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Simplilearn and Carahsoft Partner to Bring AI and Digital Skills Training to the U.S. Public Sector

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Live, Boot Camp-Style Training Now Available to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies

PLANO, Texas and RESTON, Va., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Simplilearn, a leading global digital upskilling platform, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Simplilearn’s Public Sector distributor, making the company’s applied learning programs in Generative AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing and data science available to the entire U.S. Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners contracts.

“We are pleased to partner with Carahsoft to accelerate mission readiness across the Public Sector,” said Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO at Simplilearn. “Closing the technical skills gap is no longer just an HR goal; it’s a matter of national security and operational efficiency. Government agencies face an urgent imperative to modernize their workforce as AI and cybersecurity capabilities become foundational to mission success. Through Carahsoft’s established contract vehicles and pre-vetted reseller ecosystem, we’re removing the procurement red tape that has historically slowed workforce transformation. This partnership represents Simplilearn’s first entry into the Government contracting ecosystem to provide Government agencies the flexibility to select delivery formats that best align with their operational requirements, security constraints and mission-first culture.”

This partnership addresses the critical skills shortage Government agencies face as AI, cloud and cybersecurity technologies rapidly evolve. Simplilearn’s applied learning model combines live virtual classrooms with hands-on labs and industry projects to build job-ready skills validated through real-world application and industry certifications, not just completion certificates. Programs are aligned with Federal workforce frameworks, including the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and recent Federal AI executive orders, with role-based learning paths mapped to GS (General Schedule) job series and Government-specific technical requirements.

The partnership also streamlines Government procurement through Carahsoft, enabling agencies to access technical training more efficiently and accelerate workforce modernization from a multi-year effort to a matter of weeks.

Simplilearn’s catalog includes more than 800 on-demand courses and live instructor-led boot camps spanning AI engineering, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, data science and digital marketing. Rather than offering passive video libraries, Simplilearn delivers live, boot camp-style training at Government scale, with hands-on labs that simulate real-world Government IT environments. The platform offers flexible learning formats, including self-paced courses, live virtual boot camps and in-person training for secure facilities, supporting a range of skill levels and operational requirements. This approach helps agencies build continuous learning programs and sustainable talent pipelines regardless of workforce distribution, clearance levels or operational demands.

“Simplilearn’s training technology solutions address the growing demand for outcome-driven workforce development as agencies navigate AI transformation and escalating cyber threats,” said Tiffany Goddard, Program Executive for HR & Training Technology Solutions at Carahsoft. “Together, we are helping agencies close critical skills gaps with practical, role-based training aligned to mission needs. Carahsoft and our reseller partners look forward to working with Simplilearn to deliver advanced skills training that makes high-quality education accessible, flexible and relevant.”

This marks Simplilearn’s first partnership in the Government contracting ecosystem, reflecting the company’s strategic prioritization of Public Sector digital transformation. Its programs support workforce development across all skill levels with flexible delivery options, comprehensive certification preparation and measurable competency outcomes that demonstrate training ROI and mission impact.

Simplilearn’s solutions are available through Carahsoft’s NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472 and OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (703) 673-3570 or Simplilearn@carahsoft.com. Explore Simplilearn’s solutions here.

About Simplilearn

Founded in 2010, Simplilearn, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a global leader in digital upskilling, enabling learners across the globe with access to world-class training for individuals and businesses. Simplilearn offers 1,500+ live classes each month across 150+ countries, impacting over 8 million learners worldwide. Its programs are designed and delivered in collaboration with world-renowned universities, top corporations, and leading industry bodies. From early-career professionals to managers, executives, small businesses, and large enterprises, Simplilearn’s role-based, skill-focused, industry-recognized, and globally relevant training programs provide ideal upskilling solutions for diverse career or business goals.

For more information, please visit www.simplilearn.com.

About Carahsoft

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for HR & Training Technology, Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com. 

 

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces four of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$2499—ESCAPE TO FIJI FOR 9 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Fiji’s pristine western coast beckons. We save 30% on select November to March departures, with flights, hotel and transfers included.$299—LUXURY SPA TREATMENTS AT 5-STAR TORONTO HOTEL
Enjoy a two-treatment package at the acclaimed Miraj Hammam Spa in Toronto’s Shangri-La Hotel. Club Members receive an RMT massage and Australian-inspired facial exclusive to us.$622—CRUISE EUROPE + KIDS SAIL FREE
This five-night sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Genoa visits Valencia, Tarragona and Marseille. It’s part of a larger sale on European travel from MSC Cruises, with a selection of family-friendly itineraries departing through May 2028.$1299—ALL-INCLUSIVE CANCUN WITH FLIGHTS
Club Members get five nights at this 5-star resort, with premium accommodations, flights and all meals and drinks included.

Offers have limited inventory and are subject to availability.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

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Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

 

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Everything But The House (EBTH) Announces Online Auction of Matthew Perry’s Personal Estate

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Portion of Proceeds to Benefit The Matthew Perry Foundation

CINCINNATI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Everything But The House (EBTH) is honored to announce an upcoming online auction featuring the personal estate of the late Matthew Perry.

Running from June 12 through June 21, this highly anticipated event will feature more than 190 items from the former Friends star’s personal collection. This sale represents the premier opportunity for bidders to secure a piece of the late icon’s history while giving these extraordinary treasures a second life.

“We are profoundly honored to be entrusted with items from Matthew Perry’s personal estate and to support a cause as crucial as The Matthew Perry Foundation,” said Jacquie Denny, Co-founder of Everything But The House. “Honoring the legacy of such a notable figure and his mission of advocacy is not something we take lightly.”

A portion of the proceeds from this sale will be contributed directly to The Matthew Perry Foundation to support its ongoing fight to end the stigma of addiction through collective commitment and investment in the people, programs, and partnerships that make recovery possible. By replacing stigma and shame with care, community, and science, the Foundation continues Perry’s mission to transform the way society understands and responds to addiction. “Since our founding, EBTH has been built on the belief that every family deserves their history to be handled with care and compassion,” Denny continued. “Protecting a legacy of this scale requires a deep level of expertise and respect. We are committed to giving these cherished items a second life while honoring Matthew’s enduring impact on the world.”

Auction Details at a Glance

Platform: Everything But The House (EBTH.com)Dates: June 12 – June 21Inventory: 190+ items from Matthew Perry’s personal estateBeneficiary: Portion of proceeds contributed to The Matthew Perry Foundation

About Everything But The House (EBTH)
Founded in 2008, Everything But The House (EBTH) reimagined the traditional estate sale by bringing it online. Today, it is a premier full-service consignment marketplace connecting sellers with an engaged global audience of over 3 million registered users. Driven by a passion for the rare and remarkable, EBTH sells more than 315,000 lots and generates over $100 million in sales annually. With expert curation, valuation, and white-glove services, EBTH is redefining how the world shops—and sells—secondhand.

About The Matthew Perry Foundation
The Matthew Perry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people struggling with substance use disorder find access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment and recovery support. Founded in honor of actor and advocate Matthew Perry, the Foundation continues his mission to transform the way society understands and responds to addiction, replacing stigma and shame with care, community, and science. For more information, visit MatthewPerryFoundation.org and follow @MatthewPerryFoundation on social media.

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Four Florida students advance to national finals of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge in Flint, Michigan

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Bold ideas from four local students are among just 60 semifinalist submissions selected from over 3,700 nationwide to pitch at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, June 15-16 in downtown Flint.

FLINT, Mich., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Four students from Florida have been selected as semifinalists in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for K-12 students.

More than 5,300 young people from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. submitted over 3,700 business ideas and social solutions to the Challenge. From those entries, 1,500 submissions were selected in the first round. Now, the creators behind the top 60 ideas are advancing to compete at a live national event in Flint, Michigan next week.

The Florida semifinalists and their ideas are:

SlotSnap — Zakaria Messelman (11th Grade, Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School, business pitch): A booking app that alerts users when appointment cancellations become available and allows them to instantly claim open time slots with one-tap scheduling.

ProdigyPro — Aiden Azoy and Anthony Tan (11th Grade, Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, social pitch): An AI-powered entrepreneurship platform that helps students develop business ideas, receive feedback, and access opportunities regardless of their location, school, or professional network.

Stoset: A Common Thread Marketplace — Claire Chaumont (12th Grade, Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School, social pitch): A sustainable clothing-swapping marketplace that rewards users for trading used apparel, making fashion more affordable, accessible and environmentally friendly.

As semifinalists, each project will be awarded $5,000. The students will pitch live in front of judges during the final competition June 15-16 in Flint.

Funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation as part of its centennial celebration, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is administered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in collaboration with VentureLab, Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI), the Afterschool Alliance, Collaborative Communications and the 50 State Afterschool Network. The Challenge is designed to shine a light on entrepreneurship education as a meaningful way to help students build skills they need to navigate and shape the future.

Learn more about the Mott Million Dollar Challenge and explore semifinalist ideas at https://mottmillion.org/60-semifinalist-pitches/.

Contact:
Jen Peters
peters@collaborativecommunications.com

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