Alison in Action

In February 2025, Alison attended the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, where Alison Founder and CEO Mike Feerick delivered a keynote speech. The summit brought together education leaders and representatives of the Nigerian government to explore the future of education and showcase the outstanding achievements of the Nigerian educational sector. Mike delivered a memorable…

At the very start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world was panic-stricken and unsure of the future. Alison’s learning platform created the course, ‘Coronavirus: What You Need to Know‘, to help mitigate the hysteria and help individuals understand this disease. The course was a unique initiative based on the World Health Organisations guidelines, providing a…

In early 2020, Alison launched the course Coronavirus – What You Need to Know, to help the world combat the Covid-19 pandemic by informing people about the virus and teaching them how to best protect themselves. To make sure that no one was excluded from accessing possibly life-saving information, Alison committed to translating the course…

In today’s competitive job market, staying relevant is no longer a choice; it’s become necessary in an arena where things can change at the drop of a hat! Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional considering a mid-career change, you need to practise constant adaptation and a proactive approach to career development. Below,…

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 examines anticipated challenges and opportunities facing economies from 2025-2030. It harvested the views of more than 1,000 who represent some 14 million workers worldwide.   While the ascendency of AI, the cost of living and climate change are the top three trends impacting economies, WEF also analyses…

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Future of Jobs Report 2025. This barometer of trends across all sectors anticipates challenges and opportunities for growth until 2030. Key takeaways include the imperative for a flexible workforce that is prepared to upskill in line with technological advances.  Over 1,000 employers contributed insights into evolving technological,…

Disasters can strike unexpectedly, but many are predictable. Would you know what to do in a crisis like a wildfire or flood? Whether natural or man-made, disasters have been a fact of life since dinosaurs walked the earth. Today, financial crises, political instability, diseases, wars, and climate change are all taking their toll. In 2023…

Life doesn’t always go smoothly. Obstacles can make you feel stuck or as if you are going backwards. Sometimes you get into a rut and feel stagnant. The good news is, you can kickstart your life again with a positive shift. Here are three simple actions that can help you regain your momentum and start…

Written by Alex Liau Understanding the challenges people with autism face is crucial for offering effective support. One promising approach is using various visual aids. This article will discuss why visual aids are important, explore different types, and offer guidance on creating personalized visual supports for individuals with autism. Many individuals with autism excel in…

Written by Liau Alex The Foundations of Early Development Early childhood, spanning from birth to age five, is a critical period for a child’s educational, cognitive, and social growth. This stage marks the beginning of identity formation and the rapid development of cognitive skills (Richter et al., 2019). The brain’s heightened plasticity during these years makes…