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Enhancing Degree Pathways by Integrating Industry-Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Expanding access to high-value industry-recognized credentials within the realm of higher education is a vital step toward addressing the trend of people exiting colleges and universities without a degree. A recent article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education highlighted that “there are still 36.8

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Coach Professional Development Day

College Forward

I had the opportunity to participate in College Possible Washington’s first inaugural Professional Development Day. This was a great opportunity for us to connect with people in the same industry of our interest, especially for the large majority of us interested in higher education and jobs in a corporate setting.

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New Professional Development Certificates for PhDs and Postdocs

CAPD

Applications open Monday, October 16th We are excited to announce that applications open Monday for two new professional development certificate programs for PhDs and postdocs for AY 2023-2024: the Research Mentoring Certificate and the Grant Writing Training Certificate.

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Faculty Job Search Series & more graduate careers and professional development updates

CAPD

CAPD’s team devoted to graduate student career and professional development has been busy this semester. About the Faculty Job Search Series Our Faculty Job Search Series, a year-long suite of programs designed to support graduate students and postdocs with their faculty job search, is underway. Also this semester, Sr.

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Building a Thriving Workforce for Early Learning Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills, we can transform early learning into a vibrant industry that offers sustainable career opportunities. Dr. Marcus Bright Access to high-quality early learning experiences is essential for children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.

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Mini-series: Student leadership and professional development

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Our hope has been to highlight the breadth of our student initiatives, as well as the many competing motivations involved in developing and supporting peer-led groups. Some of the skillsets favoured in professional candidates across many industries are common to Citizen Scholars, and in this case Student Leaders, as well.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The intersection of strong math skills and success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career fields presents an opportunity not only for individuals but also for the overall economic development of our communities. Dr. Marcus Bright Moreover, pursuing a STEM degree offers significant financial advantages.

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