High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has invited applications for Peon posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Punjab and Haryana High Court at highcourtchd.gov.in.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Peon Recruitment 2024: Apply for 300 posts
The registration process was started on August 25 and will end on September 20, 2024. This recruitment drive will fill up 300 posts in the organization. Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details.
Candidates who want to apply for the posts should have passed minimum middle standard and maximum 10+2 from recognized School Education Board/ recognized School. Candidates having qualification higher than the maximum prescribed above shall not be eligible for direct recruitment. The age limit should be between 18 years to 35 years of age.
All the candidates applying for the post shall have to firstly appear in the written test of 100 marks comprising of 50 multiple choice questions (2 marks each) pertaining to general knowledge, general awareness, current affairs and numerical ability with no negative marking. The test duration is 90 minutes and the question paper will be set in English, Hindi and Punjabi language.
The candidates who have qualified the written test would be called for physical endurance test which shall be only qualifying in nature which will comprise of 800 meter race, long jump and high jump.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹700/- for general and SC/ST/BC of areas/ States other than Punjab, Haryana and U.T. Chandigarh. For SC/ST/BC of areas/ States of Punjab, Haryana, and U.T. Chandigarh, Ex-servicemen and Persons with disabilities the application fee is ₹600/-. The fee should be paid through online mode. For more related details candidates can check the official website of High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh.
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GATE 2025 Registration: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will begin the registration process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE 2025 today, August 28. Once the process starts, eligible candidates can submit their forms through the link provided on gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
The test is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025. There will be two shifts on all exam days. A candidate is eligible to appear for up to two papers of GATE 2025.
GATE 2025 eligibility criteria:
Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree course and those who have a government-approved degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2025.
Candidates who have certification from professional societies approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to BE/ BTech/ BArch/ BPlanning, etc. are also eligible.
For candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degrees from countries other than Indi must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities to be eligible for GATE 2025.
GATE 2025: Documents required to apply for the test
A high-quality image of the candidate’s photograph conforming to the requirements mentioned in the information brochure.
High-quality image of candidate’s signature conforming to the requirements.
Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in PDF format, if applicable.
Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in PDF format, if applicable.
Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia in pdf format, if applicable.
Scanned copy of valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID(preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License.
The photo ID must contain the name and date of birth of the candidate and an unique identification number. The original copy of this photo ID must be presented on the exam day for verification.
GATE 2025 application fee
During regular period: ₹900 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates and ₹1,800 for all others
During the extended period: ₹1,400 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates and ₹2,300 for all others.
The essential job functions of this position require you to: communicate and build working relationships with staff, faculty and candidates from diverse backgrounds; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; provide exceptional customer service and positively represent the university; ensure work is detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner; perform work in a sedentary position; interact with individuals from various levels throughout the university and work successfully in a team as well as independently.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week). There is the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement after training.
Job Summary
The Career Employment office in Human Resources is seeking an Employment Specialist to assist hiring departments with the essential steps of hiring regular full-time employees. This position will be responsible for providing guidance, advice, and best practices on the overall selection process.
One of many responsibilities of this position will be to collaborate with hiring officials throughout the University of Kentucky, including UK HealthCare, to post and process a high-volume of job requisitions utilizing the University’s online employment system. This would include:
editing job descriptions and posting questions for general effectiveness and to reveal best applicants
working with advertising vendors to submit ads to various publications
ensuring all posting language adheres to university, state, and federal employment laws
The Employment Specialist will also ensure that hiring departments follow the proper hiring procedures and timelines to fill job requisitions by successfully completing requirements outlined in the department’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to UK policy and procedures and relevant state and federal employment laws. Some of these processes include: reviewing and approving submitted hiring proposals, conducting pay equity reviews, and monitoring compliance needs. This position will also be responsible for consulting with applicants and potential applicants regarding the university’s hiring process and will be the liaison between the applicant and the hiring department.
This role will contribute to the continuous improvement of department services and the division’s reputation by actively engaging in work teams and projects, identifying potential areas for improvement, investigating and recommending potential corrective courses of action; proactively identifying and taking advantage of opportunities to build on professional and procedural knowledge base; and providing project research and support to the Employment Management team.
The Human Resources Employment department is committed to promoting work-life balance by offering flexibility, including the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement after training. This position includes exceptional benefits and provides opportunities for career growth.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
We are seeking an individual with initiative, superior customer service focus, team oriented, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships. A successful candidate will also have HR professional knowledge, the ability to multi-task with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. Solid time management, problem solving, critical thinking, follow-through, and planning and organizational skills are all critical to the success in this position and a high level of respect for confidentiality and inclusivity are a must.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience working in an environment with high volumes, attention to detail.
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.
The School of Performing Arts is part of the College of Arts and Humanities and comprises the Music and Theatre programs with more than 100 faculty and staff serving more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students earning degrees in the performing arts as well as thousands of students from other majors across the university taking music, theatre, and dance classes. It produces outstanding practitioners, educators, and scholars in Music and Theatre while fostering a strong relationship between the community and the artists.
The Opportunity:
The School of Performing Arts is seeking an Assistant Box Office Manager to serve as the manager on duty and provide marketing support. This is a part-time 20/hr per week position including night and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities:
Serve as manager on duty in the box office in the absence of Box Office manager.
Supervise student and box office staff.
Take tickets at shows.
Unlock/lock theatre building before/after performances.
Maintain clean and safe public spaces.
Communicate with Stage Mangement team on duty.
Implement crowd control procedures as needed.
Assist Box Office Manager with daily box office or night-time/weekend show operations.
Work in the box office for evening/weekend shows as assigned.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Drive theatre patrons in golf cart.
Fill in for student house manager if needed.
Create/maintain box office spreadsheets.
Assist Box Office Manager with general duties that include attending meetings, open/close box daytime box office, prepare cash deposits, build-edit shows in Purplepass, answer box office emails.
Provide support for Marketing Manager.
Other general duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Previous box office experience.
Prior marketing experience.
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to the online application, please submit your CV/resume, and a cover letter.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Are Benefits Important to You?
State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) Performing Arts – Box Office – OPS
Hours of Work
Part time
Work Schedule
20 hrs. varies: days, nights, weekends
Type of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Hourly Rate
$15.00 to $13.92-$15
Job Posting End Date
09-02-2024-12-00-AM
Benefits Eligibility
State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.
The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
Job Summary This role serves as the receptionist for the Grainger Academic Advising Center for the Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO) in The Grainger College of Engineering (GCOE). The individual in this position responds to a wide variety of inquiries daily from students, staff, visiting families, and faculty. Duties & Responsibilities
Communicate with Stakeholders
Sign in visitors and students both online and in-person, utilizing the computer system to verify information and gather details that will help Deans and advisors to accurately advise and counsel students. Analyze and determine the appropriate advisors and resources for students, exercising independent judgment to escalate issues to Assistant Deans or to the Associate Dean as necessary.
Assist with coverage for absences of clerical staff in the UPO space in Grainger Library.
Screen telephone calls and visitors, determining needs and personally handling routine inquiries, requests, and problems. Provide accurate information regarding unit policies and procedures, and handle student and public inquiries about college events and activities. Manage non-routine inquiries and utilize resources to resolve them effectively.
Answer or assign “engineering@illinois.edu” TeamDynamix tickets, prioritizing incoming tickets. Exercise independent judgment to determine how to sort tickets that are sent to “engineering@illinois.edu” email, redirect to the appropriate advisor, and/or to escalate to Assistant Deans or to the Associate Dean as necessary. Redirect “engineering@illinois.edu” tickets that are outputs of online petitions and assign advisors to various petition committees.
Coordinate efforts to update digital displays with events, programs, etc.
Update Center for Academic Resources in Engineering (CARE) announcement boards.
Records Maintenance
Maintain undergraduate student records, such as forms, petitions, and any correspondence. Upload forms to the campus records application. Access to all student records requires a high degree of confidentiality.
Maintain Undergraduate Programs information on several Undergraduate Program Office websites by updating dates and deadlines each semester. Maintain advising queue information. Maintain and distribute up to date department contact list and keep mailing lists for UPO up to date.
Maintain records for CARE and pull data as needed.
Scheduling
Schedule room reservations for Grainger Library conference rooms, including rooms 439 and 433. Coordinate room reservations for larger presentations.
Maintain calendar supporting academic deans, advisors, and other staff for advising and other academic meetings.
Schedule space for End-of-Term evaluation each semester.
Schedule space for Engineering Undeclared programs and events.
Schedule space for CARE.
Inventory Maintenance
Maintain and order supplies for general use in the Grainger Academic Advising Center.
General responsibility for the maintenance of the copier (in 451), including scheduling maintenance of copier and ordering necessary materials for operation.
Other
Assist employees needing to gain access to the students’ digital records.
Will be assigned special projects as needed.
Cross train and assist with coverage for clerical staff in other UPO spaces.
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling eighteen (18) months from the categories below:
a. College coursework in any curriculum as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: * 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) * Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
b. Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A thorough understanding and knowledge of the requirements, policies, and procedures of The Grainger College of Engineering that pertain to undergraduate students, as well as a general knowledge of University procedures and structure.
Knowledge of office routine, equipment, telephone etiquette, and the many functions of the office are important.
A strong desire to help students and a commitment to respect the confidentiality of students and staff.
Skill in handling confidential student and staff information and the ability to manage and communicate such information accordingly.
Ability to be approachable, patient, flexible, and understanding. as this is a ‘front line’ position and will be the first impression many people receive of the office, especially students with complex situations.
Ability to multi-task, while coping with numerous interruptions and maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
Comfortability communicating straightforward and accurate statements concerning policy and rules.
Ability to work onsite in Urbana.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0846 – Office Support Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. This is a bargained position and as such, the salary is driven by the collective bargaining agreement. The entry-level salary for the Office Support Associate classification is $36,901 ($18.924/hour). Work authorization is not available for this position. The person hired into this role will be expected to work onsite in Champaign-Urbana.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 4, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jill McKenna (glawe1@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
The opportunity to meet exceptional and inspiring teachers and students from diverse countries and age groups on a daily basis.
Best work trip/worst work trip?
My best work trip was a long weekend conference in Bali—an incredible experience. On the other hand, I’ve had my share of worst trips: from delays to overnight stays in deserted airports, and the scramble to find a hotel when everything is booked.
If you could learn a language instantly, which would you pick and why?
I would love to learn Mandarin. It’s notoriously difficult to master, so learning it instantly would be fantastic. Plus, it’s incredibly useful, especially when living in Asia.
What motivates you to get up in the morning?
Knowing that I get to interact with the school community. Our teachers are deeply passionate about providing the best possible education and care for our students. Meeting with parents and witnessing our students thrive in the classroom, on the sports field, or during playground activities is such a privilege.
Champion/cheerleader we should all follow and why?
I’m a big fan of the late Sir Ken Robinson, and I also admire Professor John Hattie for their impactful work in education.
Best international education conference and why?
There are several great education conferences around the world that offer valuable insights and networking opportunities – I am not sure I can pick just one.
Worst conference food/beverage experience?
Horse’s milk in Kazakhstan. The food was excellent, but horse’s and camel’s milk are definitely acquired tastes.
Book or podcast recommendation for others in the sector?
I recommend The Harvard Edcast and The Edtech Podcast for anyone in the education sector.
Describe a project or initiative you’re currently working on that excites you.
The upcoming opening of The Perse School in Singapore in January. It’s a supremely challenging project, but even more exciting!
Attacks on or discrimination against people because of their Zionist beliefs could violate New York University’s updated student nondiscrimination and anti-harassment guidance, drawing free speech concerns from some faculty members.
On Aug. 22, university administrators notified students and faculty that NYU’s student conduct guidelines had been amended to add examples of anti-Zionist behavior as misconduct. Examples include using or disseminating tropes about Zionists and denying Zionists entry from open events and NYU activities.
“Using code words, like ‘Zionist,’ does not eliminate the possibility that your speech violates the [nondiscrimination and anti-harassment] Policy,” the updated document says. “For many Jewish people, Zionism is a part of their Jewish identity.”
Dive Insight:
In a joint Thursday statement, NYU Provost Georgina Dopico and Executive Vice President Martin Dorph said the update “provides additional examples and clarity about our existing policies” and is geared toward setting “a more productive tone” for the new academic year.
The new language does not change the university’s policies and is not intended to stifle speech, NYU spokesperson John Beckman said Tuesday.
“This is not the ‘weaponization’ of a word — it is providing further guidance to our community about how our policies apply in different circumstances,” he said in a statement. The policy “focuses on exclusionary or harassing conduct against individuals, not scholarly or public debate and commentary on particular countries or their specific policies or actions.”
It is unclear if NYU administrators consulted the university’s faculty and staff as part of the update. The university did not immediately respond to additional questions Tuesday.
NYU’s chapter of Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine decried the university’s updated harassment policy in a Sunday press release, arguing the policy “equates criticism of Zionism with discrimination against Jewish people.”
“The new guidance implies that any nationalist political ideology (Hindu nationalism, Christian nationalism, etc.) that is integrated into some members of that group’s understanding of their own racial or ethnic identity should be entitled to civil rights protections,” NYU FSJP said. “This is a disturbing development that will legitimize far-right and ethnonationalist ideologies under the guise of protecting students from racial discrimination.”
NYU FSJP also took issue with what the group called the policy’s “equation of Zionism with Jewish identity.”
The policy comes after a fraught semester at NYU. In late April, police cleared an encampment on the university’s campusin which protesters called for NYU to divest from companies that do business with Israel, including weapons manufacturers. At the time, university officials said they called in police over safety issues and after learning of reports of antisemitic incidents. Law enforcement arrested over 100 people, according to news reports.
The debate over what constitutes antisemitism has been at the heart of campus tensions surrounding pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Some of the best-known guidance comes from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which adopted a working definition of antisemitism in 2016.It says that criticism of Israel “similar to that leveled against any other country” does not rise to antisemitism.
But as examples of possible antisemitic acts, the IHRA included arguing that “the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor” and comparing contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.
The American Civil Liberties Union has pushed back on the use of IHRA’s definition to enforce civil rights protections, arguing that the examples include protected speech critical of Israel and its policies. And over 100 civil society and humanitarian organizations last year urged the United Nations to not adopt the definition over similar concerns.
Many U.S. Jewish organizations with ties to Israel have embraced the definition. Earlier this year, a coalition of such groups wrote to House lawmakers expressing support for the widespread adoption of the definition, though they noted its purpose is to inform “and not enforce.”
Groups supporting the definition include the American Jewish Committee, which said the IHRA’s wording “leaves a wide berth for sharp and vigorous criticism of Israel’s government and policies.”
“It is a ‘non-legally binding’ definition intended to guide and educate,” the group says on its website. “It is not a means to squelch debate or free speech, and those who misuse it in this way should be opposed.”
The working definition is used in the U.S., including by the State Department, as well as some state and local governments.
NYU adopted the IHRA’s definition in 2020, a decision which NYU FSJP said laid the groundwork for the university’s updated antidiscrimination language.
“The Association for Jewish Studies has called on universities to resist campaigns to adopt a single definition of antisemitism, like the one enshrined in IHRA, since Jewish studies scholars, organizations and communities see the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism in vastly different ways,” the group said. “Yet the administration of NYU has flatly ignored all of these warnings.”
One of the authors of the IHRA’s definition, Kenneth Stern, said in a February op-ed for The Boston Globe that his work was never intended to be applied to college campuses and warned against its use as “a definition-turned-speech code.”
Some Jewish groups have increasingly pushed lawmakers and universities to adopt the definition “to chill or suppress much pro-Palestinian speech,” he wrote. “But it was never intended to be weaponized to muzzle campus free speech.”
Stern, who is also oversees at Bard College’s Center for the Study of Hate, said his work was designed primarily for data collection on antisemitism among countries, and he called on colleges to “mine the expertise of the faculty” to teach students about navigating conflict and combating hate.
“When we use the term antisemitism so expansively, it’s emptied of its meaning, harming our ability to confront it,” he wrote.
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of early-age children’s books, and free access to the Ello app at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital to help support children hospitalized during their long-term care. In addition to books, this initiative includes literacy activities to help children’s learning journey and bring joy to their lives during their hospital stay.
Learning loss for chronically ill children while they are hospitalized is a topic that often doesn’t get a lot of attention. According to a report from the American Association of Pediatrics, “Many chronic disorders require frequent hospitalizations, resulting in loss of school days and poor academic achievement. The average time students with multiple disabilities are absent from school is 28.9 days each time they are hospitalized.”
“Our young patients in long-term care need a lot of support, including literacy support, so they don’t fall behind while they’re not in the classroom. Ello’s donation will give them the chance to read fun, engaging stories to lift their spirits while working on their literacy skills during their hospital stay,” said Katie Wallace, child life coordinator, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Ello’s co-founder Dr. Elizabeth Adams, a Licensed Clinical Child Psychologist who supported families through therapy and clinical work before starting Ello, will be meeting with families and representatives from the hospital’s Child Life Services team to donate iPads and books along with unlimited access to the Ello app.
“Early in my career working at hospitals, I noticed this loss of learning among young patients, especially in oncology and other specialties where the children are absent for long periods from their peers and school environment,” said Dr. Adams, co-founder and CXO of Ello. “I’m thrilled that Ello can be part of a solution for these patients and their families, to help with the literacy support they need while they are hospitalized while also giving them fun, engaging books and activities to do to break up very long days.”
Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Ello and the company is making significant strides in the field of education technology. She has dedicated her professional life to assessing, diagnosing, and treating children with developmental differences. Her research has included a focus on parent stress and support, cognitive and academic development, and language and literacy acquisition, particularly for children with hearing loss. During her clinical internship at Children’s National Hospital, she witnessed firsthand the impact of frequent chronic and long-term hospitalizations on children’s learning loss. This experience profoundly influenced her career path and commitment to child development which led to her creating edtech startup, Ello. Since founding Ello, Elizabeth was included on the Inc. 2024 Female Founders 250 List for growing revenue 265 percent and Ello’s subscriber base 146 percent to address childhood illiteracy with an AI powered coaching platform.
Elizabeth met her co-founders Tom Sayer and Catalin Moreno Voss through their shared passion for child development and learning. Together, they embarked on an unusual journey for a Silicon Valley outsider, merging Elizabeth’s extensive experience in traditional settings with Tom and Catalin’s tech expertise. Their collaborative vision led to the creation of the Public Benefits Corporation, Ello, and an AI-powered reading tutor designed to support children’s literacy development.
Since its inception in 2020, Ello has grown exponentially, serving tens of thousands of children and earned a spot as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024. Last summer, the company successfully raised a Series A round of funding and expanded its team to 40 members globally, with offices in Brazil, New York, and San Francisco.
About Ello Ello is helping to solve childhood illiteracy by scaling 1:1 instruction to maximize the learning potential of all children, regardless of resources. Its first product is the world’s most advanced reading companion, powered by proprietary speech recognition and generative AI. It listens, understands, and engages with children to teach them critical reading skills as they read out loud. Ello is founded by a team of experts in education, childhood development and artificial intelligence, and backed by investors including Y Combinator, Goodwater, Project A and Homebrew. Learn more at https://ello.com.
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