Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a workforce solutions provider, was founded in 1965 and operates two divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges. The company offers education programs in transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare fields through its 15 campuses in nine states and 17 campuses in eight states, as well as online. Its brands include UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, and NASCAR Technical Institute.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/universal-technical-institute-inc-announces-bruce-schuman-as-chief-financial-officer-302402558.htmlThe AFWO (Alliance for Women's Education) has been running schools in Karachi and Sindh since 2010 with a one-room school initially enrolling 16 children. The charity, founded by Rubina Faryal Asif, now operates 16 schools with 3,000 students from underserved areas, where 75% are girls. AFWO aims to expand to 150 schools and enroll 10,000 more out-of-school children over five years, with the help of government buildings and solar panels installed by the energy department.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1292525-sindh-govt-to-hand-over-its-school-buildings-to-charitiesBangladesh and Australia have emphasized collaboration between Technical Training Centres (TTCs) and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions to enhance degree recognition and upgrade technical education standards, aiming to facilitate skilled workforce mobility. Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle met with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain to discuss trade, investment, migration, and visa facilitation, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and support Bangladesh's development goals.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/bangladesh-australia-want-cooperation-enable-mobility-skilled-workforce-1095181The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to simplify school forms and reports to reduce administrative burdens on public school teachers. DepEd will issue a department order implementing new guidelines, accompanied by nationwide orientation sessions to ensure smooth implementation at the school level.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/18/news/national/teachers-paperwork-to-be-cut-57/2074147KnowBe4's new report highlights that educational institutions worldwide are unprepared for the growing threat of cyber attacks, with the education sector being the most targeted industry in 2024, according to Check Point Research. The global education sector is facing a significant increase in cyberattacks, which poses a risk to students' sensitive information and school systems.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-knowbe4-report-finds-education-sector-unprepared-for-escalating-cyberattacks-302402657.htmlThe growing impact of technology on the workforce is being recognized, with discussions around "reskilling" and "upskilling" becoming more prominent. In FTSE 100 companies, the proportion of mentions of reskilling has tripled from 7% to 20%, while technical upskilling has doubled from 23% to 51%. However, only 10% of these companies reported investing in training, with an average spend of £600 per employee in the UK and $1700 in the US. Apprenticeships are becoming more prominent than graduate programs, with 59% of FTSE 100 companies referencing apprenticeship programs compared to 48% a decade ago.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/analysis-of-ftse-100-and-sp-100-annual-reports-reveals-substantial-skills-gap-amid-rise-in-technology-priorities-302403538.htmlHarvard University has introduced a new financial aid plan that will make it more accessible to students from lower-income families. The plan aims to cover all billed expenses for students with incomes below $100,000, including tuition, food, housing, health insurance, and travel costs. Students from higher-income families may also qualify for aid based on their specific situation. The university has already awarded over $3.6 billion in undergraduate financial aid since launching its initiative in 2004, and the new plan is expected to further expand access to education.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/harvard-free-tuition-families-under-200k-annually-announcement/507-4ce82afb-45b0-43f3-8ca7-78fb066b421aIllinois lawmakers are proposing new guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms, following concerns over its integration into educational settings. Illinois educators are seeking state-level regulations to ensure AI-powered tools are used responsibly and effectively in schools. The proposal comes as AI is increasingly being adopted in education, with companies like Apple incorporating their technology into lesson plans.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/03/17/illinois-lawmakers-considers-proposal-to-put-guardrails-on-ai/The Indonesian government plans to introduce AI and coding as compulsory subjects in elementary and secondary schools starting from the new academic year in July 2025. Minister Ma'ruf El Rumi stated that this move aims to prepare students for the digital era by teaching them not only how to use technology but also how to develop their own technological advancements. The initiative is part of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program, which focuses on cultivating students' creativity and collaboration skills.
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