Meritize, a pioneer developer of funding solutions for skills-based education and workforce development, today announced the launch of a new platform designed to expand access to in-demand, skills-based training programs.
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KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the closing of KKR Global Impact Fund SCSp, a $1.3 billion fund dedicated to investment opportunities in companies whose business models provide commercial solutions to an environmental or social challenge.
People have been talking about the gig economy – one in which organizations and independent workers engage in short-term work arrangements. For some, the gig economy represents freedom from an economic model that doesn’t come with flexibility.
The Cognizant U.S. Foundation today awarded a $500,000 grant to Opportunity@Work, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that individuals without a bachelor's degree can work, learn, and earn to their full potential. The grant will support research designed to
Today’s employees want to learn. They are dedicated to advancing their professional development, and successful organizations help them do so. One way to support employees’ desire to learn and grow is with job rotation programs.
There are now more than 700,000 unique postsecondary credentials offered beyond the confines of traditional universities. With good reason: As the shelf life of skills continues to shrink, education consumers are looking for alternatives to college.
Citi announced today the launch of the $150 million Citi Impact Fund that will make equity investments in “double bottom line” private sector companies that have a positive impact on society.
Many human resources (HR) teams make this error: They focus on training rather than overall development. Is there a difference? Doesn’t training lead to development? Not necessarily; training is often just the tip of the development iceberg.
Mentoring is a great way to develop talent, with benefits for both parties invested in the relationship. It has existed as an informal learning method for many centuries. However, the focus on structured mentoring is a more recent development.
New Horizons Worldwide, parent company of the New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, has identified Australia as a significant growth opportunity and is investing heavily. New Horizons is currently exploring a new partnership in Australia.