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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

University Business

In today’s fast-evolving world, universities have the opportunity to align their programs with industry trends, equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce and creating social mobility. Such programs show the value of collaboration between education and industry to address talent shortages.

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Workshop review: ‘Innovating Pedagogy 2022’

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Thursday 8th September I had the privilege of running an online workshop for FLANZ to explore the potential of a range of different pedagogical approaches that might apply to different educational sectors in New Zealand and Australia. Dual learning scenarios Connecting learning in classrooms and industrial workplaces. Open University.

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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

HBCU Scholars engage in a series of workshops, leadership development programs, and networking events with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and alumni of the program.

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Philander Smith and Southern University Win Annual Moguls in the Making Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They were then assigned industries and asked to develop a concept to support economic mobility in Detroit, creating business plans to put those ideas into action. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, workshops, fireside chats and mentor engagement.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The conference titled, "Hip Hop 50: Past, Present, and Future," is one of dozens of events taking place across the nation and included workshops focused on women in hip-hop, artificial intelligence in the music industry, and mental health. It has become a multibillion-dollar industry and one of the staples of American culture.

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MassBay Community College to Offer Free Tech Education and Training to Unemployed and Underemployed Workers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“These funds will give students essential skills to help employers and will enable them to build on their education and credentials to advance in the high-demand computer science industry. Collaborating with area workforce partners to fill the needs in MetroWest is a winning combination for the local economy.”

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Worried about being priced out of using AI? Here are some practical steps to get started

University Business

More from UB: “Too good to be true:” How one IT team unlocked millions with this simple trick For example, the Ringling College of Art and Design announced last month its Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate Certificate to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate AI’s complex impact on creative industries.