EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Emtrain | January 09, 2023
Emtrain, an emerging revolutionary eLearning and analytics solution provider, announced it will serve as Cisco's exclusive diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training partner for a global initiative that will provide anti-discrimination and inclusive culture analytics and training to the company's partners and suppliers. The partnership builds on Cisco's promise to offer anti-discrimination and inclusive culture training to all of its employees and make it available to the rest of the Cisco ecosystem.
We've seen time and time again how companies can influence behavior and society beyond just their own workplace. At Cisco, we have made a commitment to promoting and advancing social justice within and outside the company, and we know we can lean into our ecosystem of partners and suppliers to join us on this journey," stated Cisco EVP and Chief Policy & Purpose Officer Fran Katsoudas. He also said, "We're choosing Emtrain to help us because they have been instrumental in helping us measure and improve our internal pro-social skills, which leads to increased diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're confident they can do the same for our broader ecosystem." (Source – Cision PR Newswire)
According to Katsoudas, Emtrain was picked for this function because they have demonstrated success in acquiring employee perception data and delivering benchmarked DEI scorecards and analytics while concurrently engaging individuals with relevant, timely content. Cisco earned a 92% completion rate for their employee-inclusive culture training earlier this year.
"More than ever before, businesses are influencing our culture. Cisco has the size and reach to create a new standard and expectation for D&I."
Janine Yancey, Emtrain's founder and CEO.
The "Building Skills for a Conscious Culture" course was made available to Cisco partners at the 2022 Partner Summit on November 1 and is presently being implemented with select suppliers.
About Emtrain
Founded in 2004 by Janine Yancey, Emtrain is a provider of eLearning and analytics that quantify the impact of workplace social dynamics. The company's solutions go beyond compliance to foster inclusivity, ethics, and respect as professional competencies through the use of video-based skill-building training. Emtrain collaborates with industry professionals and uses current events to create video-based training content on themes including sexual harassment, unconscious bias, respect, and ethics.
More than 600 companies, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Genentech, and LiveNation, use Emtrain's platform. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the "World Changing Ideas 2020" and one of the "Inc. 5000 2021" fastest-growing companies. Emtrain is a woman-owned and driven firm funded by venture capital.
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ONLINE EDUCATION
YuJa | January 23, 2023
Prairie State College recently announced that it is integrating with YuJa Panorama to avail of a digital platform for unlimited learning alternatives for its valuable learners.
YuJa Panorama is one of YuJa's high-impact media solutions that helps institutions deliver user-friendly video and media content. It makes things more accessible by automatically creating accessible versions of course materials in the background. It also has a visual accessibility gauge that lets creators know when their content has problems, a website accessibility tool that enables students to change how their user interface works, and detailed reports and scorecards. In addition, YuJa Panorama connects with D2L, the school's learning management system.
Prairie State College has emphasized accessibility in its mission, which is as follows: 'We provide unrestricted opportunities for learning suited to students' individual and collective needs and implement a fair process that recognizes their dignity.'
Nathan Arora, Chief Business Officer of YuJa, said, "YuJa is committed to providing tools that make accessibility easy to implement and manage from an institutional standpoint, and that drive inclusivity and promote learning for all students." He added, "Prairie State College is proactive about providing accessible content for all learners, and YuJa Panorama provides all the tools to help them meet their accessibility needs."
(Source - Business Wire)
About YuJa
YuJa is a prominent education and technology solutions company. It empowers organizations of all sizes with tools to motivate, engage, educate, and collaborate. It supports learning endeavors across various organizations, including higher education, K-12, government, healthcare, non-profit, and corporate. Its legal headquarters are in Delaware, with primary U.S. offices in Silicon Valley (California) and Canadian offices in Toronto.
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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Simplilearn | December 28, 2022
On December 27, 2022, MIT xPRO announced the addition of two new upskilling programs: Machine Learning for Business, Engineering, and Science and Executive Leadership Principles. These programs, delivered through Simplilearn's digital skills training platform, leverage MIT xPRO's thought leadership in management and engineering, developed over years of research, practice, and teaching, along with Simplilearn's dynamic, interactive digital learning platform.
The Executive Leadership Principles curriculum is designed to assist learners in grasping various organizational and leadership characteristics. Focus areas of the program include organizational strategies and capabilities, conflict resolution, navigating culture and networks, applying influence, problem solving, as well as identifying and executing leadership strengths. Through this program, participants can earn an executive completion certificate and 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT xPRO.
The program, Machine Learning for Business, Engineering, and Science, is intended to debunk myths about machine learning by utilizing computational engineering concepts and applications. Learners can obtain a Professional Certificate of Completion as well as 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
These programs provide the opportunity for participants to learn from MIT faculty while connecting with experts around the world and working on real-world projects. Using simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools, learners can build the ability to apply their knowledge to diverse elements of work.
About MIT xPRO
MIT xPRO, a provider of online learning programs, uses validated content from renowned experts to make learning accessible at any time and from any location. MIT xPRO programs are application-focused, utilizing cutting-edge research in the neurobiology of learning to assist professionals in developing their skills on the job.
About Simplilearn
Founded in 2010, Simplilearn is a popular online bootcamp and online course learning platform based in California, U.S., and Bangalore, India. Simplilearn provides access to high-quality, work-ready training to businesses and individuals around the world. The Bootcamps are created and conducted in collaboration with prestigious educational institutions, leading organizations, and influential trade groups, featuring renowned industry professionals and highly sought-after instructors from around the world.
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