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The cost of attending college is often underestimated, but have you considered alternative workforce options? In Black History Month we can celebrate our ancestors' legacy by exploring different paths to success. Let's encourage our young adults to consider all their options and pursue their passions, whether that means college or not. Together, we can create a brighter future for the next generation. #BlackHistoryMonth #AlternativeWorkforceOptions, #collegebound #nextgeneration, #apprenticeshipswork #MarylandCommerce #MarylandLabor

🎓✨ Exam Results Day! ✨🎓 Today is the day! 🥳 For many across Scotland, the long-awaited exam results are here. To everyone opening those envelopes (or hearing the ping of the text), remember this: your future is full of endless possibilities and today is just the beginning. Whether your results are what you hoped for or not, there are so many exciting paths ahead: 🚀 Apprenticeships: Get hands-on experience and earn while you learn. 👩💼 Work Experience: Dive into the professional world, build your network and discover what truly excites you. 🎓 University / College / Further Education: A fantastic option for those looking to delve deeper into a subject they're passionate about. 🌟 New Choices: Didn't get the results you were expecting? Sometimes, the unexpected paths lead to the most rewarding destinations. Take it from me – 37 years (gulp!!) after sitting my Highers and not getting the results I wanted for my original career choice, my journey has been anything but straightforward and thank goodness ... Today, I work in international trade, helping businesses expand and thrive on a global stage. Each twist and turn has been an adventure, filled with learning and growth, challenges and excitement, opportunities and very little sleep at times! So, to all the students out there: take a deep breath, celebrate your achievements, and know that no matter what, your future is bright. 🌟 Here's to new beginnings and the exciting journeys ahead! 🚀🎉 #ExamResults #Scotland #NoWrongPath #Career #EndlessPossibilities

This valentines day, think on 18 years and picture this: Your child's first day at work. No, I don't mean the first day of a stuffy office job. I mean the first day in a dynamic, immersive enterprise that takes them on a journey far beyond the confines of a traditional classroom. How does this sound? What if every early career started with a shared purpose, swapping the eight-lesson school day for an adventure through eight diverse industries? Practising the art of rolling up their sleeves, getting their hands ingrained with the work of different organisations, and soaking up the ethos that each one spins. Imagine the quantum leap of learning we offer to our children. We phase out rote learning and phase in real life. From equations to effective decisions. From classrooms to boardrooms. Visualise the boost to career trajectories. A treasure trove of hands-on experience, exposure to a myriad of leadership techniques, and a deep understanding of industry variations – building a foundation sturdy enough to weather any storm. We aren’t just churning out job-ready individuals. We're nurturing pliable, tenacious professionals, equipped with a toolkit of diverse perspectives that they can deploy as they dance on the often turbulent waves of the business world. And THAT is currently a scarce commodity! So, what if all apprenticeships and early careers unfolded this way? Imagine bestowing upon early-career professionals not merely a job, but a toolkit teeming with a variety of perspectives. How could this change our businesses, our sectors, our society? The potential for progress is boundless. We shouldn't question if we can afford this approach. We should ask if we can afford not to embrace it. It's time to reshape the destiny of apprenticeships and early careers, building a workforce that stems from a joint purpose. Are you eager to pioneer this paradigm shift in your business's approach to early careers? Get in touch - let's shape the future together. #NationalApprenticeWeek #earlycareers #OutcomeBasedWorking #HappyValentines

🍀Good luck to everyone receiving their A-level results today. 🍀 Today is a big day for many students across the UK as they receive their A-Level results. It's a time filled with anticipation, excitement, and maybe even a bit of anxiety. Firstly, if you didn't get the results you hoped for, don't worry. Many paths lead to success and there are numerous options available for you. Consider clearing, gap years, or even exploring apprenticeships. Remember, your journey is unique and there's no one-size-fits-all route to success. 🎓 For those heading to university, it's time to think ahead. Look at the next steps for registration, accommodation, and even budgeting your expenses. It's a new chapter filled with opportunities and learning experiences. 🚀 But first of all enjoy celebrating today as you've all worked hard. #AlevelResults #Education #FutureReady

For 6-years I see the same pattern repeat itself: delays and indecision in April/May with stress and frustration in June/July. The best time to decide and join a master is May! The months of June and July are always a frantic rush with many last minute applicants struggling to enroll in time. Here are the differences between making your decision between these two periods: Less Stress, More Preparation 🧘♂️ May: Enrolling early gives you ample time to gather necessary materials, familiarize yourself with the curriculum, and establish a study schedule with free pre-courses. June: Procrastinating often leads to a rushed, last-minute scramble, resulting in heightened stress and less effective preparation with no energy left for your free pre-courses. Better Support and Resources 📚 May: Early birds get the worm! You'll have better access to advisors, counselors, student visa application support and other resources like financial aid and tuition reductions before the rush. June: As deadlines approach, support systems become overwhelmed, making it harder to get the personalized help you need and financial aid allocations. Optimal Financial Planning 💰 May: Early enrollment allows for more flexible payment options and the opportunity to explore financial aid thoroughly with more monthly installments. June: Delaying can limit your financial options, possibly leading to higher costs or missed funding opportunities with -1 monthly installment available. Maximize Opportunities 🚀 May: By enrolling early, you can take advantage of early access to course materials, networking opportunities, and exclusive events like our Career Fair and Welcome Week (featured photo!) June: Late enrollment often means missing out on these valuable experiences and opportunities to get ahead. Peace of Mind 🌈 May: Secure your spot and enjoy peace of mind, knowing you’re all set for the upcoming session, taking your summer holidays in peace June: The anxiety of looming deadlines and limited spots can be overwhelming, ruining that vacation you planned. Are you considering enrolling in a master soon? Timing can make a huge difference! Choose Rome Business School in May to set yourself up for success instead of waiting for those slow universities to finally get back to you while you are on the beach in Summer Break! #EarlyEnrollment #StressFreeSuccess #PlanAhead #CareerGrowth

If you recruit early careers you really need to have a look at this! Don’t miss out on this chance to prepare your early careers to embark on their professional journey with the tools and confidence they need for a successful and fulfilling career by becoming truly ‘Business Ready’! #learninganddevelopment #earlycareers #Grads #Students #Apprentices #businessready

City of Miramar Economic Development and Housing Department 📌specifically addresses fostering innovation and creativity through the following actions: ✅Business Support Programs: Initiating programs such as the Miramar Business Academy #MBA and partnerships with SCORE Mentors to offer mentorship, training, and resources to local businesses. These programs are designed to help businesses grow and innovate. ✅Educational Partnerships: Collaborating with local universities and colleges, such as Florida International University and Broward College to provide workforce development programs, internships, and research opportunities that encourage innovation. ✅Incentive Programs: Offering incentives like the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) which provides financial assistance and tax benefits to attract and support new businesses and startups in the city. ✅Grants and Funding: Providing grants and financial assistance to innovative projects and businesses through programs like the #SmallBusinessGrantProgram, which helps startups and small businesses with funding for their innovative ideas. #MiramarFL #EDH #EconomicDevelpment #FDI #localbusinesses #MiramarBusinessAcademy #Aviation #Technology #TargetIndustries #GlobalBusiness #InvestinMiramar #TradeMission #SisterCities

📢 Calling all HR /L&D & Business Travel Professionals 📢 As a member of the ITT education & training committee, I would really appreciate your support. Please click the link in the ITT - The Institute of Travel & Tourism post below and answer a short survey. There are just 7 questions! This survey aims to gather insights into the expectations, needs, and preferences of the #nextgeneration regarding careers in the travel sector, the desired attributes, skills, and roles anticipated to be crucial in the future travel workforce. Additionally, the survey seeks opinions on why the travel industry should be an attractive career choice, what educational content should be emphasised for future workforce readiness, and any concerns regarding accessing talent in the future. Your insight and support is much appreciated. #nextgeneration #careersintravel #futureworkforce #yourbta The BTA ITT Future You Claire Steiner

Experiential learning is an important piece of the learning puzzle at Meredith College. That’s why 97% of our students participate in some form of experiential learning. StrongPoints is here to help you: 🌍 Find out-of-class experiences, such as research, study abroad, service learning, leadership on campus, community involvement, and/or athletics, that test and enhance your learning and development 🧩 Weave experiential involvement into career direction and strength development 📊 Track your experiences so that you can present a comprehensive picture when it comes time to interview for jobs or graduate school https://buff.ly/4aYc1hQ #MeredithStrong #CliftonStrengths #ExperientialLearning

It’s such an inspiring story! I agree that emphasizing university education alone often overlooks valuable pathways like apprenticeships, which countries like Switzerland and Germany successfully integrate—this alignment helps better meet workforce needs. It's important to value and promote these diverse educational routes to enhance workforce diversity. We must ensure that university degrees support, rather than undermine, this inclusive approach to education. If they become barriers to other valid forms of learning, we defeat the very purpose of education