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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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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. MDC has introduced new practices to further support recruitment, retention and completion.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This grant is a renewal of the previous grant we received in 2017; but it is double in amount this time, which truly speaks to our commitment to preparing the best professionals who meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.” 32 students will be selected over five years.

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Panelists Debate Solutions for Nigerian Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Economically developed countries have created a “triple helix” of collaboration between academia, government, and industry, according to panelist Dr. Vincent Idemyor, a professor at the University of Port Harcourt. Get them thinking longer-term, not just about next year’s recruiting season.”

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Report Highlights Shortages of Credentials Aligned with Middle-Skills Occupations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jessica Perez, director of the Center for Career & Professional Development at LaGuardia Community College in New York City, found the report’s projections informative. Suggestions to do so include recruiting more students to institutions that offer relevant credentials. Second, offering better career counseling.

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Roueche Center Forum: A View from the Maricopa Community College District

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gonzales The ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented workforce is imperative to ensuring the success of a community college system. A successful balance between employee recruitment and student retention requires constantly evaluating strategies and implementing changes.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It also added professional development for all the tutors and faculty. There is a designated recruiter. With our staff, we’ve engaged in professional development through International Coaching Federation, which is one of the largest governing bodies for coaching,” says Heim. “It This recognition] means a lot.”