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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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The 2023 Top 25 Work Tech Vendor list announced today

  • Writer: Cat Burchmore
    Cat Burchmore
  • Oct 11, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

  1. A global list of the best-in-class work tech administered by The Inspiring Workplaces Group and The Starr Conspiracy

  2. Winners selected by independent judges include organizations such as Benefex, Firstup, HiBob, Plum, Virgin Pulse and WorkTango


New York and London – October 11, 2023 – The 2023 Inspiring Workplaces Work Tech Awards in partnership with The Starr Conspiracy today announces its winners from all corners of the globe.


Matt Manners, founder of The Inspiring Workplaces Group commented, “Congratulations to the Top 25 Work Tech Vendors. These awards celebrate the success and diverse range of technologies that we believe can be a serious catalyst to driving positive change for an organisation and the people within it. If you need help, look no further than this Top 25!”.


The Top 25 Work Tech Vendors (in alphabetical order)

  1. Arist

  2. Benefex

  3. BrightHR

  4. Engagedly Inc.

  5. EY Skills Foundry

  6. Fama Technologies, Inc.

  7. Firstup

  8. Gloat

  9. Harkn

  10. HiBob

  11. hireEZ

  12. Mindr

  13. Mineral

  14. Pathstream

  15. Performica

  16. Plum

  17. Quantive

  18. Quantum Workplace

  19. ServiceNow

  20. SkillCycle

  21. Virgin Pulse

  22. When I Work

  23. WorkJam

  24. Worksome

  25. WorkTango


Each vendor was asked to complete a six-part submission discussing the impact on their own people, customers, purpose and more. Over a hundred vendors were then reduced to the Top 25 by independent judging.


Open for entries globally – 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards

Want to have the chance of being named in The Top Inspiring Workplaces lists around the world? We are now open for 2024 entries! Discover the regions and download the entry pack here.


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