Tag: technology
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Opinion: Technical education in today’s world
Now, more than ever, the world is calling upon young people to lead through the unpredictability and turmoil that has characterized the last year-and-a-half. More than ever, young people are answering that call. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national, nonprofit, Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that has fostered the…
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Two dozen at-risk middle school students in Edison get hands-on technology education
EDISON — A collaborative effort among Edison, the Edison Housing Authority, a non-profit organization and two IT companies has given two dozen at-risk middle school students hands-on technology education and a sneak peak at emerging technology careers. The 10-week pilot program — created by the municipal Policy and Strategic Initiatives administrator Melissa Perilstein and Youth…
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Technology classes on Adobe, Uber, ride-sharing apps offered at Old Bridge Library
Patrons can explore Adobe’s Photoshop and Premiere editing programs as well as popular ride-sharing apps at technology classes offered in September at the Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Rout. 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center, Old Bridge. The Uber and Ride-sharing Apps class will be held…
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Metuchen School District takes a look at STEM
METUCHEN — With 80 percent of careers growing in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), school officials are moving forward with an eight-year STEM action program to provide a path for students in the district. Richard Cohen, assistant superintendent and principal at Moss School, presented the STEM action program, which is one…
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Technology classes to be held at Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Public Library is offering new technology classes in January at the library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center, Old Bridge. At 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, a class about buying stuff online will be held, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 16…
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St. Ambrose students see technology upgrades
OLD BRIDGE — It was just a typical day in Tom Delaney’s eighth grade social studies class at St. Ambrose School. Students had their headphones on — but they were not listening to their favorite jams. The students were listening to a video on the Louisiana Purchase — the acquisition of the Louisiana territory by…
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Mini Maker Faire comes to Newark Museum
NEWARK N.J. – The Greater Newark Mini Maker Faire, a celebration of creativity and ingenuity in and around New Jersey, will take place Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark. Makers from Tech Startups to Public Schools, from metalsmiths to wearable technology designers will…
