CAE wins simulator training contract
Montreal-based CAE has won a key simulator and crew training contract from Mitsubishi Aircraft for its new 70- to 90-seater MRJ regional jet programme, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Two crew training centres will be set up, one in Japan and the other in the US, CAE says. Two new CAE 7 000 full-flight simulators and ancillary training equipment is being developed for the MRJ and will be located at the training centres.
CAE Healthcare, which is applying the parent's aviation training, modelling and simulation know-how to the healthcare sector, says its e-learning technology will be integrated into the American College of Physicians' critical-care ultrasound programme.
Florida rolls out tech training
Workforce Florida has awarded more than $4 million to enhance local digital literacy initiatives through 19 of the state's 24 Regional Workforce Boards, says Gov Monitor.
Participating Regional Workforce Boards from north-west to south Florida are using the individual grants of up to $250 000 to offer new technology training opportunities and add to existing digital literacy efforts to address the needs of their region.
“Stronger digital access and technology training are integral to creating a workforce that can succeed in the 21st century,” said Chris Hart IV, president and CEO of Workforce Florida.
GeoLearning named top brand
Software provider GeoLearning was named the top LMS brand by awareness in the 2010 Learning and Talent Management Buyer Survey conducted by E-Learning magazine, notes Yahoo Finance.
This study of 316 organisations provides insights into the features enterprises require, the composition of the buying team, brand awareness, and ratings of the current LMS and Talent Management systems.
GeoLearning led the list as the top LMS brand currently used.
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