Category: education
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METALCON 2025 Boosts Training with Hands-On Education
With skilled labor in high demand and the need for practical, applicable training at an all-time high, METALCON 2025 is putting education front and center. This year’s event — taking place October 21–23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center — offers the industry’s most focused, metal-specific education experience, uniquely designed to deliver skills professionals can apply…
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Ibstock’s new training academy backs ‘job-ready skills’
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Building products manufacturer Ibstock has launched a pilot training academy at Walsall College. Ibstock Academy was recently unveiled during a launch event at Walsall College’s Green Lane Campus. The event was attended by students, educators, and representatives from across the industry, including Keon Homes, West Midlands Combined Authority, Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), and the Home Builders Federation (HBF). The new…
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Greece Opens First LEED-Certified Campus at The Ellinikon
The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has authorised the University of Nicosia (UNIC) to establish UNIC Athens, its non-profit branch/campus in Greece, in a decision which strengthens UNIC’s long-standing academic partnership with the country. UNIC Athens will welcome its inaugural class in Fall 2025 at a purpose-designed campus in the area of Ellinikon, Athens.…
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ACI Launches Updated University to Enhance Learning Experience
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., August 26, 2025 – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced the launch of its updated learning management system (LMS) for ACI University. The update is part of ACI’s ongoing commitment to providing the global concrete community with the highest-quality education and certification program preparation. The new ACI University is a user-friendly…
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Elevate Honors Four Projects with 2025 Excellence Awards
Elevate™, a premier brand of commercial roofing systems and part of the Amrize family of brands, proudly celebrates the winners of its 2025 Elevate Excellence Awards program. This annual program honors exceptional commercial roofing projects that exemplify quality, innovation, sustainability and community impact across North America. The four winning projects were selected from a competitive…
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FGIA Hosts Skills Challenges at GlassBuild America in Orlando
New for 2025, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo is hosting an industry Skills Challenge. This event is open to tradeshow attendees who seek to test their skills, learn tips from industry experts, network with peers and win prizes. FGIA will host two challenges during this event, which will take place during the first two days…
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World Vision, FGIA Team Up to Support Kids at Fall Conference
During the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference taking place October 6-9, participants will be rolling up their sleeves again for approximately two hours to fill backpacks with school supplies to equip under-privileged children with essential tools in a local school district in the Indianapolis, IN, area – this conference’s host city. This annual charitable…
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Mathematical Thinking: Beyond Formulas and Calculations
Mathematics education often focuses heavily on computational skills and formula memorization, missing opportunities to develop the logical reasoning and pattern recognition abilities that make mathematics truly powerful. Students who learn to think mathematically rather than just calculate mathematically discover a subject that’s far more interesting and useful than they initially imagined. The distinction between mathematical…
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The Story Behind Mexico’s Dragonfly-Shaped Museum
A unique story that blends cultural symbolism, architectural innovation, and public art—the Dragonfly Museum, a stunning centerpiece of the Centro de Ciencias in León, Mexico. This remarkable institution is a bold testament to creativity, engineering precision, and immersive education. Designed with children in mind, its striking exterior draws inspiration from the intricate anatomy of its…
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Why Leaders Choose Sustainability Courses to Advance Careers
Sustainability courses have become a powerful catalyst for career advancement in the corporate world. As environmental and social governance becomes central to business strategy, professionals are turning to sustainability education to remain relevant and competitive in a changing job market. No longer a niche skillset, sustainability knowledge is now a key leadership asset for those…