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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Our data indicate that decreases are largely tied to particular respondents, especially by industry,” says NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel. The same is true for computer and electronics manufacturers as their planned increase for last year’s class (19.1%) has dropped to a decrease of almost 12% this year. increase last year.

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College of Lake County Advanced Technology Center Supports the Next Generation of Manufacturing

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Manufacturing is a crucial element of the Lake County, Ill., The College of Lake County’s Advanced Technology Center was created as a local resource to prepare students for the demands of this changing industry. Robust networking, powerful devices, and interactive teaching and learning tools keep the…

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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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Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Community Scholarship Program to Adults Ages 21-24 Without Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"This expansion will help us reach our Sixty by 30 goal—to have 60% of adults earn a postsecondary education or training by 2030—and build on our economic momentum. With low unemployment, growing advanced manufacturing industries, and strong small business growth, we need to expand Reconnect to bolster our pipeline for talented workers.

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Wayne State to Collaborate on $75M Department of Energy Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Leela Mohana Reddy Arava "The support from the Department of Energy and the state of Michigan is crucial for realizing our factory, which will create new green industrial jobs and be a significant contribution to the energy transition," said Nel Hydrogen President and CEO Håkon Volldal.

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Tsai Lu Liu Appointed Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tsai Lu Liu Liu is the head of the Department of Graphic Design and Industrial Design at North Carolina State University. Liu’s scholarly work focuses on analysis of user experience, applications of design thinking, industrial design processes, product development and manufacturing, and pedagogy. Liu holds a B.S.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. and an M.S.