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Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Webinar on Career Advancement

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On November 7, attendees will learn the keys to impressing managers and accelerating their careers at a new job

Buffalo, NY, October 28, 2013 – Bryant & Stratton College Online announced the next installment in its career information webinar series. The new session, titled “The Next 30 Days on the Job” is the final webinar in a three-part program from career expert Stephen Krempl. The webinar will be held on Thursday, November 7 from noon to 1 p.m. EST.

Mr. Krempl is the President of Krempl Communications International (KCI), a company that focuses on management and executive development. Before starting KCI, Mr. Krempl was the Vice President of Global Learning at Starbucks Coffee Company and served in senior training and education roles at Fortune 500 companies such as YUM Brands, PepsiCo and Motorola.

“The skills needed to get a job and excel in a career are different, something young employees often fail to recognize. This webinar will cover important tips on how to distinguish yourself from others, what relationships to build and maintain and ways to advance within a company – all building blocks to establishing a successful career,” said Mr. Krempl.

The “The Next 30 Days on the Job,” webinar will provide practical tips and advice for job seekers to grow their career within a company. Key takeaways for webinar attendees will include:

* How to put yourself on the PATH to success
* Secrets of setting yourself apart in the workplace
* The two most important groups for networking

“Many students choose the online degree programs at Bryant & Stratton College because they are interested in advancing their career but have to balance working with earning their degree. Our flexible class schedules allow them to do both. In addition, webinars like this one help them build their professional acumen while learning the technical skills they need,” said Scott Traylor, Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Every part of Mr. Krempl’s series has added a new layer of knowledge for students. We are tremendously thankful that he has shared his expertise with prospective and current students at Bryant & Stratton College Online.”

This webinar is the third in a series of sessions from Mr. Krempl. Previously he led webinars titled “You’ve Got the Interview, Now What? How to Stand Out from the Crowd” and “Your First 30 Days on the Job.” The November 7 career information webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information about building a successful career path. Those interested in attending are invited to register at online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, twelve online associate’s degree programs and nineteen online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Rubrics Assessment Capability Saves Faculty Time and Enables Institutions to Aggregate Direct Evidence of Student Learning

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ExamSoft’s revolutionary rubrics assessment solution unites objective and subjective assessment in a single platform designed to provide a consistent and comprehensive framework for giving students actionable feedback on all assignments

Dallas, Texas, October 21, 2013 – ExamSoft, the leading provider of intelligent embedded assessment solutions, today announced a new rubrics assessment platform available for the 2014 Spring Semester. The new solution, which is currently in limited release to clients, is an easy-to-use tool for capturing assessment data on subjective student work such as essays, OSCEs, papers, presentations, and class participation. The addition of rubrics to ExamSoft’s entire suite of software, will provide clients a consolidated and comprehensive picture of each student’s performance, regardless of the assessment type or delivery method.

Students crave interaction and engagement, and faculty members want to help them learn. Previously, ExamSoft offered ways for faculty to engage students with detailed feedback data based on results from objectively scored assessments. Now, rubrics will enable faculty members to close the feedback loop with students by providing clear and actionable direction around subjective assignments and assessments students submit for grading. The clarity made possible by rubrics provides a format within which faculty and students can communicate and collaborate with each other and peers about students’ learning progress in a structured way.

“Presently we are tracking student progression on learning outcomes throughout the didactic curriculum assessed through traditional exams,” Dr. Jane Souza, an Assistant Dean of Assessment at St. John Fisher College, said. “With the introduction of rubrics, we will soon be able to document student achievement on performance-based assessments which include counseling sessions, oral presentations, and formal papers. The collective data will provide us a more complete view of student progress.”

With the added functionality, faculty members will be able to create templates for rubrics, which will cut down on time required to recreate new rubrics for each assessment and give faculty members the ability to easily share rubrics across departments and the institution. Faculty will also be able to share rubrics with students in advance of an assignment and conduct complex grading strategies, such as anonymous grading and consistent peer or TA grading. Finally, the new functionality will enable faculty to run comprehensive analytics reports of student learning filtered by student, class, or course—all with one click. Aggregating student, course, and program by learning objectives, helps all institutional stakeholders, without placing any additional burden on faculty.

“Faculty and institutions are being asked to do more with less. They are being asked to both prove and improve student learning at a level of unprecedented granularity,” said Daniel Muzquiz, CEO of ExamSoft. “We are hearing from universities that they want solutions that leverage existing assessment efforts in a pragmatic way. Our rubrics solution is purpose-built to make it easy for faculty to capture the metadata, using an automated system, needed to generate real-time learning analytics, while keeping their current assessment processes stable. Real-time data empower faculty to intervene earlier to help current students and faculty achieve their goals.”

ExamSoft is used by over 500 clients and the new rubrics functionality is now available in limited capacity to existing customers. Current ExamSoft users can send an email to rubrics@examsoft.com to learn more. A webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at 3 pm ET to learn about how ExamSoft’s new rubrics functionality was designed for faculty, by faculty, and discover how St. John Fisher College plans to use rubrics to develop a comprehensive picture of student learning and their curriculum. Register for the webinar at http://learn.examsoft.com/webinar/rubrics-launch.

“This is an exciting next step in ExamSoft’s evolution because rubrics add a powerful dimension to embedded assessment. Hundreds of faculty members at our client institutions have worked with us to create a sophisticated, elegant way to harness the data and insights from subjective assessments in an easy-to-use platform,” Muzquiz said. “We’re not only committed to creating a solution that works well, but also to listening and responding to the needs of those who strive to improve the teaching and learning experience.”

The rubrics assessment solution is planned to be widely available in January 2014. More information about rubrics can be found at learn.examsoft.com/rubrics

About ExamSoft Worldwide, Inc.
ExamSoft provides scalable and flexible intelligent assessment solutions that give educators actionable outcomes data and insights to help every student. Its software puts the data back in the hands of faculty and enables clients to more efficiently and practically administer direct assessments and analyze resulting data to improve curricular design, test design, and accreditation compliance. ExamSoft has served hundreds of prominent academic, certification, and licensing institutions for more than 15 years and has successfully administered millions of exams. For more information, please visit www.examsoft.com, or follow ExamSoft on Facebook and Twitter.

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Education, Software, Web 2.0

Raptivity to Unveil a New User Interface at DevLearn 2013 Conference and Expo

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From October 23-25, 2013, the Raptivity team will be present in Las Vegas, to participate in the DevLearn 2013 Conference and Expo. During the three days, conference attendees will be able to meet the Raptivity team at booth no. 324 where the brand new Raptivity User Interface will be unveiled.

DevLearn Conference & Expo is one of North America’s leading technology events focused on learning technologies. DevLearn 2013 has been specially designed for training and learning professionals who want to be on the leading edge of the emerging enabling technologies for training, learning, and performance support. DevLearn is a comprehensive showcase of leading tools, technologies, content, ideas, strategies, and best practices to ensure success whether you are new to eLearning or a well-seasoned expert.

Visitors to the Raptivity booth at DevLearn will get the first look at Raptivity’s new and improved user interface. The slick new user interface promises enhanced user experience and improved efficiency for creating interactions. Attendees will also get an opportunity to see the latest addition to Raptivity Evolve, ‘Find in Image’ along with other Evolve interactions like Visual Assessment, Drag-Drop-Sort and Character Dialog. In addition to this, representatives will demonstrate the latest version of Raptivity (7.6) that supports AS 3.0 which has enabled better performance and also makes the integration of Raptivity with third party authoring tools much easier.

Jamaica Glenn, Raptivity Valued Professional, who will be representing Raptivity at the DevLearn Conference, says, “We are glad to be part of such a prestigious event. DevLearn brings together world’s leading learning industry suppliers and it is always a pleasure to be there. Raptivity as a team has always been on the forefront of emerging technologies and innovations in eLearning. DevLearn 2013 Conference and Expo will be a platform for us to share the wide range of possibilities in eLearning courses enabled through interactivity and enhanced user experience.”

To setup an appointment with the Raptivity Team at the DevLearn 2013 Conference and Expo, visit http://www.raptivity.com/company/events?view=events

About The eLearning Guild and DevLearn:

The eLearning Guild is the oldest and most trusted source of information, networking, and community for eLearning Professionals. As a member-driven organization, the Guild produces conferences, online events, eBooks and research reports for the industry. DevLearn is one of the several conferences that the eLearning guild produces every year. It is by far, North America’s leading event focused on learning technologies. This event is designed for professionals who want to be on the leading edge of the emerging technologies in the training and learning industry.

Click here to know more about the conference.

About Raptivity

Raptivity® is a rapid interactivity builder that allows you to quickly and easily create learning interactions. It has a diverse variety of 180+ interactions to select from. Raptivity helps the educators and trainers to enrich their content with the well-designed interactions from various categories like games& simulations, presentation aids, visual aids, brain teasers, assessments and many more.

Raptivity® is a world renowned award winning elearning product that has been appreciated by various learning bodies. It was recently adjudged the winner in ComputED Gazette’s 18th Annual Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) 2013. It has also won the prestigious ComputED Gazette’s ’19th Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE’s) in “eLearning creation website” category.

For more information, please visit the website www.raptivity.com or contact Harbinger Knowledge Products at 425.861.8400

About Harbinger Knowledge Products

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development. Harbinger Knowledge Products is a part of Harbinger Group, which serves customers in over 60 countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA) and through its partner network worldwide.

For three consecutive years, Deloitte has named Harbinger Knowledge Products among the fastest growing technology companies in its Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific and Technology Fast 50 India programs. Red Herring named Harbinger amongst world’s top 100 private technology companies. Harbinger’s patented technology and sound thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including market-leading Raptivity®, innovative YawnBuster, and cutting-edge SiteJazzer and TeemingPod.

For more information on Harbinger Knowledge Products, please visit http://www.harbingerknowledge.com.

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Ecotech Institute to Host a Webinar: “Taming the Energy Monster” on Thursday, October 10

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30-Minute Lunchtime Webinar Will Focus on Practical Ways to Use Energy More Efficiently

Denver, CO, October 04, 2013 – On Thursday, October 10, Ecotech Institute will hold a lunchtime webinar, “Tame the Energy Monster: A Focus on Energy Efficiency” that explores what it means to be energy efficient. To truly “tame the energy monster”, energy use has to become a state of mind, a lifestyle switch that starts from the moment we wake up. This webinar, which is the second in Ecotech Institute’s “Living the Ecotech Lifestyle” series, will tackle this topic. The fast-paced, 30-minute session will help attendees think about the mind shifts for how to live a more eco-friendly life. It will also look at what businesses are doing to improve energy efficiency. Kyle Crider, Manager of Environmental Operations at Ecotech Institute, will host the event.

“Energy Efficiency is something everyone from a single home-owner to leaders of international businesses should care about. There are tremendous cost savings and sustainable benefits associated with everyday energy decisions,” said Crider. “This webinar will take a look at the practical steps we can all take to tame excessive energy use that causes rising energy bills and inefficient use of resources.”

Webinar Topic:
“Taming the Energy Monster: A Focus on Energy Efficiency”

Date:
Thursday, October 10

Time:
1:00 p.m. Eastern/12:00 p.m. Central
11:00 a.m. Mountain/10:00 a.m. Pacific

Host/Moderator:
Kyle Crider, Manager of Environmental Operations at Ecotech Institute, holds a Master of Public Administration degree with a double-emphasis in urban planning and policy analysis. He is also a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND) and an instructor of “Introduction to Sustainability” on Canvas.net.

Register:
Spots are limited and will go fast, so sign up today at http://www.ecotechinstitute.com/landings/webinar/.

Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colorado, offers an Energy Efficiency associate’s degree program, which provides graduates Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification. Starting in 2014, Ecotech Institute Energy Efficiency students will also be able to use a new on-site energy efficiency lab that will help prepare them for BPI certification. In addition to Energy Efficiency, Ecotech Institute currently offers the following seven associate degree programs:

* Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
*Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Facility Management Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Power Utility Technician, Associate of Applied Science
* Business Administration – Sustainability, Associate of Applied Science

About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers eight highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Education

Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Webinar on Creating a Career Change Action Plan

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On October 15 career expert Kim Dority will share strategies for using existing skills and knowledge to change careers

Buffalo, NY, October 03, 2013 – Many studies show that the majority of Americans are unhappy with their current jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2 million Americans voluntarily leave their jobs each month. To help current and prospective students as well as other individuals unhappy with their current careers, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced a new session in its career information webinar series. The webinar, “Creating a Career Change Action Plan,” will be held on Tuesday, October 15 from noon to 1 p.m. EDT.

Acclaimed career coach Kim Dority will lead the webinar. Ms. Dority has been a presenter at many past career webinars for Bryant & Stratton College Online and has been writing about and teaching courses on career design for more than a decade.

“One of the best pieces of advice I can give to young – and seasoned – employees is always have an exit strategy. Transitioning from one career path to another can be done but it takes some finesse and a lot of planning. At this webinar I’ll share some ideas on how to take what you have already accomplished in your career and pivot it into a new path,” said Dority.

The “Creating a Career Change Action Plan,” webinar will provide practical tips and advice for anyone looking to alter their current career path. Key takeaways for webinar attendees will include:

How to create a “transition platform,” building on existing skills and knowledge gained from a degree and previous work experience

How to expand an existing network to create opportunities among target employers in a new field

How to start building visibility in a new professional environment

How to use informational interviews to open doors and help create new opportunities

“Many students come to Bryant & Stratton College Online in search of a career change. Earning a degree is the first step in making that transition and developing critical employability skills for a new career. This webinar and the others in our career webinar series enhance the knowledge and skills students gain during their degree program in order to plan a better career path,” said Scott Traylor, Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Ms. Dority is a tremendous resource for our students and we are happy she is willing to share her knowledge and expertise for free.”

The webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information on career planning. Those interested in attending are invited to register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. Additionally, following the webinar, attendees will be able to download a handout recapping the top strategies addressed in the session.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, twelve online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
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Ecotech Institute Named to the ‘Best for Vets 2014’ List

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Ecotech is Ranked 19th for its Military Veterans Services

Denver, CO, October 02, 2013 – The Military Times has named Ecotech Institute to its 2014 Best for Vets List. The list honors top military friendly schools doing the most for veterans. Ecotech, which is the only college entirely focused on renewable energy training, came in at 19th out of 38. About 80 schools in total applied for the honor. The Military Times ranks the schools based on what veterans have told them are important, such as university culture, student support, academic policies, academic quality and financial aid.

“At Ecotech Institute we are thankful for the sacrifices our military veterans have already made and we want to make their transition into their next career as smooth and enjoyable as possible,” said Chris Gorrie, Academic Dean at Ecotech Institute. “We strive to provide them the support they need to excel and it’s an honor to be recognized for our work with military veterans.”

Military veterans make up about 22 percent of Ecotech Institute’s student population. Ecotech received high marks from Military Times for many things, including:
* Accepting ACE credits
* Being at or below post-9/11 limits
* Academic support
* ACICS accreditation
* Low student-faculty ratio (14:1).

For a complete look at the rankings you can visit http://projects.militarytimes.com/best-for-veterans/colleges/career-technical-colleges/2014/.
 
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colo., now has more than 500 students who came to Ecotech Institute from across the country for practical training in the growing field of sustainability. Ecotech Institute currently offers the following eight associate degree programs:

* Solar Energy Technology
* Wind Energy Technology
* Facility Management Technology
* Energy Efficiency
* Renewable Energy Technology
* Electrical Energy Technology
* Power Utility Technician
* Business Administration – Sustainability.

For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.

About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
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Education, Financial

Chicago Area-Based Company Releases Online Financial Education Program

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Financial Education of America, LLC announces release of Futurebuck course to increase financial literacy in young adults.

Arlington Heights, IL, USA (October 2, 2013) — Financial Education of America, LLC announces the release of Futurebuck, an online education course designed to teach young adults about financial, credit and debt management. Through a series of ten short, interactive video modules, the program covers essential financial topics such as credit cards, student loans and budget and money management. In light of the 2008 financial crisis, increasing problems with social security and impending $1 trillion student loan bubble, financial literacy is critical for any young adult.

For a limited time, the program will be given out free of charge. To access the program without charge, the user must register for the program on the website and use coupon code “100thanks.”

“Financial literacy has always been important, but in today’s challenging financial environment, young adults need to learn life’s financial skills sooner rather than later,” said Bob Reotutar, President of Financial Education of America, LLC, creator of Futurebuck. “Young adults often go to their parents to learn about finances, but parents are often too busy. Also, many schools do not offer courses in this area. Our program is ideal for students because we teach the important lessons of financial, credit and debt management and provide young adults with the necessary financial skills that they will use for the rest of their lives.”

Futurebuck is a unique program created for young adults, by young adults. The course modules are broken down into 4-7 minute video segments so students can stop and continue the course at any time. The program also includes quizzes at the end of each module to reinforce the course’s lessons.

The program was released August 19 and has reached over 30 states and four countries. In addition, Futurebuck was featured in Millionaire.com and was reviewed by Military.com.

About Financial Education of America, LLC
Financial Education of America, LLC seeks to improve financial literacy in young adults. The company created Futurebuck, a comprehensive, web-based education course that teaches in ten modules the essentials of financial, credit and debt management through a series of short, interactive videos. The company is also conducting a nationwide campaign to increase financial literacy in young adults. For more information about Futurebuck or Financial Education of America, please visit http://www.futurebuck.com.

Media Contact:
Bob Reotutar
Financial Education of America
200 N. Arlington Heights Rd. #215
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-312-1101
breo@futurebuck.com
http://www.futurebuck.com

Education

Training Choice Launches “If you Find a Better Deal, We will Beat it by 10%”

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Training Venues and Training Facilities at its best.

North Sydney, NSW, October 01, 2013 – In keeping with Training Choice’s philosophy of providing a one-stop place for training and education solutions to their international clientele, Training Choice is once again seen to be raising the standards of the industry a notch higher and setting the trend for quality services at cost-effective rates with their “If You Find A Better Deal, We Will Beat It By 10%” promo.

Matching Competitor’s Prices Plus 10% Discount:
This offer is for clients who can find a better deal than what Training Choice is currently offering from a comparable services provider. If and when they come to Training Choice from another comparable training outsourcing company, Training Choice promises to beat their competitor’s rate by matching their price plus adding a 10% discount on top of the room hire rates.

More about Training Choice’s Room Hire Services:
Training Choice’s Room Hire Services are at the highest standards globally.

Clients have the option of choosing their classroom style and layout. Clients and participants enjoy top quality services, spacious breakout areas, state of the art equipment and natural lighting, making the environment conducive for learning and training.

The set-up services are included in room hire and so are equipment, internet, free tea and coffee for the delegates and participants, free dedicated on-site IT support and free dedicated support.

Training Choice also provides their clients the option to incorporate other services into their room hire such as virtual training solution and catering services. When clients choose Training Choice training venues, they also get the assistance from Training Choice’s professional staff such as logistical and business services.

Clients can request for the use of equipment such as laptops, memory hire, fiber optic internet, data projector, LCD screen, microphones and lapels, video cameras, AV stations, teleconference equipment, smart wand for presentations, music or audio players. Office supplies are also available upon request, ranging from individual items to basic hamper, luxury hamper, etc.

Other support offered is printing, copying, and labeling services, manual printing etc.

On the site http://www.training-choice.com/events.php

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Custom-Tailored Room Hire Service:
All Room Hire service bookings are done according to the client’s specific needs and requirements. This means that clients get to cut training outsourcing costs by handpicking only the options and services which they want included in their package and by doing away with the items they don’t need.

With the launch of Training Choice’s “If You Find a Better Deal, We Will Beat It By 10%”, Training Choice is once again reinforcing its prime position as one of the premier providers of cost-effective quality training outsourcing solution in the industry.

To enjoy all the benefits and offers that Training Choice has to offer, simply book online, or get in touch with the Global Customer Relationship Manager, Nadia Gaidarova through email at nadia@training-choice.com, or through phone at 1 300 557 535

For more information on Training Choice services, please visit www.training-choice.com or call on: Phone 1 300 557 535, email info@traning-choice.com, Blog.

Contact:
Nadia Gaidarova
Training Choice Inc.
Level 6, 1 Elizabeth Plaza
North Sydney, NSW
Australia
+61 1 300 557 535
info@training-choice.com
http://www.training-choice.com

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Colorado State University-Global Campus Launches New Initiative for Military Students: Operation EDU

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New Scholarship and Military Specific Resources Will Help Active Duty Service Members, Veterans and Their Families Complete Their Degrees Online

Greenwood Village, CO, September 26, 2013 – In an effort to best support military students seeking to complete their degree, Colorado State University-Global Campus (CSUGlobal.edu) announced today the launch of Operation EDU. This new initiative features services, resources and a new scholarship program exclusively designed to help active duty service members, veterans and their families successfully finish their college degree online. Operation EDU is the latest addition to CSU-Global’s comprehensive military program, which has earned the University recognition by Military Advanced Education Magazine, GI Jobs Magazine and, most recently, Victory Media, which last week named Colorado State University-Global Campus a Military Friendly School for 2014, an honor awarded to only the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide.

“A high-quality and affordable college degree should not be among the sacrifices military and veteran students make in service to their country,” said Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, President of Colorado State University-Global Campus. “Based on our past data-driven success with active military, veteran and family member students, the launch of Operation EDU advances our mission to help military-affiliated students complete the degree they need to continue their professional development in the military or to guide their successful transition to the civilian sector.”

CSU-Global is dedicated to providing U.S. service members and their families with the tools and support they need to achieve their academic and professional goals. As part of Operation EDU, CSU-Global has expanded its training for military academic and financial service advisors, who must now complete an intensive internal certification program. Additionally, all instructors are now required to participate in “boot camp” training to ensure they are prepared to meet the unique needs of military students. CSU-Global has also created the Operation EDU scholarship program, which will award ten $1,000 scholarships to new applicants with a military affiliation. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2013. More information, including full eligibility requirements, is available at CSUGlobal.edu/military/scholarship.

“CSU-Global takes its responsibility towards all students very seriously, working every day to help students achieve maximum returns on the time, effort and tuition they have invested in their education,” said Dr. Takeda-Tinker.

Operation EDU builds on CSU-Global’s long-standing commitment to military inclusive policies and practices. The University has an internal task force dedicated to addressing military and veteran issues, accepts all types of military tuition assistance and offers a special military tuition rate that is guaranteed not to increase as long as the student remains enrolled. CSU-Global also waives its application fee for qualifying military personnel and their families and works to maximize the number of transfer credits accepted. The University’s robust career resources include placement support, resume help and career events for military affiliated students. Additional financial aid options are available including CSU-Global’s U.S. Military Active Duty/Veteran Bachelors Degree Completion Scholarship for undergraduate students and a U.S. Military Active Duty/Veteran Master’s Degree Scholarship for graduate students.

Colorado State University-Global Campus has an MOU with the U.S. Department of Defense, is VA approved and a VA Principals of Excellence Program participant, a member of SOC and is one of a select number of institutions participating in the General Education Mobile (GEM) program with the Community College of the Air Force. It is currently number seven in the United States on U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The Fall 2012 course completion rate for military and veteran students was 96 percent and the Fall 2011-Fall 2012 persistence rate for military and veteran students was 75 percent. Time-to-graduation is consistent with all CSU-Global bachelor’s degree students at an average of two years.

“Currently at least one of every ten students at CSU-Global is a current or former service member,” said Victoria Webb, Military Coordinator at CSU-Global. “Whether they’re currently deployed or at home, the 100 percent online coursework makes it possible for military affiliated students to complete their degree from anywhere in the world without putting their other responsibilities on hold.”

CSU-Global classes start every four weeks year round. Military affiliated students interested in learning more can visit CSUGlobal.edu/military, contact an Admissions Counselor at 1-800-920-6723 or apply online at CSUGlobal.edu/apply.

About Colorado State University-Global Campus:
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Ecotech Institute’s Energy Efficiency Program Now Provides Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification

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In 2014, Ecotech Institute will also add a new energy efficiency lab to help students prepare for certification

Denver, Colorado, September 24, 2013 – Ecotech Institute, the only college entirely focused on renewable energy training, now provides students in Ecotech Institute’s Energy Efficiency degree program the opportunity to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification. BPI sets the national standards for energy efficiency retrofits and professional credentials. Many state-run energy efficiency and weatherization programs require BPI certifications.

Interest in energy efficiency continues to grow in all sectors of the economy, as both homeowners and businesses look for ways to control rising energy costs.

“As more people seek ways to improve their energy efficiency, individuals with deep knowledge in renewable energy systems are becoming a valuable asset in businesses,” said Tiffany Burton, program director for Ecotech’s Energy Efficiency program. “Ecotech has asked employers what skills they desire in employees and we often hear that people with BPI Certification is key; that’s why our curriculum now includes that critical designation.”

Starting in 2014, Ecotech Institute Energy Efficiency students will also be able to use a new on-site energy efficiency lab that will help prepare students for BPI certification.

“Our new lab will once again set Ecotech apart from other institutions that don’t specialize in renewable energy and energy efficiency education,” added Burton. “Having this equipment on campus will be a terrific asset for our students.”

Facility Management is another program at Ecotech Institute where energy efficiency is becoming more important. Now, more than ever, the role of a facilities manager involves developing and implementing plans that incorporate energy efficiency into buildings, drastically changing how they are managed on a daily basis. People who work as facilities managers plan, manage and optimize critical facility operations and maintenance for a variety of buildings, grounds and equipment, and Ecotech Institute is educating future facilities managers on how to keep energy conservation top of mind.

According to Ecotech Institute’s Clean Jobs Index, in August 2013 there were more than 5,100 jobs posted in the U.S. related to facilities management energy efficiency. To see open positions in each state, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com/cleanjobsindex. A sample of possible facilities management jobs that graduates of this program could be qualified for include: energy manager, facilities manager, maintenance supervisor, grounds and plant manager. Energy efficiency jobs include work on building retrofits, home weatherization, lighting upgrades and grid infrastructure.
 
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colo., now has more than 500 students who came to Ecotech Institute from across the country for practical training in the growing field of sustainability. In addition to the Facility Management Technology and Energy Efficiency programs, Ecotech Institute currently offers the following six associate degree programs:

* Solar Energy Technology
* Wind Energy Technology
* Renewable Energy Technology
* Electrical Energy Technology
* Power Utility Technician
* Business Administration – Sustainability.

For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.

About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

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