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Companies go to high schools for career training

eSchool News

Since the second semester of his senior year of high school, he has responded to field calls as an employee of the largest underground utility locating company in North America — the Indianapolis-based U.S. Infrastructure Company (USIC). You learn how to work with people,” he said.

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From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM

eSchool News

but as of 2015, they hold only 25 percent of computing roles, according to data from the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). Companies, schools, and higher education institutions can work together to support the development of bright female minds. Women make up 47 percent of all employed adults in the U.S.,

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Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

eSchool News

With a wealth of leadership experience in the education technology industry, Hedrick will lead the 40-plus-year science company as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Perpetual Purpose Trust dedicated to helping educators build a science literate society. Hedrick is the third CEO in Vernier Science Education’s 40-plus-year history.

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Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech Bringing Equitable STEM Education to Adults and Youth Globally

eSchool News

The companies will bring expert instruction in STEM fields to individuals worldwide,with a shared goal of bridging the STEM opportunity gap. STEM career opportunities are projected to grow exponentially, with an estimated 3.5 million jobs in the U.S. alone that need to be filled by 2025.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In January 2015, Mitch co-founded the nonprofit Games4Ed with Larry Cocco. Mitch served on the Board of the Ed-Tech Industry Network (ETIN) of the SIIA from 2012-2019, was cochair from 2015-2016, and was the chair in 2019. In 2014, Mitch co-founded Edchat Interactive with Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson.

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MEL Science Raises $6 Million to Bring STEM to Life with Kits and VR

Edsurge

Moscow internet services company Yandex participated. Founded in 2015, MEL Science has raised a total of $12 million to date. After that, the company charges $34.90 Those lessons mostly cover chemistry today, but the company is building more content for physics and biology students, Philippov says.

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Why USB-C Monitors Are Perfect for Remote Workers

ViewSonic Education

While there are various benefits associated with USB-C monitors, one of the biggest advantages stems from the fact that USB-C technology can be used for digital audio, digital video, data transfers, and power. What Are the Benefits of USB-C Monitors?