American Express Company’s (AXP) subsidiary American Express Canada recently expanded its longstanding ties with Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson. The motive remains to offer continued exclusive benefits and services for American Express Cardmembers, who can enjoy an enhanced airport experience.As part of the renewed collaboration, eligible American Express Cardmembers will have expedited access to the Priority Security Lane at Terminals 1 and 3, which can be accessed by requesting single-use QR co ...

Both companies are committing to transforming and scaling AI skilling and learning for learners, workers, and employers Pearson to further benefit from Microsoft Azure Cloud capabilities and AI tools, including rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot across its workforce Microsoft to further benefit from Pearson assessment and learning servicesLONDON and REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, announced a str ...

Core Findings - An annual investment of £130 million in technology in UK schools over the next decade could deliver an economic benefit of up to £8.7 billion, with a return of up to £7.90 for every £1 invested [1] - The research highlights the transformative economic and educational benefits of investing in digital transformation within UK state-funded schools, particularly in curriculum and assessment [2] Strategic Investment Areas - Device provision: Currently, only 34% of secondary schools and 31% of primary schools report having sufficient devices [5] - Broadband improvement: Slow internet speeds are reported at 27% of secondary schools and 36% of primary schools [8] - Teacher training: 24% of teachers lack confidence in their digital skills, and 20+ hours of training per teacher is recommended [8] Economic and Educational Benefits - Teacher time savings of around £900 million in the first year, equivalent to almost five average working weeks [6] - Additional earning potential for new labor market entrants: from under £7 million in year one to around £200 million by year 10 due to improved skills and higher student attainment [6] - Economic productivity: Returns starting at around £6 million in the first year and rising to around £180 million by year 10 [6] - Positive environmental impact: Potential for nearly two million kg of CO2E savings by the tenth year, enough to power hundreds of households for a year [6] Call to Action - Pearson calls for a national strategy for deploying technology in schools and will launch a wider Digital in Schools project in 2025, guided by research and practical suggestions to unlock the benefits of EdTech [7] Industry Perspective - The report emphasizes the importance of preparing students for a digital world, particularly for those from lower-income families without access to technology at home [4] - Strategic investment in infrastructure and teacher training is crucial to better prepare students for future life and work, ultimately building a more productive workforce [4] - The report highlights the long-term benefits of increased investment in EdTech, which outweigh costs by several multiples and can improve skills, educational outcomes, and labor market productivity [4]

HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, marks a pivotal milestone in its commitment to provide high-quality, meaningful credentials in a skills-based economy. The company's digital credential platform, Credly, issued its 100 millionth unique badge. The World Economic Forum predicts the average lifespan of a skill will drop from six years to 2.5 years by 2030, requiring a more agile approach than ever to upskilling. Digital credentials help in ...

ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pearson Medical Technologies announces the international release of m:Print® Bar Code Labeling Software Version 4, a powerful new upgrade of its industry-leading pharmacy barcode label printing software. m:Print® v4 empowers pharmacies and other medication repackagers to utilize all the data contained in the new 2D Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) barcode by applying its 1-Click Print® technology with multiple rules-based logical algorithms to enable ...

Widespread adoption of advanced technologies makes tech skills essential in all sectorsCEOs and CHROs need to rethink workforce and skilling strategiesHealthcare sector booming as population agesHOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today launched the Skills Map of the United States, an in-depth analysis of the American job market through 2028. The report projects 1.9 million new jobs will be created through 2028, even as automation, AI a ...

Dublin, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "School Assessment Tools Market by Product, Level - Global Forecast 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The School Assessment Tools Market grew from USD 10.44 billion in 2023 to USD 11.38 billion in 2024. It is expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 10.07%, reaching USD 20.44 billion by 2030. School assessment tools encompass a broad range of products and platforms designed to evaluate, measure, and enhance student learning, ...

Tim Pearson will manage state and local regulatory and government relations, and community affairs Mike Callahan will become senior vice president and treasurer GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced that Tim Pearson will become South Carolina state president, effective Nov. 1. He will succeed Mike Callahan, who has been promoted to senior vice president and treasurer of the company following the retirement of Karl Newlin. Pearson, 42, will manage state and local regulat ...

HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Degreed are expanding their partnership to help organizations future-proof their talent in the AI era. Together, they will enable enterprises and employees to adapt their workforce skills among evolving technologies and market dynamics, ensuring long-term business resilience. The Degreed Skills dashboard will integrate Faethm by Pearson data sets, offering real-time insights into the most relevant ...

AI proficiency is emerging as a must-have skill across all industries. Pearson's new program offers training and verification of Generative AI knowledge. Part of suite of certifications aimed at critical career skills Foundational; for professionals and students, including high schoolers HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the launch of its Generative AI Foundations certification. The program is designed to equip professi ...