathy

  • Heather Harman
  • Oct 20, 2021
  • 3 min read

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Mursion, the industry leading human-powered AI platform for practicing and developing essential workplace skills, today announced the agenda for their upcoming Actionable Empathy Symposium, the third annual gathering of visionaries who are shaping the future of what it means to be human in today’s workplace.


With empathy increasingly identified as the number one leadership skill needed to succeed in today’s workplace, Mursion seeks to find innovative solutions to help current and future leaders develop their power skills, such as communication, problem solving, adaptability, and teamwork. The Actionable Empathy Symposium builds upon the company’s well-attended weekly Future of Work Roundtable series, which features sessions with industry figures exploring the diverse definitions of empathic leadership.


Taking place Wednesday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 5, this engaging three-day virtual event will showcase a full lineup of candid conversations with influential industry game changers. Keynote speakers include:


Nov. 3 – Minda Harts, CEO of The Memo LLC and an award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table as well as the recently published Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace. Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner and hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure the Seat.


Nov. 4 – The Teachers College at Western Governors University, one of the leading sources of teachers at both bachelor’s and master’s levels online. By partnering with P–12 educators at all levels, WGU is not only a leader in child education but a trusted voice in education trends and a strong supporter of practical and applicable learning development.


Nov. 5 – Christopher D. Connors, #1 best-selling author, executive coach, and globally recognized leadership keynote speaker on emotional intelligence. Christopher empowers leaders to use emotional intelligence to build thriving cultures and winning teams. He is the author of The Value of You: The Guide to Living Boldly and Joyfully through the Power of Core Values and Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader: A Guide to Cultivating Effective Leadership and Organizations.


Nov. 5 – Jennifer Brown, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author. Jennifer’s best-selling books Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change and How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive. Jennifer creates the case for leaders to embrace the opportunity that diversity represents, for their own growth and for the success of their organizations.


The series will also feature actionable takeaways from interactive group sessions and immersive speed networking, as well as entertaining activities and giveaways featuring Mursion’s roster of avatars led by the company’s diverse and talented team of Simulation Specialists.


To learn more about Mursion’s Actionable Empathy Symposium and to attend the virtual event, please visit https://info.mursion.com/events/symposium.


About Mursion


Powered by a blend of artificial intelligence and live human interaction, Mursion provides immersive training for essential skills in the workplace. Mursion simulations are designed for the modern workforce, staging interactions between learners and avatars to achieve the realism needed for measurable, high-impact results. Drawing upon research in learning science and psychology, Mursion harnesses the best in technology and human interaction to deliver outcomes for both learners and organizations. Mursion has been named as one of The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2021 by the Financial Times and Inc. To learn more, visit http://www.mursion.com.


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