EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
edX | January 17, 2023
edX, a prominent global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., announced Wesleyan as the newest member of the worldwide edX partner network, joining hundreds of other elite institution dedicated to expanding access to the world's finest education. In 2023, the institution intends to launch various Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on edX.org.
Michael S. Roth, Wesleyan President, said, "Wesleyan has long been a champion of educational innovation. We believe in expanding access to education by sharing versions of our classes with the wider world." He also added, "Our partnership with edX gives us the ability to grow our online offerings, bringing creative and diverse programming to more than 46 million learners around the globe."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
Wesleyan, as a top-ranked liberal arts university, aims to deliver a liberal arts education characterized by boldness, discipline, and practical idealism. In recent years, the university has worked hard to pursue its mission beyond the borders of the Middletown campus, encouraging more individuals worldwide to join its lifelong learning network.
President of Partnerships at edX, Andrew Hermalyn, said, "Wesleyan and edX are mission-aligned with the goal of making the world's best education available to everyone." He also said, "We look forward to collaborating with the university to create accessible, affordable courses that integrate Wesleyan's distinctive approach for blending disciplines together in a unique way."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About edX
edX is a global online learning platform that exists to assist learners all over the world in unlocking their full potential. Harvard and MIT founded edX in 2012 to make the world's best education accessible to everyone. Today, as a 2U, Inc. company, it connects over 46 million aspirational learners with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to achieve their goals. In collaboration with the world's leading universities and businesses, the platform provides thousands of free and open courses, professional certificates, boot camps, credit-bearing micro-credentials, and undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
DeVry University | November 21, 2022
DeVry University, its Keller Graduate School of Management and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today an exclusive education partnership that provides NWSL players and employees undergraduate and graduate education opportunities. The partnership will offer athletes essential skills for their future careers while ensuring they have a flexible learning environment and support required for a professional athlete pursuing higher education. When we signed our first collective bargaining agreement earlier this year, the NWSL committed to creating a league our players were proud to be a part of,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. “Living up to that commitment means supporting them in their pursuits on and off the pitch. The NWSL is proud to partner with DeVry University to provide a unique educational opportunity that both aligns with and adapts to the demanding schedules of our elite athletes as they build the skills needed to succeed in their off-field endeavors. We are pleased to see this partnership come together as a product of our Collective Bargaining Agreement to equip Players with the tools needed to transition to post-playing careers,” added NWSL Players Association Executive Director, Meghann Burke. DeVry will offer four eligible NWSL athletes a grant, which will cover tuition, fees and required textbooks as they pursue any graduate certificate at DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management. These certificate programs will provide the work-ready, transferrable skills to help players pursue any career path they decide to take off the field.
“DeVry applauds the National Women’s Soccer League and its players for their ambition, resilience and perseverance, We are proud to partner with the National Women’s Soccer League to support athletes beyond the field with our flexible learning pathways and unmatched student support. Together, we will continue to help close the opportunity gap through the power of education.”
Elise Awwad, DeVry University’s chief operating officer.
In addition to the four grant recipients, athletes and eligible NWSL employees can receive tuition savings for undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as family members and dependents of qualifying NWSL students.1 Enrollment sessions will launch in January 2023 and continue through November 2024.
About DeVry University
DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online within six areas of study: Accounting, Business, Healthcare, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Media Arts & Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu.
About National Women’s Soccer League
Established in 2012, The National Women’s Soccer League is the premier women’s professional soccer league in the world featuring national team players from around the globe. Beginning play in 2013 with eight original clubs, the league has since expanded to feature 12 teams, including Angel City FC, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, NJ/NY Gotham FC, North Carolina Courage, OL Reign, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Racing Louisville FC, San Diego Wave FC, and Washington Spirit.
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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
The CE Shop | January 05, 2023
People in Connecticut who want to start a new career in real estate, a thriving profession with steady market demand, now have an option for flexible learning to grab a full-time job! The CE Shop is the first leading provider of online professional education to offer this form of flexible learning for the Connecticut Salesperson Pre-Licensing course.
The Connecticut Salesperson Pre-Licensing course, in total, takes 60 hours and is made up of several learning modules. Students can finish the course at their own pace using the company's self-paced delivery method, attend live online classes, or do a mix of both.
The state of Connecticut sets no time limit on the final exam, and you can take the Salesperson Pre-Licensing Exam as often as you want. Most people can finish their real estate education and pass their examinations within a month or two. They can then start a career in real estate and earn the average real estate agent salary in Connecticut, which is $90,726 per year, according to Indeed.com. The real estate market in Connecticut is one of the best in the country, and The CE Shop is an ideal place to learn about your next career.
After taking the Connecticut Pre-Licensing course and passing the final exam, a new real estate license is accepted in Alabama, Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Rhode Island. This is because of a reciprocity agreement between the states. All applicants from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, and those from reciprocal states who still need to take a written test, must take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination.
About The CE Shop
Based out of Greenwood Village, Colorado, The CE Shop is the leading provider of online professional education with mortgage and real estate courses in the United States. It is consistently named one of Colorado's fastest-growing private companies and a top place to work. It believes that good education can make a difference; thus, it keeps providing a good education for professionals all over the country, whether they are already working in their field or want to start a new one.
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