Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Women pursuing careers in technical fields can benefit from campus career services, according to a joint study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Cornell Tech initiative Break Through Tech.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2023

million in grants for projects to shape career pathways for students. Other projects seek to expose students to career paths that they might not have considered. It is unique in that it is bringing together K-12, community college, universities and the career centers all aligned under one goal,” she said. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

According to Handshake, a network of institutions and employers that helps connect students with early career opportunities, trade careers saw 49% fewer applications in 2022 than 2020. These careers allow our students to become entrepreneurs,” said Todd. “A Dr. Willie L. president of Denmark Technical College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

When Achieving the Dream (ATD) launched an innovative regional Professional Learning Community (PLC) project to strengthen career pathways for communities, the college eagerly applied and was awarded a grant to participate. Many of these careers are associated with a degree or other credential (or pathway) at the College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2023

It was only after becoming a Goldberg Scholar during college that I gained a clearer vision and the necessary tools to pursue my career aspirations successfully. Years of studies show that mentorship plays an instrumental role in the career progression of diverse talent, and I can attest to that firsthand.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

Part of the grant funding will help expand a current PCC initiative by adding a third career coach to serve students at two local high schools with grade-specific curriculum information, degree, diploma and certificate details, and pathway progression checklists tailored to meet their unique needs.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 6, 2024

Careers Across the Curriculum Elizabeth Redden Wed, 03/06/2024 - 03:00 AM As academic departments increasingly are held accountable for students’ job outcomes, institutions need to provide more support, Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur writes. Byline(s) Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Just as the exclusion of young quarterbacks from top college football programs highlights the challenges faced by aspiring athletes, the increasing complexity of technology careers suggests a similar shift towards a higher level of skill required to break into certain tech fields.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 11, 2024

The Career Benefits of Volunteer Engagement Sarah Bray Mon, 03/11/2024 - 03:00 AM You can use such opportunities to network, develop skills outside your comfort zone, try bold things and contribute to society, writes Chris Smith. Byline(s) Chris Smith

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Pueblo Community College is offering free career advancement programs for select fields, The Durango Herald reported. The programs come as part of Career Advance Colorado, a workforce development initiative training people for in-demand jobs through Colorado’s 19 community and technical colleges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Michelle Cheang This round seeks to support learners ages 11-22 by funding efforts focused on career exploration for young adolescents and activating employer partnerships. Together, an increased focus on both sides of that same career-connected coin can bring more young learners to meaningful, economically fulfilling careers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Conway-Turner, who will retire at the end of this academic year after nine years as president of Buffalo State, has had a stellar 43-year career as a faculty member and administrator. In her career, Conway-Turner advanced from faculty to dean to administration. Her desire to pursue a presidency evolved over time.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 18, 2024

Letting Ourselves Dream About Our Careers Sarah Bray Mon, 03/18/2024 - 03:00 AM Life is short, so we should pursue a path that allows us to be fully ourselves, writes Lauren Easterling. Byline(s) Lauren Easterling

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The phrase “humanity in healthcare” that my Mom articulated in our last conversation is the driving force behind an upcoming event that will jumpstart a broader campaign to support the development of more career pathways in healthcare for students from diverse backgrounds. to 1:00 p.m.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 15, 2024

What Do You Need to Reach a New Career Stage? Sarah Bray Mon, 04/15/2024 - 03:00 AM It’s important to know the specific competencies required, write Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan, Mark Kaloko, Connor Ferguson and Tithi Basu Mallik. Byline(s) Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan. Mark Kaloko Connor Ferguson Tithi Basu Mallik

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 16, 2024

Navigating Futures: Integrating Career Counseling for Student Success admin Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:24 Many students find it intimidating to navigate the enormous array of employment choices; they frequently feel lost or unsure of where to start. Improves goal setting: Assisting with career exploration and goal setting is integrated counseling.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Of all the things that shaped the career of longtime theater director Sheldon Epps, few rank as high as the time he spent as an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon University. The pandemic gave him even more time to focus on the memoir, which deals with the role that race played in his career and the need for more diversity in American theater.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Summertime Activity What summertime activity in high school will help you explore careers, as well as majors you might like to pursue in high school? Do a little exploration of careers that may be connected to majors you are thinking about. Conducting informational interviews is a great way to find out more about a career.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will host its 8th annual early-career faculty professional development program, ELEVATE (Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators), this week. I arrived at ELEVATE wondering if the tenure track was right for me.

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University Business

APRIL 24, 2024

A large majority of community college students have a career in mind, but they also say that they don’t have enough information about the paths that will get them to those jobs. Some 90% of 83,000-plus students who responded to the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement said they had zeroed in on a career path.

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CAPD

APRIL 25, 2024

Join to learn more about Rich’s career journey! After being acquired by Google, Miner led Android development and helped create GV, the company’s venture capital arm. He has also served as Google’s chief technology officer of Android Tablets.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Dealing With Career Culture Shocks Sarah Bray Mon, 12/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Understanding their basic pattern can help you succeed, whether you’re learning a new academic institution, organization or sector, writes Vanessa Doriott Anderson. Byline(s) Vanessa Doriott Anderson

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 9, 2024

Career Prep Tip: Specialized Programming for Neurodiverse Students Ashley Mowreader Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM As the number of college students with disabilities grows, more institutions are investing in individualized programs and initiatives to support their career development and workforce readiness. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 10, 2024

Survey: How AI Is Impacting Students’ Career Choices colleen.flaherty Wed, 01/10/2024 - 03:00 AM The rise of artificial intelligence is influencing what many students want to study and pursue as a career, according to a new flash survey from Student Voice. Students also say they want to be prepared for AI and the workplace.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 29, 2024

Failure, Academic Careers and ‘Right Kind of Wrong’ joshua.m.kim@d… Mon, 01/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Care to share your career failures with our Inside Higher Ed community? Byline(s) Joshua Kim

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

HACU is pleased to enter into this agreement to help provide career opportunities within the FBI to students from Hispanic-Serving Institutions,” said HACU President and CEO Dr. Antonio R. Flores Per the agreement, the FBI will inform HACU about FBI internships, programs, and hiring opportunities open to college students and recent graduates.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 22, 2024

A New Career Model to Support International Ph.D.s and Postdocs Sarah Bray Mon, 01/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Too many have limited knowledge about how to navigate career moves and remain in the United States legally, write Priya Date and Yi Hao. Byline(s) Priya Date Yi Hao

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Key Differences in Student Satisfaction With Career Centers colleen.flaherty Thu, 12/07/2023 - 03:00 AM Nonwhite students and online students who have engaged with their campus career centers have lower satisfaction and effectiveness rates for these services than white peers and those taking all or some of their classes online, respectively.

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Ed.gov Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

The Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education seeks innovative ideas to expand work-based learning opportunities. That is why they launched the Career Z Challenge, a $2.5 Departments Continue Reading The post Career Z Launch appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will be part of a federal initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers. Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett As part of the U.S.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 21, 2023

12 Months of Advice for Your Career Success Sarah Bray Thu, 12/21/2023 - 03:00 AM In advance of the new year, we highlight some of the most read articles in 2023 by a variety of authors on a range of topics. Byline(s) Sarah Hardesty Bray

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

million to develop a program to encourage high school students in underrepresented communities to pursue health care careers. UC San Diego Health has received $2.2 They will also encounter topics such as behavioral health, geriatric health, primary care, and general adult medical-surgical care.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2023

Hilton Micro-civilities are a problem having detrimental impacts on professionals seeking a successful career path in higher education. From a person who has made higher education his career, I have to believe the experts who say that educating people about racist thoughts and actions is a large part of the solution. Dr. Adriel A.

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Dr. Laura Pasquini

AUGUST 29, 2021

In setting up my clients for success, beyond any coaching engagement, I thought — why isn’t there more of a career check-up available? How you doing, career? I love dedicating space and time to think intentionally about what I am working on — and more importantly to look at the bigger picture: Career Direction.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 6, 2023

As institutions place more focus on guiding students toward the best possible postgraduation outcomes, career services offices are getting extra funding and attention, data show.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2022

NBA star Chris Paul has graduated from Winston-Salem State University and is helping give career advancement and financial literacy opportunities to his fellow graduating classmates. Career development and financial planning are key next steps in the future for these graduates.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Better serving students in career preparation requires a strong understanding of what’s working and what isn’t, plus creative ideas for making career-focused events enticing and boosting utilization of available supports. Cross-campus discussion of three key questions can help.

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