What to do when your first student loan payment is due
The following article is from the Associated Press Newswires / The Washington Post
December 2, 2019
ECMC's Abril Hunt is featured in an article discussing the steps students should take to make sure they handle student loan repayment correctly and successfully. This article was also published in multiple other news outlets including The New York Times and the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
ECMC assumes responsibility for loans guaranteed by Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
December 2, 2019
Effective December 1, Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) became the designated guaranty agency for the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) portfolio.
Grants focused on basic needs
The following article is from Inside Higher Ed
November 20, 2019
This article features a summary of ECMC Foundation's new Basic Needs Initiative, which focuses on addressing and alleviating student basic needs insecurity.
ECMC Foundation launches basic needs initiative
The following article is from the Community College Daily
November 20, 2019
This article focuses specifically on the community colleges and education institutions supported by ECMC Foundation's new Basic Needs Initiative.
Beyond 12, ECMC announce collaboration to coach nearly 200 college-bound students
Class of 2019 ECMC Scholars receive support to thrive in college and beyond
November 18, 2019
Beyond 12, the innovative college completion organization, and education nonprofit Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) announce a new collaboration designed to support nearly 200 college-bound students as they transition into, thrive, and graduate from their respective colleges and universities.
Better than ever: zeal for sports is a family matter for ECMC Group CEO
The following article is from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
November 13, 2019
Jeremy Wheaton, CEO of ECMC Group, was featured in this bi-monthly article series focused on the importance of wellness, as well as physical and mental health.
How to start paying back your student loans
The following article is from CNBC
November 13, 2019
In an article for CNBC, ECMC's Abril Hunt shares tips for success in student loan repayment for recent graduates encroaching on the end of their six-month grace periods.
Local company packs winter survival kits for homeless veterans
The following article and video is from KSTP
November 12, 2019
ECMC Group employees spent Veteran's Day building care packages for homeless veterans. About 50 volunteers came together to package nearly 250 care kits made up of more than 3,700 donated items.
How's that move from the suburbs to downtown working? Employers weigh in.
The following article is from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
November 11, 2019
ECMC Group's Sarah Strehl shares her thoughts about ECMC's move to downtown Minneapolis during a lunch panel hosted by the Minneapolis Downtown Council. Leaders from RSM US, LinkUp and Newmark Knight Frank also participated on the panel.
2019 CFO of the Year: Martin Scanlon, ECMC Group
November 8, 2019
ECMC Group's Martin Scanlon was named a 2019 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal CFO of the Year honoree. Martin's profile gives insights into his role with ECMC Group and his accomplishments.
What to do when student loan grace period ends
The following article is from U.S. News & World Report
November 7, 2019
ECMC's Abril Hunt was interviewed for an article about how students can get on track to successful student loan repayment.
Confused about student loan repayment? ECMC has answers.
October 21, 2019
Knowing the facts about student loan repayment can make a big difference.
ECMC Group executive earns Junior Achievement's top volunteer award
October 14, 2019
Junior Achievement of Upper Midwest announced that Martin Scanlon, Chief Financial Officer at ECMC Group, has been selected from more than 237,000 U.S. volunteers to earn the organization's premier award for volunteerism, the Bronze Leadership Award.
How to waive college application fees
The following article is from Parentology
October 9, 2019
ECMC's Abril Hunt is quoted in an article about the various ways students can get college application fees waived.
ECMC Group names Dan Fisher president of ECMC
October 8, 2019
ECMC Group has announced that Dan Fisher will become president of Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) on July 1, 2020.
Rahoul Ghose – ECMC Group: Creating opportunity where business and technology converge
The following article is from Toggle Magazine
October 8, 2019
ECMC Group CIO Rahoul Ghose was interviewed for a case study featuring the organization's IT department and capabilities.
CVC-TC corporate partner: ECMC Group
September 18, 2019
The Twin Cities chapter of the Corporate Volunteerism Council shared a member profile of ECMC Group.
ECMC Group appoints Todd Steele president of Zenith Education Group
September 16, 2019
ECMC Group today announced that it has appointed Todd Steele president of its affiliate Zenith Education Group (Zenith), a nonprofit provider of career and technical education.
Business Journal announces its 2019 CFO of the year honorees
The following article is from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
September 16, 2019
ECMC Group's CFO Martin Scanlon has been named a 2019 CFO of The Year honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
ECMC Group celebrates $10 million in giving
The following article is from The Grapevine Independent
September 16, 2019
ECMC Group was featured in an article about the Giving is Sweet event in Mather earlier this month.
The College Place–Alexandria welcomes new director
College access center provides free resources to help VA students plan for college
September 10, 2019
Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) has announced Tomika Brown as the new director of The College Place (TCP) Alexandria.
ECMC appoints Chad Tate senior vice president of operations
September 4, 2019
Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) has announced the appointment of Chad Tate as senior vice president of operations.
ECMC awards $450,000 in college scholarships to 75 students in Virginia
August 13, 2019
Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is proud to recognize 75 high school graduates from the class of 2019 who completed the ECMC Scholars Program. The students come from eight schools in Virginia and earned $6,000 each in scholarships.
ECMC awards $504,000 in college scholarships to 84 students in Oregon
The following article is from the Tampa Bay Business Journal
August 2, 2019
Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is proud to recognize 84 high school graduates from the class of 2019 who completed the ECMC Scholars Program. The students come from eight schools in Oregon and earned $6,000 each in scholarships.
ECMC awards $444,000 in college scholarships to 74 students in Connecticut
August 27, 2019
Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is proud to recognize 74 high school graduates from the class of 2019 who completed the ECMC Scholars Program. The students come from eight schools in Connecticut and earned $6,000 each in scholarships.
Minnesota Cup selects education and training finalists at pitch night
The following article is from the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
August 23, 2019
Just like pumpkin spice season, Twin Cities Startup Week has started to creep into the summer. Case in point: Minnesota Cup held the finals for its education and training division Wednesday night. The event was presented by ECMC Group and featured the division's 10 semifinalists pitching three slides in three minutes to a live audience.
ECMC Group volunteers beautify como park
August 14, 2019
ECMC Group employees spent half the day landscaping at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, MN. About 20 volunteers put up fencing and raked to help Como Park prepare for an upcoming event.
ECMC Foundation partners with Chloe Capital to invest in women
August 13, 2019
ECMC Foundation and Chloe Capital have joined forces to provide funding to women entrepreneurs at the helm of early-stage ventures.
Guest Column: How Career and Technical Education Became the Key to Tampa's Full Potential
The following article is from the Tampa Bay Business Journal
August 2, 2019
The most in-demand jobs in Houston won't require a four-year degree from an institution of higher education. Delilah Olivares, director of career services at Altierus Career College speaks about the skills shortage in the Houston Business Journal.
Laboring over a skill shortage
The following article is from the Houston Business Journal
July 26, 2019
Long stigmatized as a second-tier educational option, siloed away from the prestige of advanced placement classes or college honors programs, career and technical education, or CTE, has become much more than a bygone high school shop class or a vocational school teaching blue-collar skills.
ECMC Foundation welcomes Lynn Alvarez vice president of programs and strategy
July 23, 2019
ECMC Foundation today announced that Lynn Alvarez has joined the national postsecondary education philanthropic organization as vice president of programs and strategy.
Minneapolis attorney honored at ACA International's annual national awards ceremony
The following article is from Inside ARM
July 23, 2019
Early college preparation starts freshman year of high school
July 9, 2019
Former The College Place-Alexandria, VA, director Danny Eckstein is quoted in an article about college preparation for incoming high school freshmen.
Three ways to bridge Houston's skills gap
The following article is from the Houston Business Journal
June 25, 2019
Steps needed to tackle Houston's skills gap through career and technical education.
Three steps college grads can take toward financial independence
The following article is from CNBC
June 24, 2019
Opinion: Four ways to break the cycle of food and housing insecurity on campus
The following article is from The Hechinger Report
June 17, 2019
ECMC Foundation's Angela Sanchez writes about the importance of breaking the cycle of food and housing insecurity on U.S. college campuses.
ECMC opens college access center in Minneapolis
June 10, 2019
The College Place Provides Free Resources for Students of All Ages to Plan for College.
Zenith Education Group appoints Joni Kurland vice president of accreditation, licensing and campus compliance
May 29, 2019
Zenith Education Group, a nonprofit provider of career and technical education, has announced the appointment of Joni Kurland as vice president of accreditation, licensing and campus compliance.
Minnesota can lead the way in bridging the skills gap
The following article is from the Star Tribune
May 28, 2019
Minnesotans have much to be proud of, including the third-highest labor-force participation rate in the country and an unemployment rate below the national average for 10 years running.
Business People: Sunday, May 19
The following article is from the TwinCities Pioneer Press
May 19, 2019
ECMC Foundation announced that it has awarded $1 million across 76 organizations spanning five states as part of its 2019 GO! Program.
Local woman joins mother at Norcross Career College, set to graduate this month
The following article is from Gwinnett Daily Post
May 14, 2019
When Nerissia Troutman decided at age 42 to make a career change, she knew it wouldn't be the easiest decision.
ECMC Foundation awards $1 million to organizations chosen by employees
May 9, 2019
ECMC Foundation announced today that it has awarded $1 million across 76 organizations spanning five states as part of its 2019 GO! Program (Generating Outcomes: Funding education innovation in our communities).
Top women leaders in accounts receivable
The following article is from Receivables Advisor
May 3, 2019
It's all about who you know! Those who surround themselves with successful thought leaders are bound to see success themselves.
Thousands of Latino students expected at leadership conference
The following article is from WoodburnIndependent
April 30, 2019
On Friday, May 3, more than 2,000 of Oregon's Latino students from more than 70 high schools are expected to participate in the 2019 César E. Chávez Leadership Conference (CECLC) at Western Oregon University.
Career-ready education
Chronicle of Higher Education
April 11, 2019
A new report outlines tools and tactics to tackle the skills gap in an evolving economy.
How to write a financial aid appeal letter
The following article is from U.S. News and World Report
April 10, 2019
Successful Financial aid appeals are rare, experts say. But crafting a good financial aid appeal letter can give students the best chance of getting more money for college.
ECMC Group senior vice president Josh Slayton appointed to EdNorth board of directors
The following article is from EducationDive
April 8, 2019
Josh Slayton, senior vice president of business development, research and innovation for ECMC Group, has been appointed to the board of directors of EdNorth.
Few lessons learned on for-profit closures
The following article is from Inside Higher Ed
April 3, 2019
As Dream Center collapses, Trump administration's oversight of massive for-profit college deal under scrutiny. Critics ask why more protections weren't sought after purchase of Argosy and Art Institutes chains.
Mayor Frey proclaims April 1 "ECMC Group Day" in Minneapolis
April 1, 2019
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a proclamation officially recognizing April 1, 2019, as "ECMC Group Day." The proclamation reads:
Business people – moving up
The following article is from the Star Tribune
March 19, 2019
Cluster, through an investment led by Mark Cuban, ECMC Group, strategic edtech and workforce CEOs, launches the first U.S. marketplace matching Industry 4.0 skills to jobs at Aviation, Aerospace, Defense and Automotive companies in Southern California.
Cluster secures $1.9M to revolutionize engineer hiring for manufacturers
March 19, 2019
The following article is from Online Marketplaces
ECMC Group has promoted Iris Cumberbatch to senior vice president of corporate affairs.
NC State Education names 2019 ECMC Foundation fellows for postsecondary career and technical education research
The following article is from NC State University
March 15, 2019
Sixteen research fellows from institutions across the nation have been selected to participate in the CTE Research Program at North Carolina State University–Sponsored by ECMC Foundation. Known as ECMC Foundation Fellows, the researchers selected for this program will participate in two training institutes, webinars on research methods, and a convening focusing on postsecondary CTE.
Cluster raises $1.9M to transform hiring engineers in the manufacturing industry
The following article is from Venture Beat
March 14, 2019
Cluster, the first U.S. marketplace matching Industry 4.0 skills and jobs, announced that it closed a $1.9 million seed round of financing.
Mark Cuban, ECMC lead $1.8M round for cluster to develop industrial tech talent
The following article is from Ed Surge
March 14, 2019
The allure of "tech jobs" and the salaries they command have given rise to new industries, from coding bootcamps to specialized recruiters. Yet the likes of Google and Facebook sometimes overshadow sectors that have been—and remain—core to the American economy: industrial manufacturing. It's in this niche where Cluster operates, and is growing. The Culver City, Calif.-based startup has raised $1.9 million in a seed round led by Mark Cuban and ECMC Group, an education nonprofit.
What students can do if parents can't—or won't—fill out college-aid forms
The following article is from the Wall Street Journal
March 4, 2019
Generally, college students have a better shot at financial aid when their parents participate in the application process. ECMC's Abril Hunt discusses what can happen when parents aren't willing or able to fulfill this need.
People on the Move: promotion of Iris Cumberbatch
March 6, 2019
The following article is from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
ECMC Group has promoted Iris Cumberbatch to senior vice president of corporate affairs.
People on the Move: promotion of Heidi Johnson
The following article is from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
March 6, 2019
ECMC Group has promoted Heidi Johnson to senior vice president, chief of staff.
Business People: Harini Upadhyaya
The following article is from the Star Tribune
March 5, 2019
ECMC Group's new vice president of applications and analytics, Harini Upadhyaya, was mentioned in the Star Tribune's weekly Business People news.
What students can do if parents can't—or won't—fill out college-aid forms
The following article is from the Wall Street Journal
March 4, 2019
Generally, college students have a better shot at financial aid when their parents participate in the application process. ECMC's Abril Hunt discusses what can happen when parents aren't willing or able to fulfill this need.
Wendy Badger selected for Women in Compliance Group with National Association of Women Lawyers
The following article is from ACA International
February 28, 2019
Wendy Badger, who works as vice president, corporate compliance and chief compliance officer at ECMC in Minneapolis, was recently named co-chair of the Women in Compliance Affinity Group of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL.)
Lynchburg Public Library hosts workshop on college prep
The following article is from ABC Channel 13 News
February 21, 2019
The Lynchburg Public Library will host a workshop to help prospective college students in their preparations for college. Eckstein, director of the Educational Credit Management Corporation, will provide free resources and helpful information to navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process as well as tips on college resume building and work study options.
Altierus Career College-Norcross launching HVAC, refrigerator technician programs
The following article is from the Gwinnett Daily Post
February 16, 2019
Altierus Career College-Norcross will open a new HVAC/refrigeration lab for classes starting in March, and it will host an open house for prospective students, partners and sponsors today (2/19/19).
ECMC Group celebrates CTE month
February 19, 2019
ECMC Group and our family of organizations are proud to join this year's celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
ECMC Group hosts a "Doing Day" at Minneapolis office
The following videos are from KSTP
February 19, 2019
More than 50 ECMC Group employees assembled hundreds of care packages for local charities as part of their annual "Doing Day" event.
Altierus Career College launches new trades programs to meet need for skilled labor
The following article is from Education Drive
February 19, 2019
With demand for HVAC jobs in Georgia expected to increase 20 percent though 2024, Altierus Career College has launched two new programs to meet the need. Refrigeration Technician (RT) and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician programs are currently enrolling students for classes beginning in March.
We are all revolutionaries
The following story is from Forbes
February 4, 2019
Roberto Aguilar, school counselor at Milwaukie High School (an ECMC Scholars school), shares an inspirational piece for students who feel like they don't quite fit in. He mentions the importance of programs like ECMC Scholars.
SD-WAN: Today's networking technology
February 1, 2019
The start of the year means the start of prime scholarship season for current and incoming college students. Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is offering a Top 10 list of tips to help students make the most of the season while potentially lowering their student debt.
5 Tips for scoring college scholarships
As spring deadlines approach, here's how to boost your chances of getting awarded money for school
February 1, 2019
When underserved populations can't access quality education and training options, that leaves Houston employers in key industries like manufacturing and health care facing severe skills gaps.
The U.S. is finally starting to value CTE. Now it needs to value quality CTE in 2019.
By Peter Taylor, originally posted on eSchoolMedia
January 15, 2019
If it seems like career and technical education (CTE) is hot right now, that's because it is.
5 essential things to know about private student loans
The following story is from NICHE
January 10, 2019
If money in your college fund is coming up short, you may turn to private student loans to make up the difference.
Maximize your scholarship potential with top 10 tips from ECMC
January Through March is Prime Scholarship Application Season
January 9, 2019
The start of the year means the start of prime scholarship season for current and incoming college students. Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is offering a Top 10 list of tips to help students make the most of the season while potentially lowering their student debt.
Houston's job market isn't working for everyone. Let's change that.
The following video is from the Houston Chronicle
January 8, 2019
When underserved populations can't access quality education and training options, that leaves Houston employers in key industries like manufacturing and health care facing severe skills gaps.
ECMC Group President and CEO Jeremy Wheaton appointed to Jeremiah Program's national governing board of directors
January 4, 2019
Jeremy Wheaton, president and chief executive officer of ECMC Group, has been appointed to a three-year term on the national governing board of directors of Jeremiah Program.
An innovative (and Milton Friedman-approved) way to combat the college-debt crisis
The following article is from Crain's Chicago Business
January 3, 2019
The idea isn't new—but it's being tested in Chicago even as it gains traction elsewhere in the nation.