Remove Certificate Remove Education Remove Organization Remove Press Release
article thumbnail

With New Education Program, Group Looks to Serve All Member Segments

Associations Now

With the introduction of a new education program, the National Association of Sports Commissions is working to better serve all membership segments. As a first step toward better representing its full membership, the National Association of Sports Commissions has launched its new education program, the Sport Tourism Learning Institute.

article thumbnail

ASAE Launches Challenge to Recognize Power of Digital Credentials

Associations Now

With a new competition and the help of other organizations, ASAE is asking the public to submit proposals on how to use digital credentials to help close the skills gap. Using digital credentials to surface skills learned in the classroom and through industry experience can help bridge the gap between education and the world of work.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

TESOL Association Expands Reach in China

Associations Now

Working with 21st Century English Education Media, TESOL International Association—which serves professionals teaching English to non-English speakers—aims to bring more events and resources to the English teachers and learners in China. The three-day event will host panels, speakers, and opportunities for dialogue for attendees.

article thumbnail

Report: Women Underrepresented in Cybersecurity

Associations Now

But organizations can help eliminate them, says the leader of a women’s IT group. To create one, she recommends organizations establish objective measurements to ensure men and women are entering and moving up in the industry equally. A new report found women in cybersecurity continually fight obstacles to their career advancement.

Report 95
article thumbnail

Report: Industry Group Raises Alarm About Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Associations Now

Because of this, it’s no surprise that organizations are working to fill information security roles. Most organizations surveyed are focused on hiring cybersecurity experts who have hands-on experience and certification rather than formal education. ” The full report can be read here [PDF].

Report 65
article thumbnail

Restaurant Association Acquires Hospitality Credentialing Body

Associations Now

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has recently acquired the American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute (AHLAEI), a certification body for the hospitality industry, through a partnership with its parent organization.

article thumbnail

Associations Partner to Support Scotch Distilleries

Associations Now

“Both long-established Scotch Whisky producers and the new wave of smaller distilleries recognize the enormous value and importance of the high regard our national product is held in around the world,” SCDA Chairman Alan Wolstenholme said in a press release.