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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is crucial to pave clear pathways for students to obtain industry recognized credentials in today’s challenging economic landscape. One of the fundamental aspects of supporting students on their route to industry recognized credentials is starting these pathways early.

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Challenges for Higher Education: An Emerging Skills Shortage and Inequity in the Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Dr. George R.

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Cultivating cannabis: Higher ed’s influence on a billion-dollar industry

University Business

The cannabis market , a behemoth estimated at $40-57 billion nationally , is not just booming; it’s reshaping industries, creating over 300 jobs daily. Formal education could be the game-changer, offering employers a skilled workforce and establishing much-needed standards.

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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. Rodriguez said he hopes to learn more about these written responses, particularly as they relate to leadership positions both in academia and the industry.

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Understanding the Impact of Industry-Led Partnerships With Higher Education Institutions

Higher Education Today

Read more » The post Understanding the Impact of Industry-Led Partnerships With Higher Education Institutions appeared first on Higher Education Today.

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Defence Industry in National Defence

Higher Education Whisperer

ANU National Space Testing FacilityGreetings from the Australian National University for the launch of "Defence Industry in National Defence: Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy".

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Report: Journalism Jobs to Decrease in Years to Come Due to Industry Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than a third of journalism jobs will be lost 2002-2031 from decades of decline primarily due to newspaper downsizing and closures, a Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) report found. The report also discusses how the industry and profession are transforming as times change. Dr. Anthony P.

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