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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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New Solution Helps Universities Tackle Enrollment Challenges

  • Heather Harman
  • Mar 7, 2025
  • 2 min read

PRINCETON, N.J., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle, a leading provider of learning and marketing technology and services for universities, and ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, today introduced the Graduate Enrollment Matching Service (GEMS) — a cost-effective solution that simplifies graduate student recruitment with comprehensive enrollment management.


"GEMS addresses the challenges graduate programs face in attracting and enrolling students amid shifting economic priorities and changing workforce demands by streamlining recruitment and enrollment management." said John Katzman, Founder and CEO of Noodle. "We're thrilled about this partnership with ETS which allows us to better serve institutions and students alike." As students increasingly weigh the ROI of advanced degrees, many choose direct workforce entry, alternative credentials, or online learning over traditional graduate studies. Declining birth rates further shrink the pool of applicants, intensifying competition among programs. In response, universities are refining recruitment strategies, expanding financial aid, and enhancing flexibility to meet evolving student and workforce demands.


Schools can use GEMS to recruit students who have expressed interest in graduate school. By combining AI with expert guidance, GEMS targets ideal candidates, personalizes support, streamlines applications, and ensures seamless collaboration with admissions offices.


GEMS is a transparent and results-driven approach to student recruitment:


  • Simple and Transparent: GEMS requires no complex contracts or long-term commitment.

  • Student-Centered: It is dedicated to helping students find programs that truly match their aspirations.

  • Cost-Effective Student Recruitment Expenses: Schools pay only for students who enroll and the pricing is designed to be less expensive than graduate student marketing and recruiting costs.


"Graduate programs are facing unprecedented enrollment challenges," said Ken Eisner, Managing Director, Global Higher Education, ETS. "The fact is institutions and students need smarter, more efficient ways to connect with each other, and GEMS is an excellent solution."


To learn more about GEMS, visit https://bit.ly/3DmWI6Q.


About Noodle


Noodle is the leading tech-enabled strategy and services partner for higher education. A Certified B corporation, Noodle, which was founded in 2013, has developed infrastructure and facilitated online enrollment growth for some of the best academic institutions in the world. Noodle empowers universities to transform the world through life-changing learning. It offers strategic consulting to advise partners as they navigate their futures, provides services tailored to meet their growth aspirations, and deploys technology, tools, and platforms that integrate for scale, making our partners more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected. www.noodle.com.


About ETS


ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future-ready. We advance the science of measurement to build the benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment. We are committed to powering human progress by promoting skill proficiency, empowering upward mobility and unlocking more opportunities for everyone, everywhere. Our assessment products—including the TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE®, and Praxis® assessments—as well as our innovative solutions and subsidiaries, help 50 million people each year clarify their strengths and find opportunities for growth in education, work and beyond. For more information, visit www.ets.org.


Contact:

Noodle

Rich Kochman

240-535-6656

391266@email4pr.com


ETS

Steve Olenski


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