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Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mentoring Central

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Selects iRT To Develop Training Curricula for Youth Educational Outcomes

Durham, NC (October 24, 2014)—innovation Research & Training (iRT)—a behavioral sciences research company—today announced its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) to develop executive, staff, and volunteer training for an innovative program designed to support youth with learning differences whose learning style is not aligned with the expectations and teaching methods common in mainstream school systems. Read the full article…


Posted on July 3, 2014 by Mentoring Central

innovation Training & Research Appoints New Research Scientist

Behavioral science research organization strengthens resources

 Durham, NC (July 3, 2014)—innovation Research & Training (iRT)—a behavioral sciences research company—today announced that Dr. Susan Haws has joined the company as a research scientist to help further develop the company’s growing portfolio of prevention and treatment products and services. Read the full article…


Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mentoring Central

Mentoring Central Launches Online Mentor Training Course for School-Based Mentoring Programs

Durham, NC, May 14, 2014—Mentoring Central, a wholly-owned subsidiary of innovation Research & Training (iRT)–a behavioral sciences research company, today announced the release of its web-based, pre-match mentor training course for school-based mentoring programs.  Read the full article…


Posted on May 2, 2014 by Mentoring Central

innovation Research & Training Awarded OJJDP Grant to Study the Effects of Mentoring At-Risk Youth

Durham, NC, May 2, 2014—innovation Research & Training (iRT)–a behavioral sciences research company, has been awarded nearly $500,000 to study factors associated with successful outcomes from mentoring of at-risk youth. Read the full article…


Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mentoring Central

Mentoring Central Launches Updated Online Store

Durham, NC, April 3, 2014—Mentoring Central, a wholly-owned subsidiary of innovation Research & Training (iRT)–a behavioral sciences research company, today announced the launch of its new online store.

The online store allows registered users to browse and purchase web-based mentor training courses developed by iRT.  In addition to purchasing mentor training courses, registered site visitors can view product demos, manage purchased courses, register course users, and update their user profile among other activities. Read the full article…


Posted on March 10, 2014 by Mentoring Central

Dr. Jean Rhodes to Present at International Mentoring Congress

Will demonstrate Mentoring Central web-based youth mentor training courses

DURHAM, NC, March 10, 2014—Dr. Jean Rhodes, director of the University of Massachusetts Boston Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring, will deliver a keynote address at the 2014 International Mentoring Congress organized by Team MentorProgramme Friesland. Read the full article…


Posted on February 28, 2014 by Mentoring Central

Big Brothers Big Sisters Selects Mentoring Central To Develop Online Mentor Training Program

DURHAM, NC—Mentoring Central, a wholly-owned subsidiary of innovation Research & Training (iRT)–a behavioral sciences research company, today announced an agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America allowing the nation’s premier mentoring organization to adopt a customized version of Mentoring Central’s online mentor training program for use with up to 100,000 mentoring volunteers. Read the full article…


Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mentoring Central

Innovation Research & Training Partners with UMass Boston  to Present Course on Mentoring Youth in the Age of Digital Media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2014

DURHAM, NC—Dr. Janis Kupersmidt, president of innovation Research and Training (iRT) has been selected to serve as a panelist for a short course on youth mentoring in the digital age.
Developed by Dr. Jean Rhodes, director of the University of Massachusetts Boston Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring, the course will be held on Wednesday, January 29 in Arlington, VA. Participants are expected from across the country.

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Innovation Research & Training Awarded NICHD Grant for Mentoring Central

Phase I grant to develop multimedia training program for mentees and caregivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2014

DURHAM, NC—Mentoring Central, a wholly-owned subsidiary of innovation Research & Training (iRT)–a behavioral sciences research company, today announced its receipt of a National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant to develop a training program for mentees and their caregivers. Read the full article…


Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mentoring Central

Mentoring Central Launches New Website

Durham, NC, January 30, 2014 — Mentoring Central today launched its completely revamped website, www.www.mentoringcentral.net, premiering new user-friendly features, streamlined content, and a more accessible format. Read the full article…