Education & Career

Laichingen – September 09, 2026 -- A new survey of 1,000 people aged 16 to 35 in Germany finds that nearly a third of respondents can answer no more than one of three basic financial questions correctly, while only 33.5 percent pass the full basic test. The poll, commissioned by precious metals comparison platform GOLD.DE ahead of the national "Day of Gold" on September 7, was conducted in August 2026 and is weighted to be representative by age, gender, and federal state.

Columbia – September 09, 2026 -- TriStar Bank has put its name on a new community space inside Columbia State Community College's Southern Regional Technology Center (SRTC), a three-story facility that opened in August with a ribbon-cutting celebration.

The Community Room offers flexible seating for study and meetings

Located on the first floor of the SRTC, the TriStar Bank Community Room features an open design with seating and tables that can be arranged for studying, meetings, collaboration or community gatherings. It is one of several named spaces in the building funded through community donations.

Hartford – September 08, 2026 -- Dignity Grows distributed thousands of tote bags filled with hygiene essentials across the Greater Hartford community this school year, supplementing traditional backpacks and school supplies with soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, and period products.

The organization partnered with local groups including Templo Fe, The Village for Families & Children, the YMCA in New Britain, and numerous public school districts to get these items to students and families ahead of the new academic year.

Missing hygiene products can keep students out of the classroom

Without consistent access to basic supplies, students may feel uncomfortable or self-conscious, which can affect their ability to attend school and focus on learning. For middle and high school aged girls, a reliable supply of period products can determine whether they attend or stay present at school at all.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- Germany's unemployment rate climbed to 6.5 percent in August 2026, with 36,000 more people out of work than a year earlier, according to the Federal Employment Agency's latest monthly report. Against this backdrop, labor market experts point to the state-funded 'Bildungsgutschein' (education voucher) as a tool to help workers requalify before joblessness becomes long-term.

Manufacturing and metal industries post the steepest job losses

Compared to the previous year, employment fell most sharply in manufacturing (down 171,000), the metal, electronics and steel sector (down 121,000), and vehicle trade and maintenance (down 52,000). Job numbers also declined in intermediate goods production, temporary staffing, and information and communication services. The IAB job vacancy survey shows open positions have been trending downward since 2022.

Dongguan – September 07, 2026 -- The City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) held its opening ceremony for the 2026 academic year on September 2, 2026, welcoming more than 1,300 students in its third student cohort since the university's official founding in 2024.

The campus awarded its first master's degrees just months earlier

The September ceremony came only months after CityUHK (Dongguan) conferred master's degrees on its first graduating class in June 2026, marking a rapid academic build-out for the young campus in China's Greater Bay Area.

San Antonio – September 07, 2026 -- Operation Homefront has opened nominations for its 19th annual Military Child of the Year Award, with submissions accepted through December 1, 2026, for teens who will each receive $10,000, a laptop, and additional gifts if selected.

Seven Winners Represent Every Branch of the Military

The award recognizes one recipient from each of seven branches — Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard. Eligible nominees must be between 13 and 18 years old and legal dependents of a service member or military retiree, demonstrating excellence in academics, civic leadership, volunteerism, athletics, or the arts.

Cologne – September 7, 2026 -- Roughly 170,000 children in North Rhine-Westphalia are starting school this year, and German broadcaster WDR is rolling out a package of free educational content through its long-running children's brand "Die Maus" to help them adjust.

The Maus website offers school-starter materials in six languages

Parents and teachers can access craft activities, puzzles, coloring pages, and ABC letter-learning films on the Maus website in German, Turkish, Polish, Ukrainian, Arabic, and Russian. A feature called "Maus-Schul-Weltreise" shows how children attend school in other countries, while a series of factual segments answers everyday questions about school life.

Washington – September 07, 2026 -- The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has launched "On Air," a free educational video series aimed at students in grades five through eight.

Monthly video collections cover a rotating set of aerospace topics

Each month during the school year, the museum releases a new collection built around a single theme. Confirmed topics for the 2026–2027 school year include weather in September, the solar system in October, art in November, air ships in February, moons in March, and comets and meteors in April.

Every collection contains four videos, each under 10 minutes, plus an educator guide with classroom resources, student activities and full lesson plans.

ONTARIO, Calif. -- September 01, 2026 -- Platt College graduated its Class of 2026 on Saturday, August 29, during a commencement ceremony at the Ontario Convention Center, marking the 20th consecutive year the college has held the event at that venue. Graduates from Platt's Southern California campuses received associate and bachelor's degrees along with diplomas in front of family, friends, faculty, and staff. The ceremony closed out programs tied to healthcare, technology, business, legal services, and design.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- August 28, 2026 -- Massage Envy named five massage therapy students as its July 2026 scholarship recipients on Thursday, each receiving $2,500 toward their education. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based franchisor picks five winners every month through its National Scholarship Sweepstakes, a program running continuously since 2022. The July recipients are Haley S., Auriel B., Yesenia V., Jingmin H. and Thanyaporn G. None of them are required to work at a Massage Envy location after graduation.