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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Why healthcare? Our region has a large healthcare industry with a significantly unmet employment demand exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Team NEO, in its 2019 Aligning Opportunities Report, zeroes in on the talent shortage facing three sectors of the economy — IT, manufacturing, and healthcare.

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Answering the Call

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While still fighting for official provider status, pharmacists have proven to be crucial in delivering care and helping address healthcare disparities. COVID-19 has placed unprecedented demands on frontline healthcare workers. Students pose with Dr. Johnnie L. Early II, dean of the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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National University Students Given Access to Work-Based Learning Via Online Platform

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since 2021, the platform has been used in a number of NU’s different departments, from digital marketing and analytics to cybersecurity and healthcare, according to Dr. Errin Heyman, associate vice president of learning experience at NU. Riipen’s employer pool is made up of more than 35,000 industry partners.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. The outcome is bad for students and industries alike: a lack of social mobility and a lack of qualified workers. It’s a burgeoning industry, expected to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030.

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Top Places to Study Abroad this May Term

AIFS Abroad

Program Options: Shakespeare’s Globe Museums and Galleries View Programs in London 4. Choosing to do a global education program here is a truly unique and enriching experience. As one of the largest cities in Spain, you’ll find thriving industries in sectors like technology, design, and tourism.

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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank

The Change Leader, Inc.

Additionally, with digital credential platforms such as Credly reporting the issuance of industry and workforce credentials being up 83% since the pandemic, now is the time for higher ed presidents and decision-makers to begin thinking about micro-credentials seriously.

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3 Enrollment Boosting Strategies for Accredited Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 178 with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. David R. Decker

The Change Leader, Inc.

Podcast Highlights Applying the 4 Ps of Marketing to Higher Education Learn how applying the traditional marketing framework of the 4 Ps (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) to higher education programs can lead to success. So, articulation is a structural element of an academic program.