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Medical And Nursing Students Increasing Go To Latin America To Learn Spanish

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[Philadelphia, PA] – April 11, 2011 – According to recent data, the cultural landscape of the United States has been changing in a big way over the past few decades. Recent census numbers show that more than 50 million citizens of Hispanic descent are now residing in the US, but some estimates put that number at 70 million at the high end. For those that are in positions that involve them working with the public, knowing Spanish then becomes a very strong component of job security as well as an obvious lifeline for those in fields such as nursing, law enforcement or other areas where emergencies must be dealt with that could potentially threaten the health of a Spanish speaking person. A leader in the study abroad industry, AmeriSpan, is currently offering such education via its Medical Spanish programs to help students find a way to learn not only Spanish language skills, but also gain crucial cultural insight that can give them help them give better service. This important knowledge is more readily grasped, say experts, in a live setting than in a classroom. For this reason, many medical and nursing students are anxiously seeking ways to gain these experiences that can help those who work with the public be able to communicate more easily with Spanish speaking patients or their families.

AmeriSpan has found that its popular program is proving valuable to students for more than just the language skills offered. The cultural knowledge that would be difficult to learn any other way also adds to the experience. “Back in 2000, an AMSA (American Medical Student Association) came to us asking us to create a Medical program in Ecuador. It was a big hit. Since then we have greatly expanded the destinations where we offer the program. Ecuador is still really popular but Costa Rica is the most popular, followed by Peru and Honduras,” says AmeriSpan Co-Founder John Slocum. Those who want to learn Spanish in Costa Rica, Ecuador or another country now have a lot more opportunity to do so thanks to the opportunities that AmeriSpan has tailored to the medical and nursing student community.

For those who want to learn more about the AmeriSpan Study Abroad programs offered today, the company has a great deal of information available at www.AmeriSpan.com, their website. Students can get many more details regarding the various programs in a range of countries that can provide Spanish language skills and the cultural experiences that can provide genuine career growth opportunities.

Founded in 1993, AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers more than 100 study abroad, language-learning and volunteer programs worldwide for participants of all ages and language level. The Philadelphia-based organization has long been an innovator in the study abroad field, building its reputation by offering high quality, low cost language immersion programs. In September 2010, the company was awarded its 2nd consecutive ‘Star Award’ as the Best Agency in North America. The industry’s prestigious Star Award is voted by organizations worldwide and awarded annually.

Contact Info:

John Slocum
AmeriSpan Study Abroad
http://www.amerispan.com/
800-879-6640 ext. 306
1334 Walnut St., 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: info@amerispan.com
Web: www.amerispan.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmeriSpanStudyAbroad
Twitter: www.twitter.com/AmeriSpanAbroad
Blog: www.amerispan.net

Education

Winning STEP Announces New Blog Whitney’s Winning STEPs

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Baltimore, Maryland , March 30, 2011,Winning STEP™ is proud to announce its new Blog, written by the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Lydia Whitney.  “Whitney’s Winning STEPs” offers personal observations, insights and practical tips for those facing major life transitions.  The goal of the blog is to share strategies and recent research in order to provide hands-on help for handling change.
“Not only have I spent the last three years researching these topics,” states Lydia Whitney, Director of Curriculum & Instruction for Winning STEP™, “but I have also personally gone through them. I remember making the transition from high school to college, then from college to a career, and finally being faced with an unexpected career change in my late 30’s.”

 
The new Winning STEP™ blog offers sensible suggestions and research-supported strategies for those who are facing major life transitions of their own.  Each week a new entry highlights different aspects of career and/or college planning, as well as general advice for navigating major life transitions such as moving out on your own, finding a new career after the military, dealing with unemployment, going back to work or searching for a new job. Topics include resumes, interviews, emotional and social skills, cultivating happiness, college planning, career exploration, practical day-to-day life management, organization, study skills, creating job security and more.

Visitors can link to the blog, share blog entries; sign up to receive new blogs and more. Comments and questions are welcome.  Those who click on Ask the Experts can even suggest topics for future blog entries and ask specific questions. The blog is expected to grow quickly over the next few weeks.

Winning STEP™ offers many free resources as well as comprehensive guides and independent study programs to help students and adults with career planning, career change, job search, life transitions, college planning and testing preparation. The website also offers the option to sign up for emails and updates, including blog entries as they are posted. 

Contact:  Lydia Whitney
Phone:  (240) 994-2556   
Email:  lydia.whitney@winning-step.com

Web Address:  http://www.winning-step.com

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Education

Youreka ‘s Summer Camps 2011 Schedule is out now

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Youreka launched its 2011 Summer camps schedule on its newly revamped website. The Camps starting from April 10th onwards cater to children aged 9 year and above .The website lists the complete schedule for all 3 campuses as per the age groups and the respectivelocation. It also allows parents to book camps for their children online.

The new website, created by Go Blend, a specialist interactive agency, has been a big hit with Youreka’s target audience and has already resulted in big increase in traffic on to the website.

Nalini Dhariwal, Partner, Idiscoveri commented “We are very excited to launch our new website and have seen tremendous applause and excitement amongst our target audience with new changes. We have noticed over 50% increase in traffic on to our website. There has also been a considerable jump in online bookings for our 2011 Summer camps, which we attribute to our greater engagement and interaction with our target audience via the big strides we have made in online space.”

Youreka’s new website and its other online initiatives is its endeavour to have a better user experience and leverage the growing use of online space by its target audience. Talking about how Youreka has managed this leap, Aditi Kumar, CEO, Go Blend said “Youreka is very close to hearts of its target market- children. We extensively used social media to drive engagement and were able to not only add on to Youreka’s already large existing friends circle on Facebook but also able to drive meaningful engagement with them. Children are very receptive to online and we were able to record and measure the passion and excitement of our target audience. It was a great exercise in brand building and creating a long term brand equity for the Youreka brand.”

“Youreka plans on building its online presence and is excited on the opportunities in this space for our brand” concluded Nalini.

Youreka is India’s largest adventure based learning program provider in India. With over 14 years of experience and having worked with more than 35,000 children of varied age groups from across Asia and Europe, Youreka is committed to providing meaningful and unforgettable adventure experiences for children.

Youreka has its own campuses at Yercaud in Tamil Nadu, Sitalkhet in Uttaranchal and Sai Ropa in Himachal Pradesh. At these campuses various engaging and learning activities for kids such as Mountain Biking, Water Craft, Rock Climbing, Riverside Backpacking, Wilderness Backpacking, Bush Craft and Outdoor survival are provided.

For more info visit: http://www.youreka.in

A9, Savitri Marg,
Greater Kailash Enclave – II
New Delhi – 110048
Tel: 01140801100

Education, Healthcare

Anesthetics and Epidurals Prove to Be Safer than Thought

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March 26, 2011 – The latest prospective study regarding epidurals and spinal anesthetics concludes that the risk for severe complications to happen while under the influence of these procedures has been over-estimated until now. It is now believed that a spinal anesthetic or epidural injection has less than 0.000005% chances to provoke permanent damages, no matter the severity. Not only that, but also the scientists found out that the risk of being paralyzed as result of one of these injections is even smaller than the risk of permanent harm. Pregnant women will be delighted to learn that the anesthetic pain relief for labor or Caesarean section risk for harm is the lowest, competing only with the low risks for permanent damage in chronic pain and for children. Moreover, it has been discovered that the chances of permanent hurt due to an epidural injection during childbirth are significantly smaller than the risks of using anesthetics for a simple surgery.

The reasons that explain these facts and discoveries are somewhat simple. First of all, it is a well known fact that most often the permanent damage the patient suffers is the direct consequence of the complications that appear after the surgeries for which the anesthetics are used. To this fact we can add the age of the patients, who are frequently over 50, which means that their health problems do nothing, but increase the risks for the procedures to result in harm. Scientists have no reason to believe that surgery on an overall healthy, young patient would cause permanent damage. However, everyone must weigh in the great advantages of anesthetics and epidurals against the risks they present, such as numbness in a part of the legs, paraplegia or death.

However reassuring this news might be, anesthetists are encouraged to continuously be alert. The rare cases of complications resulting from epidural injection must not be a sign that they can rest assured everything is going to be ok, but a motivation to make sure that things work out the way they are supposed to. ExpertCollege offers the e-Xpert Anesthetics online medical course which helps anyone interested in training in medical to contribute to reducing even more the risks of anesthetics and epidurals.

About ExpertCollege and e-Xpert Anesthetics

ExpertCollege is the number one eLearning company in the medical field which puts at the disposal of persons interested in training in medical online medical education for various fields, such as anesthetics, first aid or pulmonary physiology. By following the Anesthetics online medical course from ExpertCollege, even without prior hospital training, any student will understand how the anesthetics work, which are the most used gases, what formulas, concentration, indications and contraindications they have for each procedure, the mechanisms of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics as well as gain important knowledge about the adverse effects of anesthetic drugs and muscle relaxants on surgical patients. The interactive online medical course is useful for any person who yearns for a hospital education, but who does not have the time and energy to enroll in a brick-and-mortar school for training in medical fields.

Getting a hospital education with the help of the e-Xpert Anesthetics online medical course means being exposed to the latest and most efficient teaching methods based on reliable and technologically advanced sources of information such as interactive animations, exercises and lecture modules. Training in medical has caught up with technology through the e-Xpert Anesthetics online medical course from Expert College.

Contact Details:

ExpertCollege
201 Webster Building
3411 Silverside Road
Wilmington
DE 19810
Phone Number: 1-302-477-9730
Email : support@cardiocollege.com
Website: http://www.expertcollege.com

Education

Tadsam – Experienced And Professional Lean Sigma Training Specialists

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Tadsam are number one choice to deliver a high quality and rewarding program for your team and staff members.

Gloucestershire, UK, March 22, 2011 — When it comes to Lean Sigma Training for your business, organisation or public sector body, Tadsam ( http://tadsam.co.uk ) are your number one choice to deliver a high quality and rewarding program for your team and staff members.

Who They Are:
Tadsam Ltd are a team of time served practitioners who train and manage step change improvement projects utilising world class statistical and quality improvement methodology, a training revolution known as Lean Sigma or Six Sigma.

What They Do:
The highly qualified and professional team of trainers coach and train a professionals “shop floor to boardroom” to “Blackbelt” and “Greenbelt” standard using the Air Academy Associates “Keep it Simple Statistically” approach, facilitating significant return on investment on the training investment to the businesses involved.

The current courses on offer include:
Lean Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt (modules 1 – 13) and Black Belt (modules 1-30) Courses.

About The Lean / Six Sigma Approach:
In helping organisations throughout the world apply the Lean Sigma methodology, Air Academy Associates has seen the need to show the Lean and Six Sigma approaches as a dynamic, synergistic force, rather than as what often is perceived as two competing initiatives.

These two leading business process improvement strategies bring a host of valuable tools to the workplace, which, if used properly with leadership support and commitment, can make a huge difference in the way companies work.

As consultants Tadsam Ltd ( http://tadsam.co.uk ) have worked independently with applications as diverse as a cultural change programme within Aerospace, performance improvements in the plastics industry, professional project engineers, FMCG food, drinks and electronics.

Your Next Steps:
You can contact the team by telephone on 07921 182365 or by dropping them an email info@tadsam.co.uk or by filling out the contact form on their newly launched website.

Press & Media Contact:
Danuta
Tadsam Ltd – Lean Sigma Training
New Cottage, Parkend Road
Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 7HX UK
07921 182365
webmaster@tadsam.co.uk
http://tadsam.co.uk

Business, Education

Americolleges Expands Its Nationwide College Directory to Include Career Specific Sites – Anthony Rolon, President of AmeriColleges

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (March 18, 2011) – Americolleges, a nationwide college directory, is expanding its scope to include niche sites specific to the needs of the consumer. Americolleges’ main portals – americolleges.com and canadacareercolleges.com – will continue to provide unparalleled information on hundreds of colleges, career schools, and career training programs, while the niche sites will provide the same information for specific career paths.

“The niche sites are specific to the interests of the student. Rather than searching an entire site, a student that is seeking a career in the beauty and wellness industry can use beautyandwellnessschools.com where they will have access to schools in that category. The information on the niche sites is relevant to the student – to the career, programs, and schools they are interested in,” said Anthony Rolon, President of Americolleges.

As Americolleges continues to grow and expand, creating an environment that is both user-friendly and effective will remain the primary goal. In addition to career specific sites ranging from art and design to medical billing and coding, consumers will now have access to sites dedicated entirely to graduate schools and traditional colleges through searchgradschools.com and traditionalcollegesearch.com. Drawing from the success of its main portals, Americolleges’ niche sites will provide information on colleges and schools that are specific to the consumer’s needs.

Anthony Rolon:
Marketing and Admissions Executive in the private post-secondary education sector with over 20 years experience. Held a variety of Admissions and Marketing management positions in both single-location and multi-location Education companies including Berkeley Colleges, ATI Enterprises, Florida Career Colleges and American Institutes, among others.

Former co-owner of the American Institute of Massage Therapy and American Institute of Cosmetology located in South Florida.Most recently employed as Vice President of Interactive Media for EdExperts, an advertising agency servicing companies both inside and outside of the post-secondary education sector. In this role was responsible for millions of internet ad dollars annually and was responsible for lead generation, management and performance of the entire interactive division.

Anthony has been dedicated to being on the cutting edge of the ever-changing, ever-growing field of internet marketing. This dedication resulted in the creation of World Web Partners, where he currently serves as President.

For more information, Visit www.americolleges.com

CONTACT:
Anthony Rolon,
President,
Americolleges
PH: (954) 306-6373

Education

Studying Abroad In Costa Rica: Cuts College Tuition Bill

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[Philadelphia, PA] – March 14, 2011 – Today’s college students are often looking for ways to lower the cost of their college tuition. In the present economy, there are not too many ways to do this, but one way is surprising for many students to learn. By studying abroad, many students are able to actually lower their college bills significantly. Those attending a 4 year college pay an average of $9,700 per semester for in-state tuition. When they choose to attend a Costa Rica Study Abroad Program instead, their costs drop to $9,000 per semester. The monetary savings itself is significant for many students, not including the enhanced cultural experience. However, for those paying out of state tuition, the savings jumps dramatically, making a semester in Costa Rica in an incredible savings of up to 75%. These costs include not only tuition, but room and board, airline travel and other expenses, as well. Not only does this give students the advantage of having a multicultural background that a growing number of employers find highly attractive, it means that they will have a superior grasp of Spanish, if they choose Costa Rica to study in, which is certainly an advantage in today’s world. Bilingual students have been shown to earn more over the course of their careers, especially in the United States where Spanish is rapidly becoming more prevalent.

In addition to the savings, many college students are just now learning that the myths they have heard regarding studying in other countries are actually far from true. Federal financial aid, for example, can certainly be used to pursue College Study Abroad. In an increasingly more global economy, students with international life experience are definitely viewed as highly competitive by more and more companies. According to industry leader AmeriSpan’s co-founder John Slocum, “One of the biggest myths out there is that studying abroad costs more than a regular semester. Prices are comparable to in-state tuition at a public institution but the savings are huge compared to out-of-state or private college tuition. Morever, financial aid can be used for studying abroad including travel costs.” On top of this, scholarships are available to help students who might otherwise not have the means to pursue this course of study.

For those who would like to learn more about AmeriSpan, it’s programs and opportunities for Study Abroad Scholarships, a visit to www.AmeriSpan.com can provide much more information. In addition, the company can be reached by phone at 800-879-6640 for those in the United States and Canada or 215-751-1100 for those in other countries.

Contact Info:

John Slocum
AmeriSpan Study Abroad
Website: http://www.amerispan.com/
Phone: 800-879-6640 ext. 306
1334 Walnut St., 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Education, Energy, Technology

Break Into The Solar Energy Industry With Boots On The Roof Specialized Courses

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March 14, 2011 – Established Solar Training Institute Boots on the Roof Offers Hands-On Education and Training to Individuals Seeking Career Opportunities in the Field of Renewable Energy

On the premises of the current energy crisis, and with the traditional energy sources rapidly diminishing, there is a significant shift in focus towards renewable energy. The way things are going, in coming years renewable energy will play a crucial role in all fields of industry, and the change in energy practices throughout the US will require massive personnel resources. In the near future, there will be a great need for trained workers to complete this monumental task in every area of renewable energy.

At present, the solar energy industry is faced with a serious imbalance – while the demand for experienced and qualified personnel is on the rise, the supply of trained professionals is very scarce. However, for individuals contemplating a career in the field, now is the perfect time to act.

Attending an exhaustive course in solar energy is the fastest way to obtain Solar Certification and to break into the Solar Energy industry on the right foot. Boots on the Roof – a growing Solar Training Institute in California – offers the ideal training program for students seeking successful careers in the Solar Energy field.

About Boots on the Roof

Boots on the Roof is a reputed solar training school specializing in training Career changers, entrepreneurs and construction professionals on how to make the renewable energy business their business. Using an engaging mix of classroom instruction and realistic hands-on lab exercises, Boots on the Roof’s popular Master Certificate in Renewable Energy teaches not just design and installation, but also the financial, sales and marketing aspects of renewable energy.

All programs are taught by experts in the field. Boots on the Roof offers courses in Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Commercial Solar and Wind Energy at their campuses in Fremont, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Newark, NJ, with more locations to open soon.

To learn about how Solar Education can expand your business, or for additional information on current training programs, visit the expert resource guide on Renewable Energy Training, www.solartraining.com.

Contact Details:

SolarTraining
4670 Auto Mal Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
United States
Telephone: 888-893-0367
Email: navraj@unitek.com

Education, Government, Internet & Online, Society

The popular U.S. election news website, 2012ElectionNews.org, has officially changed its name to USElectionNews.org

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The popular U.S. election news website, 2012 Election News, has officially changed its name. Jillian Curtin, Editor-in-Chief of 2012ElectionNews.com has announced that the website has changed its name and URL to USElectionNews.org, to provide an accurate reflection of its ongoing focus.

“The response has been overwhelming,” said Curtin. “What started out as a simple 2012 election discussion has turned into a national conversation about our personal rights, needs and dreams.”

The name change is effective immediately and the site’s new URL is http://uselectionnews.org. What began as a forum for the U.S. presidential elections in August 2010 has evolved and taken on a life of its own. The site was originally created as a non-partisan informational venue for news about U.S. elections and candidates. The website also provided voters with a forum for the free exchange of ideas on issues of concern.

In less than a year, US Election News has grown from a hub for local, national and global election news to a go to website for information on the economy, the war on drugs, workers unions, employment, government spending, worker safety and natural disasters relateing to our government leaders. The site also addresses immigration, healthcare, terrorist activities, the emerging green energy industry, social issues and international relations as releated to United States and Presidentail elections.

The multi-media site features a wide range of audio, video and written content. The publication informs voters about topics of concern that affects them on a local and national level, along with issues in far reaching locations around the globe. US Election News disseminates information on a non-partisan basis from Republicans, Democrats, Independents and Tea Party members.

US Election News has its headquarters in Cartersville, Georgia. The publication is always seeking qualified journalists to provide news and information for a balanced view on local and global issues. The site recently launched its complimentary Facebook page that can be found at http://www.facebook.com/2012ElectionNews. The Facebook site welcomes visitors and invites them to engage in lively civil discourse and debate on topics both foreign and domestic.

US Election News is dedicated to providing voters with a balanced view of the issues and actions taking place on a daily basis that affects all facets of life in a global community. The site welcomes visitor interaction and communication for a better understanding of government and world events that shape the history of the world each day.

US Election News can be contacted by phone at 202-379-2821 or by email via the convenient online form. For more information, visit US Election News at uselectionnews.org. Visitors can also visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/2012electionnews or their Twitter site located at http://twitter.com/USElectionNews.

Contact details:
16 Mission Ridge Dr. Cartersville, GA 30120
202-379-2821 http://uselectionnews.org/

Education

Will Harry’s Hot Dish impress the French?

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Lingua, a UK language-training provider, has released a French language film for students learning business French.

Gloucestershire, UK, March 11, 2011 — Lingua, a UK language-training provider, ( http://www.lingua.co.uk ) has released a French language film for students learning business French.

The DVD La Cuisine Anglaise follows Harry Bowles (played by Cold Feet star Robert Bathurst) as he tries to sell roadside British fry-ups to a team of French executives.

Robert Bathurst brings a lot of humour to the role of Harry, whose company ‘Hot Dish’ owns several roadside burger vans. He arrives in France to promote the traditional breakfast to the disbelieving French: the learners follow Harry’s efforts to get his wobbly French into trim for a full presentation on the benefits of his fry-ups.

La Cuisine Anglaise is available now for UK businessmen hungry to improve their French. Lingua delivers language training to a number of international organizations, and Training Manager Sarah Phillips believes the Harry Bowles saga is ideal for brushing up your French for meetings across the Channel. “Learning a language doesn’t have to be solemn, you can have some fun with it too. I think we’ve hit the right note with this film, as most people will empathise with Harry as he attempts to impress in his French meeting.”

See filmclips at http://www.lingua.co.uk/Lingua_French_films/ or contact 01452 7731113 for the DVD. The transcript (plus a translation) is available on Lingua’s website http://www.lingua.co.uk/support/

Lingua (UK) delivers English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese and other language courses to individuals and organizations to support international contact in their professional and business lives.

Visit our website http://www.lingua.co.uk for more details.

Press & Media Contact:
George Sharpley
Lingua Language Learning
The Old Rectory, Twigworth
Gloucester – GL2 9PQ – UK
01452 731113
webmaster@lingua.co.uk

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