From drone piloting to cybersecurity, Savvas CTE digital courses inspire students to explore career paths and develop skills for today’s high-interest, high-demand jobs

PARAMUS, N.J., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to introduce Savvas CTE, an offering of innovative career and technical education (CTE) courses, including many that prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams. With a wide array of all-digital courses ranging from drone piloting and cybersecurity to esports and aeronautics, Savvas CTE inspires students to explore career paths and develop skills needed for success in today’s high-interest, high-demand jobs.

“Every student while still in high school, and even middle school, deserves the opportunity to explore career pathways that help them plan for their future, gain modern workplace skills, and increase their employability,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. “Savvas CTE helps them get there by providing interactive, real-world learning experiences that engage students every step of the way, ensuring they gain the skills they need to become career-ready and able to secure good jobs in today’s fast-growing fields.”

Savvas CTE’s diverse catalog offers 55 career-launching digital courses, acquired in the recently announced acquisition of Pointful Education, that equip middle and high school students with the skills and knowledge to succeed on industry-recognized certification exams and in future careers.

While providing students opportunities to delve into relevant topics that help them develop job-ready skills, Savvas CTE provides educators with a comprehensive, turnkey learning solution that’s easy to implement and integrates smoothly with the learning management systems schools use most. Accessible anytime, anywhere, all Savvas CTE courses are flexibly designed with an engaging instructional experience for both in-person and virtual learning, with benefits including:

Certification Prep – With course curriculum aligned to certification objectives, students get everything they need to excel on certification exams, earn resume-boosting credentials, and graduate as certified professionals.

Student-Centered Design – Developed by industry experts and based on educational research, each course is designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement.

Interactive Learning Experiences – Providing immersive content and learning tools, the courses engage students with interactives, videos, discussion boards, projects, and more.

Real-World Applications – Students become career-ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical course activities, students gain the skills they will need for future careers.

Savvas CTE courses are aligned with nationally recognized career clusters including information technology; STEM; health science; business and marketing; and audiovisual communications and technology, among others. Covering a range of in-demand fields, popular course titles include: Cybersecurity; Robotics: Applications & Careers; Entrepreneurship and Small Business; Fundamentals of Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency; Introduction to Artificial Intelligence; Career Exploration in Healthcare; The History of Gaming and Esports; and Adobe Photoshop. Many of the Savvas CTE course titles prepare students for success on industry-recognized certification exams, including: Drones: Remote Pilot; Social Media Business Marketing; Architectural Design; and Swift App Development. Courses in areas such as dentistry, early childhood education, and cloud technologies can help students explore their curiosities for future careers in growing fields.

Offering a greater choice of CTE courses in as many subject areas as possible is important in meeting a wide variety of student interests as well as the demands of today’s workforce, said Mike Morone, administrator of online instruction for New York State’s AccelerateU, a supplemental online learning program for the state’s middle and high school students. AccelerateU has offered Pointful Education, now Savvas CTE, courses to the state’s school districts for the past five years.

“AccelerateU has been very happy with the online courses from Pointful Education. They have interesting course titles of all kinds that aren’t available anywhere else,” said Morone, who also raved about the responsive technical support, high-quality video, and transcripts available with a click of a button, a feature that makes it easier for their students with reading challenges. “I’m excited about the possibilities for even more robust online learning offerings with Savvas CTE.”

ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY
At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design engaging, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the best opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most well-rounded portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner. Savvas products are used by millions of students and educators in more than 90 percent of the 13,000+ public school districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as globally in more than 125 countries. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company. Savvas Learning Company’s products are also available for sale in Canada through its subsidiary, Rubicon.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — StudyGPT, a pioneer in AI-driven educational technology, today announced its rebranding to Knowee AI. This strategic move marks a significant evolution in the company’s mission to provide comprehensive, engaging learning experiences for students and researchers worldwide.

Strategic Rebrand Driven by User Insights

The transition to Knowee AI stems from extensive user feedback and market analysis. Users‘ evolving needs have guided this transformation, stated the CEO of Knowee AI. They’re expanding their vision to create a more robust, interactive platform that supports both studying and academic research. This rebranding reflects their commitment to meeting the comprehensive needs of students and researchers in today’s digital academic landscape.

Enhanced Features for Comprehensive Learning

Knowee AI introduces several key enhancements to its platform:

– Advanced Video Summarization: AI-powered summaries of educational content
– Intelligent Essay Outlining: Structured assistance for academic writing
– Scholarly Source Aggregation: Streamlined research process
– Expanded Homework Helper: 24/7 problem-solving support with integrated scholar search and writing assistance

“These new features represent our commitment to innovation in edtech,” noted Eric Yuen, Head of Product Development. “We’re leveraging AI to make knowledge acquisition more efficient and accessible.”

Seamless Transition for Users

Existing StudyGPT users can expect a smooth transition to the Knowee AI platform. All current functionalities will remain intact, with new features gradually introduced to enhance the user experience.

Industry Impact

The rebranding of StudyGPT to Knowee AI reflects broader trends in the edtech sector. This strategic move signifies a shift towards more comprehensive, AI-integrated learning solutions in the education technology landscape. As AI continues to play an increasingly crucial role in education, Knowee AI’s expanded platform is positioned to meet the evolving demands of students and researchers in the digital age.

The company’s focus on integrating advanced AI capabilities into various aspects of the learning process – from video summarization to research assistance – aligns with the growing need for more sophisticated, personalized learning tools. This approach is likely to influence how educational technology evolves in the coming years, potentially setting new standards for AI-assisted learning and research platforms.

About Knowee AI

Knowee AI, formerly StudyGPT, is at the forefront of AI-driven educational technology. Founded in 2023, the company has consistently pushed the boundaries of how AI can enhance learning processes for students and academics globally.

For more information, visit Knowee.ai

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New lab will give students access to SAS Viya, financial crimes software and training; initiative seeks industry and government collaboration

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and global leader in data and AI SAS have launched a Financial Crimes Lab to support Rotman students with hands-on experience in tackling complex fraud and financial crime schemes with data and AI.

The lab will use solutions provided at no cost by SAS Global Academic Programs, including SAS® Viya® for Learners, which allows coders and non-coders to gain experience in all stages of the analytics life cycle. The advanced analytic capabilities of SAS Viya will enable students to manage projects, conduct analysis, and apply AI and machine techniques to help develop analytics to better detect fraud and financial crimes at organizations that are partnering with the Rotman initiative.

Gerhard Trippen, Academic Director, Master of Management Analytics at Rotman, said students will benefit from regular check-ins, milestones and support outside of regular school hours.

“Students are going to gain valuable experiences through this lab, not just from the tools helping empower them, but the industry mentorship as well. I think this is a great structure. As a student, I would have loved something like this,” said Trippen.

Empowering the next generation of advanced analytics talent

Technology has advanced rapidly in recent years. Financial services and other industries have trended towards digitalization, and virtual currencies and digital identity recognition are no longer novelties. The innovation in financial services is exciting, but at the same time, it increases the opportunities for financial crime.

SAS’ recent consumer fraud study, based on a survey of 13,500 people, found that 89% of respondents expect organizations to better protect them from fraud. Further, two-thirds indicated they would switch service providers for better fraud safeguards. Fraudsters are using AI to better target victims, create deepfakes and obscure their identities. The Rotman lab will equip students with the AI skills to detect sophisticated fraud and financial crimes and fight back.

“Armed with leading data and AI technologies, Rotman’s SAS-powered Financial Crimes Lab connects organizations with the next generation of fraud and financial crimes fighters,” said Stu Bradley, Senior Vice President of Risk, Fraud and Compliance Solutions at SAS. “Students benefit from hands-on, real-world experience, while forging valuable connections. In a market where AI and fraud prevention talent is in short supply, partnering organizations can augment their in-house resources to unravel the increasing number of hard-to-detect schemes.

“As businesses across industries accelerate the adoption of AI technologies to keep pace with criminals, partnerships like this help ensure that future fraud fighters graduate with the tech acumen they need to be competitive in the market and keep bad actors at bay.”

Learn more

Are you a Rotman student interested in gaining real-world experience fighting fraud and financial crimes? Or is your organization prospectively interested in partnering with the Rotman lab to amplify your in-house anti-fraud capabilities? Register online at sas.com/ca/rotmanlab for more information.

About Rotman

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global center of research and teaching excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society.

About SAS

SAS is the leader in analytics. Through innovative software and services, SAS empowers and inspires customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.

The Canadian subsidiary of SAS has been in operation since 1988. Headquartered in Toronto, SAS employs more than 200 people across the country. For more information, please visit www.sas.com/canada.

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