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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At least 1.5 million children a week are struggling to engage in learning according to a new report released today by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) – the world's leading learning company. Now in its third year, the Pearson School Report – which brings together the views of over 12,000 teachers, students and education sector experts – revealed that in the week asked, 97% of classroom teachers witnessed children and young people having difficulty engaging with their learning. Ba.

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Partnership to offer unique workforce experiences, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners  HOBOKEN, N.J. , June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today a strategic partnership with the SEMI Foundation, the 501(c)(3) arm of SEMI, a global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, and design supply chain market.

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CHANTILLY, Va. , June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  PDRI by Pearson  (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Washington Post Top Workplaces.

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WARRENDALE, Pa. , June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SAE International, the world's leading authority in mobility standards development, has selected Pearson  (FTSE:PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the global leader in computer-based testing for high-stakes certification and licensure exams, to deliver its new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Technician Certification beginning in May 2024.

1 month ago - globenewswire.com

TORONTO, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARHT Media Inc. ("ARHT" or "the Company") (TSXV: ART), (OTCQB: ARHTF) the global leader in the development, production and distribution of high-quality, low latency hologram and digital content, is excited to announce that ARHT CAPSULE will be featured in Paradies Lagardère's newest retail engagement, The Goods Express@YYZ, at Toronto Pearson International Airport. This innovative, checkout-free retail experience also includes Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, showcasing the seamless integration of advanced retail and digital technologies.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is announcing new daily, round-trip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), beginning on October 3. The new route marks Porter's first arrival in Arizona, providing a direct link between Canada's largest city and the Valley of the Sun. Phoenix is a favourite Canadian getaway, featuring the desert's outdoor wonders, world famous resorts, and extensive food and arts scenes. Toronto is.

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HOBOKEN, N.J. , May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, shows the massive potential of Generative AI to boost workplace productivity by helping US workers to save 78 million hours a week on the routine and repetitive tasks that often fill their day and lead to burnout.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, shows the massive potential of Generative AI to boost workplace productivity by helping UK workers to save 19 million hours a week on the routine and repetitive tasks that often fill their day and lead to burnout. The latest instalment of Pearson's Skills Outlook series, ‘Reclaim the Clock: How Generative AI Can Power People at Work' - looks ahead to 2026 and identifies the top 10 job tasks.

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SINGAPORE, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore is set to become the epicentre of financial technology innovation and collaboration as it hosts the inaugural Asia FinTech Conference and the prestigious Asia FinTech Awards, produced by Fintech Intel. Taking place on 22 and 23 August 2024, these events promise to bring together the brightest minds and leading companies from the fintech sector across the continent. The Asia FinTech Conference, a one-day event, will offer an unparalleled platform for professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within the fintech industry. Among the confirmed speakers are Chia Hock Lai, founding president of the Singapore Fintech Association, and Stacey-Ann Pearson, Head of Web3 Business Development at Amazon Web Services, who will share their insights on the conference's theme: 'The Future of Fintech in Asia'. Registration is now open, with discounted conference passes available to Asia FinTech Awards entrants. The Asia FinTech Awards return for its second year. The Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the fintech sector; with categories spanning from Startup of the Year to Best Employer of the Year to the Web3 Award, the awards will spotlight the achievements of companies and individuals who are driving the industry forward. Previous winners include Tookitaki, IDEMIA, and Tenpay Global. There's still time to enter: the Awards close for entries on 31 May 2024. Robert Welbourn, content editor at FinTech Intel, expressed his excitement: "After the success of the Asia FinTech Awards in 2023, we're delighted to be returning for another year.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is inaugurating service today between Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), adding another route to its growing Toronto network. These seasonal roundtrip flights will operate daily until October 26. Service will be operated by the brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. A two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Fast and free WiFi is also available for every.

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HOBOKEN, N.J. , May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the integration of AI study tools into its Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning series, the only nursing concepts curriculum built from the ground up as a comprehensive, cohesive learning system.

1 month ago - proactiveinvestors.co.uk

UBS has revised its earnings projections for Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON), signalling caution as the global education provider's first-half earnings approaches. The investment bank slashed its forecast for Pearson's 2024 earnings per share by 2%, attributing the downturn to disappointing English language testing volumes and legislative changes in Australia that may hinder international student flows.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recent findings by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, discovered that over two-thirds (69%) of UK secondary school students would like to see more learning about generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in schools, as AI continues to play a greater role in the workplace and society. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of those surveyed as part of Pearson's upcoming annual School Report feel that it is important for them to learn more about Gen AI a.

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Partnership to offer hands-on experience, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners and business and IT-related competitive events. HOBOKEN, N.J.

2 months ago - businesswire.com

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced that it will expand its generative AI beta study tools into global editions of its leading higher education titles, making the tools available to tens of thousands of students across Australia, Asia-Pacific, Canada, the Middle East, and Europe by August 2024. Pearson began integrating generative AI study tools into its products and content in the US last August. Pearson's AI beta study tools will expand to dozens of English-languag.

2 months ago - proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Pearson looks undervalued even with a mixed segmental performance in the first quarter from the online learning group, according to Shore Capital. Revenues at the two largest divisions, Assessment & Qualifications (Shore: 41% of total) advanced by 2% against tough comparatives while Higher Education (Shore: 23%) saw a 4% decline.

2 months ago - proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Pearson looks undervalued even with a mixed segmental performance in the first quarter from the online learning group, according to Shore Capital. Revenues at the two largest divisions, Assessment & Qualifications (Shore: 41% of total) advanced by 2% against tough comparatives while Higher Education (Shore: 23%) saw a 4% decline.

2 months ago - proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Pearson is on track to hit forecasts this year with momentum expected to be stronger in the second half, said the online learning and exams group. Revenues edged up 2% in the three months to end March 2024, with English learning (+22%) and workforce skills (+9%) the standouts.

2 months ago - proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Pearson is on track to hit forecasts this year with momentum expected to be stronger in the second half, said the online learning and exams group. Revenues edged up 2% in the three months to end March 2024, with English learning (+22%) and workforce skills (+9%) the standouts.

2 months ago - businesswire.com

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Underlying sales growth excluding OPM1 and Strategic Review2 of 3%. Strong operational progress in all divisions and continued execution momentum across our 2024 strategic priorities. Continuing to infuse our products with AI and on-track to include AI features in more than 40 Higher Education titles for the Fall semester. Initial £300m share buyback completed; the previously announced £200m buyback extension has commenced. Omar Abbosh, Pearson's Chief Execut.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, has been selected by the UK Department for Education's Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administration, processing and support for all primary school national curriculum assessment (NCA) tests in England. The contract runs for four years beginning from the academic year 2025/26. Pearson will deliver services to 16,500+ primary schools across the country for optional end of KS1 national curricu.

2 months ago - prnewswire.com

A platinum sponsor of the conference, PDRI will exhibit at Booth 605 ARLINGTON, Va. , April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, today announced that the company's CEO, Dr. Elaine Pulakos, will co-lead a pre-conference workshop and speak on two panel discussions at the 39th Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in Chicago April 17-20.

3 months ago - businesswire.com

HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Generative AI rapidly evolves and demand soars for AI-related skills, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, is bringing to market new learning content covering the application of AI. According to the World Economic Forum The Future of Jobs Report 2023, the increase in adoption of advanced technologies like AI means that 44% of workers will need to be upskilled or reskilled over the next five years. Pearson's new AI content will help mor.

3 months ago - businesswire.com

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, today announced it will be leading a new research program to explore the applications of generative AI in the development and use of assessments. PDRI will use the findings to enhance its assessment solutions and will release the results to educate industry stakeholders on best practices for the use of generative AI in assessm.