Shasta College's logging apprenticeship program in Northern California is addressing the labor shortage in the logging industry by training students for modern, year-round logging operations. The program provides hands-on experience with advanced machinery, leading to high employment rates for graduates. It plays a crucial role in filling the 6,000 vacant logging jobs annually across the US, especially in rural areas. With growing federal support, the program helps both local industries and students secure long-term careers.
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JAIIB Result 2024: The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) has released the JAIIB Result 2024 for the October-November cycle. Candidates can check their results using their Registration/Membership Number and Password on the IIBF website. They must score at least 50 out of 100 in each subject to pass, with an aggregate passing rule also applicable.
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Columbia University faces a federal ultimatum to enforce disciplinary policies and curb anti-Israel protests or risk losing $400 million in funding. Internal divisions persist among trustees, while campus unrest continues. The Trump administration has already withdrawn funds, citing inaction against antisemitism. Meanwhile, a Palestinian student activist was arrested, further intensifying tensions, reports Reuters and BBC.
CBSE has announced the CTET 2024 December session results. Candidates can check their results on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The exam included two papers: Paper II (morning shift) and Paper I (evening shift). The provisional answer key was released on December 31, with objections accepted until January 5, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
IGNOU will close the re-registration window for its January 2025 session today, January 31, 2025. Students continuing in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes must complete the process via the official portal to avoid academic disruptions. International students have region-specific payment options. Applicants should review all guidelines and apply promptly to secure enrollment.
The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to implement major reforms in the ISC examination system from 2027. Key changes include revised pass criteria, updated syllabi, new subject offerings, and streamlined result documentation. English/Modern English will be mandatory, and students must pass five or six subjects. These updates aim to enhance academic clarity and efficiency.
Rishi Sunak, former UK prime minister, has been appointed to academic roles at the University of Oxford and Stanford University. At Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, he will serve as a distinguished fellow, while at Stanford's Hoover Institution, he takes on the role of William C Edwards Distinguished Visiting Fellow.