PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 08 pr-inside.com education-career Education & Career (PR-inside.com) HOUSTON (May 9, 2008) - On Thursday, May 8, 2008, United Way celebrated Houston's emerging leaders through the annual Commitment to Leadership Award presentation and the graduation of United Way Project Blueprint Class XXVII. Eighteen graduates completed the rigorous curriculum that has prepared them to become effective board leaders. They joined 650 United Way Project Blueprint alumni who now lead nonprofit and community boards and other civic ventures in our community. United Way Project Blueprint is a leadership/board development program established by United Way of Greater Houston to recruit, train and place ethnic professionals in volunteer leadership positions on nonprofit .. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:40:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/united-way-of-greater-houston-salutes-r584929.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/united-way-of-greater-houston-salutes-r584929.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Learn how to read and treat client hands, feet, and face with regards to the 12 Chinese meridians and the Five Elements in IARMT's 300-hour reflexology certification course. Encompassing an all-inclusive curriculum in the history and principles of reflexology, the International Academy of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy also provides instruction in anatomy and physiology, foot division, holistic health approaches, reflex mapping, meridian-anatomical correspondence, reflexology pressure techniques, relaxation techniques, treatment applications, taking case studies, and communication skills. Among the course studies, students at IARMT gain 100 hours of practical training. Some of the many concepts and philosophies taught at the International .. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:10:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/holisticjunction-com-provides-featured-school-r584881.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/holisticjunction-com-provides-featured-school-r584881.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) There individuals can explore career pathways in cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, medical assisting, personal training, pharmacy technology, and more. At Heritage, earn your occupational associate degree in massage or enlist in its massage therapy diploma program. After you've successfully completed training, begin using your acquired skills and education to help individuals reduce physical and mental stress, and improve health and wellbeing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, certified massage therapists have earnings' potentials of $30+ hourly. With stark competition, it's essential that future hair designers acquire practical training and education to compete in this job market. However, pursuing your cosmetology career .. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:10:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/spabeautyschools-com-provides-featured-school-r584880.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/spabeautyschools-com-provides-featured-school-r584880.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the real estate industry projects an increase in the number of agents over the next decade. A growing population means a greater housing need. Low interest rates also drive market activity and people see purchasing a home as a solid investment. These factors result in a greater need for real estate agents and brokers. ProSchools, considered a pioneer developer of internet courses, is meeting the need for more real estate professionals by offering online training. It has quickly become the method of choice for training. 'We have seen a huge shift in how .. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:32:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/proschools-online-training-approved-for-r580505.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/proschools-online-training-approved-for-r580505.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Culinary-savvy high school seniors from throughout North America are heading to Las Vegas, preparing to out dice, out slice and out chiffonade the competition to win the Best Teen Chef 2008 Final Round Competition. Top prize winners in the Competition can win a full-tuition scholarship toward an associate's degree, certificate or diploma program to study Culinary Arts at one of the more than 30 participating Art Institutes locations. In addition to a full-tuition scholarship and the title of Best Teen Chef 2008, the first place winner in the national competition, in partnership with Food Network, will be an 'Intern for a Day' .. Tue, 06 May 2008 22:19:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/teens-travel-to-las-vegas-to-r575292.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/teens-travel-to-las-vegas-to-r575292.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) 'Good bye unwieldy dictionary - hello podcast': this is the main idea behind the free German-English vocabulary trainer provided by one of the leading schools for German as a foreign language. With May 5, 2008 ActiLingua offers its free vocabulary trainer per podcast. The mission of http://www.ActiLingua.com/ is to turn learning German into a child's play. Podcast as magic formula If you are still unfamiliar with the topic podcast you should read on to learn about this technology and how it can be used in a smart way to improve your German skills easily and comfortably. A podcast is a digital-media file (e.g. .. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:34:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/learn-german-with-podcast-from-actilingua-r573808.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/learn-german-with-podcast-from-actilingua-r573808.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Brian North, Eurocentres Head of Academic Development, has been invited to give one of the plenary presentations at the annual NEAS conference 15th-16th May in Sydney, Australia in order to present the 'Common European Framework of Reference for languages' (CEFR), of which he is co author, to the Australian English-teaching community. The CEFR has been translated into 40 languages and formally adopted by most European states plus Canada and Taiwan. NEAS is the Australian National English Accreditation System. For further information please contact bjnorth[at]eurocentres.com Background information: The Swiss Eurocentres Foundation has been a consultant to the Council of Europe for language learning since .. 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Tue, 06 May 2008 10:13:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/skyquestcom-s-international-rally-r573679.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/skyquestcom-s-international-rally-r573679.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Considering that present day information technologies can allow a rich interactive learning experience that may surpass the interactivity of a traditional classroom, the BITS model of off-campus education emphasizes on acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and deploys synchronous instruction through Internet based desktop video conferencing as well as asynchronous instruction through on-demand lectures. BITS Pilani offers 6-semester - Integrated First Degree Programmes in BS Engineering Technology (ET) and BS Information Systems (IS) for employed professionals holding a technical diploma or an undergraduate degree like B.Sc. etc. with minimum two year relevant experience in Engineering Industries (for ET) .. Fri, 02 May 2008 03:56:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/work-integrated-learning-programmes-from-r568520.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/work-integrated-learning-programmes-from-r568520.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) (HARRISONBURG, Va. - April 30, 2008) James Madison University's (JMU) Mine Action Information Center, a public policy center focused on humanitarian mine action issues, today announced Anthony Morin as the 2008-2009 U.S. Department of State's Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Humanitarian Demining Fellowship recipient. The annual fellowship position with the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) is reserved for a JMU senior or recent graduate. Morin, a senior justice studies major with Asian studies and political science minors from Chesapeake, Va., will be the 17th JMU student to fill the position since the program started in 1999. 'This fellowship offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience .. Thu, 01 May 2008 18:04:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mine-action-information-center-announces-u-s-r567589.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/mine-action-information-center-announces-u-s-r567589.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 1, 2008: AIESEC, the world's largest student organization, today announced that they are organizing ‘The Second AIESEC Dubai Entrepreneurship Seminar' on May 3rd, 2008, which will take place at the American University of Sharjah (main auditorium) from 9 am to 5 pm. The event will feature keynote speeches from leading Entrepreneurs and Business executives in the region, workshops for students and a panel discussion, which will cover all aspects of Entrepreneurship including business ideas, plans and financing of businesses. More than 300 students from across Universities in UAE are expected to attend this one-day seminar. Speaking .. 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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:37:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-new-england-institute-of-art-r566223.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-new-england-institute-of-art-r566223.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) (April 30, 2008, Scottsdale, Ariz.) - It's not too early to start thinking about what to do after high school graduation. Some of the 30 fastest-growing jobs for 2008 are in service positions. A fact that American teens and 20-somethings may want to seriously consider before following the traditional route to a career by means of a four-year college degree. According to the United States Department of Labor, employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, skin care specialists, and shampooers is projected to grow 10 to 20 percent through the year 2010. Employment of manicurists and pedicurists is expected to increase 21 to .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:43:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/teens-and-college-aged-students-should-r565425.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/teens-and-college-aged-students-should-r565425.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) New Delhi - April 29, 2008 - Hundred Percentile Education Private Limited, a leading provider of educational technology solutions, today announced its partnership with ALLEN Career Institute, India's leading medical entrance preparation institute, to offer online assessment and performance analysis solutions for AIPMT and other medical entrance examination aspirants via the 100Percentile.com website. 'ALLEN Institute today has established itself as the most successful Pre-Medical coaching and education institute in the country. Keeping up with the times we decided to provide our students with the convenience and benefits of online education,' said Naveen Maheshwari, Director, ALLEN Institute. 'By making our content available .. 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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:37:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/spabeautyschools-com-provides-featured-school-r561384.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/spabeautyschools-com-provides-featured-school-r561384.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Boasting nearly 6,000 square feet of high-tech educational facilities, Bay Vista College of Beauty provides a cutting-edge training environment for aspiring cosmetologists, spa technicians, makeup artists, and manicurists. Meeting or exceeding the State of California educational requirements, the 1,600 hour cosmetology course at the Bay Vista College of Beauty entails Pivot Point training, which is fast becoming the leading advantage in academic programs geared toward the beauty industry. Comprehensive, the Pivot Point curriculum teaches students all aspects of hair sculpting and hair design (for both males and females), perming, coloring, people skills, and practical training in real-world settings. What's exciting about .. 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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:51:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/efficiency-is-probably-the-best-word-r559591.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/efficiency-is-probably-the-best-word-r559591.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Reading and Birmingham: The opening of the second ABBE approved Energy Assessor College, in Birmingham, has been announced. The centre now makes Energy Assessor courses accessible to anyone living in Central England and Northern Wales, in addition to the established Energy Assessor College Reading, serving Southern England and Southern Wales. State-of-the-art learning environment Located at One Victoria Square, in the heart of the city, the centre features state-of-the-art training facilities including HDTV and ergonomic seating, all set in a relaxed environment. With a class size limit of sixteen people, ensuring all course attendees get individual attention from their trainer, the Energy Assessor College Birmingham .. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:26:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-college-in-central-birmingham-features-r559535.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-college-in-central-birmingham-features-r559535.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Reading and Birmingham: From 28 April 2008, Energy Assessor College (Reading and Birmingham) is offering applicants the opportunity to qualify as a New Build Energy Assessor. The New Build Energy Assessor Course, one of the first of its kind in the UK, leads to the On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor Diploma (ABBE OnCon DEA) from ABBE, the body appointed by the Government to oversee the awarding of certification. Classroom and home-based study Candidates complete training and exams at the Energy Assessor College in Reading or Birmingham, as well as studying and producing a portfolio of evidence, which is a requirement of the .. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:26:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-build-energy-assessor-courses-now-r559534.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-build-energy-assessor-courses-now-r559534.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Reading and Birmingham: One of the first Commercial Energy Assessor Courses in the UK will be running at the Energy Assessor College, in both Reading and Birmingham, as of 28 April 2008. Selected applicants undertake training at the Energy Assessor College as well as studying from home and completing a portfolio of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), gaining a professional Commercial Energy Assessor Award. ABBE accredited course Energy Assessor College has designed the course around the National Occupational Standards for Commercial Energy Assessors. Following successful completion of this ABBE-accredited course and the related Diploma, applicants have a route in to the brand new market for .. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:25:48 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/professional-commercial-energy-assessor-awards-r559533.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/professional-commercial-energy-assessor-awards-r559533.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Reading and Birmingham: From 28 April 2008, Energy Assessor College (Reading and Birmingham) is offering the UK's first Multi-Skilled Energy Assessor courses. This comprehensive and accredited training program offers a fast-track route to anyone seeking a new career as a qualified New Build, Commercial and/or Domestic Energy Assessor. ABBE Diplomas Energy Assessor College provide cutting edge, classroom-based courses leading to the: • ABBE (Awarding Body for the Built Environment) Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment (ABBE OnCon DEA) • ABBE Diploma in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment (ABBE DipNDEA) • ABBE Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment (ABBE DipDEA) 'All of the above are Vocational Related Qualifications (VRQs) and the Multi-Skilled .. 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Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:28:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/comedian-brings-latin-american-folk-r554512.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/comedian-brings-latin-american-folk-r554512.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Rich Jansen, an instructor in the Web Design and Interactive Media program at The Art Institute of California - Orange County, has been awarded three bronze Telly Awards for his work on the AiPro DVD series. For nearly 30 years, the Telly Awards have been honoring the very best local, regional and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions and work created for the Web. The AiPro American Regional Cuisine - Cajun and Creole Cooking, Part 1 DVD starring Art Institute of California - Orange County instructor Chef Daniel Mattos won in two categories: .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:16:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/art-institute-of-california-orange-r554470.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/art-institute-of-california-orange-r554470.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 gives you with a widespread time and information manager. Using new features such as Instant Search and the To-Do Bar, you can organize and instantly locate the information that you need. New calendar sharing capabilities, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 technology, and improved access to Microsoft Windows Share Point Services 3.0 information enable you to safely share data that is stored in Office Outlook 2007 with coworkers, friends, and family, no matter where those people are located. Office Outlook 2007 makes it easier for you to prioritize and control your time, allowing you to focus on the .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:27:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/abco-technology-announces-to-give-free-r552235.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/abco-technology-announces-to-give-free-r552235.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) On Saturday, April 12, high school seniors from across the U.S. and Canada competed in Best Teen Chef Local Cook-off Competitions at The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes locations throughout North America including, The Art Institute of California - Orange County. The winner of Orange County's Best Teen Chef Local Cook-off Competition was Esmael Majedi from Mission Viejo, a senior at Trabuco Hills High School. Majedi has earned a $5,000 scholarship to attend The Art Institute of California - Orange County. 'I felt confident going into the competition and I just tried to stay calm,' Majedi said. 'But when they .. 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Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:54:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/spabeautyschools-com-provides-featured-school-r550850.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/spabeautyschools-com-provides-featured-school-r550850.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Not only does Salon Success Academies provide cutting-edge training, the president of Salon Success Academies (Robert Gross) has been instrumental in helping to revise and update the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology educational program, which speaks volumes about the quality of the school's curriculum. If you are interested in becoming a professional manicurist (nail technician), the 400-hour nail technology program at Salon Success Academies provides students with a variety of comprehensive and practical studies including cosmetology chemistry, bacteriology, anatomy, physiology, oil and water manicures, acrylic nails (liquid and powder), artificial nails and tips, artificial nail wraps and repairs, and .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:54:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/holisticjunction-com-provides-featured-school-r550849.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/holisticjunction-com-provides-featured-school-r550849.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Boise, ID - A report released by The Sloan Consortium, a consortium of institutions committed to quality online education, has documented the tremendous growth in the field of university degrees online over the past five years. The report finds that in the fall of 2006, nearly 3.5 million students were taking online college courses. This number reflects a 9.7% increase over the previous year, marking a growth that significantly exceeds the 1.5% growth of the overall higher education student population. This growth trend in online learning is expected to continue. Almeda University, a leader in the field of online degree programs .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:25:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/advantage-of-opportunities-for-university-degrees-r550022.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/advantage-of-opportunities-for-university-degrees-r550022.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) The VEC's ‘Adult Education Service: Clare Lifelong Learning Network' was one of 20 award winners selected from 183 entries by an eight-strong selection committee chaired by Professor Mary Daly, UCD. Minister Killeen said that the award success was indicative of the excellent educational services being provided by Clare VEC to young people and adults in County Clare. 'I am delighted that the Clare Lifelong Learning Network has been selected as one of the best examples of excellence and innovation across the public service', stated Minister Killeen. 'The Public Service Excellence Awards are presented every two years and recognise commitment, creativity and innovation behind .. 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Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:11:11 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ashtanga-yoga-retreat-and-200-hour-r534401.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ashtanga-yoga-retreat-and-200-hour-r534401.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) (Norfolk, VA) Scholar360, an eLearning solutions provider, will exhibit at the Distance Education Training Council (DETC) Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference will be held from April 13th through the 14th and is open to all DETC member and candidate schools. Cathy Garland, VP of Marketing and Sales, said, 'We look forward to providing DETC schools with LMS options that are budget-friendly and easy to use. Many schools have been forced to pay exorbitant costs to host online courses and to use systems that instructors and students find difficult to use. Now, with Scholar360, they can have an affordable, easy to .. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:09:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/scholar360-lms-to-be-at-detc-r533982.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/scholar360-lms-to-be-at-detc-r533982.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Los Angeles, April 10, 2008 - High school seniors, Ramiro Ramirez of Acton and Samantha Delfin of Bakersfield placed in the top two at the local level of The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts 'Life is Better with Art in it' Poster Design Competition. Ramiro Ramirez placed first and will receive a $3,000 tuition scholarship to attend California Design College and Samantha Delfin, who placed second, will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship towards her education at California Design College. As the first place winner, Ramirez's design will be entered into the national stage of the competition, in which .. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:06:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/local-high-school-artists-awarded-tuition-r531433.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/local-high-school-artists-awarded-tuition-r531433.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Contact: Shana Kemp, NASSP 703-860-7344 Raven Padgett, NAESP 703-684-3345 April 7, 2008 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR SOCIETY™ LAUNCHED BY SECONDARY AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATIONS Program aims to recognize student accomplishments and foster greater student involvement. Reston, VA- NEHS is designed to recognize the accomplishments and academic achievements of the whole child-including the ability to be a responsible student at school, at home and in the community. The program is also designed to foster leadership development and to encourage the participation of elementary-aged students in service activities. 'The National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society have done a tremendous job of giving outstanding students the recognition they .. 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Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:59:33 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/that-s-the-aim-of-mba-info-an-r529810.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/that-s-the-aim-of-mba-info-an-r529810.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) On March 31, 2008, the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO presents its first publishing product - 'The Russian Management Model' by Alexander Prokhorov in English. The presentation of the book took place in Singapore at the III Russia-Singapore Business Forum. 'The Russian Management Model: Hidden Reflections' is a reflection on Russia's history and how that history set the scene for recent economic and political events as well as the environment managers work in today. The book provides a unique insight into the structural origins of Russia's reality. This approach can also be found in the edition's design - reflections in the .. 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Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:01:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/almeda-university-releases-step-by-step-guide-r527365.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/almeda-university-releases-step-by-step-guide-r527365.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Experts Connection™ Teleseminar Focuses on Applying Advanced Job Interview Strategies to Land the Best Job Offer Career Expert Ross Macpherson Offers Proven Strategies to Control a Job Interview to Gain the Best Job Offer NOVATO, Calif. (April 9, 2008) - Ross Macpherson, a recognized expert in advanced career strategies, will explain how executives can turn a job interview into the ideal offer in 'Advanced Interview Strategies that Generate Job Offers,' the next online session of Experts Connection™ (www.experts-connection.com). The one-hour teleseminar, sponsored by NETSHARE® (www.netshare.com), will be held Wednesday, April 30, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:00 p.m. PT). .. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:55:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/experts-connection-teleseminar-focuses-r527357.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/experts-connection-teleseminar-focuses-r527357.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Zipidee, an online digital marketplace, announced that instructional foreign language sessions designed to help students of all levels improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversational communication skills are now available on-demand. The videos teach a variety of foreign languages, including Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Japanese, and American Sign Language. Zipidee shoppers can learn at their own speed and benefit from the effectiveness of these engaging visual learning programs. Several of the videos come from Standard Deviants, a division of Goldhil Entertainment that produces educational videos that teach concepts through humorous sketches. An excellent introduction for beginners and tourists, the Standard Deviants' Spanish instructional .. 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Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:49:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/boasting-three-campus-locations-in-r526681.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/boasting-three-campus-locations-in-r526681.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) LONDON, April 08, 2008 - A new job search engine geared towards Turkish job seekers (www.careerjet.com.tr) has been launched by Careerjet. As the web's most comprehensive global job search engine, Careerjet boasts an international network that connects job seekers to the greatest number of worldwide employment offers. Launched in the UK in 2002, Careerjet (www.careerjet.co.uk) has successfully connected a rapidly growing number of British job seekers to millions of employment opportunities. Careerjet employs sophisticated technology to crawl the entire web for job offers, unlike most job boards who only feature job listings from clients. Careerjet's system scans the web for job .. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:33:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/careerjet-brings-job-search-engine-to-r526558.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/careerjet-brings-job-search-engine-to-r526558.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Train to succeed in the beauty or holistic health industries when you apply to Marinello Schools of Beauty. Boasting over 20 campus locations throughout California and Nevada -- students aspiring to become professional cosmetologists, massage therapists, or estheticians, acquire effective training and education to achieve their dream careers. Take your natural abilities to a higher level when you choose to complete the in-depth 1,600-hour cosmetology program (1,800 hours in Nevada) or the 36-week massage therapy course at Marinello Schools of Beauty. Other fine training programs include a 60-week master spa therapist course, a 45-week clinical esthetician course, a 600-hour esthetics .. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:58:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/boasting-over-20-campus-locations-throughout-r526380.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/boasting-over-20-campus-locations-throughout-r526380.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) [DALLAS, April 8, 2008] - The Art Institute of Dallas and The Art Institute of Houston will launch their comprehensive, career-focused bachelor's and associate's degree programs in an Evening and Weekend format in the Summer Quarter starting July 14, 2008. The programs are designed to provide working adults who cannot attend class during traditional business hours the opportunity to complete their education through a combination of evening, weekend, and online courses. Both The Art Institute of Dallas and The Art Institute of Houston will offer bachelor's degree programs in Interior Design, as well as associate's degree programs in Culinary Arts .. 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Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:56:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sungard-higher-education-launches-new-r518390.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sungard-higher-education-launches-new-r518390.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) MALVERN, Pa, April 2, 2008 - SunGard Higher Education (http://www.sungardhe.com) announced today that the University of Dayton (http://www.udayton.edu) has selected the Banner Unified Digital Campus (UDC) to support its mission of learning and living in community. The University of Dayton is a top-tier national, doctoral-level university that is also ranked as one of the 10 best Catholic universities in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. 'The University of Dayton experience is more than just going to class and getting a degree. It is about immersing oneself in the learning and living experience,' said Thomas Skill, Ph.D., associate .. 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Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:41:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cashback4kids-com-provides-no-cost-fundraising-r498098.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cashback4kids-com-provides-no-cost-fundraising-r498098.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Your website statistics hold the key for understanding your traffic, improving sales and increasing the overall effectiveness of your online selling. Whether you realize it or not, your website has 'critical numbers' that enable you to measure the overall success of your Internet presence. Any serious website operator should understand the four most important numbers: Hits; Unique, Targeted Visitors; Leads; Sales. Hits - Hits are typically page views, whether by the same or different visitors, and indicate overall activity on the site. A lot of hits shows activity (usually a good thing), but doesn't necessarily mean you've had a .. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:46:19 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/find-a-hidden-fortune-in-your-r497612.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/find-a-hidden-fortune-in-your-r497612.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) About two years ago, I had a go at commercial web site design. I put a medium-sized ad in a London classified ad paper. Nothing fancy: 'Web designer seeks work ' etc. This was expensive, about £500 for a month's run. Got a few replies. Lesson number one: advertise where clients of the caliber you want will see it. The clients I got thought £300 was a lot for a web site. They didn't want to pay web hosting. They wanted a lot of bang for their buck. 'Mission creep' was a term I grew to know and loathe. This .. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:45:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fast-web-design-for-the-skint-r497609.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fast-web-design-for-the-skint-r497609.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) If the price is too low, the seller generates enormous traffic, yet the final bid might be too low to satisfy the sellerand#8217;s need for a profit. The following steps will aid in the process of pricing an item for sale on eBay. Step 1: Determine How Much the Original Item was Worth First of all, one must find out how much the item cost when it was new. This helps the seller set realistic goals as to how much they can expect to profit when the item is sold. The seller must remember that the going price for .. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:44:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/estimating-an-item-8217-s-value-for-r497604.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/estimating-an-item-8217-s-value-for-r497604.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Since your web browser represents your main window to the Internet, it makes sense for any tool which enables you to find what you need and get around faster online should sit right where you need it most. Introducing Web browser 'toolbars,' free little programs that work with Internet Explorer and Netscape to put you several steps closer to the information you need right now. ~ Google Toolbar ~ The free toolbar from search giant Google offers the best search features of any toolbar we evaluated. Not only does it allows you to search the web, but also enables .. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:43:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/enhanced-web-browsing-with-toolbars-r497603.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/enhanced-web-browsing-with-toolbars-r497603.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Mary Kay, of Mary Kay Cosmetics, has the Natural Talent of EMPATHY and she did just that. Yes, Mary Kay did business plans, cash flow projections, marketing analysis, etc. Although these are needed to be successful, they can be hired or learned from courses, workshops or books. Mary Kayand#8217;s EMPATHY cannot be learned from courses. It is what gave her the competitive edge. EMPATHY, as we define it, is a Natural Talent. Building your work at home business around your Natural Talents is your key to success. Most people, who work at home, have little sense of their Talents, .. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:43:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/empathy-not-8220-internet-traffic-r497602.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/empathy-not-8220-internet-traffic-r497602.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) On Saturday morning April 19, Stowell Learning Center in Diamond Bar, CA will offer a 2 hour simulation experience that helps parents, teachers, and other professionals feel what it is like to actually have attention challenges (ADD/ADHD). More and more parents and professionals are getting training in dealing with students who have ADD/ADHD. But what is it like to actually HAVE the condition...to live each and every day fighting to focus your attention on what is happening in the school day? Thatand#8217;s the critical piece that training generally lacks. After attending an Attention Challenges Simulation, Erica Evans of Covina, CA said, .. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:09:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/attention-challenges-simulation-helps-r489521.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/attention-challenges-simulation-helps-r489521.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Use of Apostrophe - Use an apostrophe to show possession, but never put apostrophe in case of possessive pronouns. Always remember that when the word 'it's' is used, it is actually for the contraction for the two words: 'it has' or 'it is'. On the other hand, 'its' is a possessive pronoun, and the word being already possessive should not contain an apostrophe in it. Example It's the same thing happening over and over again. (Contraction of It and is: It is the same thing happening over and over again). Wrong: That car is yours. Right: That car is .. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:43:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/how-to-use-punctuation-r481365.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/how-to-use-punctuation-r481365.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Carson, Calif.and#8212;March 11, 2008 -- OWIKits Inc announced today that it will be exhibiting its RobotiKitsTM line of products at the National AfterSchool Conference on March 12-14, 2008 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. and#8220;Our RobotiKit, science, and mini solar kit lines are creative educational products that teach the basics of robotics, electronics, and alternative energy principles. The kits provide everyone a fun learning experience of creating a solar powered racecar, hopping frog, frightened grasshopper and more. Exciting characters and a better understanding of solar power make these kits the ultimate science project,and#8221; remarked .. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:59:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/owikit-brings-new-line-up-of-educational-r480646.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/owikit-brings-new-line-up-of-educational-r480646.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Every time I go on the Internet these days I am surprised by some new function that it has for our lives. My most recent discovery has been on-line tutorials. Tutorials are websites that have been created to help novices and amateurs alike learn more in their areas of specific interest. Just about any aspect of life seems to have tutorial sites dedicated to it that will teach you want you want to know. Of course some knowledge can cost you money but youand#8217;d be pleasantly surprised to see how much information you can get for free. For example, .. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:48:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-tutorials-are-the-teachers-of-r476464.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-tutorials-are-the-teachers-of-r476464.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) In the information age, our minds get bombarded daily with so much data that we start filtering it out as a self- defense mechanism. On the Internet, the information overload gets so severe that it seems to bring out the ADD (attention deficit disorder) in all of us. To make things worse, expect the avalanche of information we must all deal with online to start coming faster and harder and to never, ever stop. Unlimited amounts of information available online represents a truly double-edged mental sword. On the good side, you can find out virtually anything you want about .. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:57:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/coping-with-information-overload-r474451.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/coping-with-information-overload-r474451.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) SAN DIEGO, March 5, 2008 - Seven students competed against seasoned industry professionals in challenging categories ranging from hot food presentations to cake decorating. Of the seven entrants, four were awarded Bronze Medals, one was awarded a Silver Medal, and two were awarded Certificates of Professional Achievement. The Las Vegas Culinary Challenge is a two-day professional grade competition held during the International Restaurant Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Participants have the opportunity to impress American Culinary Federation (ACF) Master Chefs, who attend as judges, with their culinary creations in cake decorating, flat iron steak, carving, fish with salad, veal rack .. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:36:48 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/students-of-the-international-culinary-school-r473244.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/students-of-the-international-culinary-school-r473244.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) EXAMPLES OF CRITICAL ARTICLES: 'An Exercise in Discrimination at Harvard': http://news.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/op_ed/view.bg?articleid=1077515andsrvc=homeandposition=also http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,334992,00.html In 1998 a female weight lifter in Boston was awarded $5000 when she was denied admission to a male-only section of a gym which had a separate gym area for women. The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination made the ruling despite arguments that separate weight-lifting areas were necessary to prevent 'sexual harassment,' and a finding that it did in fact tend to reduce sexual harassment. [Hassan and DiCenso v. City of Boston, et al., 20 MDLR 83] Just a year earlier Superior Court Judge Burnes ruled that a 'women only' health club violates .. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:33:10 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/harvard-s-women-only-gym-policy-apparently-r472525.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/harvard-s-women-only-gym-policy-apparently-r472525.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Science With Me, the premier Internet educational website for children, recently passed the 20,000 membership mark. 'We are very excited in regards to reaching this level of membership,' stated Dr. Elva O'Sullivan, founder and CEO of Science With Me, 'our dream is to have every parent and teacher consider us and recommend us as the number one way to get kids interested in and excited about science.' Science With Me began operations in Princeton, NJ in 2003. The site became a membership site in 2007. Since then the site has experienced steady, ongoing growth as awareness of the site and the resulting .. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:51:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/science-with-me-premier-internet-educational-r472316.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/science-with-me-premier-internet-educational-r472316.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) The Coaches Coaching Circle has been approved to provide credentialing credit hours by the credentialing board of the International Coaching Federation. The International Coaching Federation has established minimum standards in regards to the credentialing of professional coaches and coach training organizations. These standards help assure the public that the participating coaches and coach training agencies have met minimum requirements, and also reinforces the fact that coaching is a recognized, specialized and self-regulating profession. ‘We are pleased that the Coaches' Coaching Circle program meets these rigorous standards,' stated Helen Burton, CEC, ACC, President of Love Yourself Coaching and founder of the Coaches' .. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:01:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/coaches-coaching-circle-program-approved-r471731.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/coaches-coaching-circle-program-approved-r471731.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Broadly, accounting is bifurcated into two categories- Cash Bases Accounting Accrual Accounting The Cash Based accounting pertains to the management of an individual's personal monetary transactions. In this case, he keeps a track of the money he withdrew, deposited, gave or received from someone etc. This accounting comes to life when actual cash transactions take place. The Accrual Accounting requires an accountant who notes the transactions even if no money has been actually exchanged. This method works on the principle of comparing or seeing the ratio of the expenses to expenditure. If the expenditure is more, you need to .. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:36:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/asset-and-liability-basics-r471287.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/asset-and-liability-basics-r471287.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) NOVATO, Calif. (March 5, 2008) - For senior managers, an effective resume or bio can't be merely 'good,' they need to be show-stoppers to open the right doors. However, before you can determine what keywords to use or what to include in a resume or bio, you need to understand the strategy behind how to use them. Once you can see these documents the way a prospective employer sees them, you can apply advanced writing, formatting, and content techniques. The result has to clearly demonstrate your value to a potential employer, and make it clear you are someone the hiring .. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:36:19 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/best-tips-for-powerful-executive-resumes-r471021.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/best-tips-for-powerful-executive-resumes-r471021.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) In the 'Creating Intimacy and Love' seminar you will learn the foundational principles and practices for creating lasting intimacy and love: Women will learn: • How to experience aliveness and vitality in her body, relationship and life • How to use her feminine energy to connect successfully with her partner every time Men will learn: • How to listen to himself and his partner for deeper connection • How to revitalize and energize his body, health and well-being Couples will learn: • How to deepen their intimate connection • How to discover the dance of joy and bliss • How to use the differences in masculine and feminine energies .. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:27:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/creating-intimacy-love-one-day-seminar-r470213.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/creating-intimacy-love-one-day-seminar-r470213.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) New York, NY. (March 4, 2008) In an exclusive 27 minute Leadership Channel podcast on Total Picture Radio, Emily Neustadt said, 'Mentoring can be a pivotal relationship... in my first mentoring assignment, the head of an investment bank went before all of the senior leaders of the firm and said, 'You know, I don't have an MBA. I'm here because of my drive, and my mentors.' ' Emily Neustadt, a successful New York City based Leadership Coach, Strategist and Organizational Development Consultant, has helped implement leading-edge mentoring and executive leadership programs with many organizations; especially those in the financial services, media .. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:32:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/according-to-new-york-based-leadership-r469143.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/according-to-new-york-based-leadership-r469143.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) RapideL-i, the newly launched, online rapid eLearning tool developed by Brainvisa allows creation of HTML based eLearning, rapidly. The web based application has been provided with a set of easy-to-use templates and a supporting course player. HTML courses are popular as they are very simple visually and have widespread access (all browsers, all platforms without the need for a plug-in). The ability to search through HTML courses is also a strong reason why Educational institutions as well as Corporate organizations appreciate this course output. The templates of RapideL-i have been built based on sound instructional design patterns with which one .. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:31:33 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rapidel-i-supports-creation-of-html-based-r469142.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rapidel-i-supports-creation-of-html-based-r469142.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Carson, CA-March 03, 2008 -- OWI Inc. is celebrating 30 years of success in 2008 as a world leader in advanced audio systems. The company announced today that it will be exhibiting at the 13th Annual California Charter Schools Conference on March 4-7, 2008 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif. 'Our award-winning RobotiKits™ and new Mini-Solar Kits are designed to teach the basics of robotics, electronics, and alternative energy principles. The kits come in a wide variety of cars, boats, animals and robotic arms that give students an educational experience that is also enjoyable. Fun friendly characters and .. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:29:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/also-featuring-a-sneak-peek-of-r468620.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/also-featuring-a-sneak-peek-of-r468620.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) 'The purpose of any interview is not to get a job -- it's to get the next meeting..' - Beth Ross, Ph.D Dr. Ross told Peter Clayton, the host and producer of the popular career advice podcast, 'When you interview for a job, you are on stage. It's a performance!' When asked to provide advice on the contracting U.S. job market, Ross commented, 'there are still 'good jobs out there for talented professionals. Your strategy should be to become an insider within the organization you're interviewing with. You can do this with all of the tremendous resources available on the Internet. .. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:23:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/according-to-certified-career-and-executive-r466098.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/according-to-certified-career-and-executive-r466098.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) The final report of the Leitch Review of Skills, 'Prosperity for all in the global economy - world class skills', was published on the 5th of December, 2006. The report, which set out ambitious goals to boost literacy and training in workplaces by 2020, contends that the UK must urgently raise achievements at all levels of skills if it is to become a world leader in skills attainment, as benchmarked against the upper quartile of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) nations, and if it is to reverse diminishing competitiveness. While the review certainly recognizes the critical need .. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:37:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/alison-calls-on-uk-government-to-r464138.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/alison-calls-on-uk-government-to-r464138.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) as the partner institution of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is carrying out the Executive Opinion Survey (EOS) 2008 in Pakistan for the Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009. The Competitiveness Support Fund, a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, has proposed a unique strategy to the World Economic Forum to engage the academia in conducting the Executive Opinion Surveys. The CSF strategy has also been appreciated by the Harvard University and is being considered to being one of the most innovative strategies from any .. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:03:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/competitiveness-support-fund-csf-joins-r463898.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/competitiveness-support-fund-csf-joins-r463898.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) The new book 'Vahan Cardashian: Advocate Extraordinaire for the Armenian Cause,' compiled by Attorney Vartkes Yeghiayan, offers the discriminating reader an eye-opening, jaw-dropping experience. This work finally reveals America's role in the Armenian Genocide. It also exposes America's ultimate calculated betrayal of the Armenian Cause. Attorney Vahan Cardashian (1883-1934) was a Classical Hero who came out of nowhere, engaged in a Sisyphean struggle against the most powerful forces in human affairs, and paid the ultimate price by dying young from a broken political heart. His cause in life was the Armenian Cause, a Cause that America championed only to discard it .. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:42:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/vahan-cardashian-advocate-extraordinaire-for-the-r461194.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/vahan-cardashian-advocate-extraordinaire-for-the-r461194.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) February Jobs Updated on 123oye.com Updated regularly, 123oye.com is a Jobs and Career Information website that features latest jobs in the Indian Recruitment Industry. The beginning of the New Year sees plenty of opportunities for trainees, freshers as well as those looking for a change. There are new career opportunities across all major industries including Teaching, Accounts, Writing, Software Development, Research, Legal, Healthcare and Sales, among others. Some of the latest vacancies on the website include: Pilots with First Flight Couriers, Merchandisers, Doctors - Gynaecologist /Obstetrician/ Pediatrics, Medical and HR Managers with Nicholas Piramal India, Mechanical Engineers, Executive Chef at Fortune .. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:32:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/updated-regularly-123oye-com-is-a-r461176.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/updated-regularly-123oye-com-is-a-r461176.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) By Desmond Fernandes Kurdishaspect.com Fernandes confronts the issue head on, forcing the reader to probe a question that many in Turkey and elsewhere would rather avoid: does the systematic repression of the Kurds amount to genocide? Open discussion of this issue is critical if a long-term resolution of the Kurdish issue is to be achieved - Nicholas Hildyard, Policy Analyst. The book is an exceptionally important read for anyone with a broad interest in human rights and social justice. It has a scholarly account of the historical background to the present awful situation of Turkish Armenians and Turkish Kurds. In particular, the book .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:56:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-kurdish-and-armenian-genocides-r460280.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-kurdish-and-armenian-genocides-r460280.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) To qualify for a scholarship, you must be a full-time student at a college, university, or vocational-technical institute and have a desire to research and develop novel micro system technology structures or processes. In addition, the faculty professor mentoring you must be a current MANCEF member. Membership forms are available at http://www.mancef.org/members.htm. The scholarships will be awarded at the COMS 2008 award ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Wednesday September 3, 2008. MANCEF and Coventor panelists will choose the scholarship winners based on research proposal papers submitted in the following four categories: • Bio MEMS • RF MEMS • Sensors/Actuators • Other .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:53:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/coventor-and-mancef-are-pleased-to-r460130.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/coventor-and-mancef-are-pleased-to-r460130.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) These documents in the original German version and in English appear on their internet page www.armenocide.net. Over the last ten years, he and his wife Sigrid, have made a significant contribution to the collation of historical evidence regarding the Armenian Genocide. Although their work is not yet complete it is already viewed as the most authoritative source concerning the Genocide during the Ottoman Empire epoch. In recognition of his contribution to the History of the Armenian Genocide, Karekin II the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos awarded him the Surp Sahak-Mesorp medal in 2004. He also received the Dennis Papazian prize in .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:53:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-german-legacy-foreign-office-documents-r458892.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-german-legacy-foreign-office-documents-r458892.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) BELMONT, MA -- on Thursday, March 13, at 8:00 p.m., at the NAASR Center, 395 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA. Vital Role of Armenian Merchants in Development of Modern Trade In this lecture Aslanian will examine the role of trust and cooperation in early modern (17th-18th centuries) long distance trade by focusing on the Armenian merchants of New Julfa, Isfahan, in the Safavid Empire of Iran, who maintained an extensive network throughout the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean and beyond. The Julfa Armenians were at the center of a vast trade and communication network that extended across many empires and states, languages, and religions. .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:52:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/armenian-merchants-of-new-julfa-to-r458891.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/armenian-merchants-of-new-julfa-to-r458891.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) Throughout the world, the number of call centres is growing. These facilities offer companies aiming to achieve effective forms of customer care a great deal of flexibility. Working conditions are often atypical with staff being employed on a temporary or freelance basis, for example, and cutting-edge technologies mean that operations can easily be outsourced to other locations, at home or abroad. The employment conditions in call centres throughout the world have now been investigated as part of the Global Call Center Industry Project, coordinated by Cornell University (USA), the Institute of Work Psychology (UK) and FORBA (the Working Life Research Centre, .. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:23:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/global-or-national-an-international-comparison-r454651.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/global-or-national-an-international-comparison-r454651.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) JEWELLERY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (JPDC) TO INTROUDCE ITS NEW SPECIALISED THREE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SOON ALL SET TO IMPART GLOBAL QUALITY TRAINING New Delhi February 22, 2008 'The new three year diploma with approval from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will include manufacturing training with latest technologies including Computer Aided Design (CAD) Designing. This all is aimed to supply the required professionally trained executives and workforce the jewellery industry seeks. Ultimately to multiply the employment in the sector and to testify its commitment to provide highest level of professional training' said Mr Rajesh Khanna, .. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:25:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/jewellery-product-development-centre-jpdc-r451068.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/jewellery-product-development-centre-jpdc-r451068.htm